Don't really want to get in a huge debate but what oil should i buy this weekend.

 

300zx TT with boost controller

 

Cheers

 

areid@empiredesign.co.uk

personally id say 10/50 semi or fully synthetic mate , but i know everyone is different

Try the which oil (AAAARRRRGGGHHH) from yesterday -traders forum

I just bought 5 litres of Millers CFS 10w60 for my TT.

 

As recommended by an old wise man :D

 

 

Cheers

 

 

Pete

60W is treacle - fine for Texas mid summer and track use but in UK in winter?

 

0-40W Fully synthetic. Wets those turbo bushes fast, no tappet noise on start up, perfect for winter.

 

and mines has starship mileage and original turbos

 

imho that is - now on year 5 of these trials

:D 10/50 or if you can get the stuff 10/60 which is much better for running the tubs, but like others have said it is down to personal choice and experience :D

Super market chain selling Mobile 1 synthetic 5w 50w, £17.98 for 4L

think ill go and do a bulk buy.

 

Same shop selling 1L for £11.98 !!!

Ooops that would be Mobil 1 :o :o

Which super market chain????

Super market chain selling Mobile 1 synthetic 5w 50w, £17.98 for 4L

think ill go and do a bulk buy.

 

Same shop selling 1L for £11.98 !!!

 

 

Is it any good though

Have you used it before?

Asda is the store (seen it in the larger store not checked any of the locals, its a half price offer)

 

Havent used that grade before, not long bought the car and the previous owner ran it on mobil 1, 15w 50w. Others are using mobil 0w 40w on their cars but I know thats not recommended due to leakage problems etc, but the 5w should help that a bit. Dont take my word for that though i'm just a mechanic (or was) and not an oil boffin, but i'm certainly gonna try it!!

Asda is the store (seen it in the larger store not checked any of the locals, its a half price offer)

 

Havent used that grade before, not long bought the car and the previous owner ran it on mobil 1, 15w 50w. Others are using mobil 0w 40w on their cars but I know thats not recommended due to leakage problems etc, but the 5w should help that a bit. Dont take my word for that though i'm just a mechanic (or was) and not an oil boffin, but i'm certainly gonna try it!!

 

Is that new then?

 

I knew Mobil-1 came in 0w40 (which is as thick as water) and 15w50, but I never knew they did a 5w?

 

Richard :cool:

First time ive seen it as well, sure it says something like rally preformance or words to that effect ( planning on buying some tomorrow let you know then)

dont think the Z will handle the dirt tracks though :rolleyes:

The main thing is ' The Price is Right' :D :D :D

Castrol RS 10/60 and here we go a fookingain LOL

Castrol RS 10/60 and here we go a fookingain LOL

 

AMEN :rofl:

:D :D :D :D

Mazola 0W15

 

perfect for crispy chips every time.

 

if you prefer norvan soft ones then Lard 90W170

 

;)

Ive been a fan of castrol rs10/60 but went for a thinner oil over winter as i get valvoline fully synth 5w/50 at a very good price.

These are the recommendations that I recieved:

 

 

Nissan, 300 ZX, 300 ZX Turbo (Z31), 1984-1990

Manufacturer: Nissan Motors Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Drive type: r.w.d.

Cilinder capacity: 2960 cc

Power output: 230 HP/169 kW at 5200 Rpm

 

Engine VG30ET

Petrol, 4-stroke, 6 cilinder, V, 4 valves/cil., Turbo, liquid cooled

Cilinder capacity: 2960 cc

Capacity: 4 liter

Filter capacity: 0.4 liter

Use: Normal

Change 5000 km/6 months

 

OEM recommendation

Above -20 API: SF SAE 15W-50

Above -20 API: SF SAE 10W-30

Above -20 API: SF SAE 10W-40

Above -20 API: SF SAE 10W-50

 

Below 15 API: SF SAE 5W-30

 

SAE 5W-30 oils are recommended for use in extremely cold weather conditions only.

 

Under severe operating conditions: change more frequently.

 

Capacity including oil filter and oil cooler.

 

Differential, rear, (4x2)

Capacity: 1.8 liter

Use: Normal

Check 10000 km/6 months

 

OEM recommendation

Below 40 API: GL-5 SAE 80W-90

Below 40 API: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Below 30 API: GL-5 SAE 80W

Below 10 API: GL-5 SAE 75W

From -10 to 30 API: GL-5 SAE 85W

From 0 to 40 API: GL-5 SAE 90

Above 10 API: GL-5 SAE 140

 

Transaxle, manual

Manual

Capacity: 1.9 liter

Gears forward: 5

Gears reverse: 1

Use: Normal

Check 10000 km/6 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round API: GL-4 SAE 80W-90

 

Transmission, automatic

Automatic

Capacity: 7 liter

Gears forward: 4

Gears reverse: 1

Use: Normal

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Dexron IIE -

 

Power steering

Capacity: 0.9 liter

Use: Normal

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Dexron IIE -

 

Hydraulic brakes system

Use: Normal

Change 40000 km/24 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Brake fluid, DOT 3 -

 

Hydraulic clutch system

Use: Normal

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Brake fluid, DOT 3 -

 

Cooling system

Capacity: 11 liter

Use: Normal

Change 40000 km/24 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Water with antifreeze (ethylene glycol base) -

 

 

Nissan, 300 ZX, 300 ZX Twin Turbo (Z32), 1990-1991

Manufacturer: Nissan Motors Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Drive type: r.w.d.

Cilinder capacity: 2960 cc

Power output: 282 HP/208 kW at 6400 Rpm

 

Engine VG30DETT

Petrol, 4-stroke, 6 cilinder, V, 4 valves/cil., Turbo, liquid cooled

Cilinder capacity: 2960 cc

Capacity: 3.4 liter

Filter capacity: 0.4 liter

Use: Normal

Change 10000 km/6 months

 

OEM recommendation

Above -20 API: SG SAE 10W-30

Above -20 API: SG SAE 10W-40

Above -20 API: SG SAE 10W-50

Above -20 API: SG SAE 15W-40

Above -20 API: SG SAE 15W-50

Below 15 API: SG SAE 5W-30

From -20 to 15 API: SG SAE 10W

Below -10 API: SG SAE 5W-20

Above -20 CCMC G4 SAE 10W-30

Above -20 CCMC G4 SAE 10W-40

Above -20 CCMC G4 SAE 10W-50

Above -20 CCMC G4 SAE 15W-40

Above -20 CCMC G4 SAE 15W-50

Below 15 CCMC G4 SAE 5W-30

From -20 to 15 CCMC G4 SAE 10W

Below -10 CCMC G4 SAE 5W-20

 

SAE 5W-20 is not recommended for sustainded high speed driving.

 

Under severe operating conditions: change every 5000 km or 3 months.

 

Capacity including oil filter and oil cooler.

 

Differential, rear, (4x2)

Capacity: 2.1 liter

Use: Normal

Check 40000 km/24 months

 

OEM recommendation

Below 40 API: GL-5 SAE 80W-90

Below 40 API: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Below 30 API: GL-5 SAE 80W

Below 10 API: GL-5 SAE 75W

From -10 to 30 API: GL-5 SAE 85W

From 0 to 40 API: GL-5 SAE 90

Above 10 API: GL-5 SAE 140

 

Transmission, automatic

Automatic

Capacity: 8.7 liter

Gears forward: 4

Gears reverse: 1

Use: Normal

Check 20000 km/12 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Dexron IIE -

 

Transmission, manual

Manual

Capacity: 3.1 liter

Gears forward: 5

Gears reverse: 1

Use: Normal

Check 40000 km/24 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round API: GL-4 SAE 75W-90

 

Power steering

Capacity: 1.3 liter

Use: Normal

Check 20000 km/12 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Dexron IIE -

 

Capacity of models with HICAS: 2 l. Top up only.

 

Hydraulic brakes/clutch system

Use: Normal

Check 20000 km/12 months

Change 40000 km/24 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Brake fluid, DOT 3 -

 

Grease points/nipples

Use: Normal

Check 40000 km/24 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Lithium base multipurpose grease NLGI No. 2

 

 

Cooling system

Capacity: 10 liter

Use: Normal

Change 40000 km/24 months

 

OEM recommendation

year-round Water with antifreeze (ethylene glycol base) -

 

 

Hope this helps,

 

Cheers

Simon