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Originally Posted by destinyZ Why is that way, way too thin? i did that with my scion and im in the tropics. i had no issue with that car, then

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Old 08-12-2010, 02:08 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Why is that way, way too thin? i did that with my scion and im in the tropics. i had no issue with that car, then again it was a completely different car. this is my first z so im still trying to learn everything all over again. i'm asking so i know why cuz idk. Is it cuz the oil will run too thin? Just rememberd, makes sence to not go that thin cuz the car has a high oil temp issue and combining that with tropic temps.... it would be WAY to thin when it gets warmed up. am i on the right track? thank you
I used 5w20 on my RX-8. If it can handle the heat from a 9k rpm rotory, it can handle the VQ37. The 5w30 just has better protection/lubrication. Try going to a Nissan dealer and order the oil (5w30) from them. Just be prepared to pay a lot more for Ester Oil.
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