Oil change help - Page 3 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Mar 18, 2012 | 12:56 PM

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I recently switched to GC 0w30 and I added 1 quart in 5k miles. Before using M1 5w30 I never had to add a drop.
Is this normal for 0w30? Or should I switch back to 5w30?

Mar 18, 2012 | 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Deepdiver

Well George...I mean Garage...I'm glad I never took my car to your shop, cause you can't even read a simple table. You're confusing quarts with liters. I can't imagine all of the countless cars you've serviced putting in incorrect fluid amounts. How do you like them squirrels!!

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Originally Posted by Garage Kansai

No I didn't confuse anything so you show me a owners manual and I provided actual spec sheets that say 4.7 qts.

Did you even look at the 2 charts I provided? They boyh clearly say 4.7qts

what?!?!?!?!?

Mar 18, 2012 | 01:10 PM

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You're noticing a difference because the zero-30 in a thinner oil. It's not normal, but can occur with higher mileage engines due to worn rings, etc.

Mar 18, 2012 | 02:14 PM

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I've always used a little bit less than 5 quarts. I know it says 5, but it always seems a bit too full if I add in all 5. Never had an issues so it's okay I suppose lol.

Mar 18, 2012 | 02:27 PM

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^ I always figured this was due to sludge buildup taking up space in the oil pan..

Mar 18, 2012 | 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ITNKICN

The adult female is probably laden and the juvenile unladen... Unless you're in the southern US... In which case the laws of probability insist that they are both- in all likelihood- laden.

Yess!! I knew someone would know. Now, if I can use squirrels to change my oil for me..