Nissan Ester Oil

Zless@arizona · 11-18-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

'65 Rambler 90K miles on the engine the engine still ran fine. 1983 Subaru wagon 200K miles '98 Dodge Durango 90K miles ...they've never had anything in them except for 5W30 non-synthetic oil (mostly Pennzoil). just make sure you put in the correct W oil for your driving conditions (for most, that would be 5W30), make sure it has API certification, and change it regularly at 3K to 5K mile and you will be fine no matter what you brand or type (non-synthetic, synthetic, or synthetic blend).

No UOA?!!! You are not qualified to make any of the statements above! Most current data suggests that oil changes at the 3-5k frequency actually hurt the engine more than extending the mileage. No definitive mileage endpoint exists at this time. Staying with a 5W-30 for a 200,000 mile vehicle violates any/all manufacturer's maintenance schedule. How much 5W-30 oil per 1000 miles was your 200,000 mile Subaru using? "Any 5W-30 will be fine for the 370Z engine"?!!! What???!!!! Anyone reading this: DO NOT USE 100% PETROLEUM BASED GROUP II OIL IN THE 370Z ENGINE!!! This thread is making me tired and pissed. "Ignorance is Bliss." Later...