Oil analysis

Elmo370z · 07-14-2017, 05:38 PM

Using motul eco-nergy

wideglideleon · 07-14-2017, 06:47 PM

Very nice!

Quicksilvers · 07-16-2017, 04:21 AM

Very nice results indeed! What brand motor oil and oil filter are you using? What are your oil change intervals?

Elmo370z · 07-16-2017, 07:29 AM

The last one was with motul eco-nergy, using the synthetic dram oil filter. I usually change around 2,500-3,500 miles mostly because my car just sit.

Quicksilvers · 07-18-2017, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

The last one was with motul eco-nergy, using the synthetic dram oil filter. I usually change around 2,500-3,500 miles mostly because my car just sit.

Overall Motul is great motor oil for import vehicles. The best independent and factory tests for motor oil analysis I have ever seen was Amsoil synthetic motor oil and the signature series and XL is really good as far as results go. When your vehicle sits for a long period of time it is bad for motor oil. It makes motor oil deteriorate and oxidize faster hence you should change it sooner every 2500-3000 is a good time to change it than. I would choose a good oil filter that uses synthetic media inside it as it filters the contaminates in your motor oil. Oil changes are detrimental to the life of your VQ engine. I did my share of research on motor oil and what would be the best choice for motor oil to use in my 370Z.

Elmo370z · 07-18-2017, 12:50 PM

I use a oil filter made for synthetic. The test showed, I still a fair amount of additives still present in the oil. I'll
Post it back up in a few, just wanted to scratch my personal info off

Elmo370z · 07-18-2017, 12:55 PM

Back up

Elmo370z · 07-18-2017, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

Overall Motul is great motor oil for import vehicles. The best independent and factory tests for motor oil analysis I have ever seen was Amsoil synthetic motor oil and the signature series and XL is really good as far as results go. When your vehicle sits for a long period of time it is bad for motor oil. It makes motor oil deteriorate and oxidize faster hence you should change it sooner every 2500-3000 is a good time to change it than. I would choose a good oil filter that uses synthetic media inside it as it filters the contaminates in your motor oil. Oil changes are detrimental to the life of your VQ engine. I did my share of research on motor oil and what would be the best choice for motor oil to use in my 370Z.

I usually change the oil around 2,500 miles or 6 months. I've used amsoil dominator racing oil. Once I go racing again I'll compare the motul to the amsoil. I don't know if you see it, but the comment on elevated aluminum was with amsoil during a couple track days.

V8Nissan · 11-28-2017, 04:59 AM

Anyone tried out the new Rotella T6 5W-30 yet? I'm going to be trying it out and sending samples to Blackstone in the spring

Jayhovah · 11-28-2017, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8Nissan

Anyone tried out the new Rotella T6 5W-30 yet? I'm going to be trying it out and sending samples to Blackstone in the spring

Is it different than the old Rotella T6? I run T6.

V8Nissan · 11-29-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Is it different than the old Rotella T6? I run T6.

Yes previously T6 was 5W-40 weight and geared towards primarily diesel use. Apparently a lot of customers (including myself) loved the protection of T6 but wanted oil to use in their gasoline engines requiring 5w30 so they came out with T6 in 5w30 weight. I was on the fence about using 5w40 in my engine being almost brand new and such a high revving engine.

Shell Rotella T6 5W-30 Diesel and Gasoline Oil

V8Nissan · 11-30-2017, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Is it different than the old Rotella T6? I run T6.

Yes it's T6 in 5W30 weight. I was on the fence about running 5w40 in such a high revving engine. Apparently a lot of people wanted the protection of T6 for their gasoline engines requiring 5w30

Shell Rotella T6 5W-30 Diesel and Gasoline Oil

Ghost116 · 12-03-2017, 09:16 PM

In for the amsoil results, thinking about making the switch from motul mostly for convenience (friends a dealer)

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Jayhovah · 12-03-2017, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8Nissan

Yes previously T6 was 5W-40 weight and geared towards primarily diesel use. Apparently a lot of customers (including myself) loved the protection of T6 but wanted oil to use in their gasoline engines requiring 5w30 so they came out with T6 in 5w30 weight. I was on the fence about using 5w40 in my engine being almost brand new and such a high revving engine.

Shell Rotella T6 5W-30 Diesel and Gasoline Oil

Thanks! Ill look for it next oil change.

07-14-2017, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Oil analysis Using motul eco-nergy Jayhovah likes this. Last edited by Elmo370z; 07-18-2017 at 12:31 PM.

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wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	Very nice! Elmo370z likes this.

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Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	I use a oil filter made for synthetic. The test showed, I still a fair amount of additives still present in the oil. I'll Post it back up in a few, just wanted to scratch my personal info off Last edited by Elmo370z; 07-18-2017 at 04:12 PM.

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