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Old 10-18-07, 01:28 PM
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What Is The Best Oil For 3rd Gen Rx7's
Just wondering what everyone's opionion on this is?
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Old 10-18-07, 01:30 PM
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I have been using Rotella T 15-40w with good results.
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redline 10w-30 every 1500 to 2000 miles works best for me.
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my opinion is that it does not matter as engine failure will occur as a result of other factors not pertaining to what kind of oil is being used.

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Castrol 20-50 all year round, but in any case if you search there is a thread about this with a lot of debates...
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i use castrol GTX3 protection plus....
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Vavoline VR1 20w 50 i believe its called
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