Hi to all. I've noticed that everyone has done the engine oil thing to death, so apologies about this thread. What i have been wondering , what is the best engine oil, gearbox oil and diff oil to put in my beloved z32 uk tt.. :bow:

 

thanks

 

Mark

Hi to all. I've noticed that everyone has done the engine oil thing to death, so apologies about this thread. What i have been wondering , what is the best engine oil, gearbox oil and diff oil to put in my beloved z32 uk tt.. :bow:

 

thanks

 

Mark

 

oh god here it goes again !!!!! :headvswal

What ever I say, someone will disagree. What ever they say, someone else will disagree. And I dont know the answer anyway.... So I am saying almost nothing, and no one can disagree with it. So what am I going to say?

 

DO A SEARCH.......:-)

Or simply read your hand-book and buy the best synthetic, equivalent grade available........... :headvswal

 

Richard :x:

didnt want to open a can of worms, will look elsewhere!! lol

didnt want to open a can of worms, will look elsewhere!! lol

 

 

ROFL... :rofl:

 

Personally I have chosen an oil that is recommended by an engine re-builder who knows his stuff as they get to see "the proof in the pudding" if you know what i mean.

 

Millers 10W60...for a twin turbo jobbie..will be different rating for a N/A

 

 

hehehe...this should get em started again :x:

yeah, Millers have been recommended to me by mr F at mjp, an expert on all the Z's, he's found this to be the most used by enthusiasts.

I am at the moment changing my diff oil as it is off the car for cleaning, so recomendations would be appreciated. ( no mention of engine oli ! )

Castrol RS 10w 60 is another good choice

is that engine oil? any ideas on really good oil for the diff?

It's gotta be Miller's every time. Use fully synthetic if your Z is low millage, if it's done more than 100,000 then Miller's semi-synthetic is a good bet.. 10-40w to 10-60w... Miller's also do some sepcific gearbox oil too...

I meant Specific!!! Arse!!!

Yep pretty much done to death - especially when I appear.

 

So, what should you be using was your question, here's the answer. To find out what I recommend you'll need to pm or email me as it will probably cause another oil war.

 

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

thanks oilman, tried to send you a pm but you couldnt receive one. I need to change the diff oil now, what would be your recomendations?..would it be ok to get back to you when i need to do the engine and gearbox. ( i'm restoring the car !)

 

regards

 

Mark

I would recommend a 75w-90 that has GL4/GL5 and approved for LSD's or a dedicated 90 LS oil.

 

Try emailing me through my profile, it appears my PM capability has been disabled. If you have problems then contact me through SXOC.

 

 

Cheers

Simon

What ever I say, someone will disagree. What ever they say, someone else will disagree. And I dont know the answer anyway.... So I am saying almost nothing, and no one can disagree with it. So what am I going to say?

 

DO A SEARCH.......:-)

 

I disagree........... :hyper: :mac1: :nelson:

:rofl: Oilman, heard a rumour you live / work near a Fish & Chip shop is this true??? If so you're just down the road from me!! :rofl:

Nope, I work at HQ on the Cardrew Ind Est.

 

I also happen to own the little trade forecourt next to Morrishs'

 

Cheers

Simon

Ahh, that will be the Fish & Chip shop then just down the road from my house!!! The boy's at Richard's Bros recommended me to the Miller's Stuff - seem's to work a treat!!! Good to know someone on here is near by for advice!! Me Red Zed's normally parked outside Comet in Pool there... Cheers Simon!

They used to supply only Silkolene years ago. I think they still do but probably too expensive for most of the GTI and SRI boys!

 

Cheers

Simon

Forgot to say, the guy at the chipshop used to have a 300ZX about 12 years ago, think he's got a Jag now though.

 

Cheers

Simon

Yeah, I've know Nigel for quiet a few years now!! I was still at school when he got his ZX - always promised myself I would have a car like that one day, finally did 3 years ago when I hit 25!! He still sayz the 300ZX is probably one of the best cars he's ever had!!