g60luke Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Hi, Bought a Genuine Nissan filter today cos I want to do an interim service on the Z before the next main dealer one. 2 questions! 1. Is the filter really small or is it me!!! 65mm high, and about 65mm diameter. Part number 15208-9F600 (Same part as an Almera?!) 2. What grade of oil is used normally. The guy at Nissan said they use a 10w40 semi synthetic. I am happy to use semi-synth since thats all I have ever used on my previously (quite modded) Golf Turbos that I have had several of over the years. But wanted to see what people recommend here. He mentioned Magnatec but I really dont rate this stuff Cheers Luke Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 The oil filter is shared with other Nissan models, that's the correct part number... Quote
lotuscc Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 There is a good offer on fully synthetic 5w-30 oil (standard oil spec for 350z in UK) at Morrisons supermarket or OPIE oils can supply various makes delivered to your door. Quote
g60luke Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 Cheers fellas! So the guy was talkin cr@p when he said 10w40 then? Quote
Chris`I Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Cheers fellas! So the guy was talkin cr@p when he said 10w40 then? Mine has 10w40 in it. I think thats why it feels a little tight and takes time to warm up. Its always been serviced at Nissan. There is some leeway in what you use in the engine, 10w40 is fine, but could be better. Its probably the same as in Micras etc Quote
shire350Z Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 iv got some 10w40 millers oil so would u not reccomend this chris and go with 5w30?! Quote
T8 JPE Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 i use 5w40 silkoline pro s from opie oils. seems to be a great oil and gets my vote Quote
Chris`I Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 iv got some 10w40 millers oil so would u not reccomend this chris and go with 5w30?! Etiher is fine, I dont think theres a lot in it. Oilman recommended 30 if you dont do any track work and the thicker 40 if you do. I think for the first number, the lower the better Quote
Mathys Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I'd go fully synthetic. Especially if you like to push the car and have some mods. I think it's ridiculous that the standard nissan oil is only half-synthetic.... I have Silkolene Pro S 5W40 ad like it . Quote
bobby Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 PM Oilman for your query..they have some good filters and oils depending on the use of your car! best source of advice and prices you can get out there! Quote
tmJak Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Opie Oils recommended 5w40 for the Z engine. I was on the millers 10w60 before, and he said it was like your heart pumping treacle around your body. Quote
shire350Z Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 millers sent me the 10w60 and said it would be fine but got them to swap to 10w40 have you noticed any difference mate after swappin from 10w60? Quote
tmJak Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I find it better on a cold start, engine seems a bit smoother and doesn't seem to struggle as much. No difference to me when engines warm tho, but if there was extra strain it would reduce the life of my engine I suppose without it being noticable. Quote
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