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Old 12-21-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
This is the one I use. It is a longer than stock filter....for the M45 and FX45. It fits the VQ perfectly. This one on the right is Stock size.

+ 1 i have been using the filter designed for the vq35 pathfinder for a couple years (not the same one ofcourse) it is the longer one.
current lubricant is moly lube, lol. till she breathes life again, then do a 50/50 mix of castrol synthetic and castrol organic.
Old 12-21-2007, 11:17 PM
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1. D350z10..................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter.
2. eagletanggreen.........Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter.
3. romey.....................Motul 15w50 oil
4. IIQuickSilverII...........Mobil1 10w30 full synt oil, PE filter
5. Thawk408................Castrol 10-40 oil, standard nissan filter.
6. AboostedG...............Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
7. Dutchboy.................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
8. Sharif@Forged...........Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
9. Philthy.....................Motul 15w50 300v oil, PE Filter
10. danisr1...................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
11. Zivman...................Amsoill 10w40 oil, standard nissan filter for the 4.0litre VQ (pathfinder and Xterra)
12. Jay'Z......................Mobil1 0w40 oil, K&N Filter
13. USN HM 350z...........Redline 20w50 oil, K&N Filter
14. Jeremy@Forged........Motul 5w40 8100, standard nissan filter
15. RED RIDER...............Mobil 0w-40 full synth and mobil filter
Old 12-22-2007, 11:37 AM
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Not FI, but built to rev

Royal Purple XPR 20w50, WIX filter
Old 12-22-2007, 04:16 PM
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Old 12-22-2007, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by EnduroMTS
NAPA!? oh no...
Napa filters are really WIX filters....and WIX are regarded as being very high quality.
Old 12-22-2007, 08:44 PM
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1. D350z10.................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter.
2. eagletanggreen........Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter.
3. romey....................Motul 15w50 oil
4. IIQuickSilverII..........Mobil1 10w30 full synt oil, PE filter
5. Thawk408...............Castrol 10-40 oil, standard nissan filter.
6. AboostedG..............Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
7. Dutchboy................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
8. Sharif@Forged.........Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
9. Philthy....................Motul 15w50 300v oil, PE Filter
10. danisr1..................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
11. Zivman..................Amsoill 10w40 oil, standard nissan filter for the 4.0litre VQ (pathfinder and Xterra)
12. Jay'Z.....................Mobil1 0w40 oil, K&N Filter
13. USN HM 350z..........Redline 20w50 oil, K&N Filter
14. Jeremy@Forged.......Motul 5w40 8100, standard nissan filter
15. RED RIDER..............Mobil 0w-40 full synth and mobil filter
16. PalFX.....................Amsoill 10w40, standard nissan filter

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Old 12-22-2007, 11:14 PM
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How come their is only two people sporting K and N oil filters? Isnt it a good quality filter?
Old 12-23-2007, 05:57 AM
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any filter from any known brand is going to be just fine quite frankly
Old 12-23-2007, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
Chris,

I was running the Motul 5W40 300V; it doesn't show great results in Used Oil Analyses. Most people seems to get higher than normal values for Iron, Aluminum, and LEad when using any of the Motul 300V oils. (all from wear) Those oils are not designed for extended street use. They are designed for short-term, track use. Ester Synthetics (300V) tend to absord moistures more than other oils. I am not trying to say that the 300v is aweful; I'm just saying that it is not all that it's cracked up to being.

I am running Rotella T-Synthetic 5W40 now. Alot of guys are running "turbo diesel" oils now. I'll tell you how the oil tests out when I get the Used Oil results back from Blackstone.
Andrew,

It's ironic you say that about Motul, yet by looking at the list majority are using Motul.... after hearing about your samples I'm scratching my head.

Sharif, how did you samples come back on the 15w-50 Motul?
Old 12-23-2007, 05:53 PM
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1. D350z10.................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter.
2. eagletanggreen........Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter.
3. romey....................Motul 15w50 oil
4. IIQuickSilverII..........Mobil1 10w30 full synt oil, PE filter
5. Thawk408...............Castrol 10-40 oil, standard nissan filter.
6. AboostedG..............Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
7. Dutchboy................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
8. Sharif@Forged.........Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
9. Philthy....................Motul 15w50 300v oil, PE Filter
10. danisr1..................Motul 15w50 300v oil, standard nissan filter
11. Zivman..................Amsoill 10w40 oil, standard nissan filter for the 4.0litre VQ (pathfinder and Xterra)
12. Jay'Z.....................Mobil1 0w40 oil, K&N Filter
13. USN HM 350z..........Redline 20w50 oil, K&N Filter
14. Jeremy@Forged.......Motul 5w40 8100, standard nissan filter
15. RED RIDER..............Mobil 0w-40 full synth and mobil filter
16. PalFX.....................Amsoill 10w40, standard nissan filter
17. DJ SMITTY..............Eneos 0w50 switched from Motul 15w50, standard nissan filter
Old 12-23-2007, 05:54 PM
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well keep in mind that those of us with built motors, especially who run them to high rpms, are not necessarily after the longest change intervals. In fact I change mine more frequently now that its built vs when it was stock
Old 12-23-2007, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by maximumsportZ
Andrew,

It's ironic you say that about Motul, yet by looking at the list majority are using Motul.... after hearing about your samples I'm scratching my head.

Sharif, how did you samples come back on the 15w-50 Motul?
I would like to see all the people running the Motul on FI built motors send their samples off for UOA and post the results.

I am staying away from it after seeing the UOA results that have been posted so far. Redline seemed to fair very well according to the UOA and now the Shell Rotella T-syn does also.

Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
well keep in mind that those of us with built motors, especially who run them to high rpms, are not necessarily after the longest change intervals. In fact I change mine more frequently now that its built vs when it was stock
That is how I am now. I change very often. very often my oil still looks not far off from when I poured it, still translucent that is (darker though)
Old 12-23-2007, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
I would like to see all the people running the Motul on FI built motors send their samples off for UOA and post the results.

I am staying away from it after seeing the UOA results that have been posted so far. Redline seemed to fair very well according to the UOA and now the Shell Rotella T-syn does also.


That is how I am now. I change very often. very often my oil still looks not far off from when I poured it, still translucent that is (darker though)
Agreed, I hear great things about Redline 10w-40.
Old 12-23-2007, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by maximumsportZ
Agreed, I hear great things about Redline 10w-40.

+1
I think I going to try the Redline for a while after the next oil change.
Old 12-23-2007, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by maximumsportZ
Andrew,

It's ironic you say that about Motul, yet by looking at the list majority are using Motul.... after hearing about your samples I'm scratching my head.

Sharif, how did you samples come back on the 15w-50 Motul?

I got my oil analysis back (see "oil analysis thread" in the engine and drivetrain forum) on the Rotella T-Syn. MY Aluminum and Iron levels (both indicators of wear) dropped significantly from my previous UOA when using Motul 300V.

I believed the hype about Motul 300V. It's $13 per quart.....It's got to be the best. I don't think I'll be switching back. It's not a bad oil, but it certainly isn't the best oil out there, and it doesn't offer better protection than less expensive oils either.

Do some UOAs for yourself using different oils......and make your own conclusions as to what works for you. It was suggested that I try the Rotella T-Syn as an inexpensive oil to try while waited for the results of my Motul UOA to come back from Blackstone. When I saw the high levels of iron and aluminum from the MOtul sample, I decided to leave the Rotella in the engine and see how it works out. I am please with the results of the Rotella and I refilled with more on this oil change. After 3500 miles or so, I send this sample in also to see the results.

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Originally Posted by maximumsportZ
Agreed, I hear great things about Redline 10w-40.
I hear that the Redline oils and alot of the Turbo Diesel oils are all high in an additive package called "ZDDP." .....and that's a good thing.
Old 12-23-2007, 08:21 PM
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not FI but am running eneos 0w50 with mobil1 filter. been running so far so good.
Old 12-24-2007, 01:46 AM
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Stock motor but been running Mobil 1 0W-40 after doing some research in the Oil Analysis thread and talking with Resolute for a bit. Been running very strong so far.
Old 12-24-2007, 05:02 AM
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I prefer royal purple 10w 30 with a standard nissan oil filter. I haven't seen but one person giving the royal purple any love.
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Originally Posted by craigo'sznprgrs
I prefer royal purple 10w 30 with a standard nissan oil filter. I haven't seen but one person giving the royal purple any love.
I guess it's user opinion. I've heard of RP spinning bearings and thinning too quick.

BTW Edited first post with the offical list. STICKY THIS ROME.


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