Need help on selection of motor oil

Endgame · 10-26-2010, 06:17 PM

thx guys....

tranceformer · 10-26-2010, 10:14 PM

Castrol Syntec 0w-30 "German Castrol" seems to run really well in my Z. I'm on my 3rd fill of it, the first two looked great in the UOA results.

370fan · 10-27-2010, 01:38 PM

x2 on the German Castrol. Really good stuff. I also highly recommend the NAPA Gold or Purolater Pure One filter. I go with the NAPA generally since my local store has filters 50% on every Friday.

AllForTheCash · 10-27-2010, 02:51 PM

I have used Amsoil with Mobil 1 Oil filters and AmsOil filters in my previous cars...will do the same with the 370z

chuckd05 · 10-27-2010, 03:35 PM

I have had Ester and Royal Purple in mine..

I noticed no improvements in anything with RP so I went back to Ester.. with Puralotor Pro 1 filter..

import111 · 10-27-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

I have had Ester and Royal Purple in mine..

I noticed no improvements in anything with RP so I went back to Ester.. with Puralotor Pro 1 filter..

RP is an ester based oil.

BalanBro · 10-27-2010, 10:02 PM

Depending on where you live, Pep Boys sometimes offers 5 qt of Mobile 1 and a Mobile 1 Filter for 29.99. I'm still running Ester since it's still a conventional oil and typically better for brake-in ( I have only 4k miles), but I will be bouncing between Mobile 1 and Penzoil Platinum which have consistantly had great UOA results and can be had for a great price if you catch a sale. PureONE filters are also a great value, and have been shown to have a a pretty quality design to boot.

daisuke149 · 10-27-2010, 10:14 PM

ive been using redline. I may go to mobil 1 for my next change.

would be free except for the filter.

370Zsteve · 10-27-2010, 10:24 PM

I picked up a gallon of Pennzoil Ultra at Wal Mart last month. Don't remember the price, but it was so much cheaper than buying by the Quart.

IDZRVIT · 10-28-2010, 02:38 PM

Mobil 1 at the first change and all changes thereafter with a K&N filter.

tranceformer · 11-10-2010, 04:30 PM

As far as I know, German Castrol is only available at certain Autozone stores.

ChrisSlicks · 11-10-2010, 04:47 PM

Have had good results with Castrol Edge and Pennzoil Platinum, both run at elevated temperatures for extended periods. Both bought on sale at Advanced Auto Parts in conjunction with either a K&N filter or the new PureOne filters.

phunk · 11-10-2010, 07:42 PM

damnit i never knew walmart was the source for Mobil 1. I have been paying almost 8 bucks a quart for my extended performance for all my oil changes.

thanks!

kyung88 · 11-11-2010, 07:36 AM

So I just went with Pennzoil plAtinum and a k&n filter. It was so cheap at Walmart. Lol
Also car is running cooler.

Weissbier · 11-11-2010, 08:39 AM

While I'm still only sitting at 500 miles, when the time comes I'll be using Mobil 1 synthetic and the Mobil 1 filter.

I've used this combo on the Altima and Maxima I owned so I feel pretty comfortable with it.

10-26-2010, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	Castrol Syntec 0w-30 "German Castrol" seems to run really well in my Z. I'm on my 3rd fill of it, the first two looked great in the UOA results. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

10-27-2010, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
AllForTheCash Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 385 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I have used Amsoil with Mobil 1 Oil filters and AmsOil filters in my previous cars...will do the same with the 370z __________________ 2010 370z Brilliant Silver/Frost - Touring - Sport - Navigation - 6MT

10-27-2010, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	I have had Ester and Royal Purple in mine.. I noticed no improvements in anything with RP so I went back to Ester.. with Puralotor Pro 1 filter.. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

10-27-2010, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1112	Depending on where you live, Pep Boys sometimes offers 5 qt of Mobile 1 and a Mobile 1 Filter for 29.99. I'm still running Ester since it's still a conventional oil and typically better for brake-in ( I have only 4k miles), but I will be bouncing between Mobile 1 and Penzoil Platinum which have consistantly had great UOA results and can be had for a great price if you catch a sale. PureONE filters are also a great value, and have been shown to have a a pretty quality design to boot. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

10-27-2010, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	I picked up a gallon of Pennzoil Ultra at Wal Mart last month. Don't remember the price, but it was so much cheaper than buying by the Quart. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-26-2010, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	thx guys....

10-27-2010, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
370fan Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: J.P., LA Posts: 47 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	x2 on the German Castrol. Really good stuff. I also highly recommend the NAPA Gold or Purolater Pure One filter. I go with the NAPA generally since my local store has filters 50% on every Friday.

10-27-2010, 10:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	ive been using redline. I may go to mobil 1 for my next change. would be free except for the filter.

10-28-2010, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Mobil 1 at the first change and all changes thereafter with a K&N filter. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

11-10-2010, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	As far as I know, German Castrol is only available at certain Autozone stores. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

11-10-2010, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Have had good results with Castrol Edge and Pennzoil Platinum, both run at elevated temperatures for extended periods. Both bought on sale at Advanced Auto Parts in conjunction with either a K&N filter or the new PureOne filters. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-10-2010, 07:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	damnit i never knew walmart was the source for Mobil 1. I have been paying almost 8 bucks a quart for my extended performance for all my oil changes. thanks! __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

11-11-2010, 07:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
kyung88 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	So I just went with Pennzoil plAtinum and a k&n filter. It was so cheap at Walmart. Lol Also car is running cooler. __________________ .45 ACP, Why shoot twice?

11-11-2010, 08:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
Weissbier Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 14 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	While I'm still only sitting at 500 miles, when the time comes I'll be using Mobil 1 synthetic and the Mobil 1 filter. I've used this combo on the Altima and Maxima I owned so I feel pretty comfortable with it.

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