Red Line oil change

m4a1mustang · 07-30-2009, 10:14 PM

I just changed my oil using Red Line 5w-30 synthetic. It definitely gets rid of the valve train ticking noise like others have noticed. The engine sounds a lot smoother now and the car just feels better (probably just in my head thanks to the new sound). Good stuff.

AK370Z · 07-30-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

So I got off my lazy arse and changed the oil in the car today (a big F.U. to Mr Dealership and their $180 dollar oilchange). I went with redline synthetic...and I swear the engine is SO MUCH MORE QUIET. The notorious ticking I've always had with nissan engines (same with my new titan) is COMPLETELY gone. Has this happened to anyone else? My friends seem to think I should lay off the crack pipe (figureatively speaking).

EDIT: This issue I had way back in March when I made the following post is gone:

Ticking Sound on top of engine...

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I have noticed that engine is a lot more quiet during idling(could be my imagination but it was very noticeable. Anyone felt the same way?). I will change the oil exactly 6 months from now. I know I can drive up to 10000 miles on these oil, but I drive about 7500 every 6 months. So, it'll be easier for me to split them up bi yearly. Feel free to ask me any question(s) you have.

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Originally Posted by armensti

so i just did the oil change today. i had to lift both sides of the car so that the oil can drain properly. i think next time im defenetly going to go with rhino ramps or something like that. thanks for the DIY AK, it made everything much easier and the car does idle much quieter and it feels smooth.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I just changed my oil using Red Line 5w-30 synthetic. It definitely gets rid of the valve train ticking noise like others have noticed. The engine sounds a lot smoother now and the car just feels better (probably just in my head thanks to the new sound). Good stuff.

Awesome! Finally you did it! BTW, that'll make 4 of us

m4a1mustang · 07-30-2009, 10:26 PM

I'm very pleased with the result. I was really surprised at how the ticking noise just completely went away. I can't believe the oil could make such a big difference. I think I need to replace the transmission fluid next and see if that does anything.

I did have a minor hiccup, though.

When I went to screw the oil cap back on I dropped it down into the engine bay. I had to jack the car up on the left side, pull the left front wheel and part of the bottom tray and reach around in there and find it. Cut my left arm up pretty good but I find the damn thing after about an hour! I'm going to tether it to the strut bar because I am clumsy with stuff like this and I'm sure I'll do it again.

AK370Z · 08-02-2009, 12:55 AM

haha... I'm sure you'll okay next time.

ConchZ2 · 08-02-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

haha... I'm sure you'll okay next time.

AK…..how many miles on your Red Line oil before you do an oil change?

ConchZ2 · 08-02-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2

AK…..how many miles on your Red Line oil before you do an oil change?

AK, you already answered my question earlier. Every ~7.5K for your oil change!

m4a1mustang · 08-04-2009, 07:37 AM

I don't know if this is just a coincidence or if this is due to the oil change, but I've noticed my oil temps are a little bit cooler. Since my oil change last Thursday night I've driven over 800 miles and have not once had the oil temp reach above 220. The hottest I've seen it so far is about 215-218.

I drove 300 mostly highway miles on Saturday morning through a mix of rolling hills and a mountain pass and the oil temp seemed to settle in right at 215. I went on a spirited mountain drive later in the day and saw only a tick higher.

I seem to remember my temps averaging a little bit over 220 on a sustained highway trip... not sure if this is a result of the oil change or other factors.

LiquidZ · 08-04-2009, 11:11 AM

I'm also going to be going to Red Line my next oil change.

YamahaR6 · 08-04-2009, 11:21 AM

Heard that once you used a certain brand of oil, you should stick with it and not change to another brand.

Is this true?

GMZ · 08-04-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Heard that once you used a certain brand of oil, you should stick with it and not change to another brand.

Is this true?

No, but if youre doing a UOA you should use the same oil a couple times to keep things to max consistency.

YamahaR6 · 08-04-2009, 12:58 PM

What does UOA stand for?

Shunya · 08-04-2009, 01:05 PM

how is this Red Line Oil? I've used Motul ever since I drove... I wonder how Red Line does :\

m4a1mustang · 08-04-2009, 01:06 PM

Used Oil Analysis.

m4a1mustang · 08-04-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Shunya

how is this Red Line Oil? I've used Motul ever since I drove... I wonder how Red Line does :\

Lab tests are apparently pretty good. All I know is that it completely solved that valve train ticking so I'm satisfied.

LiquidZ · 08-04-2009, 01:14 PM

I read quite a bit about Red Line oil on BITOG. One member, Saaber1, has torn down numerous engines that have used Red Line oil their whole life. He claims that they are in like brand new condition.

Also, Red Line gets a lot of good rep on BITOG.

You will pay more, but its always worth it in my mind if you can run it with confidence.

07-30-2009, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Red Line oil change I just changed my oil using Red Line 5w-30 synthetic. It definitely gets rid of the valve train ticking noise like others have noticed. The engine sounds a lot smoother now and the car just feels better (probably just in my head thanks to the new sound). Good stuff. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-30-2009, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'm very pleased with the result. I was really surprised at how the ticking noise just completely went away. I can't believe the oil could make such a big difference. I think I need to replace the transmission fluid next and see if that does anything. I did have a minor hiccup, though. When I went to screw the oil cap back on I dropped it down into the engine bay. I had to jack the car up on the left side, pull the left front wheel and part of the bottom tray and reach around in there and find it. Cut my left arm up pretty good but I find the damn thing after about an hour! I'm going to tether it to the strut bar because I am clumsy with stuff like this and I'm sure I'll do it again. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-02-2009, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
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08-04-2009, 07:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I don't know if this is just a coincidence or if this is due to the oil change, but I've noticed my oil temps are a little bit cooler. Since my oil change last Thursday night I've driven over 800 miles and have not once had the oil temp reach above 220. The hottest I've seen it so far is about 215-218. I drove 300 mostly highway miles on Saturday morning through a mix of rolling hills and a mountain pass and the oil temp seemed to settle in right at 215. I went on a spirited mountain drive later in the day and saw only a tick higher. I seem to remember my temps averaging a little bit over 220 on a sustained highway trip... not sure if this is a result of the oil change or other factors. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-04-2009, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	I'm also going to be going to Red Line my next oil change. __________________

08-04-2009, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Heard that once you used a certain brand of oil, you should stick with it and not change to another brand. Is this true?

08-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	What does UOA stand for?

08-04-2009, 01:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 21	how is this Red Line Oil? I've used Motul ever since I drove... I wonder how Red Line does :\

08-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Used Oil Analysis. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-04-2009, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	I read quite a bit about Red Line oil on BITOG. One member, Saaber1, has torn down numerous engines that have used Red Line oil their whole life. He claims that they are in like brand new condition. Also, Red Line gets a lot of good rep on BITOG. You will pay more, but its always worth it in my mind if you can run it with confidence. __________________

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