Oil additive ???

interloper393 · July 12, 2005, 02:01:10 PM

Hey guys just have a wee question for u`s

In ma last 4 cars iv added a additive called X-lube into the oil, its a kinda super lubricant, works great, just wondering if its ok to add to ma rx7? and also if any of you have you`d it on yer rex :wave

On the last 2 cars iv had its reduced the engine temperature quite a bit so was hoping it`ll do the same for the rotary...

:3gears-rh

Fish · July 12, 2005, 03:00:16 PM

Try searching on this, as its come up a couple of times before.

I wouldnt add anything though.

Fish

interloper393 · July 12, 2005, 05:58:24 PM

There seems to be a bit of a 50:50 view on it lol, a few say it will lower the engine temp but may damage the rotor tips

Fish · July 12, 2005, 06:11:43 PM

And what would you rather have, lower engine temps and the poss. of a shorter engine life, or add water wetter and normal oil. Questions qestions, but what is a man to do?

Fish

interloper393 · July 14, 2005, 05:56:25 PM

Lol indeed in deed

g11ary · July 14, 2005, 09:52:22 PM

if your is that crap you need adittives, buy a better one. Not worth the risk of your engine.

interloper393 · July 15, 2005, 07:18:20 AM

Quote from: g11aryif your is that crap you need adittives, buy a better one. Not worth the risk of your engine.

I wasnt going to add because its crap, i was going to add to protect it better

but **** it!! i aint adding **** now!!

g11ary · July 15, 2005, 07:54:49 AM

What I was trying to say is some oils (ie morrissons) not that you are using that, cost Â£2.75 a 5 ltr drum, so the money would be better spent on upgrading the oil.

Have another meeting with someone today who I will ask about X lube.

Martiny · July 15, 2005, 10:23:08 AM

Quote from: g11aryHave another meeting with someone today who I will ask about X lube.

Gash, THAT sounds really dodgy !!! :chat

g11ary · July 15, 2005, 10:29:23 AM

Ohh eeerrrr
Does a bit, were\'s bish just when you dont need him :-)

oilman · July 15, 2005, 05:45:40 PM

Dont use addatives, there is no substitue for using quality oil instead.

Most magic additives can do more harm then good.

Cheers

Guy.

g11ary · July 15, 2005, 06:03:00 PM

Seen my man today, he said same dont use additives, not much cop in a crap oil, so spend more, or in a good oil could change the balance and end up being worse, upsetting the blends.

interloper393 · July 15, 2005, 08:12:43 PM

Whats the best oil to use ? heard good things about that purple oil

oilman · July 15, 2005, 08:24:16 PM

It depends.

If you want a proper synthetic then I would highly recommend something from Silkolene or Motul as they contain esters.

If you want to stick with mineral then a petroleum based semi-synthetic is better than a straight mineral oil as it\'s more thermally stable.

Viscosity wise 5w-30, 5w-40 or 10w-30, 10w-40.

Cheers
Simon

interloper393 · July 15, 2005, 08:35:07 PM

Cheers guys, after having the rebuilt i want to make sure shes well protected