I couldnt find any threads relating to this topic, but if there is an existing one i apologize.

Anywho, my question regards the proper oil to use with a rotary engine, i know synthetic is a very thin oil and can cause older engines to leak like crazy.
So im curious if this would cause a problem with the rotary, apex seal leaks, or general leaks.

Any imput, experience, or street smarts would be much appreciated.

-TOFUDRIFTER

 

No body flame the noob.

With the modest bit of looking around or spending some time here, you would find that twice a week someone is starting a new thread about what kind of oil am I to use in my car.
There is already too much information posted to sum it up in one reply. Anything beyond using what is recommended by Mazda is taking an educated guess. And, there are many here that are very experienced and rotary educated.

 

lol, go to google.com in the search field type in as follows site:rx8club.com what oil should I use

its far better then this sites search

 

Really? Seriously? Come on Al, can't I please ????????!!!!!!!

 

It's in the rules, no.

I'm sure there is something in the links that your are providing in your signature that will be of use to the OP.

 

Geesh, ok

 

Can we change the rules, Al?

 

Talk to the Admins. I'm betting the answer will be no.

 

how are we supposed to have fun now that nobody opens interesting threads but it's all about the mpg\oil\fuel\bad idle?
I want a sandbox and some tools to play in!

 

Make up parody threads about mpg\oil\fuel\bad idle in the Lounge and make up funny answers. There will be people that won't have a clue that you are being funny and try to get all serious. Then you have fun with them.
That's what the Lounge is for. The Tech area is for serious discussion.

 

So are you moving this to the lounge?

 

No, and I expect you to be using your best behavior young man.

 

I'm just bored, without an arm everything is boring. You can't drive, wrench, hump, workout etc.
I will behave politely anyway, wiseman

 

All these rules are leading to some boring posts. I'm going to go take a nap.......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

I am just curious where these rules are located? I looked a little but couldn't find them (granted I didn't look very hard )

 

https://www.rx8club.com/faq.php?faq=forum_rules

 

and to the OP, this is how you search here, it's better, faster, and easier to use then the built in search

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Arx8club....l+should+i+use

 

 

i'm being super nice cause my evil twin flamed a noob just the other day

 

lol I can see, I'm some what of a noob aswell, but I've been flamed enough to search now haha,

 

this is the kinder, gentler rx8club.

 

 

I have 38 yrs and over a million rotary miles under my belt, on the track and on the street. Hey guys and gals, everyone should know you don't use ANY synthetic oil in your Rotary engine, Synthetic oil will not mix with the gas inside your engine and combust . Good ole Dino oil injected to lube the seals will mix , and is combustible and will be burned and exit via your exhaust. If you use synthetic oil for long, get ready for an engine repair. Use the 5W-20 for most climates. You can use a 10W-20 for hotter climates or racing.

Back in the ole days we did use Amsoil synthetic oil for our Race RX7s, but we rebuilt the engines at the end of the race season anyway. Now you have good premix from people like Pettit racing, to help the engines stay lubed and last. And the premix will combine with your gas and properly combust.

 

let's not get the noob into his first Dyno vs Synthetic arguement right off the bat.

 

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