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aki · 10-27-2006, 02:57 PM

I think K-series engines burn oil at high RPMs--that's just what they do--so losing oil isn't much of a surprise. Wankel engines in RX8 intentionally burn oil by design--that's why putting synthetic oil in them are a big no-no.

10-27-2006, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 32 Posts: 8,707 Semi-Si Sedan Hater	I think K-series engines burn oil at high RPMs--that's just what they do--so losing oil isn't much of a surprise. Wankel engines in RX8 intentionally burn oil by design--that's why putting synthetic oil in them are a big no-no.