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    recommended oil for the GTX motor?

    WHat oil is recommended for the GTX motor?

    I'm using SAE 5w-30.
    Patrick Sean-Tiu Santiago

    Current state:240 whp and 215.6 ft/lbs torque
    FOR SALE $9500


    Cardomain
    Mmmm...BPT goodness!!!

    #2
    I don't really know but I run 10w30 on my GTR motor.

    Adam
    1991 Protege GTR
    #1739 of 2500
    1991 Mazda 323 GTR Sedan
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      #3
      my mechanic was saying that because its a turbo engine that that a heaver oil would be better.
      Patrick Sean-Tiu Santiago

      Current state:240 whp and 215.6 ft/lbs torque
      FOR SALE $9500


      Cardomain
      Mmmm...BPT goodness!!!

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        #4
        I always used 20w-50 in mine.
        -Braden
        '05 WRX

        GTX Groupbuy is Closed! However you can still pick up a GTX motor for only $925!!! PM me for order details!

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          #5
          What differnces in performance are there in using the standard 10w-30 vs the heavier 20w-50?
          Patrick Sean-Tiu Santiago

          Current state:240 whp and 215.6 ft/lbs torque
          FOR SALE $9500


          Cardomain
          Mmmm...BPT goodness!!!

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            #6
            my answer to all oil questions is always full synthetic. why? i dunno. :-)
            Tag Team

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              #7
              lots of the guys on yahoo GTX board use

              5w50 CASTROL syntec


              thats what i use....and my lifter do not tick anymore!!!

              gtx engine seems to run better with a little more oil than what is recomended

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