Darren350 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Guys, my 2004 GT is due a P2 which is oil and filter and brake fluid. Clark Motorsport do the full oil kit for a good price which comes with an OEM Nissan filter and crush washer. Looking on ebay etc there are K&N oil filters for the 350Z for £10, are they worth it or am I solely paying for a white can with K&N stamped on it? (High Flow apparently???) Better to stick with the OEM??? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I use the hks ones which are the same principle as kn, higher oil flow and less pressure. Cant do any harm so id say go for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 try getting a hks filter £20 plus shipping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 The OEM oil filter costs like £4 or something and is the same one as they use on Nissan Micra`s. I used them on my services and had no problems. However, on my motorbikes I use K&N filters as they not only have good reviews, but also have a 17mm nut welded to them which makes removing them a lot easier than trying to use a oil filter ratchet/chain or screwdriver/hammer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren350 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 The HKS filter is twice the price as the K and N though? Also what oil is the best to go in? Motul 5w30 fully synth Eco Energy stuff yeah? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 HKS is a far better oil filter than the K&N, and the Motul fluid that you quote is good for the VQ35DE. Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren350 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 That Motul oil seems to be for Ford and Renault apparently, assuming it's good for the 350 as well haha Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 350 is a renault, oops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 350 is a renault, oops Its amazing how many people still quote the Clarkson Renault thing (which incidentally is totally incorrect, Renault used it in an Espace/Laguna but it is 100% bonafida Nissan Japanese engine) ... I assume you were joking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 yes i am joking but as Nissan and Renault are they same company it is as much Nissan as it is Renault, Not sure how true it is but apparently the engine was used in the Renault world series open wheeled 3.5 series cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Im getting close to fitting my oil cooler and sump spacer ready for some track days. Doing an oil change at the same time naturally, can any traders quote for a HKS oil filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Im getting close to fitting my oil cooler and sump spacer ready for some track days. Doing an oil change at the same time naturally, can any traders quote for a HKS oil filter? i found the cheapest to be ebay for hks filters, think it came from funky power but remember they dont come with a crush washer so you will need to get that seperately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Buy a magnetic sump plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Is the standard one non-magnetic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Buy a magnetic sump plug Dunce time, why go for a magnetic one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Most drain plugs for engine sumps are non magnetic, gearbox and diffs have magnetic as standard. Having a magnetic plug helps capture small metal filings/particles and keep them there rather than being cycled around the engine reducing the risk of damaging something, small reduction but for 15 quid one you may aswell do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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