whats the best oil for a 7
07-14-07, 11:04 AM
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whats the best oil for a 7
so i am due for an oil change and i was wondering what kind of oil do you guys use in the 7? and the worst oil u ever put in the 7.
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Wow this has been gone over thousands of times. You might wanna try a search but I use Valvoline VR1 20w50 with good results. I prefer not to use synthetic
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From the FAQ: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/
If you search, there's plenty of "oil debates".
33) What oil should I use?
First, there is the synthetic vs. dino debate. There is no consensus to this issue. Some experts recommend synthetic, others insist on regular oil. Early on, synthetic oil did not burn well in the combustion chamber - but this is not an issue with modern synthetics. What matters is that it gets changed on schedule – every 3000 miles or less. Some owners choose to change at 1500 miles to offset the fact that the oil cooler(s) is not drained during an oil change. The proper weight is 20w-50 in warm climates and 10w-30 in any place that gets cold in winter.
Most FD owners run from 10w-30 to a 20w-50. It depends on whether the car will experience use in cold winter conditions, or extended track conditions. In either case, the thicker 20w-50 is usually ok since fuel dilution will occur and thin the oil. Very thin oils (0w-40) used in some newer cars are not a good choice.
First, there is the synthetic vs. dino debate. There is no consensus to this issue. Some experts recommend synthetic, others insist on regular oil. Early on, synthetic oil did not burn well in the combustion chamber - but this is not an issue with modern synthetics. What matters is that it gets changed on schedule – every 3000 miles or less. Some owners choose to change at 1500 miles to offset the fact that the oil cooler(s) is not drained during an oil change. The proper weight is 20w-50 in warm climates and 10w-30 in any place that gets cold in winter.
Most FD owners run from 10w-30 to a 20w-50. It depends on whether the car will experience use in cold winter conditions, or extended track conditions. In either case, the thicker 20w-50 is usually ok since fuel dilution will occur and thin the oil. Very thin oils (0w-40) used in some newer cars are not a good choice.
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