What oil should I put in my Z and how to check oil level?

theboydiddy · 09-11-2012, 03:50 PM

im at work... bored at the moment guys, so i figured just ask instead of lookit up.
i was just wondering what type of oil do you guys use? just curious.
i am reaching to 5k miles so i am going to have an oil change soon, perhaps next week. i heard before a lot people saying redline oil. is that reliable ?
how many oil bottles does the Z needs ?
im definitely going with K&N filters, too.

FireDan50 · 09-11-2012, 04:06 PM

you should look it up....use search function or just go in the right section. Oil and filters have been covered in MANY threads.

shadoquad · 09-11-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50

you should look it up....use search function or just go in the right section. Oil and filters have been covered in MANY threads.

one of the most frequently asked questions on the forum. Check the tech sections.

Telephone · 09-11-2012, 04:23 PM

If Walmart doesn't have it...you don't need it.

theboydiddy · 09-11-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

If Walmart doesn't have it...you don't need it.

make sense

enkei2k · 09-11-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

If Walmart doesn't have it...you don't need it.

Corn oil or Extra Virgin Olive oil? Walmart sells both and I can't decide which to get...

PS - I'm bored at work too.

shadoquad · 09-11-2012, 04:42 PM

I only buy Jed Clampett Oil, and so should you! Just ask Mr. Drysdale!

c41006 · 09-11-2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

If Walmart doesn't have it...you don't need it.

Words to live by

theboydiddy · 09-11-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Corn oil or Extra Virgin Olive oil? Walmart sells both and I can't decide which to get...

PS - I'm bored at work too.

lmfao

red6spd · 09-11-2012, 05:35 PM

Make sure to mix ice cubes in with the oil to avoid limp mode.

shadoquad · 09-11-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Make sure to mix ice cubes in with the oil to avoid limp mode.

Oil cooler? Nonsense!!! Just crank the AC!!!

GaleForce · 09-11-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Make sure to mix ice cubes in with the oil to avoid limp mode.

Yeah, that "limp mode" can happen to the best of us.

onzedge · 09-11-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

Words to live by

Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash.

theboydiddy · 09-11-2012, 05:57 PM

Imma put ice cream instead. Crank the AC to keep it cold and that would do it. I'm sure

axmea? · 09-11-2012, 07:18 PM

Go to the DIY section. You'll find a lot of info over there. Start with AK's sticky. Lots of guys use Redline, Royal Purple, and Mobil 1. All fully synthetic but redline is the only one of the three that is ester based - not required but recommended by Nissan. You can also get the ester based oil from Nissan. Lots of good info on Synthetic oils in the DIY section.

09-11-2012, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 14	What oil should I put in my Z and how to check oil level? im at work... bored at the moment guys, so i figured just ask instead of lookit up. i was just wondering what type of oil do you guys use? just curious. i am reaching to 5k miles so i am going to have an oil change soon, perhaps next week. i heard before a lot people saying redline oil. is that reliable ? how many oil bottles does the Z needs ? im definitely going with K&N filters, too. Last edited by theboydiddy; 09-11-2012 at 03:55 PM.

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red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Make sure to mix ice cubes in with the oil to avoid limp mode. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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09-11-2012, 07:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Go to the DIY section. You'll find a lot of info over there. Start with AK's sticky. Lots of guys use Redline, Royal Purple, and Mobil 1. All fully synthetic but redline is the only one of the three that is ester based - not required but recommended by Nissan. You can also get the ester based oil from Nissan. Lots of good info on Synthetic oils in the DIY section.