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I use Amsoil 0W-30. I change the Amsoil filter every 10k and the oil every 20k.
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Mobil 1 5w30. Used it at my first oil change (3000mi) and I think my engine is still not fully broken in...
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If i recall the manual says you should use Synthetics till at least 5k miles.
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Hmmmm, I was just talking to a friend at lunch who just drove an RX-7 R2 up from Florida. He just bought it from a guy who has some other sweet cars (Supra TT, Skyline) but I digress. The guy told him NOT to run synthetic. In fact, it also states in the manual specifically not to use it. Something to do with how a rotary engine runs.
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Originally posted by Steve Bassen:
Just use Mobile1 synthetic. The only time I'd run redline, royal purple, or amsoil is if I was either running boost or open tracking my car. Otherwise you're dumping $$ into your oil pan. I use Royal Purple 5W-30. Mail ordered , it's really no more expensive than Mobil 1. It probably has nothing over Mobil 1, but having the oil delivered is convenient.
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Originally posted by BLK98.5SVT:
In fact, it also states in the manual specifically not to use it. Something to do with how a rotary engine runs. Correct, you're not supposed to use syn. in rotaries. Will hurt the engine.
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i use valvoline syntec, is that bad? 
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Good im not the only confused one here 
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I use Mobil One 10W-30, and that's because I have leak and 5W-30 comes out way too fast!
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