Originally Posted by Holliday That is very true about viscosity. I believe the OP was referring to the webpage on their recommendation for the 0W30. You should always choose the
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08-30-2010, 12:28 AM | #16 (permalink) | |
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In my LS1, it cut consumption vs. 5-30 Mobil one from 1qt/2500mi to 3/4qt 4500mi. 0-30GC is thicker than any 5/30 out there that I am aware of other than the other true group IV's like AMsoil and Redline, which I am not familiar with their ratings as I have not used them. |
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My experience was I had some valvetrain click in my engine and my dog died the very next day!
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I was thinking of trying the European spec oil they offer, but I wonder if this engine can tolerate a 5w40 oil? |
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Your engine was already at operating temperature and therefor at a higher viscosity than 0. Why not have Blackstone do a oil analysis for you? I would not increase oil viscosity past Nissan's recommendation.
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0/w30....5/w30.....10/w30.....
there seems to be more oil choices then z's on the road... regular or synthetic...... i'm betting you could run wal-mart super tech "which no one ever will" change it every 3000 miles and it wouldn't make a difference. that statement i know is over kill. but so is the topic of oil. what to use,when to change it, how much is my engine burning if any. ok i'm off my soapbox.sorry to ramble |
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I grind up some miata doors to micro levels and add them to my oil so that they can strengthen my valves. 5w30M
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I wouldn’t take that bet because you're right! Old school, but good school and still followed to the tee by many a mechanic on their own vehicles with basic dino.
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You would have me belive that oil gets thicker as it gets hotter. I would have you belive that if you send me $50,000, I will sell you my bridge in NY. Last edited by ImportConvert; 08-31-2010 at 02:23 AM. |
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I think the ad-pack is as, or more important than the base-stock in many cases. You need good base-stock, but the ad-pack is what makes many oils good for what they are good for (Shell Rotella T for flat tappet, etc. etc.)
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