Oil change

CivilPenny · 07-07-2019, 01:39 PM

I know the debate never ends on which oil to use, however, I just want something to go off of as I have no clue. I live in mid-Michigan, and will only drive the z during sun seasons. Outside temps will range from 50-90. The car is 2012 and has about 55k miles and is a daily, not a track/drift car. Now, lets hear it!
-Dom

MZ DAIZY · 07-07-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CivilPenny

I know the debate never ends on which oil to use, however, I just want something to go off of as I have no clue. I live in mid-Michigan, and will only drive the z during sun seasons. Outside temps will range from 50-90. The car is 2012 and has about 55k miles and is a daily, not a track/drift car. Now, lets hear it!
-Dom

5w-30

MZ DAIZY · 07-07-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CivilPenny

I know the debate never ends on which oil to use, however, I just want something to go off of as I have no clue. I live in mid-Michigan, and will only drive the z during sun seasons. Outside temps will range from 50-90. The car is 2012 and has about 55k miles and is a daily, not a track/drift car. Now, lets hear it!
-Dom

Oh, and get something with a lot of molyblahblahblah in it. I hear that’s the good stuff.

Zingston · 07-07-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CivilPenny

I know the debate never ends on which oil to use, however, I just want something to go off of as I have no clue. I live in mid-Michigan, and will only drive the z during sun seasons. Outside temps will range from 50-90. The car is 2012 and has about 55k miles and is a daily, not a track/drift car. Now, lets hear it!
-Dom

Falconquey · 07-07-2019, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CivilPenny

I know the debate never ends on which oil to use, however, I just want something to go off of as I have no clue. I live in mid-Michigan, and will only drive the z during sun seasons. Outside temps will range from 50-90. The car is 2012 and has about 55k miles and is a daily, not a track/drift car. Now, lets hear it!
-Dom

Dom, My brother-in-law's sister uses used 5-20 in her Sentra. Says it works great and it's cheap. She lives in Michigan too. So....

-ZS-Carpenter · 07-07-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Oh, and get something with a lot of molyblahblahblah in it. I hear that’s the good stuff.

where is he at? still waiting on the story of when he created that stuff designing the model T

BettyZ · 07-07-2019, 04:11 PM

AmazonBasics 5W30 works great for my lawnmower.

MZ DAIZY · 07-07-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

AmazonBasics 5W30 works great for my lawnmower.

Oil? Don’t need no stinkin’ Oil! Rusty used a sickle to cut his grass!

Gonna be a lot of running and ducking once Rusty recovers from that broken hip...

BettyZ · 07-07-2019, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Oil? Don’t need no stinkin’ Oil! Rusty used a sickle to cut his grass!

Gonna be a lot of running and ducking once Rusty recovers from that broken hip...

I heard he mounts a sickle on his APR splitter and just drives the Z back and forth.

And oh, yes. Once he's out of traction we're gonna be running far and fast.

dts3 · 07-07-2019, 11:16 PM

OP: In case you haven't noticed, we have A LOT of "which oil is best for..." threads. These threads very quickly turn into a contest to see who can make the most clever oil-related jokes

BettyZ · 07-08-2019, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dts3

OP: In case you haven't noticed, we have A LOT of "which oil is best for..." threads. These threads very quickly turn into a contest to see who can make the most clever oil-related jokes

Just trying to get it in before the lock.

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Zingston · 07-08-2019, 08:29 AM

I don't know about ya'll... but... I've been using my motorcycle's Lucas 2 stroke oil in my Z for the last 2 changes... a little smokey, but dam if she don't run great! And I feel so much more power for some reason. Like HP gains all over the place!! Holy mother!!! I'm probably on to something here.

Updates as necessary.

MZ DAIZY · 07-08-2019, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

I don't know about ya'll... but... I've been using my motorcycle's Lucas 2 stroke oil in my Z for the last 2 changes... a little smokey, but dam if she don't run great! And I feel so much more power for some reason. Like HP gains all over the place!! Holy mother!!! I'm probably on to something here.

Updates as necessary.

Yea, but it’s a giant PITA Putting it in the gas tank, filling up with gas, and then having to jump up and down on the back bumper to mix it properly.

Zingston · 07-08-2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Yea, but it’s a giant PITA Putting it in the gas tank, filling up with gas, and then having to jump up and down on the back bumper to mix it properly.

LOL!

I'll do anything for HP gains!

BettyZ · 07-08-2019, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

LOL!

I'll do anything for HP gains!

I've picked up huuuuge HP gains by replacing the stock oil filter with a Mason jar filled with sand from Frenchman Flat wrapped in soiled XXXL pantyhose.

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07-07-2019, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
CivilPenny Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 22 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 6	Oil change I know the debate never ends on which oil to use, however, I just want something to go off of as I have no clue. I live in mid-Michigan, and will only drive the z during sun seasons. Outside temps will range from 50-90. The car is 2012 and has about 55k miles and is a daily, not a track/drift car. Now, lets hear it! -Dom

07-07-2019, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	AmazonBasics 5W30 works great for my lawnmower. Zingston and Falconquey like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

07-08-2019, 08:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	I don't know about ya'll... but... I've been using my motorcycle's Lucas 2 stroke oil in my Z for the last 2 changes... a little smokey, but dam if she don't run great! And I feel so much more power for some reason. Like HP gains all over the place!! Holy mother!!! I'm probably on to something here. Updates as necessary. BettyZ and Falconquey like this.

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