Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Using 5W-40 on Z's with no oil cooler

brainrain · 05-13-2021, 02:40 PM

Hello,

Since 2010, does anyone use 5w40 oil ? Nissan in the south of France recommend 5w40 oil instead of 5w30 due to the heat.
What about in california, Florida or Texas ? it's very hot there

I do only 5000 km (3100 miles) per year. I only drive on weekends but I often accelerate hard.

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brainrain Base Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Paris Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 6	Hello, Since 2010, does anyone use 5w40 oil ? Nissan in the south of France recommend 5w40 oil instead of 5w30 due to the heat. What about in california, Florida or Texas ? it's very hot there I do only 5000 km (3100 miles) per year. I only drive on weekends but I often accelerate hard. Last edited by brainrain; 05-13-2021 at 02:42 PM.