What kind of oil do you put in a motor that’s worth more than some Miatas? Full synthetic. It’s thinner at low temperatures and holds viscosity better at higher temperatures than standard oils. Redline is what we use in every car we drive, from full-bore competition cars to fun daily drivers to hard working tow vehicles.
Our recommendations (with capacity for a stock setup):
0w20 for the ND, 4.5 qts
5w20 or 0w20 for NC models (depending on year), 4.5 qts
5w30 for our V8 conversions
10w30 for non-turbo NA/NB, 4 qts
10w40 for turbo NA/NB, 4 qts
20w50 for track use only NA/NB (4 qts) or classic Minis