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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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i live in new jersey i shouldnt see -30 degrees out probly just close to -10 currently i am running valvoline 5w30 non synthectic i hear all differnt things from people about what oils to use for the renesis and how some will lead to short engine life anyy suggestions
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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Hi.

This topic has been covered about 10 million times! There still is not any consensus...

As you know, Mazda specifies 5-20 (non-synth) for the USA and Canada.

In the rest of the world, Mazda allows for a range of oil...

For example, this was recently in the Australia section:

If you follow the owner's manual for the '09s in Australia, then you will see that Mazda likes 10w-40 or 10w-50 for all seasons.

You could find that thread here: RX-8 Series II Owners Manual On Engine Oil

Old Dec 5, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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I suggest royal purple 5w30 synthetic.

You will need the OMP adapter and some idemitsu 2stroke rotary oil and a reservoir but at least you know EXACTLY how much oil your OMP is using.

Mine barely uses any at all so I am forced to premix to make sure my apex seals are well lubricated. I mix between 4oz-8oz for every full tank of gas, depending on how hard I decide to drive the car.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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I suggest using the search button...
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