Started pre-mixing my 2011 R3
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Started pre-mixing my 2011 R3
A week ago I started pre-mixing with Protek-R on my 2011 R3. Right away I noticed a 'smoothing out' of the engine and it seems to be slightly 'peppier'. I have been checking for more soot than normal at the pipes and have noticed no difference. No flaming, just reporting observations.
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I might just be a total illusion, but I felt the engine sounded smoother after I started pre-mixing especially at higher RPM.
But I also feel the car has more horsepower after I wash it/wax it, so go figure
But I also feel the car has more horsepower after I wash it/wax it, so go figure
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It may be hard to quantitatively measure more "smoothness" after using Protek-R premix, but the engine internals are being lubricated better, so it would follow that it would run smoother. I have used Protek-R for years in my rotaries ,having owned seven rotaries, and I also feel the engines rev easier.
It may be a purely subjective, but what is NOT subjective is that I have never had any engine troubles or a rotary engine failure while using Protek-R premix. Pettit Racing has loads of experience with street and race rotaries, and Protek-R is the result of years of rotary research and actual driving . It works for me ! And because it is a patented synthetic formula made to completely combust in rotary engines, you will NOT see any white ash coming out of your exhaust, I never have in years of use.
It may be a purely subjective, but what is NOT subjective is that I have never had any engine troubles or a rotary engine failure while using Protek-R premix. Pettit Racing has loads of experience with street and race rotaries, and Protek-R is the result of years of rotary research and actual driving . It works for me ! And because it is a patented synthetic formula made to completely combust in rotary engines, you will NOT see any white ash coming out of your exhaust, I never have in years of use.
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It may hard to quantitatively measure more "smoothness" after using Protek-R premix, but the engine internals are being lubricated better, so it would follow that it would run smoother. I have used Protek-R for years in my rotaries ,having owned seven rotaries, and I also feel the engines rev easier.
It may be a purely subjective, but what is NOT subjective is that I have never had any engine troubles or a rotary engine failure while using Protek-R premix. Pettit Racing has loads of experience with street and race rotaries, and Protek-R is the result of years of rotary research and actual driving . It works for me ! And because it is a patented synthetic formula made to completely combust in rotary engines, you will NOT see any white ash coming out of your exhaust, I never have in years of use.
It may be a purely subjective, but what is NOT subjective is that I have never had any engine troubles or a rotary engine failure while using Protek-R premix. Pettit Racing has loads of experience with street and race rotaries, and Protek-R is the result of years of rotary research and actual driving . It works for me ! And because it is a patented synthetic formula made to completely combust in rotary engines, you will NOT see any white ash coming out of your exhaust, I never have in years of use.
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The only other brand that claims the same is Royal Purple. Apparently they have done research too with rotaries.
But I theory, any Premix that has the right specifications should work just fine.
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I might just be a total illusion, but I felt the engine sounded smoother after I started pre-mixing especially at higher RPM.
But I also feel the car has more horsepower after I wash it/wax it, so go figure
Look, I drive this car every day and I know when things feel different in the car.
But I also feel the car has more horsepower after I wash it/wax it, so go figure
Look, I drive this car every day and I know when things feel different in the car.
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How much premix do you use? I would like to start premixing, and from what it sounds like that Protek would be the way to go. ^^
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I'm guessing the Protek would be something that needs to be ordered online? I'll definitely look into it when I get home from work. Thanks for everyone's input. ^^
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Link for Pettit Racing's Protek-R
http://shop.pettitracing.com/pettit_...r/g-62919.aspx
They recommend 4oz per tankful for normal driving, and more for racing applications.
http://shop.pettitracing.com/pettit_...r/g-62919.aspx
They recommend 4oz per tankful for normal driving, and more for racing applications.
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Pettit racing's Protek-R or some other good brand, it is a personal choice. I have owned seven rotary cars and can tell you Protek-R works for me. But get what you prefer, just premix. premix.premix.
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I might just be a total illusion, but I felt the engine sounded smoother after I started pre-mixing especially at higher RPM.
But I also feel the car has more horsepower after I wash it/wax it, so go figure
Look, I drive this car every day and I know when things feel different in the car.
But I also feel the car has more horsepower after I wash it/wax it, so go figure
Look, I drive this car every day and I know when things feel different in the car.
The point is that, even though I felt a "smoothness" in my engine as well, in reality it would be very hard - if not impossible - to make a direct correlation between engine sound decibels and the use of pre-mix. Yes, the engine is better lubricated with premix, but we are talking about 4-6 oz of oil blended with 15 plus gallons of gas. Not enough to make the case. I guess it would be different for people who use twice the amount of premix - or more - when they race their cars at the track.
So at the end it may be more of a subjective thing. And it is true many people feel their cars run better after they wash them Anybody can claim anything, that's why there's a huge market out there of thousands of products that are supposed to do all kinds of things: fuel products, oil additives, etc. It is like going to buy multi-vitamins, they all claim to do something!!!
But at least the Protek-R and Royal Purple have been subjected to testing and research that shows their benefits in regards to better engine lubrication.
The Protek-R is about $50 per gallon, plus I had to pay another $16 for shipping it all the way to NY But they used UPS, so it arrived during the same week I placed the order.
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Dude, i was joking!!
The point is that, even though I felt a "smoothness" in my engine as well, in reality it would be very hard - if not impossible - to make a direct correlation between engine sound decibels and the use of pre-mix. Yes, the engine is better lubricated with premix, but we are talking about 4-6 oz of oil blended with 15 plus gallons of gas. Not enough to make the case. I guess it would be different for people who use twice the amount of premix - or more - when they race their cars at the track.
So at the end it may be more of a subjective thing. And it is true many people feel their cars run better after they wash them Anybody can claim anything, that's why there's a huge market out there of thousands of products that are supposed to do all kinds of things: fuel products, oil additives, etc. It is like going to buy multi-vitamins, they all claim to do something!!!
But at least the Protek-R and Royal Purple have been subjected to testing and research that shows their benefits in regards to better engine lubrication.
The Protek-R is about $50 per gallon, plus I had to pay another $16 for shipping it all the way to NY But they used UPS, so it arrived during the same week I placed the order.
The point is that, even though I felt a "smoothness" in my engine as well, in reality it would be very hard - if not impossible - to make a direct correlation between engine sound decibels and the use of pre-mix. Yes, the engine is better lubricated with premix, but we are talking about 4-6 oz of oil blended with 15 plus gallons of gas. Not enough to make the case. I guess it would be different for people who use twice the amount of premix - or more - when they race their cars at the track.
So at the end it may be more of a subjective thing. And it is true many people feel their cars run better after they wash them Anybody can claim anything, that's why there's a huge market out there of thousands of products that are supposed to do all kinds of things: fuel products, oil additives, etc. It is like going to buy multi-vitamins, they all claim to do something!!!
But at least the Protek-R and Royal Purple have been subjected to testing and research that shows their benefits in regards to better engine lubrication.
The Protek-R is about $50 per gallon, plus I had to pay another $16 for shipping it all the way to NY But they used UPS, so it arrived during the same week I placed the order.
One case = $67.00
Shipping = $26.84 (WTF?) They don't tell you this until AFTER you order! www.mazdatrix.com
Total = $93.84