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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Where can you find it and what does it cost? What filter recommended?
I got it from Walmart for $16/gallon. I just use the factory nissan filter.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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oem oil filters are sh*t. I buy my ow40 from pepboys, and get a free mobil1 filter.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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I use AMSOIL 10W-40 with a Mobil 1 Oil filter and its running smoothly
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Old May 14, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jonnylaw
oem oil filters are sh*t. I buy my ow40 from pepboys, and get a free mobil1 filter.
Do you mean **** in a good way or bad? I cant remember but this has been discussed here and the OEM Oil Filter is more than enough even with built motor. If I'm not mistaken majority of guys here use the OEM filter.


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It is a sticky..lol check this thread.. OEM FTW https://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/323131-built-motors-what-oil-filter-are-you-using.html
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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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The OEM filter is fine.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thawk408
The OEM filter is fine.

+1 oem filter is great!

Thawk you going to Z days??
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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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+1 oem filter is great!

Thawk you going to Z days??
I might be there some saturday, if I can sneak away from this damn wedding!
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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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I might be there some saturday, if I can sneak away from this damn wedding!

FAIL!
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by thawk408
I might be there some saturday, if I can sneak away from this damn wedding!
If it's yours good idea..
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QuadCam. Isn't that an oil engineered for turbo diesels? Where is that available?

It is engineered for turbo diesels.....and gas engines, too. It is not strictly a turbo diesel oil. It is a great oil.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jpc350z
Where can you find it and what does it cost? What filter recommended?

AutoZone and Walmart both carry it. It is inexpensive....something like $16 per GALLON! or maybe even less. I can't remember. It comes in the blue container.

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Old May 15, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jpc350z
If it's yours good idea..

No its not mine....thank god!
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Old May 15, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
m1 0w40 all the way. enjoy.
Werd. That's what I run too. I run the $hit out of my car sometimes too. No problems what so ever. BTW, to the OP, I live in a similar climate as you. Houston, Tx.
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Originally Posted by aguita
Hello..

I dont understand the oil sticky here..so my question is..

Im superchagerd and going to change the oil this week..

Stock Block ,stock internals

Previous owner told me that he always used 10w-30 Mobil1
after reading a couple of thread some ppl recommend the 0w-40 euro car formula..

So Which Oil should i pick up??

My temp is sometimes @ night 24 C (74 F) and in the day 30-35 C (86 + F)

I drive sometimes my car pretty hard..and i saw on a thread that the 10w 30 can get to thin when you drive hard..

So What should i stick to??

thanks
Read the following thread. Start with post #94. I had the same questions you have about the oil. It should clear up things for you.

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/290440-project-arc-engine-bay-build-in-progress-5.html
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
AutoZone and Walmart both carry it. It is inexpensive....something like $16 per GALLON! or maybe even less. I can't remember. It comes in the blue container.

Thanks. I normally use a 30wt wether it was a Mobil 1 5w30 or Penzoil plat. I just got two 5 qt jugs of PP to try. Now I want to give Rotella a try!

Do you happen to know if the Rotella synthetic 40 weight has a viscosity closer to a typical 30w?
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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My Owner's Manual specifies 5W30. My personal pick is Mobil 1 (a good combination of quality & price); when it's on sale, I stock up--'bout twice a year. I gather, any brand that's got the "SAE/API" on it, has got to be good!
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vo Thanks for your help...i guess we live in the same climate...im going to pick up the 0w40.. 11 Dollars per quart @ my local parts center..it says eurpean car formula fully syntethic...so did you figure out what was the cause of the sound on your car??
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by aguita
vo Thanks for your help...i guess we live in the same climate...im going to pick up the 0w40.. 11 Dollars per quart @ my local parts center..it says eurpean car formula fully syntethic...so did you figure out what was the cause of the sound on your car??

wtf?? $11.00? should be about $6.00 per. and yes it should say european car formula on it.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Do you happen to know if the Rotella synthetic 40 weight has a viscosity closer to a typical 30w?
Not even close. It's a solid 40 weight, unlike the relatively thin M1 0w-40 grade.

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vo Thanks for your help...i guess we live in the same climate...im going to pick up the 0w40.. 11 Dollars per quart @ my local parts center..it says eurpean car formula fully syntethic...so did you figure out what was the cause of the sound on your car??
WTF?!! Who is selling you this oil? Last time I looked it was around 6 dollars at Wal-Mart. Even NAPA is cheaper than that.

I originally recommended the Rotella T-Syn for QuadCam and some other guys running forced induction. The oil is well designed for this use, and has a good history of excellent UOA's from a variety of turbo engines, both gasoline and diesel. I am now running it in my car just to see how it does in a NA engine, and will post my own results whenever I get around to changing the oil. Probably in the next week.

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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Resolute
Not even close. It's a solid 40 weight, unlike the relatively thin M1 0w-40 grade.



WTF?!! Who is selling you this oil? Last time I looked it was around 6 dollars at Wal-Mart. Even NAPA is cheaper than that.

I originally recommended the Rotella T-Syn for QuadCam and some other guys running forced induction. The oil is well designed for this use, and has a good history of excellent UOA's from a variety of turbo engines, both gasoline and diesel. I am now running it in my car just to see how it does in a NA engine, and will post my own results whenever I get around to changing the oil. Probably in the next week.

Will
Listen to this guy. He's know what he's talking about.


+1 on WTF with $11/quart
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