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dcrew1x · 07-18-2009, 03:20 PM

I'm preparing the goods for my oil change:

I haven't reached even 500 miles yet, but I like to be prepared. I plan on replacing the oil at 3000 miles. Then every 6000-7000 miles afterwards.

Now I only need those copper drain plug washers and some oil! Until I move back to California or order online, my only choice for motor oil seems to be:

Royal Purple 5W30, Mobil 1 5W30, Mobil 1 5W30 Extended Performance, Castrol Synthetic 5W30, and Valvoline 5W30.

I'd like to use Redline 5W30 but there isn't any place around here that stocks them for sale.

So for now I need recommendations on the choices I listed above. I've read some discussions about Royal Purple and Mobil 1 Synthetic oils to be just as good as Redline, but I'm curious to see what everyone else uses.

I only used Mobil 1 synthetic for my 2003 Honda S2000 and never had any issues.

Oh BTW: Does anyone know if you can purchase the Nissan copper drain plug washers online or are you only limited to the parts department of participating Nissan dealerships? The local Nissan dealerships within 20 miles of where I live currently do not carry them.

07-18-2009, 03:20 PM	#108 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I'm preparing the goods for my oil change: I haven't reached even 500 miles yet, but I like to be prepared. I plan on replacing the oil at 3000 miles. Then every 6000-7000 miles afterwards. Now I only need those copper drain plug washers and some oil! Until I move back to California or order online, my only choice for motor oil seems to be: Royal Purple 5W30, Mobil 1 5W30, Mobil 1 5W30 Extended Performance, Castrol Synthetic 5W30, and Valvoline 5W30. I'd like to use Redline 5W30 but there isn't any place around here that stocks them for sale. So for now I need recommendations on the choices I listed above. I've read some discussions about Royal Purple and Mobil 1 Synthetic oils to be just as good as Redline, but I'm curious to see what everyone else uses. I only used Mobil 1 synthetic for my 2003 Honda S2000 and never had any issues. Oh BTW: Does anyone know if you can purchase the Nissan copper drain plug washers online or are you only limited to the parts department of participating Nissan dealerships? The local Nissan dealerships within 20 miles of where I live currently do not carry them.