Mobil 1 Oil Users - Motor oil discussion thread
03-04-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SMarinoZR
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40.
A member of Bitog who own an enzo (yes he posted pics), stopped using the Helix after he got much better results with German castrol, which is what he runs in it now.
I know GC is great oil but I wouldnt run anything but OEM reccemendation on my Enzo lol
03-04-2007, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SMarinoZR
I agree the German castrol is a far better oil than most but for me, hard to locate and very expensive.
I just may use the full synthetic oil I use in my diesel, as it's giving me great wear numbers and low impurities results in all my oil test results. The search continues.
I just may use the full synthetic oil I use in my diesel, as it's giving me great wear numbers and low impurities results in all my oil test results. The search continues.
Old formula for GC was green, current formula is golden greenish
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03-04-2007, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JETPILOT
Just go straight to the top. Motul group V. Type V is used in every jet engine in the world. It does not rely on oil pressure to lubricate. It is polar and attracted to metal. It will protect your engine with zero oil pressure. Group V is esther based and is contains no carbon or sulphur. It is synthesized from natural gas.
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03-04-2007, 04:31 PM
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I like that..."not for sale outside the Americas" at the bottom of the bottle. Made in Germany, but apparently not good enough for them to sell in their own country. LOL
03-04-2007, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by halfass872
I like that..."not for sale outside the Americas" at the bottom of the bottle. Made in Germany, but apparently not good enough for them to sell in their own country. LOL
name isnt as important as the contents of the bottle
03-04-2007, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by aren21
wow interesting, I never knew that. Is the german castrol syntec different from the regular castrol syntec or what?
03-04-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
forged performance is a good place
Does anyone know the exact name of this oil??? or have a link. Motul has a bunch of oils listed dont know which one it is????
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03-04-2007, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by derek173
yes unlike the other syntecs Castrol Syntec 0w-30 is a true group IV synthetic. I have also seen UOA of Castrol syntec 5w-30 on a 350z the results were also very good, much better then M1. you can get 5w-30 at walmart for $15 for a 5 quart jug. I got it when it was on sale for like $9
03-04-2007, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by evolved326
I am confused now. This Castrol availible at Walmart, is it like the German castrol being talked about at autozone?
If you want to save some money this is a good oil to consider. I would run it for 5000 miles easily. Syntec 0w-30 is like amsoil...top quality you can run it for 10,000+ miles
03-04-2007, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by derek173
No castrol 0w-30 is made in Germany it is a true synthetic only available at autozone. The other syntecs like 5w-30, 10-30 etc are group III synthetics. I saw a used oil analysis on syntec 5w-30 on a 350z, Excellent results!
If you want to save some money this is a good oil to consider. I would run it for 5000 miles easily. Syntec 0w-30 is like amsoil...top quality you can run it for 10,000+ miles
If you want to save some money this is a good oil to consider. I would run it for 5000 miles easily. Syntec 0w-30 is like amsoil...top quality you can run it for 10,000+ miles
03-04-2007, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by evolved326
Castrol 5w-30 it is. Ive used castrol all my life and was about to switch to m1 when I hit 10k miles until I saw this thread. Thanks!
As much as I like GC, I also have pennzoil platinum, syntec 5w-30 and halvoline max life syn. Keep an eye out for pennzoil platinum. I have seen it on sale for around a dollar a quart
. Its not a bad oil... better then m1for sure, however it seems our engines love the castrol syntec line up.Alot of talk on the oil forums on how the VQ engine likes a thicker oil.
03-04-2007, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pchong154
Wow, i was loyal to M1 for the length of owning my z...
I guess I'll look into some Royal Purple, Castrol, and Amsoil
I guess I'll look into some Royal Purple, Castrol, and Amsoil