Recommendations on Oil for 09 370z

King_Ch1cas · 09-10-2018, 10:27 PM

What’s up guys! I have a 370z with 170,000 miles now. It’s been driving rough and most of the time I drive on the freeway. I’ve been putting 5w-30 still and am starting to think it needs something thicker. I also have an oil cooler installed, what do you guys (and girls) think? Thank you

JARblue · 09-10-2018, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Ch1cas

I have a 370z with 170,000 miles now. It’s been driving rough ... starting to think it needs something thicker.

You're probably going to want to be a little more descriptive on what "rough" means and why you think it needs something thicker.

You're also probably going to get flamed to hell for starting a thread with that title.

dts3 · 09-10-2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Ch1cas

What’s up guys! I have a 370z with 170,000 miles now. It’s been driving rough and most of the time I drive on the freeway. I’ve been putting 5w-30 still and am starting to think it needs something thicker. I also have an oil cooler installed, what do you guys (and girls) think? Thank you

Ooh another oil thread!

In all seriousness, what is making you lean toward something thicker?

SouthArk370Z · 09-10-2018, 11:04 PM

If the engine has been properly maintained, you shouldn't need a different viscosity oil. A UOA and oil pressure check will give you a pretty good idea of the engine's condition.

nis350 · 09-11-2018, 12:59 AM

This.....

unless you have engine problems, then you'll probably need more than just different viscosity oil.

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If the engine has been properly maintained, you shouldn't need a different viscosity oil.

axmea? · 09-11-2018, 01:05 AM

IBTL. We all know where this will go.

The entire engine needs oil.

Inflaymes · 09-11-2018, 01:13 AM

Amsoil

Jhill · 09-11-2018, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Inflaymes

Amsoil

I 2nd amsoil signature series 5w-30. Otherwise there are other good full synthetic group IV or V. I wouldn’t jump viscosity just because mileage.

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-11-2018, 08:28 AM

Some extra virgin olive oil mix with a bit of white wine vinegar season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

09-10-2018, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
King_Ch1cas Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MNT6 Rep Power: 9	Recommendations on Oil for 09 370z What’s up guys! I have a 370z with 170,000 miles now. It’s been driving rough and most of the time I drive on the freeway. I’ve been putting 5w-30 still and am starting to think it needs something thicker. I also have an oil cooler installed, what do you guys (and girls) think? Thank you

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If the engine has been properly maintained, you shouldn't need a different viscosity oil. A UOA and oil pressure check will give you a pretty good idea of the engine's condition. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	IBTL. We all know where this will go. The entire engine needs oil. JARblue and sx moneypit like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Some extra virgin olive oil mix with a bit of white wine vinegar season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. jrb55gh and Elmo370z like this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

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