Scootg Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hey guys, I'm sure this question has been asked many times but I can't find the answer.. Which oil should I put in the Z? It's currently only had a remap - if that makes a difference. I'm advised to use 10W-40, but for "Ultimate Protection" use 0W-30, but I'm also not sure on Synthetic, Part-Synth etc.. Any help greatly appreciated. Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 i used 5w30 royal purple oil others like other viscosities and another popular oil is fuchs titan pro s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 5w30 fully synthetic, mobil 1, castrol edge.. There's loads and loads. Some alot more expensive than others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 For a real in depth oil analysis for the 350z look up OIL ANALYSIS thread on my350z.com by RESOLUTE. After reading many pages I opted for Mobil 1 0w40. Despite being a 40 weight it is thinner than most 40s and closer to a 30. The 0w rating makes it lower viscosity on ultra cold starts than a 5w which is a good thing. Easily available at your local Cosctco for under £30 for 5litres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 i believe the stock oil is something like 10w30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootg Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Thanks guys, I'm guessing there isn't one particular oil that stands out as the optimum then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 i believe the stock oil is something like 10w30 5-30 im sure. Personaly any good 5-30 or 5-40 is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootg Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Cool Beans. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 i believe the stock oil is something like 10w30 5-30 im sure. Personaly any good 5-30 or 5-40 is fine. +1. also mirrored by Oilman when i spoke to him in Aotusports last year. No need for 10+wXX or 0wXX oils even for trackdays. The Nismo racing zed uses 5w40 by Motul (300V competition) but for better fuel economy a full synthetic 5w30 is adviced by Nissan for our road going zeds. I have used both and it made fook all on economy The thread by Resolute in my350z is interesting and fundarmentally highlights how good the newer generation synthetic oils are in providing protection whatever weights you use but i think individual driving style and usage will determine how appropriate your oil choice is for your car and the only way to know is by oil analysis. But why spend money to do this when to this regard Nissan/Nismo would have spent millions in R&D to arrive at the conclusion that 5w30 is best for the zed in our UK climate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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