What is the best synthetic oil?

Jordo! · 07-20-2010, 10:57 PM

Check out the "oil nerds thread" and also do some research on Bobistheoilguy.

But the short answer is, it's a hotly debated topic.

370Zsteve · 07-20-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

If you truely want the best of the best oil, IMHO get Motul 300v, hands down the best...and its an ester oil as nissan recommends. As a matter of fact, its a double ester based oil...top of the line stuff at a premium tho...

mrcardio · 07-20-2010, 11:54 PM

Amsoil

TreeSemdyZee · 07-21-2010, 12:26 AM

I like Bertolli. It lowers the engine's cholesterol.

SkyZ · 07-21-2010, 01:37 AM

i mix gasoline with the oil so i get more fuel in the cylinders

GZ3 · 07-21-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

VCuomo · 07-21-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Hows your foot taste VC?

Since both of my feet are still firmly planted on the ground, I wouldn't know. Go back and read the original post - you can read it more than one way (that's why people need to be precise in what they write in posts on the Internet, like in this case stating "Owner's Manual" would have removed all ambiguity). On this topic, there've been some, uh, "interesting" posts, wouldn't you say - so it's entirely possible that he meant it the way I read it...

And my other point (Nissan's ester oil isn't synthetic) is also correct...

frost · 07-21-2010, 11:14 PM

I read it just fine, but I appreciate your offer

spearfish25 · 07-22-2010, 08:43 AM

I've found that a 1:1 mixture of Castrol GTX and toilet water makes the car run much smoother and quieter. Nastier the toilet water, better she runs. My Z is a dirty girl.

LiquidZ · 07-22-2010, 08:51 AM

I'm running Amsoil's Signature Series 0W-30, but I'm considering moving to a 5W-40.

NIZMOZ · 07-22-2010, 08:56 AM

All of these are good, but I have seen enough UOAs that prove Royal Purple causes more wear on cars and doesn't like extended intervals.

Best to worse

Redline
Amsoil
Penzoil Ultra
Penzoil Plat
Castrol German
Mobil 1
Motul
Royal Purple
Castrol Syntec

Z eliminator · 07-22-2010, 09:25 AM

Im using castrol edge.

Zsteve · 07-22-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've found that a 1:1 mixture of Castrol GTX and toilet water makes the car run much smoother and quieter. Nastier the toilet water, better she runs. My Z is a dirty girl.

Im sure you mean used toilet water, right? Number one and two combined.

GZ3 · 07-22-2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

All of these are good, but I have seen enough UOAs that prove Royal Purple causes more wear on cars and doesn't like extended intervals.

Best to worse

Redline
Amsoil
Penzoil Ultra
Penzoil Plat
Castrol German
Mobil 1
Motul
Royal Purple
Castrol Syntec

yeah royal is not that good, so were theses UOAs specific to the 370 motor?

bsramzy · 07-22-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I'm running Amsoil's Signature Series 0W-30, but I'm considering moving to a 5W-40.

I am very happy with the 0w-30. I am switching between the 0w30 and the 5w30 right now but i am so happy with the gas mileage on the 0w30 im gonna stick with it year around

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I've found that a 1:1 mixture of Castrol GTX and toilet water makes the car run much smoother and quieter. Nastier the toilet water, better she runs. My Z is a dirty girl. TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

07-22-2010, 08:51 AM	#25 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I'm running Amsoil's Signature Series 0W-30, but I'm considering moving to a 5W-40. __________________

07-21-2010, 01:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	i mix gasoline with the oil so i get more fuel in the cylinders

07-21-2010, 11:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I read it just fine, but I appreciate your offer

07-22-2010, 08:56 AM	#26 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	All of these are good, but I have seen enough UOAs that prove Royal Purple causes more wear on cars and doesn't like extended intervals. Best to worse Redline Amsoil Penzoil Ultra Penzoil Plat Castrol German Mobil 1 Motul Royal Purple Castrol Syntec __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

07-22-2010, 09:25 AM	#27 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	Im using castrol edge. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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