mikerob

I just bought a new 2008 350Z with 7,xxx miles on it, I had one before and I used synthetic oil in it. Is it better do run synthetic or conventional oil with the new style engine and with the low mileage?
Any input will help!!

Thanks
Michael

davidv

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Welcome. Please no

"Best motor oil thread."

We have a new one every week.

_STEVEO_01

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^^^ I agree... Mobile 1, fully synthetic or Royal Purple. \thread.

TreeFiddyZee

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Popcorn oil.

ZBay

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check here:
https://my350z.com/forum/vq35hr/3003...-analysis.html

BRONZEE

Welcome to the forum. What spec and colour is your Z?

fordslowcus

cliffnotes. . .unless your a proffesional racer big buck synthetics are overkill. Either is good as long as you dont mix conventional and synthetic in the same engine.

mikerob

Its a white touring 350z. Thanks for all of the input. Since im not a racer ill probably go with conventional oil!!

lyork92

the nissan dealer down in my area is pulling mobile 1 off their shelf. they mentioned they are taking it down because there were reports it wasn't doing what it was suppose to do?

ZBay

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from the UOAs M1 is not good for VQ35HR except 0W-40

BRONZEE

Given your car is new, I would have thought that you'd be getting all of your servicing done at a dealer to maintain your warranty anyway.

Chromex319

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hmm... now I'm interested. I use Royal Purple. Am I wrong? The research I've done was mainly concerned on DE's

Nexx

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CornholioFTMFGDW!

Chromex319

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No seriously. I need help. I spent a nice decent amount of Mula on RP. OP and I need decent answer. PLEASE!

RedLine 350z

Regular oil should be fine. Just make sure you change it as how the owner's manual indicated. Now for me, I use conventional since I like to change my oil every 2.5-3k miles. I know it can last longer, but still want to change it because I don't like/want thick dirty oil. As for Syn oil, I know they can last up to 15-20k miles. Call me paranoid, but I enjoy to do maintenance on my car.

ZBay

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German Castrol 0W-30, if available in your area.

Chromex319

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Thanks man

ZBay

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Be sure to pick up a good oil filter as well.