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Might want to check this article out: http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
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I suspect Amsoil wasn't tested because it's not as widely available as most brands.
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The 2007 Synthetic Oil Shootout - My Pro Street From what I've seen, Amsoil is in the top and one of the more proven formulas. Royal Purple tests very good but long term testing is still a bit lacking. I know RP was a total phenom in the local oil industry here but they don't have a long term presence in auto yet. |
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I'll be using Mobil1.
You go with what you know, been using it for a few years now. I change my oil every 7000 miles or so according to my oil life indicator. In the new Z, not going to stretch it out so long. |
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LOL! Oil life indicators aren't any sort of sensor.
 Oil life is measured by how many miles you put on your oil. Basically it's a tripometer renamed. And they're not accurate to the driver. Oil life is affected by the distance you drive at any one time, how hard you drive it, the speed you drive at, and the time between driving. There's no way that the "oil life" indicator takes any of that into account. Trust me.
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I may be incorrect and/or maybe that the above doesn't apply to the 370Z???
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Great article. Thanks. Did they do a follow like they said there were going to do? If so, give us the link.
I guess the oil to use is vavoline durablend for a good price, royal purpleand penrite (never heard of that brand) Quote:
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