Oil Brand Differences?

El Dude · 09-17-2009, 09:00 AM

Does anyone feel the difference between oil brands? When I was living in Miami I used Pennzoil once, but the Z felt sluggish (even though the pressure gage looked normal) and it lagged some torque.

I went nuts after a week and changed back to Mobil1 oil (5W-30)… and I felt the difference. On the next oil change I experimented by adding 2-qtrs of 15w-50 and the rest with 0w-40 and the response felt awesome (specially in a Miami summer and traffic) Now that I moved back to L.A. I'm using mobil1 10w-30.

Has anyone experimented or felt oil band differences?
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davidv · 09-17-2009, 12:21 PM

no no no please no more

Best motor oil threads. I beg you.

El Dude · 09-19-2009, 09:03 PM

Trust me... I really looked around and really gave it some thought before posting this question. Instead of shooting someone down give some insight since you have been a member of this forum for a long time or don't post anything at all.

Either way thanks!

no more oil questions. I got my answer at the track today.

USN HM 350Z · 09-19-2009, 09:07 PM

Maybe you should start with the stickies for each sub-section as a start of your searches. Here is one of the most informative thread on oil ever created. (adn it was right at the top of the engine & drivetrain section)

http://www.my350z.com/forum/engine-a...-and-info.html

09-17-2009, 09:00 AM	#1
El Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Oil Brand Differences? Does anyone feel the difference between oil brands? When I was living in Miami I used Pennzoil once, but the Z felt sluggish (even though the pressure gage looked normal) and it lagged some torque. I went nuts after a week and changed back to Mobil1 oil (5W-30)… and I felt the difference. On the next oil change I experimented by adding 2-qtrs of 15w-50 and the rest with 0w-40 and the response felt awesome (specially in a Miami summer and traffic) Now that I moved back to L.A. I'm using mobil1 10w-30. Has anyone experimented or felt oil band differences? __________________________________ '06- 350z Roadster- Enthusiast, Daytona-Blue (Stock)

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USN HM 350Z Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego 92119 Posts: 21,933 iTrader: (113)	Maybe you should start with the stickies for each sub-section as a start of your searches. Here is one of the most informative thread on oil ever created. (adn it was right at the top of the engine & drivetrain section) http://www.my350z.com/forum/engine-a...-and-info.html __________________ 2009 Subaru WRX - SPT Cat Back Exhaust, Cobb Access Port, SPT Heat Shield, SPT Front Strut Brace, Alpine W205 (seeking sponsorship) 2008.5 Nissan Titan - (9 inches of lift) CST, Bilstein, 3inch PA Body Lift, Toyo AT's, PRG, CDT Audio, Sundown Audio, RE Audio, ipod 1975 Datsun Fairlady Z RHD - SR20DET Blacktop...project car 2004.5 Nissan 350Z - JWT TT, Built (gone, but not forgotten) Last edited by USN HM 350Z; 09-19-2009 at 09:10 PM.

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09-19-2009, 09:03 PM	#3
El Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Trust me... I really looked around and really gave it some thought before posting this question. Instead of shooting someone down give some insight since you have been a member of this forum for a long time or don't post anything at all. Either way thanks! no more oil questions. I got my answer at the track today.