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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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its about time to change my oil and was wondering what is the best oil to use with the TN kit...running the stock TN kit at 8.5 psi....thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 06:26 AM
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I use Mobile 0w40
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Use whatever oil you normally use. Just make sure its synthetic.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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thanks..i will just take it to my local nissan dealer here and tell them to make sure they use synthetic oil...
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nvmyz2
thanks..i will just take it to my local nissan dealer here and tell them to make sure they use synthetic oil...
Id also suggest changing your own oil or letting a performance shop do it. I'd never trust anyone else with such a simple task that can make or break your setup.

I mean, it takes maybe 15 minutes to do it right.

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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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your right about that...i have noticed that recently when i first get into my car and start rolling and i accelerate that it sputters or blogs and then after its warmed up a bit its fine...the boost and egt gauge read fine..is it because its time to change the oil or is it something else thats wrong...
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