New GF-5 Oil

jpit · 10-18-2010, 12:39 PM

Automakers switch to new engine oil for more efficiency, better protection

6spd · 10-18-2010, 12:51 PM

Yep, read about this a few weeks ago in an industry newspaper. Sign of the times I guess...

christian370z · 10-18-2010, 02:38 PM

If it is superior to even the best conventional synthetic oils, I don't see why it is a bad thing unless the price goes through the roof.

6spd · 10-18-2010, 03:20 PM

Better oil + same price = win

...

But we'll see.

VCuomo · 10-18-2010, 04:04 PM

Pennzoil Platinum and Ultra both already exceed GF-5 specs.

ChrisSlicks · 10-18-2010, 06:52 PM

Yes just a new spec. Several oils already meet the spec, others haven't finished testing yet (it takes quite some time for the whole testing approval process).

The new API spec is SN, vs the old SM.

Speaking of oil, what do folks think of running the engine on refined beef fat?
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10-18-2010, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	New GF-5 Oil Automakers switch to new engine oil for more efficiency, better protection

10-18-2010, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Yep, read about this a few weeks ago in an industry newspaper. Sign of the times I guess... __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-18-2010, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	If it is superior to even the best conventional synthetic oils, I don't see why it is a bad thing unless the price goes through the roof. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

10-18-2010, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Better oil + same price = win ... But we'll see. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-18-2010, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Yes just a new spec. Several oils already meet the spec, others haven't finished testing yet (it takes quite some time for the whole testing approval process). The new API spec is SN, vs the old SM. Speaking of oil, what do folks think of running the engine on refined beef fat? Green Earth Technologies __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

10-18-2010, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Pennzoil Platinum and Ultra both already exceed GF-5 specs.