# 86 rx7 problem? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 6, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138 "2010-06-06T22:24:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![eclipse2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@eclipse2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipse2000)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/1 "2010-06-06T22:24:22Z")
hey im looking into buying a 86 rx7(base model) everything runs fine on it but there 2 things i cant figure out. first is that it burns about a quart of oil every week and i cant find the broblem, second is that when youre driving in gear the tranny makes a sound of metal dragging on the ground. it is very faint but you can still hear it. its not a gringing sound as you go into gear its only when you drive. shifting is smooth tho. and i looked under the car, there was nothing dragging. any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/2 "2010-06-07T02:15:48Z")
these cars are oil injected to lubricate the seals of the rotory motor so its supposed to burn oil. thats how its designed, however 1qt per week may be a bit excessive. the grinding noise is prolly the trans, they arent very strong. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/3 "2010-06-07T03:22:22Z")
Burning that much oil is probably a sign the engine is on its way out and will likely need a rebuild soon. ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/4 "2010-06-07T04:34:57Z")
Rotary motors inject oil into the combustion chamber regularly. You are supposed to check your oil every oil change and add as needed. Your grinding noise is most likely a chip in a gear or something causing the drive line, when under load, to make noise. Whether thats your transmission or differential, I could not tell you. ---
**Author:** ![eclipse2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@eclipse2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipse2000)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/5 "2010-06-07T10:48:33Z")
so what do you guys think…should i trade for my 94 3000gt sl? ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/6 "2010-06-07T11:06:25Z")
Oh hell no. A 3kgt looks way nicer then a FC rx7 imo and will be 1/3 the headache to own. Save some money and get a higher mileage FD. You can get decent ones for like 10k. It will prolly break all the time but it will look sex and at least be quick. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/7 "2010-06-07T11:08:07Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Oh hell no. A 3kgt looks way nicer then a FC rx7 imo and will be 1/3 the headache to own. Save some money and get a higher mileage FD. You can get decent ones for like 10k. It will prolly break all the time but it will look sex and at least be quick. this ---
**Author:** ![yunvme666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yunvme666/32/5065_2.png) [@yunvme666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yunvme666)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/8 "2010-06-07T16:36:17Z")
what are they asking for it, i always liked that style… ---
**Author:** ![eclipse2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@eclipse2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipse2000)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/9 "2010-06-07T20:56:56Z")
4500, body kit, lowered, 116k, 5 speed, custom interior, some engine mods that kind of crap ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/10 "2010-06-07T21:03:07Z")
So it’s a beat on and riced out rx7? No thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Copper280z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copper280z/32/5464_2.png) [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/11 "2010-06-07T21:03:48Z")
Avoid it, a mod list like that indicates it was most likely owned by an idiot. ---
**Author:** ![eclipse2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@eclipse2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipse2000)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/86-rx7-problem/156138/12 "2010-06-07T21:33:05Z")
well its my buddys old car, and i know whats dont to it, but i dont know what this kid did to it