Mobil 1 0w40 Users?

Red__Zed

Because that is how oil weights work?

From what's I've seen, the 0W oils work really well in the VQs. GC was a dream in mine.

For this guy specifically, M1 0W-40 is really thin for a 40W oil. It seems to run really well in the VQs, as they tend to like an oil that is slightly thicker at temp. UOAs look amazing.

Mobil1 0W40, 5000 OCI, Infiniti G37S VQ37VHR - Bob Is The Oil Guy

ukmastermind

I was a little skeptical about the "Extra Anti-Wear Protection," so I looked on the MB1 website and found that 0w-40 does in fact have just a little more Zinc/Phos additive, which is a common additive for reduced wear.

Also, it's spec'd for BMW & Mercedes (Normally calls for 5w-30; 0w-40 is rec. when using MB1) and GT-R etc...

As for "better flow," I think it's b/c it's a 0w weight oil.

ukmastermind

p.s. He did say that his Oil Temps always ran high during the summer and that's why he changed over for a more "stable" oil at high temp

P.p.s I doubt he's on any forums... older guy

red6spd

But he is still assuming. Especially on start up.

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Red__Zed

Well, let's remove the need to assume then!


Redline 5W-30: 62 cST @40C
Mobil 1 5W-30: 61.7 cST @40C
Amsoil 5W-30: 60.3 cST@ 40C
Mobil 1 0W-40: 65 cST @40C




Whether the higher viscosity in cold is helpful is a bigger questions, but most UOAs seem to indicate the VQs wear less with a 0W oil in them.

If I still had mine and was planning to keep it, I would have no qualms running GC or the M1 oil. I would not go back to a 5W oil though.

red6spd

You just love to throw up all these facts huh? There is no reason to run that type of oil. Does he think Nissan the creators of the car do not know what they are doing.

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esfourteen

yes, how are supposed to make informed decisions with all these stupid facts getting in the way!

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Red__Zed

They absolutely know what they are doing--giving directions to the lowest common denominator to minimize their risk. 5W-30 is common and safe...but there are several other oils you might want to use for specific use cases.

Nissan recommended ester oil anyways...do you use that?

They do make things tough