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carkid0007 · 02-10-2003, 11:33 AM

What type of oil do you use in your engine or what is the best ?, and weight ?

240 2NR · 02-10-2003, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by carkid0007
What type of oil do you use in your engine or what is the best ?, and weight ?

Mobil 1 10W-30 when it's warm, 5W-30 in the winter. Mobil 1 or K&N oil filters.

The best depends on several variables. How do you drive, milage, what has it been getting.

My car has been fed Mobil 1 since it was 1000 miles old. It's only got 70k miles on it and it gets run hard at the track on occasion. I feel mobil 1 is worth it, if for nothing more than peice of mind. My gf's altima gets castrol gtx. It will never be more than a daily driver and provided it gets a good filter and regular oil changes, would probably never benefit from a better synthetic oil.

Tyler Durdan · 02-10-2003, 02:18 PM

Valvoline 10w-30 Synthetic in these TX summers, and 5w/30 for the colder times. It's what I've always used, and will continue to use.

kandyflip445 · 02-10-2003, 03:25 PM

I like Mobil 1. Gonna try Redline sometime...Just never use Penzoil if you go above 3,000 miles. It breaks down faster than most other oils. At least other oils I've seen.

96SEChick · 02-10-2003, 06:50 PM

I use Mobil1 10w30 Synthetic in the summer/fall & Mobil1 5w30 Synthetic in the winter/spring. I change my oil every 3k miles, and I always use an OEM Nissan oil filter.

Oh--and never use Pennzoil oil or Fram oil filters--I'll try to find the Oil filter review webpage and post it in Tech--very, very informative.

019 · 02-10-2003, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by 96SEChick
Oh--and never use Pennzoil oil or Fram oil filters--I'll try to find the Oil filter review webpage and post it in Tech--very, very informative.

i was just gonna ask about that. if you can find it, i'd greatly appreciate it

Silvia007 · 02-11-2003, 08:16 AM

Amsoil 10w-30. Only oil company who says they beat Mobil 1 Supersyn and not get chewed out by Mobil

www.amsoil.com

Tried Everything and liked Amsoil best!

adey · 02-11-2003, 08:27 AM

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Originally posted by 96SEChick
I use Mobil1 10w30 Synthetic in the summer/fall & Mobil1 5w30 Synthetic in the winter/spring. I change my oil every 3k miles, and I always use an OEM Nissan oil filter.

I was under the impression that those of us who use synthetic (not synthetic blend, I mean Mobil 1 "supersyn" or the old Mobil 1 "tri-synthetic") oils didn't have to change our oil for at least 5,000 miles... and that doing so any earlier, other than for peace of mind, showed no real benefits.
Am I misinformed? ...

edit: I use mobil 1 supersyn 10W-30 for... well, I don't know how many miles, my odometer is broken.

I think I change it every 3 - 4000 miles, though. That's with _frequent_ hard (track and safe-street) driving, though...

whateverjames · 02-11-2003, 09:21 AM

mobil 1 5w30 and mobil 1 filter in my blazer every 5,000 miles. even at 5,000 miles, the oil still has that amber color to it.

i used to work for a mobil quick lube place and they said you can change it every 5,000 (but tell the customer 3,000). and the mobil executives would come in every 9,000 miles to get their free mobil 1 oil change. they did mostly highway driving.

valvoline 10w30 in the 240sx because it's an oilholic. used to use mobil 1, but i'd have to get a second job if i kept using it in the 240sx.

96SEChick · 02-11-2003, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by adey
I was under the impression that those of us who use synthetic (not synthetic blend, I mean Mobil 1 "supersyn" or the old Mobil 1 "tri-synthetic") oils didn't have to change our oil for at least 5,000 miles... and that doing so any earlier, other than for peace of mind, showed no real benefits.
Am I misinformed? ...

That's just the habit I've gotten into w/ all of my cars. I had a Geo that I changed the oil in every 2k-2500 miles because it would be black by then. So, just for peace of mind, I kept doing that on the next 2 cars. I try to take extra special care of my S14, so I make sure she gets all of her maintenance early. I've had a lot of work done to her, so I'm just trying to take that extra step in babying her and keeping her very clean and well-lubed

Silvia007 · 02-11-2003, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by 96SEChick
That's just the habit I've gotten into w/ all of my cars. I had a Geo that I changed the oil in every 2k-2500 miles because it would be black by then. So, just for peace of mind, I kept doing that on the next 2 cars. I try to take extra special care of my S14, so I make sure she gets all of her maintenance early. I've had a lot of work done to her, so I'm just trying to take that extra step in babying her and keeping her very clean and well-lubed

AMEN!

s14 RL · 02-11-2003, 09:53 PM

If you guys are doing a lot of hard track events, you might want to consider changing more often than 3k...otherwise 5k on a synthetic for everyday driving works. Personally I've been using Mobil 1 synthetic 10w30 year round and K&N oil filters. I usually change my oil every 3k miles but some people would say that is overkill.

I'm considering trying out redline synthetic sometime in the near future and getting both mobil 1 and redline oils from my engine analyzed to compare. If I ever get around to doing that I'll post my results.

If you're interested in oil and oil filter discussions, check out this forum:

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...php?category=1

Got Sileighty? · 02-12-2003, 06:41 PM

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Oh--and never use Pennzoil oil or Fram oil filters--I'll try to find the Oil filter review webpage and post it in Tech--very, very informative.

96sechick, have u found the link to that review yet? im interested because i just changed my oil last month and i got a fram oil filter. thanks

96SEChick · 02-12-2003, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by Got Sileighty?
96sechick, have u found the link to that review yet? im interested because i just changed my oil last month and i got a fram oil filter. thanks

Finally found it. Had to go through quite a few floppies and CDs to find it due to having to copy favorites over when I reformatted. Here's the thread:

Oil Filter Study thread

orange-grey · 02-12-2003, 08:26 PM

I used to use Mobil 1 10W-30 but have switched to 15W-50 to cut down on oil consumption and for better bearing protection. Some people say it's too thick, but it's supposed to be good down to 20 degrees F, which almost never happens around here. I imagine it costs a few HP and MPG in parasitic losses, but I can deal with that. Change it every 3000 with either a Mobil 1 or K&N filter. Redline supposedly makes good oil too, I just don't know a corner store around here that sells it. Their 10W-40 sounds like the best choice for most people.

02-10-2003, 11:33 AM	#1
carkid0007 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Age: 40 Posts: 497 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Oil Question What type of oil do you use in your engine or what is the best ?, and weight ?

02-10-2003, 02:18 PM	#3
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Valvoline 10w-30 Synthetic in these TX summers, and 5w/30 for the colder times. It's what I've always used, and will continue to use. __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale

02-10-2003, 06:50 PM	#5
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use Mobil1 10w30 Synthetic in the summer/fall & Mobil1 5w30 Synthetic in the winter/spring. I change my oil every 3k miles, and I always use an OEM Nissan oil filter. Oh--and never use Pennzoil oil or Fram oil filters--I'll try to find the Oil filter review webpage and post it in Tech--very, very informative. __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

02-11-2003, 08:16 AM	#7
Silvia007 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota Age: 44 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Amsoil 10w-30. Only oil company who says they beat Mobil 1 Supersyn and not get chewed out by Mobil www.amsoil.com Tried Everything and liked Amsoil best! Last edited by Silvia007; 02-11-2003 at 08:32 AM..

02-11-2003, 09:21 AM	#9
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 45 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mobil 1 5w30 and mobil 1 filter in my blazer every 5,000 miles. even at 5,000 miles, the oil still has that amber color to it. i used to work for a mobil quick lube place and they said you can change it every 5,000 (but tell the customer 3,000). and the mobil executives would come in every 9,000 miles to get their free mobil 1 oil change. they did mostly highway driving. valvoline 10w30 in the 240sx because it's an oilholic. used to use mobil 1, but i'd have to get a second job if i kept using it in the 240sx. __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

02-10-2003, 03:25 PM	#4
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I like Mobil 1. Gonna try Redline sometime...Just never use Penzoil if you go above 3,000 miles. It breaks down faster than most other oils. At least other oils I've seen.

02-11-2003, 09:53 PM	#12
s14 RL Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OC Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you guys are doing a lot of hard track events, you might want to consider changing more often than 3k...otherwise 5k on a synthetic for everyday driving works. Personally I've been using Mobil 1 synthetic 10w30 year round and K&N oil filters. I usually change my oil every 3k miles but some people would say that is overkill. I'm considering trying out redline synthetic sometime in the near future and getting both mobil 1 and redline oils from my engine analyzed to compare. If I ever get around to doing that I'll post my results. If you're interested in oil and oil filter discussions, check out this forum: http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...php?category=1 Last edited by s14 RL; 02-11-2003 at 09:58 PM..

02-12-2003, 08:26 PM	#15
orange-grey Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to use Mobil 1 10W-30 but have switched to 15W-50 to cut down on oil consumption and for better bearing protection. Some people say it's too thick, but it's supposed to be good down to 20 degrees F, which almost never happens around here. I imagine it costs a few HP and MPG in parasitic losses, but I can deal with that. Change it every 3000 with either a Mobil 1 or K&N filter. Redline supposedly makes good oil too, I just don't know a corner store around here that sells it. Their 10W-40 sounds like the best choice for most people.