Best Oil for the G
#18
Originally Posted by NTC
I recently put Mobil 1 0w30 in my 2003 G30 6MT. It is supposed to be a more efficient oil for vehicles using 5w30. Anyone with experience with this oil?
If you were to read an oil out loud the correct way you would say "Five Winter Thirty" for 5W30. The 'w' quite literally means winter.
Once again, you can learn more about oil/viscosity at www.bobistheoilguy.com
-Froth
#19
#20
I've used straight oil, synthetic oil (both being 5W-30), OEM filters, expensive aftermarket filters, cheap aftermarket filters, etc. I never notice any difference. Over the week-end I dropped in a Fram PH6607 Extra-Guard oil filter and five quarts of Mobil 1 5W-30 Fully Synthetic and again no difference (drove about 180 miles today for work).
I just want to state that while aftermarket oil filters and aftermarket oils claim to last for thousands of miles longer than our 3,750 intervals, almost every oil filter box (especially the Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters) have a little note which states "Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended oil & filter change intervals."
I just want to state that while aftermarket oil filters and aftermarket oils claim to last for thousands of miles longer than our 3,750 intervals, almost every oil filter box (especially the Mobil 1 Extended Performance filters) have a little note which states "Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended oil & filter change intervals."
#21
Originally Posted by SDGeneralCounsel
WTF? SRLY?
Royal Purple is the best oil to use hands down. It is loved by all of the autox people. I use mobile 1 synthetic when I am being cheap.
Royal Purple is the best oil to use hands down. It is loved by all of the autox people. I use mobile 1 synthetic when I am being cheap.
Try it... it's pretty clean oil, my oil barely changes color. When I switched from royal purple to eneos. I seafoamed the car then changed it with regular 5w30 ran the motor for 15 mins. Then changed it out with Eneos... http://www.eneos.us/products.php?pk=7
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#24
Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
The only way to really tell what oil is best is do an UOA (Used Oil Analysis)
Royal Purple shears a lot in our VQ's. It's crap for what it costs.
Royal Purple shears a lot in our VQ's. It's crap for what it costs.
In regards to German Castrol. I read it is no longer sold or will no longer be sold in the U.S. I was at Autozone a couple days ago and saw that Castrol had a European Formula. I don't know if it's the same as German Castrol but everytime I have been at an Autozone, I have yet to see German Castrol on their shelves.
Last edited by OctoMan; 10-28-2008 at 01:19 AM.
#25
VQ35DE used oil analysis
Here is everything you need to know about oil and the VQ.
The German Castrol actual name is: Castrol Syntec 0W-30 and says "European Formula" right on the front. To ensure it is the right stuff, look on the back for "Made in germany".
Here is a picture
Originally Posted by OctoMan
^^ +1
In regards to German Castrol. I read it is no longer sold or will no longer be sold in the U.S. I was at Autozone a couple days ago and saw that Castrol had a European Formula. I don't know if it's the same as German Castrol but everytime I have been at an Autozone, I have yet to see German Castrol on their shelves.
In regards to German Castrol. I read it is no longer sold or will no longer be sold in the U.S. I was at Autozone a couple days ago and saw that Castrol had a European Formula. I don't know if it's the same as German Castrol but everytime I have been at an Autozone, I have yet to see German Castrol on their shelves.
Here is a picture
#27
Originally Posted by viceversa
Here is everything you need to know about oil and the VQ.
The German Castrol actual name is: Castrol Syntec 0W-30 and says "European Formula" right on the front. To ensure it is the right stuff, look on the back for "Made in germany".
Here is a picture
The German Castrol actual name is: Castrol Syntec 0W-30 and says "European Formula" right on the front. To ensure it is the right stuff, look on the back for "Made in germany".
Here is a picture
I haven't tried to buy any German Castrol in a while because I have about 120 bottles of it at my house right now already, just in case they stop selling it. But the last time I checked, my local auto zone was still selling the stuff.
#28
Originally Posted by viceversa
Agree (with your pix) Castrol Syntec 0W-30 has proven very well in our VQ's. Just can't find on shelves anymore in my neck of the woods.
General comment to all else....
The higher end cost exotic oils don't always mean it's the best for our VQ's, though some work very well while others don't.
I won't continue to mention those that don't, as not to add injury to insult to some here.
Manufactures are always changing their formulas and add-packs. UOA's FTW!!
I know what ones not to and which ones to use
#29
Originally Posted by partyman66
Hey.... you plagiarized my info and pictures from my photobucket album!!
I haven't tried to buy any German Castrol in a while because I have about 120 bottles of it at my house right now already, just in case they stop selling it. But the last time I checked, my local auto zone was still selling the stuff.
I haven't tried to buy any German Castrol in a while because I have about 120 bottles of it at my house right now already, just in case they stop selling it. But the last time I checked, my local auto zone was still selling the stuff.
Were you able to buy cases of the oil from autozone?
#30
Originally Posted by viceversa
haha my bad. Next time I will be sure to give the credit. the info is found in many places but not the good pictures
Were you able to buy cases of the oil from autozone?
Were you able to buy cases of the oil from autozone?