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So i got 5600 miles now on my car and since I will be going to get my oil change at 6300ish since the GT-R technician who worked on my
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So i got 5600 miles now on my car and since I will be going to get my oil change at 6300ish since the GT-R technician who worked on my intakes advised getting it around then even though nissan says 13000ish.
I need some advices on oil filter, magnets, the oil itself and potentially a oil cooler. so please help me out. ![]() |
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I just changed my oil yesterday for the first time. If you read through AK370's DIY oil change thread before and you know what to expect, its really simple and straightforward. I made a list of steps for myself, something basic and easy to understand so I wouldn't have to keep looking online. Just buy exactly what AK purchased (Filter, Filtermag, Magnetic drain plug, etc.) they are all quality products and the oil really comes down to you, whether you want to switch to synthetic or not, and what brand of oil you use. Just make sure you follow the manual's recommendations of API certified oils in a 5w-30 weight. For the oil cooler, I have no experience, but there are like 5 threads about DIY installs(ok, maybe not 5). Just do a search and read up! Good luck!
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LOL!
A tip I would like to give is to use a strap wrench to remove your filter. Also you do not need to remove the 15+ bolts and engine splash sheild. The 4 bolts near the filter and drain plug is enough...
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I'm the ignoramus in this forum, regarding automotive mechanics, but I can pass on some very interesting info' I read some time back. This engineer in the U.S. purchased a sample of every oil filter in the market; he proceeded to cut each one in ½. He discovered that Pureone by Purolator is THE best one. DISCLAIMER: I am NOT an engineer or mechanic, and am just selling it to you like I was sold on it. The best part is that they're not expensive at all!
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interesting. I will have to look into that one. now lets see what would be a good oil.
I am fortunate that my dealership lolled hard at american dealerships tryin got push the nissan ester oil. |
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No prob', tjlazer! I'm a Fed', and not in the private sector, anyway. Greetings!
Sorry, Vegitto. That's weird, man. How 'bout an e:Bay search?! Down here (Puerto Rico) their regular price is $6.95 plus 7% tax. When they're on sale, I just rush over to Pep Boys or Auto Zone or Advance Auto, and get them for $4.95, plus the politicians' tax. Not bad at all. Cheap insurance for a healthy engine! Last edited by j.arnaldo; 04-08-2010 at 01:57 PM. |
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So tell us why Mr. Amsoil dealer? Tell all of us how the amsoil filter stacks up to the Fram Extended Guard filter in efficiency, capacity, construction and retail price? If you need help, I can tell them, you have a lower filtering efficiency, lower dirt trapping capacity, a retail price that is 30-50% higher, a piece of perforated plastic holding up the media.
Our efficiency is a little higher, the ability to trap and hold dirt exceeds the amsoil filter by 3 grams, we use a stainless steel screen to support the filter media, your filter uses flimsy plastic. As far as the "study" you all keep referring to, there is no part of that study where the guy actually tests the filters for well, Filtration!. He is a fan of old mopar K cars cutting open filters and offering a very unqualified opinion, nothing more. There is no part of the study where he tests filtering efficiency or capacity. To the poster, if you want to try a state of the art extended life oil filter, email you address to me at Jay.Buckley@honeywell.com and I will send you a case of them. |
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Getting back to the purpose of the thread and away from opinionated comments, where do K&N and Royal Purple fit into the oil filter mix in terms of quality?
I know AK bought K&N and a few others like that particular brand, but I was leaning more toward buying Amsoil or Royal Purple. To me, both look like quality filters, but I'm no expert. Also, I can't find Royal Purple's API group number anywhere. I've heard that it's in group IV, but I've also heard it's in group V. However, I also read that Group V oils are reserved for air compressors and similar motors because they're not compatible with petroleum-based fuels and can actually damage auto engines. ![]()
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