Oil filter of Choice

ct2012 · 07-07-2020, 05:53 PM

I don't install an oil filter and just let nature take its course. The engine runs a little hot, which is weird, but I top it off and it's ok for a little bit, then starts running hot again.

Rusty · 07-07-2020, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ct2012

I don't install an oil filter and just let nature take its course. The engine runs a little hot, which is weird, but I top it off and it's ok for a little bit, then starts running hot again.

My brother had a '77 Ford F-150 with a 360 motor. When the valves rattled. He would put 5 quarts of oil into.

Then drive some more.

The motor had a cracked head, and bad valve guides.

Desert Rat · 07-09-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

My brother had a '77 Ford F-150 with a 360 motor. When the valves rattled. He would put 5 quarts of oil into.

Then drive some more.

The motor had a cracked head, and bad valve guides.

Not original motor in that truck...'77 offered the 351M and 400M in lieu of the 360/390 from previous years.

I know because I own a '77.

I know....splitting hairs.

In my Z I just use Mobil 1 oil and filters.

Rusty · 07-09-2020, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

Not original motor in that truck...'77 offered the 351M and 400M in lieu of the 360/390 from previous years.

I know because I own a '77.

I know....splitting hairs.

In my Z I just use Mobil 1 oil and filters.

It might have been older then. I remember it being a 360. And being a rust bucket. The inner front fender wells. Rusted out in no time.

theART · 07-09-2020, 07:00 PM

Any of these are good:

Fram Ultra Synthetic
Mobil1
K&N

Volk Z · 07-09-2020, 07:32 PM

I love k&n due to the hex head on the top to easily get it off it'll its glued on from seal

axmea? · 07-09-2020, 11:03 PM

Many of these brands are made by the same company.

ZoomZ · 07-10-2020, 01:35 PM

For easy to find, low price and quality, NAPA Gold. Same as Wix.

thekinn · 07-10-2020, 07:27 PM

amsoil.. someone had to say it.
now you have another choice.

MZ DAIZY · 07-10-2020, 08:49 PM

Now that we seem to have that worked out, it’s time for the important question...

What kind of oil are you going to use?

axmea? · 07-10-2020, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thekinn

amsoil.. someone had to say it.
now you have another choice.

Its made by the same company that makes Mobil1.

thekinn · 07-11-2020, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Its made by the same company that makes Mobil1.

I don't know about the relevance of who makes them, but the Amsoil and Mobil 1 filters are not the same.

Volk Z · 07-12-2020, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thekinn

amsoil.. someone had to say it.
now you have another choice.

I'm only amsoil for oil. Best in the biz.

Zingston · 07-12-2020, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

I'm only amsoil for oil. Best in the biz.

No it's not.

axmea? · 07-10-2020, 10:27 PM

Oil brand discussion is like virus. It causes a lock down.

07-07-2020, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
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theART Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC Posts: 165 Drives: To Drive Rep Power: 7823	Any of these are good: Fram Ultra Synthetic Mobil1 K&N Last edited by theART; 07-09-2020 at 07:03 PM.

07-09-2020, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3066	I love k&n due to the hex head on the top to easily get it off it'll its glued on from seal Optimiser likes this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	Many of these brands are made by the same company. Rusty, jchammond and Zingston like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

07-10-2020, 07:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
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ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 799 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40656	For easy to find, low price and quality, NAPA Gold. Same as Wix.

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MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,943 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613734	Now that we seem to have that worked out, it’s time for the important question... What kind of oil are you going to use? ct2012 and -ZS-Carpenter like this. __________________ Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	Oil brand discussion is like virus. It causes a lock down. Rusty likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 07-11-2020 at 10:58 AM.

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