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Jul 3, 2007 | 11:56 AM

#76

Michael

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I've never considered any engine oil expensive. 24 bucks per DE? Heck yes it's worth it, it'll keep the good times rolling.

Jul 4, 2007 | 03:38 PM

#77

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Just judging by the prelimanry results it seems to prove the obvious. Oils changes are necessary also is there any way to replicate the combustion process?

Jul 4, 2007 | 04:59 PM

#78

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Damn, that 0W is expensive. I am in Texas and I run 5W-30 year round.

if you join their membership, its about 6 bux a quart

Jul 5, 2007 | 01:07 PM

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Its been tough to figure out which way to go on this, I've been running dino ever since i got my 8, but.... *sigh* after much consideration....

I'm goin to start using Royal Purple because RG is very smart, and MM is very loud. (and i dont trust my own mazda dealership anymore...)

Jul 5, 2007 | 01:10 PM

#80

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I've never had a problem with it. I've also never had a failure due to conventional oil use so go figure.

Jul 9, 2007 | 06:05 PM

#81

staticlag

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updated with castrol and mobil 1

Jul 9, 2007 | 09:22 PM

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Castrol woot!

Jul 10, 2007 | 03:12 AM

#83

sosonic

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Hey, I'm hoping the following oils gets tested:

1. Castrol, synthetic.

2. Red Line ester based synthetic

Jul 21, 2007 | 02:04 AM

#84

juikster

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From: Marble Falls Tx.

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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac

In Texas you should just run 5w-30 year 'round, unless you want to use the Amsoil 0w-30.
I'm not a big fan of oils with a really wide viscosity range because it is additives that make that range and they boil off eventually.

I do pre-mix "heavily" (8oz per tank), but that is not really heavy if the OMP isn't doing much, if anything. That is only 225:1.

MM, whats the right amount of amsoil premix on a daily driver , non modded Rx8?

Jul 21, 2007 | 02:34 AM

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I don't know about Amsoil specifically, but if your car already consumes a normal amount of oil (say, 1/2 quart or more every 3000 miles of normal driving), I'd use 4 oz per full tank.
If you have doubts about the proper function of your OMP (like, little or no consumption at all), you can go to what I feel is a maximum at 8 oz per full tank.

A full tank is, in this context, about 13.5 gallons.

Jul 21, 2007 | 02:44 AM

#86

juikster

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Appreciate the reply back MM, Thanks

Oct 6, 2007 | 08:39 AM

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From: 2017 Miata RF Launch Edition

Castrol Syntec 0w30 European formula ("Made in Germany" on the back) would be a nice addition as it's touted on BITOG as being a true Group IV/PAO oil. If you have the time, I think might even have half a bottle from changing the oil in the wife's car last week.