Oil changes
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From: California
Yes absolutg the O rings are cheap and yes so am I 
, I have a friend doing my oil change due to the farce I went through when they stirpped my oil APS oil pan so I am more careful from now on.
johnsonhuang- royal purple came out the worst from the tests done so I decided to stay away from it, I will see if I can copy and paste the thread from my350z. A normal oil change for full synthetic costs aroung 65-70 so your quote was inline with the norm.
Redline and the oil filter costs around 65 and then on top of that would be the labor for the oil change unless you do it yourself.
, I have a friend doing my oil change due to the farce I went through when they stirpped my oil APS oil pan so I am more careful from now on. johnsonhuang- royal purple came out the worst from the tests done so I decided to stay away from it, I will see if I can copy and paste the thread from my350z. A normal oil change for full synthetic costs aroung 65-70 so your quote was inline with the norm.
Redline and the oil filter costs around 65 and then on top of that would be the labor for the oil change unless you do it yourself.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Springfield, MO
Originally Posted by chiapet15
How much is Pennzoil Platinum synthetic and Rotella 5w-30 synthetic, and where can you purchase it?
I generally buy a bunch when I find a good deal. Found 12 qts of GC the other day at Autozone and bought all of them. Doesn't spoil.
Just looked. It's buy one get one free on the PP through April 28.
Last edited by LazerRed1; Apr 12, 2007 at 02:34 PM.
Originally Posted by LazerRed1
That really isn't that bad, just a few $'s more than I just paid ($29.50) and I provided the oil and filter.
Don't use Mobile 1 anymore. Much better oil avaliable.
Don't use Mobile 1 anymore. Much better oil avaliable.
mobil 1 is NOT, i repeat, NOT a full synthetic.
check this link out:
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...hlight=mobil+1
Originally Posted by WTF??
Wassup guys
How often are you guys changing your synthetic oil? is it the same 3months/3000miles?
How often are you guys changing your synthetic oil? is it the same 3months/3000miles?
Originally Posted by urban
Yes absolutg the O rings are cheap and yes so am I , I have a friend doing my oil change due to the farce I went through when they stirpped my oil APS oil pan so I am more careful from now on.
johnsonhuang- royal purple came out the worst from the tests done so I decided to stay away from it, I will see if I can copy and paste the thread from my350z. A normal oil change for full synthetic costs aroung 65-70 so your quote was inline with the norm.
Redline and the oil filter costs around 65 and then on top of that would be the labor for the oil change unless you do it yourself.
, I have a friend doing my oil change due to the farce I went through when they stirpped my oil APS oil pan so I am more careful from now on. johnsonhuang- royal purple came out the worst from the tests done so I decided to stay away from it, I will see if I can copy and paste the thread from my350z. A normal oil change for full synthetic costs aroung 65-70 so your quote was inline with the norm.
Redline and the oil filter costs around 65 and then on top of that would be the labor for the oil change unless you do it yourself.
Last edited by nghiars; Apr 13, 2007 at 06:18 PM.
^After reading up on the link you posted up, I think I will be stocking up on GC...
What oil filters do you guys recommend? Please list model numbers if you can (im such a newb lol)
What oil filters do you guys recommend? Please list model numbers if you can (im such a newb lol)
Im having trouble finding Castrol Synthetic 0w-30. Some Autozones say they wont be getting anymore shipments of them anymore... indefinitely!! 
There was a member who posted a link to get it online, but at $8.xx/quart
So is going Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 still okay? Seems to be much easier to find
There was a member who posted a link to get it online, but at $8.xx/quart
So is going Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 still okay? Seems to be much easier to find
I'm using the Amsoil Nano oil filter and Amsoil oil. Stuff is awesome and lasts ridiculously long. There is a local member which gets this stuff at dealer rates and hooks us up at those rates.
Originally Posted by gizsf
I'm using the Amsoil Nano oil filter and Amsoil oil. Stuff is awesome and lasts ridiculously long. There is a local member which gets this stuff at dealer rates and hooks us up at those rates.
The main reason that I'm sticking with Amsoil is plain and simple...my car used to ping like many others. After switching to amsoil, I don't hear the ping any more. It runs way smootherand as far as gas mileage. It may have helped for an 2 miles or so. It's hard for me to measure accurately since I drive different environments constantly, but it did make a little difference. I am also running it for about 10K on every oil change. I check it periodicly to make sure its visibly clean and even after 10k, its pretty clean, way cleaner and clearer than that penzoil crap they put in at the shops. I think their oil filter has a lot to do with this. Some people run it as long as 15k+, which is fine too, as long as you have your oil analyzed by a lab like Blackstone to make sure its in good shape, plus the lab will be able to tell you how your engine is wearing. Don't get me wrong, there are many choices that will work I use penzoil in my moms civic sedan since she drives like an older lady and religously changes her oil every 3k. I run mobil1 in my RDX (Factory required) and motorcycle, you have many choices, Mobil one is still much better than standard penzoil,,,,,,,and Amsoil and a few others are way better. For a car like the G, it should have come specd for synthetic just like my RDX did..has a big sign on the oil cap..Mobile1 only, or equivelant. Higher performance engines and people with heavy feet, should be using better oils.
Last edited by gizsf; May 8, 2007 at 02:09 PM.