Which oil to choose? Oil gurus, please, chime in!

IDZRVIT · 07-10-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I just do not trust it. It is the or other ?????? that concerns me. A complete unknown. I assume then in 40 years you have used quite a bit of Thrifty oil as it is the cheapest, and no problems. Or what is cheaper than Thrifty if I might ask?

When I was younger and had less money, I used thrifty oils. Never had a problem. Now that I am older and wiser

I use name brands but I don't just stick to one brand. I buy the one on sale and use synthetic oil primarily because the oil change interval is far greater than dino oils.

If you pay attention to the results of "what's the best oil", you will note that there is no definitive best oil. That's because "oil is oil" as someone noted. They all lubricate and remove heat. Now if you want to race your car, you may want to put in a 'racing' oil but they only last for a few hundred miles because that's how they are formulated. For DD like most mortals in here, any oil, dino or sythetic, will give you many, many miles of motoring as long as you change it regularly. Me? I change mine once a year regardless of mileage. Synthetic oil doesn't need to be changed every 3750 miles and/or 6 months. It will go triple the distance of dino oil without issue. And if your oil turns dark, it's most likely a result of repeated heat cycling and not a bunch of 'dirt'. We have filters to protect the engine from dirt particles that are big enough to actually do damage to the engine. So, my advice? Take oil threads with a grain of salt. Use oil and change intervals recommended in your OM for the type of driving you do. Don't overthink oil!

SouthArk370Z · 07-10-2014, 10:08 AM

If you stay away from the crappy oils and change your oil/filter often, the worst-of-the-good will only knock a few thousand miles off the life of your DD engine (150K?) - if that much. As pointed out, racing/tracking is another story.

onzedge · 07-10-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If you stay away from the crappy oils and change your oil/filter often, the worst-of-the-good will only knock a few thousand miles off the life of your DD engine (150K?) - if that much. As pointed out, racing/tracking is another story.

Drakonis GTR · 07-10-2014, 07:08 PM

I use Amsoil Signature series in mine. Main reason, I can get it at dealer cost (brother has an Amsoil Dealer's License, and there is a distributor right here in Orlando). I do pay more for it than say Mobil 1, but I tend to do that on my cars. Merely a personal choice, I'm not going to stand on some soap box and declare that my oil is superior to others.

1slow370 · 07-10-2014, 08:18 PM

walmart special on the 5 quart mobil one XP i use 12.5 quarts so i need something a little cheaper.

ROBERT1183 · 07-15-2014, 08:37 AM

I run motul 5w30. Change it every 6 month or 3,500 which ever comes first. and an nismo oil filter

sofaonasock · 07-16-2014, 11:17 AM

I just use whatever is the cheapest Brand Name 0W20 on the market and change it every 10,000 miles.

Plasmite · 07-16-2014, 03:13 PM

Anyone hear anything on Quaker State synth? That's what I am currently using, no issues so far

onzedge · 07-02-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasmite

Anyone hear anything on Quaker State synth? That's what I am currently using, no issues so far

Jordo! · 07-02-2015, 07:36 PM

Check the "oil nerd" thread -- I seem to recall there being some UOA's on the Quaker State synthetic...

I will say this much: After pouring over numerous UOA's for the 370 and 350 motors, and also sending my own samples to Blackstone for analysis, across users' UOA's Redline has performed really, really well, and surprisingly, showed better wear characteristics than typical favorites like Mobil 1.

So, FWIW, I've been sticking to Redline.

onzedge · 07-02-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Check the "oil nerd" thread -- I seem to recall there being some UOA's on the Quaker State synthetic...

I will say this much: After pouring over numerous UOA's for the 370 and 350 motors, and also sending my own samples to Blackstone for analysis, across users' UOA's Redline has performed really, really well, and surprisingly, showed better wear characteristics than typical favorites like Mobil 1.

So, FWIW, I've been sticking to Redline.

I like Redline.

07-10-2014, 10:08 AM	#62 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you stay away from the crappy oils and change your oil/filter often, the worst-of-the-good will only knock a few thousand miles off the life of your DD engine (150K?) - if that much. As pointed out, racing/tracking is another story. IDZRVIT and onzedge like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-10-2014, 07:08 PM	#64 (permalink)
Drakonis GTR Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 09' 370Z B/S Rd M6 Rep Power: 13	I use Amsoil Signature series in mine. Main reason, I can get it at dealer cost (brother has an Amsoil Dealer's License, and there is a distributor right here in Orlando). I do pay more for it than say Mobil 1, but I tend to do that on my cars. Merely a personal choice, I'm not going to stand on some soap box and declare that my oil is superior to others. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Base w/ Sport Package F.I . LTHs with Non-Resonated Cat-back exhaust (C.F.) / Stillen Gen3 CAI / Up-Rev Tune

07-10-2014, 08:18 PM	#65 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	walmart special on the 5 quart mobil one XP i use 12.5 quarts so i need something a little cheaper. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

07-16-2014, 11:17 AM	#67 (permalink)
sofaonasock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 09 370Z Touring, M6 Rep Power: 16	I just use whatever is the cheapest Brand Name 0W20 on the market and change it every 10,000 miles. __________________ 09 370Z Sports Touring 6MT

07-16-2014, 03:13 PM	#68 (permalink)
Plasmite Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 259 Drives: '12 M6 Panty Peeler Rep Power: 13	Anyone hear anything on Quaker State synth? That's what I am currently using, no issues so far __________________ WISHLIST

07-15-2014, 08:37 AM	#66 (permalink)
ROBERT1183 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: ROCKAWAY NJ Posts: 458 Drives: 2011 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	I run motul 5w30. Change it every 6 month or 3,500 which ever comes first. and an nismo oil filter

07-02-2015, 07:36 PM	#70 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Check the "oil nerd" thread -- I seem to recall there being some UOA's on the Quaker State synthetic... I will say this much: After pouring over numerous UOA's for the 370 and 350 motors, and also sending my own samples to Blackstone for analysis, across users' UOA's Redline has performed really, really well, and surprisingly, showed better wear characteristics than typical favorites like Mobil 1. So, FWIW, I've been sticking to Redline. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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