I feel retarded for asking this question, but how are you guys physically adding the premix to your tank? Are you toting around a measuring cup and funnel in your trunk?

Just asking as I just purchased a couple quarts from Mazdatrix(although I only received one) and will need to fill up in a week or so.

 

pretty much just that.
Or, purchase bottles that have a funnel attached

 

Ok, that's what I thought. What do you store it in to keep the smell down, or does the premix smell strong like gas?

 

I just use a 6 oz plastic bottle that I bought in Target for a buck or so.. they are in the travel supply section or something like that. No funnel needed..
Fill that up with premix and pour it in before fillup.
The premix smell is not a concern. Actually, the Idemitsu doesn't smell bad at all, nowhere near like gasoline, but you're hopefully not going to spill it, so don't worry about it.
You can store three 1-quart bottles perfectly in the trunk passthrough box if you want.

 

I use throw away paper dixie cups. They make a 3 and 5 oz.

 

This might sound kinda lame, lol, but i keep mine in some water bottles that i got from walmart and put them in a zip-up lunch pouch and put them in my trunk. I've also got a funnel and a few shop rags in there too just in case I premix mine ahead of time so its quick and easy. 4 oz of idemitsu premix and 2 oz of mmo. Really easy since its already measured. Heres a pic.


*Edit* The funnel is wrapped in some shop rags to the right of the pouch, and under the other rags below the lunch pouch is my extra quart of oil.

 

Heres a few pics of the lunch pouch itself with the bottles in it:




And heres the water bottles i put the premix in:


I know your all thinkin this might be cheesy, but no one really looks in your trunk right? Haha, and it looks somewhat organized.

 

^ Just make sure nobody drinks it by accident...lol

 

There's a very nice old thread about Show me your premix kit that's dead for a few months now, may be better post there and keep that one going instead.

 

My solution............



https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...2&d=1299462154

 

^ Post and keep this thread of Show me your premix kit and keep that one going instead.

 

The Idemitsu containers are marked in 4 ounce graduations. I just notice the level on the container and pour the desired amount directly into the tank. No funnels, special bottles, tubes, or any other methods. The pre-mix and motor oil containers get stowed in the pass-through cubby between the rear seat backs.

I really don't understand all the overthought and additional methods just to pour oil into the tank...

 

exactly what i do. i dont see the need to make it a project

 

I've never seen the container.

 

Lol. Someone will be like, hey what was that stuff in the water bottle in your trunk? It tasted kinda funny.. Lol

 

 

^ yeah the only problem is idemitsu bottles are crap and do not seal very well.

 

Pete, you always have too much logic!

I'm spastic and unco-ordinated, and I just set the bottle on top of the gas pump to read how much is in the bottle, then I tip bottle for about 2 glugs ( 2 seconds), and end up with about 8 oz.

I never mess up, and I might need 7 or 9 oz, since I'm not likely to need 12 gals each time anyway.

 

Never had a problem with them. They are not better or worse than most other oil bottles out there.

 

Exactly what I do, except I do use a funnel just so I don't spill or anything.. That little cubby is a perfect spot for it though!

 

Yeah, it's exactly the right size for 2 typical 1-qt oil containers and a small funnel. Also keeps the containers almost upright, so little chance for leaking.

I don't have issues with the Idemitsu containers leaking. However, I did have one where the cap seal (thin rubbery film) came un-bonded from the cap and almost went down into the fuel tank. Now, I watch more carefully when I open the containers - haven't had another one do that since.

 

I found a bottle lying around that had a screw on cap with a long tip on it. Funny enough, it screws onto the oil bottle perfectly. So I decided to stick it in a bag and rubberband it to the bottle. Unscrew standard cap, screw on nozzle cap, pour in, and replace standard cap. Easy breezy.

I want to doubt the effects of the premix, but I swear it made a difference on the first drive after I added it. I'm extremely in tune with what my car is doing and the sudden nuances of it, and something is definitely different, for the better.

Go figure.

 

Haha i feel ya man. When i started idemitsu and MMO mixed, my idle is a little smoother and im getting 1-1.5 more mpgs. .
Im not crazy right??

 

Yea I had been driving my car for maybe 8-10k miles before premixing and then on the very first tank/drive I noticed the engine was much smoother.

 

I use this bottle. Narrow neck fits right in the fueling opening: 5.25oz