Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - READ THIS IF you use Redline oil and Puralator

wdkwang · 02-09-2011, 01:41 AM

So I just picked up my 370 today and went to my friend's mechanic shop that he runs now. He's a honest fellow that knows a lot, and he questioned me about why I got the redline and puralator. Naturally I just replied I saw members on the forum using it and liking the results; also cause of AK370's great DIY thread.
Basically the Zinc in the redline oil will deteriorate the stock catalytic converter and shouldn't really be used unless you're running some serious mods or have racing headers, or driving your **** hard all the time. I know everyone wants the best for our 370 and I'm no different, but the general consensus is that it's a waste unless you fall into the said category.

With the Puralator oil filter, he said that it's cheap **** and don't use it. He showed me that inside it is missing (i forgot what it was called already) but it's like this little circular thing inside. He then showed me one that does have it and installed it, and told me to just return the Puralator if I can. The circular thing inside regulates oil pressure, and without it, you can ultimately blow the motor by not having the adequate oil pressure.

He then said, stick to Mobil1. He puts it in his 520hp Cobra, his client's Lambo, 911 Turbos specifically only want Mobil1 in their cars.

As for the remaining 7 bottles of Redline, I'll probably use it again for the next oil change if I don't end up selling it but afterwards, I'll just stick to Mobil1. I honestly didn't feel a difference with the new oil, and my car was at 3000 miles when I got the change. It never had a oil change prior and the oil was dirty.

So just helping the community out.

02-09-2011, 01:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	READ THIS IF you use Redline oil and Puralator So I just picked up my 370 today and went to my friend's mechanic shop that he runs now. He's a honest fellow that knows a lot, and he questioned me about why I got the redline and puralator. Naturally I just replied I saw members on the forum using it and liking the results; also cause of AK370's great DIY thread. Basically the Zinc in the redline oil will deteriorate the stock catalytic converter and shouldn't really be used unless you're running some serious mods or have racing headers, or driving your ** hard all the time. I know everyone wants the best for our 370 and I'm no different, but the general consensus is that it's a waste unless you fall into the said category. With the Puralator oil filter, he said that it's cheap and don't use it. He showed me that inside it is missing (i forgot what it was called already) but it's like this little circular thing inside. He then showed me one that does have it and installed it, and told me to just return the Puralator if I can. The circular thing inside regulates oil pressure, and without it, you can ultimately blow the motor by not having the adequate oil pressure. He then said, stick to Mobil1. He puts it in his 520hp Cobra, his client's Lambo, 911 Turbos specifically only want Mobil1 in their cars. As for the remaining 7 bottles of Redline, I'll probably use it again for the next oil change if I don't end up selling it but afterwards, I'll just stick to Mobil1. I honestly didn't feel a difference with the new oil, and my car was at 3000 miles when I got the change. It never had a oil change prior and the oil was dirty. So just helping the community out. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!** Last edited by wdkwang; 02-09-2011 at 02:04 AM.