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GUITARJUNKIE28 10-17-05 03:46 PM

i can understand changing the oil often if you're using the stock omp, but if you premix, it'll last a LONG time. then again, i've got a 9 quart capacity, so 3-4k miles isn't a big deal for me.

pietrino 01-24-06 02:00 PM

Ok gus, after reading this 3d, i will change.
I will stop using Valvoline Turbo V motor oil 10w30
And
I will start using Royal Purple 10w40
Good and Thanks to evrebody for the help

pietrino 01-24-06 02:08 PM

Anyone using Bardahl oil???
Thansk

trini 01-24-06 02:42 PM

castrol gtx 20-50

golferfreddie 01-24-06 10:29 PM

Castrol 20W-50 here too

silverTRD 01-25-06 02:54 AM

Royal purp

Rx7_Nut13B 01-25-06 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by 13Beast REW
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 20w-50


I was using this untill i started to have problems when i put the turbo on it, after the oil got hot the pressure would be super low 20psi@3000rpms then i switched to castrol gtx 20w-50 and the oil pressure is much better 50psi@3000rpms.

I dont think the VR1 like the High temps of a turbo

FDarerex7 01-25-06 02:10 PM

Royal Purple every 2k. It's not recycled oil.

Retserof 01-25-06 06:02 PM

Plain old Valvoline All-Climate 10W-30 dino juice and OEM filters, changed every 1,000 to 3,000 miles, depending on how much gasoline is in the oil. (A lot, lately.) I also use a bottle of pre-mixed Marvel Mistery Oil in every tankful of gas.

I use Mobile 1 5W-30 in the Corvette and Subaru.

EZFD 01-25-06 06:35 PM

I use Amsoil 20 w 50 race oil and a Bosche filter every 2000 miles. I also run premix Amsoil HP injector oil, 4oz. to 20 gal.

lovemyrx7se 03-08-06 08:16 PM

I Use 2 Quarts Castrol 10w40 And 3 Quarts Of 20w50

alexdimen 03-26-06 09:03 PM


Originally Posted by EZFD
I use Amsoil 20 w 50 race oil and a Bosche filter every 2000 miles. I also run premix Amsoil HP injector oil, 4oz. to 20 gal.

take a close look at wal-mart supertech brand filters. you'll notice they have the same markings and size as a bosch filter... the only difference i can see is the label... even on the internals. both are made in the usa as well... funny for a german filter huh?

also, someone else mentioned it being bad to mix mineral and syn. this is not true.

and to the thread starter... did you really think you could get us to agree on one single oil?!?!

gorockrx 04-23-06 07:37 PM

Royal Purple or Idemitsu are the best synths IMHO...but I like Castrol GTX when changing a lot.

My last TII went 170k on ORIGINAL ENGINE before I traded on an FD and it ran great! I believe I had about 100psi to 110psi per chamber if I remember correctly and great oil pressure. Driven 100+ miles per day to work and back! I also ran it VERY hard and fast with no issues.

I used Castrol GTX 10w30 for winter and 20/50 summer. Stock OMP system....and Mazda oil filters....

One tip is this: Check the METAL dipstick and see if the oil is sticking to it evenly (making a good oil film) when checking the level (do this at every gas fill up)...IF it is not making an even oil film on the dip-stick, then it is not sticking to the bearings with a good film of oil either...CHANGE your oill....

Also, IF you smell gas in the oil (most likely after boosting heavily for extended periods :) )....change it....

Just my .02 cents in this old thread I just revived... :D

Rotofire 04-23-06 08:04 PM

castrol 20-50

dohc-vtec_eg 04-23-06 08:06 PM

chevron, because its free for me. I do my oil changes ever 1-1.5k. I live in cali bay area. I see after 5 pages, no one uses this oil. I do use a mazda oil filter tho =D

redlinewins 08-02-07 01:09 AM

Mobil One 15-50 during the summer months...I live in AZ. Then switch to Mobil One 0-40 for the rest of the year. 0-40 is the only approved motor oil for Porsche motorcars and can only be bought at a Porsche dealer.

2fast4u_rx7 08-02-07 01:16 AM

How many liters of oil does a FD 13B take?

Julian 08-02-07 01:39 AM


Originally Posted by cletus (Post 4873701)
Ok here's the official scoop on the oil issue.
Now onto Mazda's position on synthetics ... I asked the head of rotary engine development for the past 30 years at Mazda. He designed and built the 787B engine too. In very broken english he told me that not all synthetics are created equal. some are better than others when it comes to mixing with fuel in the oil metering system.
I asked which synthetic oils he does not like. the answer is very surprising. The worst synthetic oil for the rotary according to the smartest rotary engine person in the world is Mobil 1.

I got the same answer from Mazda Motorsport in the 80's "some are better than other, but since we will not give favorites we say no to all." but then I was asked do I care about the warranty period or long engine life aand told me to stay with synthetics. When I asked for brand reccomendation, I was told tell me what you use and I'll tell you good or bad.

Funny I used Mobil 1 and was told that was a good syn for the rotary.

Julian 08-02-07 01:41 AM

P.S.: for 25 years I have used Mobil 1 10W-40 winter or 20W-50 summer w/ Mazda or Mobil 1 filters on both the road and track

KaiFD3S 08-02-07 01:51 AM


Originally Posted by DamonB (Post 4873064)
Castrol 20W-50

New oil and filter every 3,000 miles.


same here

smoke wagon 08-02-07 06:38 AM

Mobil 1 10W-30 wix filter

Bryan Jacobs 08-02-07 06:53 AM

Castrol GTX 20w/50 and K&N oil filter

wb123 08-02-07 10:27 AM

Why is the majority of Rx7 owners using 20w-50? and is it full synthetic?

The user manual says 10w-30 non synthetic, now i know the user manual was written sometime ago.... I am looking to put full synthetic in my car and was just wondering the best option for myself.

Im in Canada and it gets pretty hot in the summer, would 20w-50 have an advatages during the summer? then say 10w-30 ? (full synthetic both)

Prophet7000 08-02-07 10:51 AM

Castrol GTX 20w-50 in summer (it gets f-ing hot here), 10w-30 in winter. Change it every three months, which is in the realm of 1-1.5k miles for me.

`sl!mXP 08-02-07 11:01 AM

castrol gtx here too

used to use idemitsu but couldnt afford to change it every 5k at $100 a case... since changing over I've actually noticed the car runs better with the GTX


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