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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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I'm going to start doing my own oil change. I have 48k on my 07 z. Which oil should I get and where do i get it the cheapest?
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Gulf Coast duh!!
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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^that was below the belt.....lol

Just get it at Auto Zone/Advanced/O'Reilly's. They all usually have some sort of special going on. I usually buy my oil from Auto Zone when they have a 5 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-30 Synthetic and a Mobil 1 oil filter (which is usually $10-12) all for I think $26.99.

Just make sure that you get 5W-30 SYNTHETIC oil. You can always pay more for the higher quality Royal Purple, Eneos, (etc.) motor oil.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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I will put as much effort into this as you have. So far you are at zero.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pmab9918
Gulf Coast duh!!
Soooo wrong lol so sad but I lol.
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too early??? lol
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pmab9918
Gulf Coast duh!!
Thats not synthetic...
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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total oil noob here, 10w30 or 5w30.

People like mobil1

How about Royal Purple
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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I put 5W30 Pennzoil Ultra in mine.
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0w40 is a good choice for these cars (mobil1)
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German Castrol 0w-30 GC. Available at Pep Boys and Autozone, in my neck of the woods.

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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PikeZ_350
^that was below the belt.....lol

Just get it at Auto Zone/Advanced/O'Reilly's. They all usually have some sort of special going on. I usually buy my oil from Auto Zone when they have a 5 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-30 Synthetic and a Mobil 1 oil filter (which is usually $10-12) all for I think $26.99.

Just make sure that you get 5W-30 SYNTHETIC oil. You can always pay more for the higher quality Royal Purple, Eneos, (etc.) motor oil.
+1 on Mobil 1 5W-30.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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I always get mine at winco

cheaper if you buy it in bulk...
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Originally Posted by codek
total oil noob here, 10w30 or 5w30.

People like mobil1

How about Royal Purple
Recommended viscosity is listed in your owners manual. I love that little book.
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Recommended viscosity is listed in your owners manual. I love that little book.
Read?

speaking of, checked out the oil analysis thread codek?
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Eneos 5w40 (found at your nearest Eneos dealer)

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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteNoiz
Read?

speaking of, checked out the oil analysis thread codek?
not yet but will do. thanks
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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is there any oil change guides on this site?
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by driftwood
Eneos 5w40 (found at your nearest Eneos dealer)
I'm interested in this one. I'm not so sure about the grades but this will work in my almost 50k 350z? no? total newb here

btw, I live in Los Angeles.

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Oil change instructions:

http://www.*********.com/forums/141-...ssan-350z.html

Type of oil:

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...-and-info.html
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