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Mobil1 5W-30. This is the syn oil my dealership uses for their synthetic oil changes (about $80). I bring my own $20 (or so), 5 quart jug and just pay labor.
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QuadCam said "I have no idea what Infiniti uses. I bet it varies from dealer to dealer."
Heck, it varies from service to service. I go to the same dealer every time, and they've used 4 different brands for 5 changes. Mobil, Pennziol, Castrol, and Havoline if I remember right.
Heck, it varies from service to service. I go to the same dealer every time, and they've used 4 different brands for 5 changes. Mobil, Pennziol, Castrol, and Havoline if I remember right.
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factory oil is a xW40
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Heck, it varies from service to service. I go to the same dealer every time, and they've used 4 different brands for 5 changes. Mobil, Pennziol, Castrol, and Havoline if I remember right.
Originally Posted by RocketsRedGlare
QuadCam said "I have no idea what Infiniti uses. I bet it varies from dealer to dealer."Heck, it varies from service to service. I go to the same dealer every time, and they've used 4 different brands for 5 changes. Mobil, Pennziol, Castrol, and Havoline if I remember right.
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I use Castrol Syn, and have for years. I love it. Originally Posted by erikill
Seems like no one uses Castrol Syntec, any reason? I was planning to change my oil soon 750 miles or so just to get the junk outta the engine. I think 10-30 Syntec Blend then to 5-30 Syntec is a good route. I've never been a Mobil fan for some reason.
I have used 5W30 and 5W50 depending on availability, but have avoided the '50' in the winter months.
I stick with the OEM filter.
Colin.
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That's what I did before with my Maxima and what I plan to do now also, take my own oil just pay them for the labor.Originally Posted by lelg35
Mobil1 5W-30. This is the syn oil my dealership uses for their synthetic oil changes (about $80). I bring my own $20 (or so), 5 quart jug and just pay labor.
It works on my machine
I don't want be a thread hijacker (I'll post another thread if wanted), but I have question for those of you who do you own oil changes, where do you get the drain plug washer and how often do you change it.
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Is 5W-30 recommended?
Also, where do you get Amsoil in the northeast (Philadelphia area?) Any major stores carry it?
Also, where do you get Amsoil in the northeast (Philadelphia area?) Any major stores carry it?
I use AMSOIL 5W30. I will recommend anyone to NOT go over 5k of miles with Mobil 1 because tests have shown on this engine it basically falls apart after 5k. Amsoil you are safe for more than 5k.
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I get mine from the nissan dealer..... you can get them at any Infiniti dealers also.... Cost is $1.25 each...I thinkOriginally Posted by MrBig
I don't want be a thread hijacker (I'll post another thread if wanted), but I have question for those of you who do you own oil changes, where do you get the drain plug washer and how often do you change it.
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Some will give them to you for free. Nissan dealers have them also. I just use a Fumoto valve, that solves the washer problem.Originally Posted by SilverII
I get mine from the nissan dealer..... you can get them at any Infiniti dealers also.... Cost is $1.25 each...I think
It works on my machine
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How does that work out for you? Any probs with leaking or anything?Originally Posted by socalg35
Some will give them to you for free. Nissan dealers have them also. I just use a Fumoto valve, that solves the washer problem.
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That hasn't been my experience Russ. I'm running 6-7k mile intervals on Mobil 1 5W-30 and my blackstone reports are very good. Here is the proof, my reports are under "admin":Originally Posted by G35_TX
I use AMSOIL 5W30. I will recommend anyone to NOT go over 5k of miles with Mobil 1 because tests have shown on this engine it basically falls apart after 5k. Amsoil you are safe for more than 5k.
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Agreed! I change mine every 3K. My drive to work is only 2 miles and I do a lot of short drives in and around town. Changed to Amsoil after 3K on car. Little more expensive, but I believe worth the price.Originally Posted by bythabay
Amsoil HDD 5w30 all the way...