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Old 12-12-2007, 05:49 PM
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Because we just navigated through a dry spell with the Idemitsu.
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Old 12-12-2007, 06:01 PM
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For that matter, if you are cat-free…
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how can you run cat-free? How you can pass emissions without a cat??? I don't get it.

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Old 12-12-2007, 06:12 PM
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This is for people who use their daily driver primarily off-road, of course
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Old 12-12-2007, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by savedsol
Why not just use Idemitsu? Why is everyone looking for something else?
Welcome to 4 months behind this thread population you.

Thanks for reading the thread first.
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Old 12-13-2007, 07:36 AM
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Very Interesting Topic but I may have skipped the info I would like to ask so my question is the following:

I want as everybody to use premix in my RX-8. However the engine oil I use is the Mazda recommended Dexelia 5W-20. Do you think that a premix (for example Royal Purple 2-stroke oil or Idemitsu Premix) if mixed with Dexelia 5W-20 will cause any damage to my engine? I guess that premix with fuel will be mixed with Dexelia 5W-20 inside the motor.

To rephrase my question:

If an RX-8 owner want to use a premix , this premix should be compatible with Engine oil somehow?

Sorry for the dump question !
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Old 12-13-2007, 08:27 AM
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No, you don't need to worry about that.

Just read the last two pages, paying particular attention to the posts by Jax_RX8. All the info you need is there.
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Welcome to 4 months behind this thread population you.

Thanks for reading the thread first.
Actually I read it every time it's updated (pretty much daily), so thank you for trying to be humorously smug.

The current fact is that it's in stock so why f' around with other stuff and take a gamble?
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by New Yorker
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how can you run cat-free? How you can pass emissions without a cat??? I don't get it.

Some states dont check.

and as always, you can buy the person a drink or something else (in some state) and he will give you a pass.

Hell I know places if you pay them enough money they will let you pass .... I dont do that cuz I think its just wrong to go around without a CAT. but hey, it happens.
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Old 12-14-2007, 01:26 AM
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What is the recommended dosage for Amsoil Saber pro?
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So guys premixing damages our fuel pumps in the long run?
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Old 12-14-2007, 08:52 AM
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1/2 oz to the gallon

No
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Old 12-14-2007, 10:10 AM
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Received my case of Idemitsu premix in the middle of a raging snowstorm last eve. WTG Mazdatrix!!!

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Hey, that was me!!!! All I want for Christmas ....


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I went to mazdatrix and cut someone in their line of back order for the idemitsu premix got 4 quarts muhahahaa

went from 15mpg to 18
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Old 12-15-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by savedsol
Actually I read it every time it's updated (pretty much daily), so thank you for trying to be humorously smug.

The current fact is that it's in stock so why f' around with other stuff and take a gamble?
Fair enough. I took your post to mean you wanted to know why everyone started discussing alternatives at all?

My honest answer is Idemitsu is hard to get with the exception of a few places on-line and can be pricey if you're just testing it out for yourself. People want to know if locally accessible products and other alternatives are acceptable and if there are advantages to other formulations.
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Old 12-17-2007, 11:06 PM
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WRXtoRX8, never heard any more on the cat that was coming out. Any info there?
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Old 12-17-2007, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rotaryPilot
So guys premixing damages our fuel pumps in the long run?
no

the fuel pump itself suck. if you leave your pump running with very low fuel (less than 1/4 tank) a lot of time, the pump will overheat and die slowly.

so to keep it running good, always fill the tank whenever you're like 1/2 way full.
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Old 12-18-2007, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
no

the fuel pump itself suck. if you leave your pump running with very low fuel (less than 1/4 tank) a lot of time, the pump will overheat and die slowly.

so to keep it running good, always fill the tank whenever you're like 1/2 way full.
this is a job for myth busters !
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Old 12-18-2007, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
this is a job for myth busters !
not really, because its a well known fact that Fuel is used to power your motor AND cool your fuel pump down.
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not really, because its a well known fact that Fuel is used to power your motor AND cool your fuel pump down.
It's also a well known fact that supporting documentation is required when stating that a quarter tank of fuel is insufficient to cool your fuel pump.
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Old 12-19-2007, 05:56 PM
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not really, because its a well known fact that Fuel is used to power your motor AND cool your fuel pump down.
As long as its not cavitating or sucking in air, its getting cooled. Where did you get the 1/4 tank info?
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Old 12-19-2007, 06:09 PM
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this is one huge thread.

So what does one sugeest to start on? I've never used premix before and my motor has 12,500 miles on it.

320:1?

4oz cup of premix for every 10 gallons of gas? what about for a full tank of 16-16 gallons?
is this okay? also how do you add this premix? just dump it in the gastank?

sorry for the n00b questions

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Old 12-19-2007, 07:45 PM
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I use 256:1 (1/2 oz per gallon of fill up). You will never be able to put 16 gallons in your tank.
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Old 12-20-2007, 12:12 AM
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I use 20-50mL depending on what I'm doing.
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Old 12-20-2007, 08:22 PM
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hi guys

after talkin with Charles in pm's i pulled the trigger on buying premix(through mazdatrix, took about a week to get here on the east coast).

if you're on the fence about it, get it. i have tried to do everything right with the car, even going out of the way to get the non corn 93 gas at shell. immediately i noticed a difference in driving. acceleration felt a lot smoother. this could all be a placebo effect but i tried to pay close attention to before i filled up and after i filled up with premix.

i read a lot of voodoo about clogged fuel pumps and what not, however in my opinion its a small price to pay if it means my engine will run better and longer.

for those curious about pouring it in, i just dumped it right into the gas tank without a funnel or anything. just unscrewed the cap and put it in the hole and squeezed then checked the level on the quart. Charles recommended 6-8 oz so i put in about 7.

mazdatrix charged me $28.76 shipped by ups from cali to pa for 4 quarts. a side note for mazdatrix, they did not specify on the site how much they would charge for shipping, i found out when i saw the transaction on my debit card.
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Old 12-21-2007, 10:06 PM
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Pre mix Cons

every one talks about the benifit of pre mix i would like to know the cons of pre mix ie what could happen if you add to much, long time effect ect. The reason for asking my engine was replaced this week throu Mazda so i wont the engine to last engine replaced at 48000 miles. Thank you.
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