i bought an oil filter today at the dealer and plan on changing my own oil from now on... but not sure what type/brand of oil do you guys recommend? I live in a hot humid climate area if that makes a difference... and about how many do i need?

 

mobil 1... 5 quarts is recommended with a filter change

 

make sure you replace the drain plug washer every time

 

castrol gtx

 

Bump for castrol

 

Amsoil synthetic... with either a Nissan factory or K&N filter. IMO, I wouldn't trust Castrol even in a beater...

 

^^^ +1 to the OEM filter... thats all i use

 

so you guys think i should switch to synthetic? that lasts longer right? no need to change very 3750 miles?

about the oil to use, do i get 5w, 10w30... which one?

 

5w30 is what i use... but my driving condition is not as hot as your may be... not sure if its safe to use 10W30... synthetic last longer yes... but i still change mine at 3k

 

Mobil1 Syn w/OEM Oil Filter... Been using this setup on all of my previous cars and I never had any problems

 

royal purple 5w30 with a pure one filter...if you get a fumoto drain valve you dont have to worry about the drain plug

 

Castrol GTX with the plus size mobile1 oil filter

 

so 5w30 would be good for hot, humid areas?

 

Is that royal purple braught up to be as good as they make it sound..they said 8-10hp just with oil?

 

Are you serious! I'll call myth busters and have them do a test. I use Amsoil and their Nano oil filter technology. 25k intervals but or course I won't wait that long to change the damn oil. It's just good to know that my engine is protected by new technology. LOL! But that's just me!