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Old 03-19-2010, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pfregeolle
1. You want thinner oil in the winter so it can circulate easier while it's cold, and you want thicker oil in the summer as to not make TOO thin of an oil and decrease lubrication due to heat.

2. Royal purple is indeed purple hahaha

3. Did Cass do an Oil Analysis? So far if you read through the OA threads, 5w-30 Mobil 1 still stands the best when the results come back.
actually no not anymore... and yes cass did an independent oil analysis
Old 03-19-2010, 03:46 PM
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i use 5w-30 mobile 1 in the supra

and motul 75-90 with blue shockproof in the trans
Old 03-19-2010, 04:14 PM
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and the supra is broke lol
Old 03-19-2010, 08:41 PM
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Who cares.. change your oil when your suppose to and youll be fine
Old 03-19-2010, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by pfregeolle
1. You want thinner oil in the winter so it can circulate easier while it's cold, and you want thicker oil in the summer as to not make TOO thin of an oil and decrease lubrication due to heat.

2. Royal purple is indeed purple hahaha

3. Did Cass do an Oil Analysis? So far if you read through the OA threads, 5w-30 Mobil 1 still stands the best when the results come back.
People have mixed reviews about royal purple. its not API certified. Hell, even walmart's supertech oil is API certified.
Old 03-20-2010, 03:07 AM
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Mobil 1 is the ****. You may or may not know, but the government runs Mobil 1 in all their military vehicles. On their testing they came across the fact that Mobil 1 stands up to the abuse and heat much longer than any other sunthetic oil. A guy I work with, his uncle or some shiet does that type of testing for the gov.



I have always used 5w30(Mobil 1) in all my cars. 0w40 honestly isnt that much of a difference at all. I believe, as Jeffie said, as long as you change the oil before the end of it's life, you will be fine.


Btw, Chen, stop chasing the cats and dogs around my neighborhood. My neighbors are getting mad when their cats don't come home!
Old 03-20-2010, 05:47 AM
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Mobil1 ALLL...THHHEEE....WAAAYYYYYY!

Barney, maybe 0W-40 is better in Frank's and Cass' car because they're FI. It makes sense. You want to get oil flowing faster through all those parts when you're FI, but you also don't want the oil to thin-out too much. I just always use 5W-30. I might get a UOA with my next change just for fun.


In about a week, I'll have some cats that chen cas haz They won't be useful in food though.



Everyone going to Philly today, have fun! Be safe, wish I wansn't working.
Old 03-20-2010, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 04fairlazdyz
Btw, Chen, stop chasing the cats and dogs around my neighborhood. My neighbors are getting mad when their cats don't come home!
Originally Posted by pfregeolle
In about a week, I'll have some cats that chen cas haz They won't be useful in food though.
**** YES free engine lubricant!!!!!! the good **** too! hellz yeah!
Old 03-20-2010, 04:57 PM
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so Nissan is unsure what my problem is with the trans. FML
Old 03-20-2010, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle22
so Nissan is unsure what my problem is with the trans. FML
tell them to give you a new one.
Old 03-21-2010, 07:32 AM
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Whats up everyone?
Old 03-21-2010, 07:49 AM
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just got back from philly
Old 03-21-2010, 08:52 AM
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Sooooo apparently the new genesis coupe turbo is pretty damn quick when you throw aftermarket parts at it

Hell i didnt even know there was an aftermarket for korican cars.
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Anyone have a good painter, that does fitting and painting bodykits, that don't want an arm and a leg?
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Would never buy a hyundai
Old 03-21-2010, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Barnabas
and the supra is broke lol
lol hey hey thats due to a faulty pressure plate eating my bellhousing! but its all fixed and jus gotta put the trans in with some fresh motul tommorow

then its figuring out some little wiring issues.
Old 03-21-2010, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 04fairlazdyz
Anyone have a good painter, that does fitting and painting bodykits, that don't want an arm and a leg?
You know were i go....

Then again there labor is not cheap but quality is hard to beat.

Kinda like the saying you want a cheap , fast , reliable car can only pick to though .
Old 03-21-2010, 11:15 AM
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Its hard to find cheap work.
But i just hate the labor rate for body shop. Also theyre time scale.
For instance i have been quoted for my front bumper to be repainted. They said it took 1.5 hrs for just paint. Installation was 1hr. Overall it was extremely over priced. I cant stand that chit. Knowing it really doesnt take that long.

I understand its a business that they are trying to run. But if they were a little bit more reasonable with the prices and theyre working habits they could make a kliibg with the right crowd.

I am really thinking about taking up a side job as a painter and body man. it has always called my attention for some reason. I have the space at home to do it. I have buddys that want to use my garage for side work perfect opportunity to learn from them.
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Originally Posted by Chen
tell them to give you a new one.
yeah i will call them tomorrow and see where they stand and then tell them to give me a new trans and upgrade my clutch and flywheel while they are at it : )
Old 03-21-2010, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle22
yeah i will call them tomorrow and see where they stand and then tell them to give me a new trans and upgrade my clutch and flywheel while they are at it : )
yeah stick it to the man!


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