what oils are you using with your TT setups

bimbimbop · 11-11-2017, 10:08 PM

Hey guys wondering what oil you all are using with your TT setups. I am running 5W30 but recently my tuner is saying I should bump up to 5W40 as I am having higher oil temperatures. Is this true?

Jayhovah · 11-11-2017, 10:10 PM

I dunno the answer to your question.. but I run Shell Rotella T6, as advised by my tuner... not suitable for cars with cats though.

JSur · 11-11-2017, 11:40 PM

I use royal purple hps. Car seems to love it

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NISMO IX · 11-12-2017, 04:30 AM

5W-30 and 5W-40 have the same cold or low end protection, but the 5W-40 has a higher temperature threshold than 5W-30. I just made that switch myself, so far no problems. I am using Motul Ester 5W-40.

jax4557 · 11-12-2017, 09:30 PM

I am running 0w-40 Mobile 1 European Blend.. Also interested if this is acceptable or not. In Florida with a 600hp/550tq car.

EliteXpress · 11-12-2017, 11:32 PM

Rotella T6

jchammond · 11-13-2017, 12:05 AM

That Mobil one 0/40 is Factory filled in the GTR.
What is your external oil cooler size; as they’re a must w/TT Z’s

6mt370 · 11-13-2017, 03:01 AM

I have used Mobile 1 0-40 in my Z before it was boosted and switched to Rotella T6 after installing my BP kit.

Hotrodz · 11-13-2017, 08:29 AM

I have used several different brands and they are all good. I started tracking my z so now I run 0w50 Eneos. I have run Mobil 1 and Liqui Moly in 0w40 as well.

jax4557 · 11-13-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

That Mobil one 0/40 is Factory filled in the GTR.
What is your external oil cooler size; as they’re a must w/TT Z’s

My original oil cooler came with my BP kit, so I believe my spacer was 1 qt and the oil cooler eats up a decent amount. I got in a wreck and had to by a new oil cooler and it was a bit bigger and keeps my oil at 170 to 190 at all times.

I think last change I added a 5 qt jug and then the best of 2 extra single qt bottles.

Hotrodz · 11-13-2017, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jax4557

I am running 0w-40 Mobile 1 European Blend.. Also interested if this is acceptable or not. In Florida with a 600hp/550tq car.

You are good to go...I ran that here in AZ with no issues.

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JSur · 11-13-2017, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jax4557

I am running 0w-40 Mobile 1 European Blend.. Also interested if this is acceptable or not. In Florida with a 600hp/550tq car.

I ran a 40 weight oil in my car over the summer and had zero issues. I like to run 30 in the “cooler” Florida months and 40 from about June to October.

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Hotrodz · 11-13-2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JSur

I ran a 40 weight oil in my car over the summer and had zero issues. I like to run 30 in the “cooler” Florida months and 40 from about June to October.

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The biggest deal is to get your oil up to operating temp and keep it there. The next is about handling the additional heat from the FI system so that parts don't break down due to lack of lubrication. I just got a report back from Blackstone and it came back with flying colors.

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JSur · 11-13-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

The biggest deal is to get your oil up to operating temp and keep it there. The next is about handling the additional heat from the FI system so that parts don't break down due to lack of lubrication. I just got a report back from Blackstone and it came back with flying colors.

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Even with my small oil cooler I rarely see operating temps above 208/210. This time of year in Florida I’ll be lucky to have my oil temp within operating “spec” temps, which I believe starts at 180?? These are not track temps. This is just driving normally around town, getting on it here and there, stop and go traffic etc.

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Hotrodz · 11-13-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JSur

Even with my small oil cooler I rarely see operating temps above 208/210. This time of year in Florida I’ll be lucky to have my oil temp within operating “spec” temps, which I believe starts at 180?? These are not track temps. This is just driving normally around town, getting on it here and there, stop and go traffic etc.

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Remember you can add about 10* to 20* based on where the oil temp is taken. My temp here in the winter can get fairly cool...in the 50s and 40s. When cruising on the highway my temp gauge will read 160. You may need to block part of your oil cooler off to get temps to stay up. Under normal conditions mine is always about 200 or 210.

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11-11-2017, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
bimbimbop Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seoul Posts: 140 Drives: 12 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 8	what oils are you using with your TT setups Hey guys wondering what oil you all are using with your TT setups. I am running 5W30 but recently my tuner is saying I should bump up to 5W40 as I am having higher oil temperatures. Is this true? __________________ 2012 Nismo AAM TT, CJM S1.SE Fuel System, AAM 3" True Dual Exhaust, CC 6 Puck Clutch/flywheel, Z1 engine/transmission mounts, Sparta Big Brake, ECUtek Tune, SPC Cambers, Whiteline Swaybar, KW V3 coilovers, Zspeed CMAK kit 542Whp 450TQ

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NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 46 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	5W-30 and 5W-40 have the same cold or low end protection, but the 5W-40 has a higher temperature threshold than 5W-30. I just made that switch myself, so far no problems. I am using Motul Ester 5W-40. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

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jax4557 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 102 Drives: 2014 370z Sport M6 Rep Power: 11	I am running 0w-40 Mobile 1 European Blend.. Also interested if this is acceptable or not. In Florida with a 600hp/550tq car. Hotrodz, TBatt, jchammond and 2 others like this.

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EliteXpress Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Katy Posts: 238 Drives: '16 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	Rotella T6 __________________ Boosted Performance Kit Built By JMS Racing 700whp. IG: @EliteXpress370z

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jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	That Mobil one 0/40 is Factory filled in the GTR. What is your external oil cooler size; as they’re a must w/TT Z’s __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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JSur Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 84 Drives: 2011 370z TT Rep Power: 9	I use royal purple hps. Car seems to love it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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6mt370 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: House Posts: 207 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 10	I have used Mobile 1 0-40 in my Z before it was boosted and switched to Rotella T6 after installing my BP kit.

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Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I have used several different brands and they are all good. I started tracking my z so now I run 0w50 Eneos. I have run Mobil 1 and Liqui Moly in 0w40 as well. BOLIO 671 likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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