Is the Rotax engine good?
Rotax engines are famous for their reliability and best-in-class power-to-weight ratio. Based on our data, the overall Rotax failure rate is 1. And here a warning about small numbers; an accident or two can sway the rate substantially.
What is the best oil for a Rotax engine?
XPS Full Synthetic 5W-50 Aviation Engine Oil was designed specifically for Rotax Aircraft engines for the best performance, reliability and safety. Rotax is the brand name for a range of internal combustion engines developed and manufactured by the Austrian company BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (until 2016 BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG), in turn owned by the Canadian Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).