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05-24-09, 09:10 AM
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what the advantage of premix. whats the down fall of premix. if i have a metering oil pump should i go premix. if i go premix in my 86 N/A what should it be mixed at
05-24-09, 09:49 AM
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Premix is always up for debate because no one outside of Mazda (who isn't publishing results) has done real scientific testing.
Some say that it lubricates better then the metering oil pump and there is some anecdotal evidence to support this. The problem with that evidence is that these people treat their cars differently and the engine is not run under controlled conditions.
Honestly, there is no reason to switch to premix if you have a perfectly working metering oil system.
Some say that it lubricates better then the metering oil pump and there is some anecdotal evidence to support this. The problem with that evidence is that these people treat their cars differently and the engine is not run under controlled conditions.
Honestly, there is no reason to switch to premix if you have a perfectly working metering oil system.
05-25-09, 02:49 PM
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Premix is also used by some to supplement the MOP when running HPDE or racing events. I run a ratio of about 300:1 (fuel:2-stroke oil) when on track with the car and about 400:1 for normal driving. The added "upper end" lubrication can't hurt as long as you don't go overboard with too much oil.
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The argument I've seen here on the forum always seems to be an "either/or" situation when it comes to premix or OMP.
A lot of the argument, from what I gather, also revolves around using synthetic or dino oil. Many folks here still refuse to have any kind of synthetic oil injected into the engine via the OMP, so they either eliminate the OMP and use premix, or they use a separate 2 stroke oil tank to supply the OMP.
Now I could very well be wrong here, I'm no oil or rotary expert but I use both premix and the standard OMP setup.
I put 2-3 oz of Protek (this is Petit's brand of premix) in my tank every fill up. It doesn't smoke at all and doesn't make the exhaust stink (well, any more than they already do
) Also, I use Idemitsu (synthetic) rotary engine oil. This oil is a little more expensive, but I figure oil specifically designed for the rotary engine can't be all that bad.
The result? I've been doing this for over 2 years and have had no problems, my temps are great, and I have some additional protection in case my OMP fails.
Thoughts?
A lot of the argument, from what I gather, also revolves around using synthetic or dino oil. Many folks here still refuse to have any kind of synthetic oil injected into the engine via the OMP, so they either eliminate the OMP and use premix, or they use a separate 2 stroke oil tank to supply the OMP.
Now I could very well be wrong here, I'm no oil or rotary expert but I use both premix and the standard OMP setup.
I put 2-3 oz of Protek (this is Petit's brand of premix) in my tank every fill up. It doesn't smoke at all and doesn't make the exhaust stink (well, any more than they already do
) Also, I use Idemitsu (synthetic) rotary engine oil. This oil is a little more expensive, but I figure oil specifically designed for the rotary engine can't be all that bad.The result? I've been doing this for over 2 years and have had no problems, my temps are great, and I have some additional protection in case my OMP fails.
Thoughts?
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