What is the best oil/fliter to use for an 88 N/A
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Ive heard to many diffrent answeres for this simple question so i figured this would be the place to ask
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Fram, I have always used it, my father always used it. I usually get the x2 or whatever the hell it is. (the more expensive one) I am sure some will think its crazy but ****, I only use it for 3000miles then throw it away. With good oil, I don't think it really matters.
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Originally posted by Matlock
Fram, I have always used it, my father always used it. .... I don't think it really matters.
Fram, I have always used it, my father always used it. .... I don't think it really matters.
you should use the stock Mazda filter or the Mobil 1.
here is a link (again) for those of you who are stuck on useing the crappy cheap filters and for those who can't search on this website for the answer to this same question a dozen times:
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
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i know on a T2, Castrol GTX 20w50 is what 90% of people agree on for oil. i would say use Castrol GTX 10w30 for an N/A. as for a filter, i would say OEM or K&N, but i'm sure a Mobil 1 filter would be excellent as well.
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Originally posted by Funklord
i would say use Castrol GTX 10w30 for an N/A.
i would say use Castrol GTX 10w30 for an N/A.
Don’t you guys read the owners manual or even that little sticker under the hood???
No wonder rotaries have a bad rap for reliabilty in some peoples minds… using the wrong oil and filters is a sure way to blow one up.
Anyway 20W50 should be used at temps above 20F
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Where's the link? No quaker state is the worst. I am not going to argue over it, you use yours I use mine. I'm happy your happy, were all happy. Not to be an *** but could you show me some link to oil filters and whats the best. Just would like a reason to switch, haven't had a problem my entire life with fram. Thanks
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I use castrol 20w50 oil. I usually use a Pure1 filter. Fram is BY FAR the WORST filter to use. NEVER EVER USE FRAM!! They say that the fram filters the best, this may be true. But it is due to all the **** that they pack the filter with. Im suprised any oil can get through there at all, much less flow well enough to maintain a descent oil pressure. Fram sucks, stay away!!
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Where's the link? ...
haven't had a problem my entire life with fram. Thanks
Where's the link? ...
haven't had a problem my entire life with fram. Thanks
anyway here's the link again (someday I am sure someone will use the search function)
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http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
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ven't really done much research on oil filter. I have owned toyota since I was 16 and wasn't going to spend the money on fancy filters. You can feed those ******* sand. hehehe I guess I used them because my dad, but as the article state back in the day they were good! 60-70's. I'll be switching. And I do use the damm search feature. I was expecting a link because it said here's the link. Jeezzz!
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Ok so its factory or Mobile for filter
But for the oil...
I live in mass and the weather here is to put it lightly,
****** retarded
Sorry bout the language but i hate the weather here
anyways, its like 90 for a few days then its like 60 and of corse in winter its like -30 so what viscosity should i use in summer and winter
Im sure ill go with Mobile no matter what though
But for the oil...
I live in mass and the weather here is to put it lightly,
****** retarded
Sorry bout the language but i hate the weather here
anyways, its like 90 for a few days then its like 60 and of corse in winter its like -30 so what viscosity should i use in summer and winter
Im sure ill go with Mobile no matter what though
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Originally posted by RylAssassin
Ok so its factory or Mobile for filter
But for the oil...
I live in mass and the weather here is to put it lightly,
****** retarded
Sorry bout the language but i hate the weather here
anyways, its like 90 for a few days then its like 60 and of corse in winter its like -30 so what viscosity should i use in summer and winter
Im sure ill go with Mobile no matter what though
Ok so its factory or Mobile for filter
But for the oil...
I live in mass and the weather here is to put it lightly,
****** retarded
Sorry bout the language but i hate the weather here
anyways, its like 90 for a few days then its like 60 and of corse in winter its like -30 so what viscosity should i use in summer and winter
Im sure ill go with Mobile no matter what though
however at -30F you are limited to only 5W30, but that should be changed as soon as the temp gets above 30F.
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I used to use a Purolator Pure one but I used a Wix last time.May start using them all the time.Castrol 20w50 for oil but it doesn't get below 20degrees very much here.
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Originally posted by rx-7fc
is it ok to run redline with the omp working
is it ok to run redline with the omp working
But the zero zinc amount, suggests that both the Mobil 1 and Redline should not be used in engines with any significant wear.
To quote:
A level of .11% is enough to protect an automobile engine for the extended [3k to 7k miles]oil drain interval, under normal use. Those of you with high revving, air cooled motorcycles or turbo charged cars or bikes might want to look at the oils with the higher zinc content.
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