hi guys just got an rx8 and was wondering what oil would you use in hot climates
as i live in malta were temp reaches up to 40`c in summer . and if syntetic or mineral

thanks

 

20w50 Synthetic.

or just run straight SAE 40 or 50 grade.

 

sae? Sorry still have to get used to the terminolgy
cheers

 

How can we know what is good for temperatures like Jamaica, the manual preaches non-synthetic and 5w20.....

What to do, What to do!!!

 

Just go to the Mazda dealer if Ur not sure.

I got an RX-8 from the US and they use 5w20 - in Poland we don't have such oil so i have to buy 5w30 (dixelia or something like this) from the Mazda dealer.

I suggest U do the same.

 

cheers guys 5w-30 it is!!

 

I was talking to some people and asia and most of them use 10W30.

Ive been using Castrol Non Synthethic 10W30 and engine runs smooth

 

5w 30 , 10w30 will be fine but latest thinking is that thicker is better
I would go for 10w40 synthetic in your climate

 

If you never want to have rotor bearing problems,
please use Idemitsu rotory engine oil.

http://www.idemitsu-usa.com/

Trust Me. Race engine or daily driver? Does not matter.
5-20 Racing full synthetic, Will always work.


Lee

 

hey m8 i am from malta too do you still own your rx8 ?

 

I'm in the u.s the idemitsu website only has 10w 30 or 20w 50... can I use either of those?

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