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    Default Need to change oil!

    Hello everyone! I've been flying a lot lately practicing manuvers, landings, cross country etc!!! I usually change oil at 35 hrs. I ordered my fuel filter, oil filter and my Aeroshell sportplus 4 (3qts). Aircraft spruce called me today and told me that It is backordered til April 30th. I also called California power systems and they told me the same thing. Would any of you fine gents be willing to sell me 3 qts so I can change oil. It would be greatly appreciated. I've already ran it to 40 hrs., and I hate to run it further. My cell # is 402-750-8916 and we can work out the details!

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    Patrick
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    Default Re: Need to change oil!

    Are you using 100ll ?

    50 hrs is where I change mine, using mostly premium unleaded with occasional 100ll . I believe the Rotax manual states 100 hrs with premium.
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    Default Re: Need to change oil!

    Quote Originally Posted by kmach View Post
    Are you using 100ll ?

    50 hrs is where I change mine, using mostly premium unleaded with occasional 100ll . I believe the Rotax manual states 100 hrs with premium.
    NO, I use only 91 oct.
    thanks

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    Default Re: Need to change oil!

    Per my Rotax training at LEAF:

    If you are only using auto fuel, you can use any "motorcycle" 10w-30 oil. My choice is Mobile Racing 4T. A synthetic like this is safe to easily make 75 hours or more with regular use. If you are flying with mineral oil and auto fuel, 50 hours is a safe mark. The only time you would need to change more frequently is if you are having a steady diet of 100LL (this would also require the use of a semi-synthetic like the Sport +4 or mineral oil).
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    Default Re: Need to change oil!

    What Av8r3400 said....

    I used Mobile Racing 4T in our 912ULS when I was running 100% auto gas......ran fine on that. The 4T has the additive in it required for the gearbox.

    Only time you need to go with a semisynthetic is if you are running 100 LL

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    Default Re: Need to change oil!

    I used to use amsoil full synthetic motorcycle oil with premium 91 octane only.

    I only switched to the sport plus4 for ease of fuelling with 100ll on longer trips.
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