Oil Change

MaDMaXX · 03-08-2012, 07:05 PM

Not sure what you're saying there, but as far as covering southern NA, it's a one size fits all statement.

wstar · 03-08-2012, 08:52 PM

Well, what I mean is: if it was really about weather, they could have subdivided things differently. North America = colder doesn't seem like a logical way to break things up given that only a small portion of North America's population is in a colder climate that parts of Europe. If this were all about temps, they could have lumped everyone in the non-NA category and told them to use the handy chart listed there (which says the 5W-X's go to somewhere below -22F, and the 10W-X's are good down to -4F).

MaDMaXX · 03-08-2012, 09:03 PM

So, we're thinking the explanation is, what?

wstar · 03-08-2012, 10:01 PM

Fuel economy / Emissions standards is my guess, but who knows?

MaDMaXX · 03-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Hmm, maybe on cold starts i guess?

I'm pretty certain it's 10w30 in England, like most stuff there, it was 10w40, but seems to h ave moved to the 30 in recent years. However, i know that typically the winters don't get as cold there, even compared to oregon.

iridefast · 04-18-2012, 01:39 PM

Not on track with the last few comments, but it is about oil :-)
Just Changed my oil at just over 5k miles. Have only used Nissan Ester on the last change at 1850 miles. I went with a K&N filter, a filter mag, magnetic drain plug and Penzoil Ultra. I only have about 30 miles on the new oil, but I am very pleased. Engine is quiter, smoother, and feels a bit stronger. The stronger may just be because its smoother, so it catches me off gaurd. Anyhow, overall, I am very pleased with the Penzoil Ultra (no esters).

03-08-2012, 08:52 PM	#152 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Well, what I mean is: if it was really about weather, they could have subdivided things differently. North America = colder doesn't seem like a logical way to break things up given that only a small portion of North America's population is in a colder climate that parts of Europe. If this were all about temps, they could have lumped everyone in the non-NA category and told them to use the handy chart listed there (which says the 5W-X's go to somewhere below -22F, and the 10W-X's are good down to -4F). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

03-08-2012, 10:01 PM	#154 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Fuel economy / Emissions standards is my guess, but who knows? __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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03-08-2012, 07:05 PM	#151 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 15	Not sure what you're saying there, but as far as covering southern NA, it's a one size fits all statement.

03-08-2012, 09:03 PM	#153 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 15	So, we're thinking the explanation is, what?

03-08-2012, 10:12 PM	#155 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 15	Hmm, maybe on cold starts i guess? I'm pretty certain it's 10w30 in England, like most stuff there, it was 10w40, but seems to h ave moved to the 30 in recent years. However, i know that typically the winters don't get as cold there, even compared to oregon.

04-18-2012, 01:39 PM	#156 (permalink)
iridefast Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 49 Drives: 2012 GTR Rep Power: 16	Not on track with the last few comments, but it is about oil :-) Just Changed my oil at just over 5k miles. Have only used Nissan Ester on the last change at 1850 miles. I went with a K&N filter, a filter mag, magnetic drain plug and Penzoil Ultra. I only have about 30 miles on the new oil, but I am very pleased. Engine is quiter, smoother, and feels a bit stronger. The stronger may just be because its smoother, so it catches me off gaurd. Anyhow, overall, I am very pleased with the Penzoil Ultra (no esters).