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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Oil Mix w/ gas

The guy I bought my RX7 told me to mix the oil with the gas whenever I filled up. Is this something I should be doing everytime or just keep checking the oil?
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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You would need to mix two stroke oil with the fuel if your oil metering pump is removed or broken.
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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ratio is 100:1
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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I was told the same thing when I bought my 1989 tII last week. The ratio I was given was 1/2 oz. of two stroke oil per gallon of gasoline.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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so simple here, fuel is in litres and so is the 2 stroke. 1/2 bottle per tank for me.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Thanks for the info!
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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This is only necessary if someone has removed or disabled the stock metering oil system. In a properly working stock car, this is unnecessary.

Check the side of the engine closest to the turbo/exhaust manifold. Mounted low on the front cover is a small pump made by Mikuni with 4 lines exiting and heading up towards the intake manifold. If that pump and the lines are in place, odds are the system is functional and you don't need to premix.
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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For engine safety, premix until you do a complete test of the omp system and lines!
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Use only TCW3. Oil is not recommended.
Thanks Gabino
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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I've taken to using 4-6 ounces of 2 stroke oil as supplemental premix.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Thumbs up oil in gas

hi i got 83 rx 7 with 12 a i mix 4oz of semi syntethic two stroke oil to 5 gal of 91 octane fuel it works fine got litle smoke at hi rpms but nothing major
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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i do a half ounce of redline two stroke racing oil per gallon, good pre-cautionary measure because relying on an OMP 25-30 years old isn't the best idea. mmo works well, too each guy has his fave, redline is mine.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Is it best to put the oil in before I fill the tank when it's empty? Should I fill half full then pour oil in or pour the oil in after the tank is full?
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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i fill it half full, then dump it in there. it mixes pretty well
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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I just put it in first and then allow the filling of the fuel to mix it. Some people do half and then premix. I highly doubt it matters in any meaningful way.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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I just put it in first and then allow the filling of the fuel to mix it. Some people do half and then premix. I highly doubt it matters in any meaningful way.
nor does measuring exactly how much premix to put in, like some people do. i know a guy who is really serious about putting the exactly amount in....
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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First off, my first post in here. I just bought a 1990 RX-7 today and am excited to learn all about it. My seller told me the same thing, but he said he never mixed any in himself. can someone find or post a picture of the OMP in the engine bay? i googled it, but couldnt find a definitive photo identifying it. or i can post a pic of my engine bay in the morning when its light out and maybe one of you can tell me if I have one. thanks
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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welcome zracin, any way it really not much to explain i had a N/A not sure if you do too but if it is it should be located in the lower part of the engine if you have a fan shroud this maybe a little difficult to see but its down on the left hand side and 4 lines should be coming out of it
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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when sitting in the car the metering pump will be lower rigth hand front ..near pan but on front cover..will have 4 clear plastic tubes heading towards the intake..
if u satnd in front car and see your distributor..then look on other side of that and lower down towards pan you will see it...
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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OHH and if your dont see a hard steel linkage attached to your carb or throttle ...then it is not connected....if there is only a hard plate and no little pump..it has been removed
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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iYeah the pulley belt runs right in front of the OMP. Almost chewed a hose away in mine! Keep them clear!
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