What Viscosity Syn oil to use? - Page 2 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Sep 7, 2008 | 10:52 AM

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Mobil 1, 0-40 wt.

Sep 7, 2008 | 12:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SwivelHips

You might also look into Amsoil Signature Series 0w30 for good cold-weather flow on startup.

Haven't been following Amsoil recently (no product for the Z4M)

I always used ASL in the past, is the Signature Series new?
I couldn't see a product comparison on the web site

Sep 7, 2008 | 07:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by klossfam

The biggest 5 qt selection is actually at Wal*Mart

believe it or not - usually have 5W30 full syn by Pennzoil, Castrol, Mobil 1, Valvoline, etc in 5 qt sizes...Even their own "famous" Tech 2000 store brand which I hear is just Kendall/Conoco OEMed...Prices range for the 5 qt from $14 for Tech 2000 to $24 or so for Mobil 1...Usually Pennzoil is the lowest name brand at $19...

Around Western NY, you can get Kendall GT-1 Full Syn in 5W30 everyday for $2.99/qt...which is also a good deal - but I do like the convenience of the 5 quart size.

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Originally Posted by Scooby24

They are all over the place. I buy the 5 quart containers from the local advance auto.

I should note I snagged a deal too and got 5 quart containers of valvoline synthetic 10w30 for 4 bucks a piece. I snatched up everything they had left in the store which was like 10 containers.

Hmm... I've been to Autozones, Kmarts, Strauss Auto. Never seen 5 quart bottles. Never stepped into a Walmart..

Sep 7, 2008 | 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RikBakke

I use Castrol Syntec 0-30 (the german stuff). I can get it at autozone here in Fort Worth. A bit pricey compared to other oils at Wal-mart, though. All my other cars get oil from Wal-mart - great prices in 5 gal containers. Plain Mobil 1 for the (2) I30s and Motorcraft semi-synth 5-20 for the Expeditoin. I use Purolator Pure One oil filters (Pep Boys locally) on the G. I'll move to Pure One filters for the I30s once my NOS stash of Nissan filters runs out.

I change all vehicles every 5000 miles. No extreme math to decide when to change...

I bought 7 cases of the GC 0w-30 at Strauss just this past week, at $5.19 per quart. Should last me 4 years!!! Comes to $25.95 for 5 quarts..

Sep 7, 2008 | 08:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by InTgr8r

Haven't been following Amsoil recently (no product for the Z4M)

I always used ASL in the past, is the Signature Series new?
I couldn't see a product comparison on the web site

I still use ASL, Signature was introduced October 1, 2007.

Take the following FWIW (the smaller the wear scar the better, just for reference):

Disclaimer: I'm NOT an Amsoil dealer. (yet)

Sep 23, 2008 | 10:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SwivelHips

I still use ASL, Signature was introduced October 1, 2007.

Take the following FWIW (the smaller the wear scar the better, just for reference):

Disclaimer: I'm NOT an Amsoil dealer. (yet)

I also use the ASL over the signature series. They changed the name from Series 2k to Signature Series. Same oil though. While the 0-30 is a much better oil, it's also comes with a significantly higher cost which in my opinion isn't worth it unless you are autocrossing or are going for really long drain intervals. The ASL still shows lower wear scars than most competitors, but in the real world Mobil 1, Mobil 1 EP, Redline, Penzoil Platinum, German Castrol Syntec (American Castrol Syntec isn't good) and Amsoil are fantastic oils especially for long drain intervals. While Royal Purple is a good racing oil and is good for normal drain intervals, it isn't in the same league as the above mentioned oils for extended drain intervals. RP has shown time and again that it breaks down far more quickly than the other synthetic oils when used in extended drain intervals.

And I'm not a dealer either

I'm just a long time user.