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Fern to the Z 06-24-2016 08:36 PM

What's up guys.. I'm about to do my first oil change (had one before I bought it CPO)..
Are we still doing Red Line 5W30 (6 quarts) and Purolator PureONE PL14610 oil filter?

Or is somebody using something else that might be better?

Thanks in advance:tup:

BoneZ 06-24-2016 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z (Post 3504609)
What's up guys.. I'm about to do my first oil change (had one before I bought it CPO)..
Are we still doing Red Line 5W30 (6 quarts) and Purolator PureONE PL14610 oil filter?

Or is somebody using something else that might be better?

Thanks in advance:tup:

Depends on who you ask.

Fern to the Z 06-25-2016 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ (Post 3504613)
Depends on who you ask.

what do YOU prefer?

BoneZ 06-25-2016 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z (Post 3505082)
what do YOU prefer?

I don't know if I would call it a preference, but I always use Mobil 1 synthetic and a K&N Filter.

barncobob 06-25-2016 09:14 PM

great choices...Im using the Purolator PSL 14610,,its an upgrade from PL, supposed to be for synthetic oils,,no problems yet...none of the major parts places have it but I found it at KMART of all places $8.95.

onzedge 06-25-2016 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fern to the Z (Post 3504609)
What's up guys.. I'm about to do my first oil change (had one before I bought it CPO)..
Are we still doing Red Line 5W30 (6 quarts) and Purolator PureONE PL14610 oil filter?

Or is somebody using something else that might be better?

Thanks in advance:tup:

I was using Red Line and am switching to Mobil 1 on my next change.

I use K&N filters.

Fern to the Z 06-27-2016 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneZ (Post 3505084)
I don't know if I would call it a preference, but I always use Mobil 1 synthetic and a K&N Filter.

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-44976-E...5w+30+6+quarts

Is this the one you recommend?

JARblue 06-27-2016 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z (Post 3506055)

Doubt it. Just get the regular 5W-30. Not High Mileage. Not Extended Performance.

I picked up 5 qts from Wally World today for $22 :D

onzedge 06-27-2016 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z (Post 3506055)

No.

Use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-120764-...ds=mobil1+5+30

and this:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-1010-Perfo...ords=K%26n+gtr

This oil filter is designed to fit the GTR but also fits the 370 and is longer than the one specified for the 370.

Fern to the Z 06-27-2016 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 3506069)
No.

Use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-120764-...ds=mobil1+5+30

and this:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-1010-Perfo...ords=K%26n+gtr

This oil filter is designed to fit the GTR but also fits the 370 and is longer than the one specified for the 370.

Awesome, thanks for the links. You never had a leaking problem with this particular K&N oil filter? Just asking cause under the reviews it seemed to be prevalent :confused:

onzedge 06-27-2016 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z (Post 3506127)
Awesome, thanks for the links. You never had a leaking problem with this particular K&N oil filter? Just asking cause under the reviews it seemed to be prevalent :confused:

I have been using K&N filters on numerous cars for more than 25 years and never had a problem. I abuse my cars also.

By the way -- do not forget to replace the crush washer on the drain plug.

TBatt 06-27-2016 06:31 PM

I use Mobil 0-40 and a Mobil filter. The 0-40 is a pure ester based oil. At least that what I was told. YMMV.

You do not have to remove the entire belly pan. Just take out the four bolts at the REAR of the belly pan. Take a bundgy cord and hook one of the belly pan screws holes and bend the panel of the belly pan forward (fold it) hook the other end of the bundgy cord to the front of the car. The pan was made to do this so you won't hurt a thing. Try it, it makes for a quick oil change.

BoneZ 06-27-2016 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 3506138)
I have been using K&N filters on numerous cars for more than 25 years and never had a problem. I abuse my cars also.

By the way -- do not forget to replace the crush washer on the drain plug.

Get them in mass quantities!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...0a6ef6955a.jpg

BoneZ 06-27-2016 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TBatt (Post 3506142)
I use Mobil 0-40 and a Mobil filter. The 0-40 is a pure ester based oil. At least that what I was told. YMMV.

You do not have to remove the entire belly pan. Just take out the four bolts at the REAR of the belly pan. Take a bundgy cord and hook one of the belly pan screws holes and bend the panel of the belly pan forward (fold it) hook the other end of the bundgy cord to the front of the car. The pan was made to do this so you won't hurt a thing. Try it, it makes for a quick oil change.

Yep, the bungee is your friend.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...1eb97939a7.jpg

Fern to the Z 06-27-2016 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 3506138)
I have been using K&N filters on numerous cars for more than 25 years and never had a problem. I abuse my cars also.

By the way -- do not forget to replace the crush washer on the drain plug.

Yup got the 3mm crush washer on hand, thanks for the heads up :tiphat:


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