AJ's Shinka

I too premix with Idemitsu and wait for the fuel light to come on before refilling.

jmc23200

I think the fuel pumps are just known to be weak and that is why some members do not recommend waiting for the idiot light to go on. This will cause unnecessary wear on the fuel pump over time when it could be prevented by filling up 50 miles befor the light turns on.

Brettus

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some of us still do . But Swoope has had issues with that so he is calling it from his own experience .

I'm using the Castrol as well ATM . Don't like the smell much though - want to swap to something that smells like race fuel - anyone know what would do that ?

always.anthony

i'm on 10oz of mmo just for price concerns. i can't seem to find any other 2 strokes, where are you guys getting them at? (checked wally, autozone, o reilly)

rubberduckie

Just started premixing with Lucas UCL, mainly because it is easy to find around here, and many people like it. Bought a couple of the little bottles and just refill them every week or two. Very easy.

Don't know if I should I mix that with a 2-stroke oil though for better lubrication? Or is it a decent all in one? The opinions seem mixed. I am using the recommended 5w20 oil as my car only has 7k.

always.anthony

its been stated by Jax not to mix lucas ucl with anything. lucas doesn't mix well i think.

shazy

Who gives a ****?




Jking... but many people seem to use 1.5oz of Lucas UCL with their premix.

rotaryPilot

I just bought the Amsoil Saber Pro and in comparison with Idemitsu Premix, the Amsoil is a lot darker !!! I do not know if the premix color is important but this is just an observation.

shazy

Amsoil Saber is good, just a bit expensive.

rotaryPilot

Here is Greece Saber Pro Costs 10 Euros per bottle (946ml). This means 13,276 US dollars.

This is exactly how it costs Idemitsu. Unfortunately, Idemitsu dealer in Greece has run out of Idemitsu and may not import again. So we left with other premix like Saber Pro

robrecht

I think you mean $13.28 US, which is bad enough. We use decimal point, not a comma for US dollars. The comma makes it thirteen thousand two hundred and seventy six dollars, which is quite a bit more.

rotaryPilot

^ yes sorry you !!! 13.28 I meant . With 13,276 you probably buy a used RX-8 with premix inside the tank

JinDesu

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Dear god, reading through nearly 70 pages was fun and not fun at the same time...

I ordered a quart of Idemitsu, and plan to start pre-mixing (300 miles on engine, great time to start!). I see so many differentiating opinions through the thread, and I think I'll settle with just doing straight Idemitsu with no FP+ for now.

rotaryPilot

Can someone confirm that the Amsoil Saber Pro has blue color ? I know that color is not important but I am curious of seeing a blue premix !!!!

myriadshalaks

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so at 15000, i put in my first 4oz of premix. the engine feels and sounds noticeably smoother all the way to redline. without premix, there was a hint of high pitched metallic buzzing at high rpms. now with premix, that's gone.

i used protec r premix. i've always used vavoline 5w20 as the engine oil. i'll probably go up in weight there.

so anyway, the engine seems to like premix. surprised?

shadycrew31

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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-clean-tank-sock-filter-164287/

If the pump fails due to premixing this should help out.

P.S. when the light comes on you still have around 2.5 to 3 gallons of fuel in the tank.

rotaryPilot

So it is blue? The color of the premix?

ASH8

How about Ocean Blue!..YES it is Blue, well mine is and it is imported from the US of A.

AJ's Shinka

So is this stuff okay to use? It says it prevents oil burn...But I want it to burn right?

rx8shift

Just bought some Lucas UCL, put it in, and wow I cannot believe the difference. The rough idle is completely gone. I just put one bottle in with a tank of gas. I also use 5w30 synthetic oil.

Why does Mazda not suggest something like this?

GaMEChld

Probably is not emissions friendly and Mazda probably has to cover its *** with the EPA. Think that's the reason they give us 5W-20 in USA.

shadycrew31

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what they mean is it has some chemical compound in it that makes it less likely to slip past seals. remember most engines have pistons and with a piston engine you don't want oil getting into your combustion chamber. so that's why it "prevents burn"

High millage oil will burn just like the rest of them no worries.

with that said that crap is a waste of money.

just get regular old castrol and call it a day.

LPCOKIE

i got my 09 and used their oil, don't trust the dealer and don't want to take any chances. also i thought that with the changed oiling i didnt need to. as stated elsewhere i used about half a qt every 450 to 500miles, which is what i drive weekly. later on i changed to blended motorcraft 5-30 and started to pre mix. went to fourth of a qt every 450 to 500miles. at 9000 i changed to full synthetic and it now uses almost no oil after 1000miles. i know this is anecdotal but it sure did make a difference for me.

Brettus

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/\ that makes no sense for it to stop using oil .....

ASH8

It is not a "Good thing" that your car is not using "any" engine oil, you should be very concerned if it ain't.