Mazda Rotary Club

General => General Technical => Topic started by: prince_of_tokyo on September 27, 2006, 12:13:00 AM

Title: rotary newbie...
Post by: prince_of_tokyo on September 27, 2006, 12:13:00 AM
hi there ppl, 1st time mazda rx7 owner after havin 3 different scoobies lol.
got a 1993 type r1 in gleaming black. just a couple of quick q\'s

firstly, oil to use is 10w40 but does it have to be non-synthetic i.e. mineral based...

and, how do you know a rebuild is required...

thanks
Title: rotary newbie...
Post by: Devil\'s Refugee on September 27, 2006, 08:03:24 AM
Generally, rebuild required every 60-70,000mls I think, depending on use.

Oils, mineral based, 10w40 sounds about right, although there are several threads about which is better so best to do a search and read up

Welcome to the club :)