Gt-R oil vs Z oil

Shamrock · 05-18-2012, 05:31 AM

Thanks. But I googled it already and I understand the way it is measured. That doesn't answer what the difference between the 0w40 and the 5w30 is besides cold start and high temp ratings. Does the latter have esters and the former not. That is not explained when reading about viscosity. If the former causes valve chatter in the z it doesn't also do the same in the GT-R?
One wouldn't recommend Pirelli tires for a Prius because there is no benefit equal to the extra paid for the tire but I am sure that the Pirelli is a better tire than the stock. Perhaps Nissan recommends the 5w30 for the Z because there is no real need for the 0w. The question again is what is the better oil?

fuzzywuzzy · 05-18-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamrock

Thanks. But I googled it already and I understand the way it is measured. That doesn't answer what the difference between the 0w40 and the 5w30 is besides cold start and high temp ratings. Does the latter have esters and the former not. That is not explained when reading about viscosity. If the former causes valve chatter in the z it doesn't also do the same in the GT-R?
One wouldn't recommend Pirelli tires for a Prius because there is no benefit equal to the extra paid for the tire but I am sure that the Pirelli is a better tire than the stock. Perhaps Nissan recommends the 5w30 for the Z because there is no real need for the 0w. The question again is what is the better oil?

read your owners manual

Cmike2780 · 05-18-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamrock

Thanks. But I googled it already and I understand the way it is measured. That doesn't answer what the difference between the 0w40 and the 5w30 is besides cold start and high temp ratings. Does the latter have esters and the former not. That is not explained when reading about viscosity. If the former causes valve chatter in the z it doesn't also do the same in the GT-R?
One wouldn't recommend Pirelli tires for a Prius because there is no benefit equal to the extra paid for the tire but I am sure that the Pirelli is a better tire than the stock. Perhaps Nissan recommends the 5w30 for the Z because there is no real need for the 0w. The question again is what is the better oil?

Simple answer go with Nissan Ester and call it a day. Stick to the 5w30 if that's what it says in your manual. The recommended oil varies depending on your climate and the type of driving. The difference is mostly in the brand as far as what goes into the oil. If you really want to know if it's working as it should, have Blackstone labs test it to compare.

If you feel like getting confused even more, here's a comparo of some brands as it relates to wear. Just remember that all oils eventually do break down and this is just to demonstrate the extremes.

http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf

05-18-2012, 05:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shamrock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 215 Drives: 370z 2011 AT White Rep Power: 15	Thanks. But I googled it already and I understand the way it is measured. That doesn't answer what the difference between the 0w40 and the 5w30 is besides cold start and high temp ratings. Does the latter have esters and the former not. That is not explained when reading about viscosity. If the former causes valve chatter in the z it doesn't also do the same in the GT-R? One wouldn't recommend Pirelli tires for a Prius because there is no benefit equal to the extra paid for the tire but I am sure that the Pirelli is a better tire than the stock. Perhaps Nissan recommends the 5w30 for the Z because there is no real need for the 0w. The question again is what is the better oil?