^^^ On synthetic, if you're just daily driving, 6000 is what you'd expect on average.
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Motul | 10 | 6.94% | |
Red Line | 10 | 6.94% | |
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02-03-2009, 03:20 AM | #31 (permalink) |
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^^^ On synthetic, if you're just daily driving, 6000 is what you'd expect on average.
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02-03-2009, 08:44 AM | #32 (permalink) |
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Amsoil or Mobil 1 5W40 Turbo Diesel (for ANY FI Gasoline Engines) FTW.
Royal Purple and Motul 300V are great race oils but break down quickly. IMO, perfect for a track weekend, but I wouldn't run them in typical 3K ~ 5K oil change cycles.
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3000K = Dealer revenue stream
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I used to change Spark Plugs, Contact Points and Condenser every 1500 miles in the old days also. But the automotive industry has come along ways in the last 50+ years since I started driving. Toyota for example recommends 5000 miles between changes using regular oil. The Dealers are still hanging onto the 3000 mile thing as a revenue stream and they are trying to convince you to also.
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Anyway, as technology gets better, the need to maintain something becomes less arduous. Of course, that is if you don't take your vehicle to the limit often. If so, then following a strict and comprehensive maintenance program is key to longevity. Otherwise, just follow your manufacturer's suggestions and you'll be fine. Last edited by G&M Performance; 02-04-2009 at 11:03 AM. |
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Also, when I had my SRT-4, I changed the oil every 3,000 miles on the dime because it was turbocharged and the turbo was oil-cooled. But with an N/A car I think 5000-6000 should definitely be more than sufficient. I actually read online that synthetic oil breaks down a certain amount after 6,000 miles and thats when it performs the best. |
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I used Castrol GTX in my Speed6; it performed flawlessly. I'm planning on using Castrol Edge in my Z. I still think that 90% of all general knowledge about engine oil (including my own) is myth (flame away).
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02-21-2009, 11:00 AM | #43 (permalink) |
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Are any of these Ester Oils ?
I change oil often and use one of these....they use them at Mercedes dealerships Amazon.com: Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator: Automotive Last edited by FERRARI; 02-21-2009 at 11:16 AM. |
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I'm breaking in the engine with the Nissan Ester Oil (which is non-synthetic btw) and will continue using it until 15000 mi. After that I'll use a heavily ester based synthetic oil.
The reason being; this engine likes the abundance of esters but likes conventional oil to allow full break-in. Synthetic might do its job too well and inhibit the "break-in wear" that needs to happen. Last edited by ZzzZz; 04-01-2009 at 06:28 PM. |
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