another useless oil thread

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

As far as the tranny fluid i was told i shouldnt have to change it, that the trans is build to last the life span of the car(?) not sure what the guy meant but ive only had the car for 5600 miles now(about 3 months)

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[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

As far as the tranny fluid i was told i shouldnt have to change it, that the trans is build to last the life span of the car(?) not sure what the guy meant but ive only had the car for 5600 miles now(about 3 months)

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Not sure who told you that, but I would advise against that, especially if you drive it hard or track that car. MT6 owners (myself included) have had issues with their transmissions. Changing the fluid has made a big difference.

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Not sure who told you that, but I would advise against that, especially if you drive it hard or track that car. MT6 owners (myself included) have had issues with their transmissions. Changing the fluid has made a big difference.

Well i dont track it or "redline" it too often but i do get up and go when i want to. Person from a 370z forum on facebook that im part of told me, but he also drives his like 10 miles a day (figuratively speaking).

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[N/370Z]

I just drive my car alot more than i see other doing people with theirs so i just want to make sure i get the correct oil/filter for my driving style

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[axmea?]

I agree about two things so far.

One is SouthArk's comment about your mileage and drive. Nothing different about it.

2nd and more importantly is your thread title. Definitely another useless oil thread.

I will contribute something though and to add to SouthArk's point. If you are not racing, many of the branded oils mentioned in this forum will do the job. I would even say no need to put top dollar on oil.

Thanks in advance for allowing me to be a smart a$$. Pls carry on.

[cigarclifford]

[mistertears]

op, I commute 74 miles a day on weekdays to work in my 09 Z; I don't race on the weekends. I haven't had any oil issues thus far and run a PL14610 filter and 0w-40 mobil 1 full synthetic; the engine warms up smoother and faster than with 5w-30, while oil temps remain below 220 unless with spirited driving in the summer. However, I took a 1.5mpg hit when changing to 0w-40. I change oil and filter every 6-7k. Hope that helps.

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by mistertears

op, I commute 74 miles a day on weekdays to work in my 09 Z; I don't race on the weekends. I haven't had any oil issues thus far and run a PL14610 filter and 0w-40 mobil 1 full synthetic; the engine warms up smoother and faster than with 5w-30, while oil temps remain below 220 unless with spirited driving in the summer. However, I took a 1.5mpg hit when changing to 0w-40. I change oil and filter every 6-7k. Hope that helps.

I got mobil1 extended performance 5w-30(garuntees 15k mileage protection) and k&n filter p# hp-1008, i think its the shorter one but i see alot of ppl using the 1010? I plan on changing filter and oil every 7k miles

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[Array]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

I got mobil1 extended performance 5w-30(garuntees 15k mileage protection) and k&n filter p# hp-1008, i think its the shorter one but i see alot of ppl using the 1010? I plan on changing filter and oil every 7k miles

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The longer on(1010) you may have problems fitting the 1008 will function and fit great, I also drive hard in a closed are every other week or so and run redline 5-30 W/ K&N 1008

If you will be replacing oil early then you can save a dollar or two and use a smaller 1008

by using a 1010 you will reduce your oil pressure by a fractional amount by increasing the volume it can hold, however this amount is insignificant

[N/370Z]

I couldnt find redline at my parts store so i got the mobil1 ext protection, still full syn

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[barncobob]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

I couldnt find redline at my parts store so i got the mobil1 ext protection, still full syn

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is mobil1 a "syn" or real syn like Redline

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by barncobob

is mobil1 a "syn" or real syn like Redline

Says advanced full synthetic, couple other ppl on a different forum recommended it as well

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[alcheng]

tried both Mobil-1 and Motul, I do prefer Motul, engine runs smoother.

filter wise, tried OEM, Mobil and K&N, I suggest OEM and Mobil.

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by alcheng

tried both Mobil-1 and Motul, I do prefer Motul, engine runs smoother.

filter wise, tried OEM, Mobil and K&N, I suggest OEM and Mobil.

K&n and mobil1 are essentially made by the same company i believe..both are very similar to one another just the k&n is a bit more expensive i think, but ill try the mobil1 filter on my next oil change..im just 100% staying away from fram

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[jchammond]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

K&n and mobil1 are essentially made by the same company i believe..both are very similar to one another just the k&n is a bit more expensive i think, but ill try the mobil1 filter on my next oil change..im just 100% staying away from fram

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I'm pretty sure the Mobile 1 oil filter is made by Fram.