07rx8gtblack

I just started using the Idemitsu Premix. I have filled up three times using the premix. The reason that I am posting is because I am getting Civic-like gas mileasge. I drive 50 miles each way to and from work (*it's Cali.), and normally I'd have to fill up around 240 mile range. The last two fill-up, I went over 300 miles, which is something that hasn't ever happened.

The car run smoothly as ever, so I am looking at it as a good sign. Did anyone else have such a noticeable mileage gain? I only use like 5 oz per 12-13 gallon fil-up, so I don't think I am using a lot of it.

I love my car and hope that using the Idemitsu products help my 8 last for a long, long time.

I'd take recommendations if there are better products for my car.

Brettus

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I got somewhere between 5-10% improvement . Your result seems a bit unreal - are you sure you haven't changed your driving habits as well ?

Jethro Tull

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Does anyone know off the top of their head if the Idemitsu premix has a finite shelf-life?

Jethro Tull

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I found a little plastic graduated cylinder that should work fine. I'll keep it, along with a quart of premix, in some kind of spill-proof Tupperware-like container in the trunk. And a roll of paper towels is always a good item to have stashed in the trunk.

The Idemitsu ratio (1/2 oz. per gal.) makes it super easy, as has been noted.

Gallons pumped/2 = oz. Idemitsu

07rx8gtblack

I've had three fill-ups, and I did not notice the difference until the second. I'd say I used to get somewhere between 250 mile range from full to when the warning light comes on. Last two fill-ups I got just below 300 miles before the warning light came on. I said I went over because if I continued without filling-up, I could have driven over 300. With 14 gallon tank, I guess it's feasible to get that kind of mileage. I just haven't had that kind of mileage before.

I drive mostly on the freeways. Out of 100 mile daily commute, I'd say I drive less than 2 miles on the local streets. I also drive an AT. Maybe the combination of freeway driving and being AT made the difference more noticeable.

CnnmnSchnpps

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That sounds nice - pixx please!!

Brettus

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here ya go .....

I refill this bottle with idemitsu , not the brand on the bottle .

Jethro Tull

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That bottle reminded me of the "Sta-bil" bottle. It's a fuel stabilizer that I use in my stored gas for my stand-by generator. There's a main bottle as a reservoir, and an upper section for metering-out precise amounts. You just squeeze the big bottle to fill the upper section.

It's perfect! Next time I empty a Sta-bil bottle, I'm re-using it for premix.

Groundrush

Based on the bottle photo above, it appears that Idemitsu is not dyed? I recently picked up some Pennzoil 100% Synthetic Marine that I've added to two tanks so far...the stuff is a ridiculous dark blue color. I've read that someone using this type of 2 stroke pulled their fuel filter and found it filled with "black goo". I'd imagine the filter is removing the dye? Blech...

I need to order some Idemitsu.

StealthTL

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Many of these oils have huge quantities of dye, so that the resulting mixed gas can be easily identified in a gas can.


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Groundrush

Yep, I'm aware of the reason for the dye...just wanted to verify that Idemitsu contains none of it.

Element

Pre-Mix newbie here. Is it too late to start premixing? At 80,000kms now and want to preserve my car as long as possible.

CnnmnSchnpps

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never too late, kinda quitting smoking

seriously though, you will probably see a significant mileage / power increase with good quality premix if you're already up to 50k miles without any premix

Insignia

Alright. Thanks. I guess its time to order some Idemitsu.

Captain Kirk

On my very first tank of premix, the engine seemed to idle smoother, however I did get a verifiable modest improvement in mileage of almost 3 mpg. I was surprised, to say the least.

Captain Kirk

I dug out my last invoice for Idemitsu premix, if anyone is interested.

Case of premix - $45.70 (12 qts)
Shipping - 13.00
P&L charge - 1.17

Total $59.87

I ordered it on-line from Mazdatrix in Signal Hill, CA, since they are the closest Idemitsu distributor to my location, listed on the Idemitsu Website. Total transit time was 3 days, UPS ground. Several states away.

I didn't shop around so you may find a better price, but it certainly sounds reasonable to me, from what others have told me they pay. Also I thought that the shipping charges were reasonable for a 25 lb. package. Mazdatrix also emailed me on-line tracking information.

Jax_RX8

I got about the same price and excellent service from Rotary Performance as well - I have ordered twice from them.

http://www.rx7.com/store/rx8/rx8engine_maintenance.html

Brettus

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Yep same price here as well but check this out :

Case of premix - $45.70
Shipping - 189.00
Customs and GST - 50

Total : US $284
Or NZ$374 bringing total per bottle to $31.22

You guys don't know how good you have it over there ....

mysql101

i just bought a case of Idemitsu too. Looks like $60 is the sweet spot with shipping.

tdiddy

So where is the best place to get FP plus?

Jax_RX8

On-line

http://www.lcdinc.com/

CnnmnSchnpps

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Damn... I should see about a trip to NZ... A couple suitcases of premix oil will pay for the plane ticket

Jethro Tull

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Good lord, Brettus, do they send it by chauffered limo?

Customs charge? No distributor in Oz?

Brettus

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may work - except i'm the only one here using it and I'm not sure I need quite that much
For comparison : just about any synthetic 2 stroke oil here is $30/liter so it's about the same as importing Idemitsu .......

CnnmnSchnpps

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Wow... Now I know what to bring as a gift if I ever visit someone over there