Originally posted by MCHNHED how do you guys feel about FRAM???
Word is they suck. So say the guys at http://www.bobistheoilguy.com
they recommend the Walmart Supertech filters if you don't want to spend a lot of money, Mobil 1 if you don't mind spending $10+ for a filter.
Castrol GTX and Mobil 1 Synthetic for the 200sx and Supra Turbo. These two oil brands are also the preferred brands on the Supra forum. For oil filters I just use AC Delco and Toyota filter. And for coolant I use Toyota red antifreeze both for the Supra and Nissan. I have not had a problem yet. I think the key here is changing your oil on time and you could avoid expensive repairs down the road. And if you drive your car hard then change the oil more frequent. Like 2000 miles instead of the 3000 miles. Inspect for oil leaks and get them fix ASAP. You could use the best grade oil but if it's on your driveway then the oil won't protect your engine. When you drive your car hard and your oil level isn't full then you're starving your engine lubrication system of oil.
I was kind of pissed that the previous owner of my 200sx uses Penzoil from Jiffy Lube. Is that crap any good? I noticed just about every mechanic shop uses that brand for oil change.
Castrol GTX and Mobil 1 Synthetic for the 200sx and Supra Turbo. These two oil brands are also the preferred brands on the Supra forum. For oil filters I just use AC Delco and Toyota filter. And for coolant I use Toyota red antifreeze both for the Supra and Nissan. I have not had a problem yet. I think the key here is changing your oil on time and you could avoid expensive repairs down the road. And if you drive your car hard then change the oil more frequent. Like 2000 miles instead of the 3000 miles. Inspect for oil leaks and get them fix ASAP. You could use the best grade oil but if it's on your driveway then the oil won't protect your engine. When you drive your car hard and your oil level isn't full then you're starving your engine lubrication system of oil.
I was kind of pissed that the previous owner of my 200sx uses Penzoil from Jiffy Lube. Is that crap any good? I noticed just about every mechanic shop uses that brand for oil change.
dude, why did you bump a 3 year old thread?
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Cuz it's good shit. Has a lot of very good information in it. I'm newbie so I'm always looking to gain knowledge from people on this forum so I apologize for bumping an old thread. I don't see why I can not bump an old thread. Just cuz it's old doesn't mean that it's not useful.
" ... Has a lot of very good information in it. I'm newbie so I'm always looking to gain knowledge from people on this forum so I apologize for bumping an old thread. I don't see why I can not bump an old thread. Just 'cuz it's old doesn't mean that it's not useful."
Bingo!
Nothing wrong with old threads ... especially for topics like oil that come up all the time. They have lots of discussion/knowledge that otherwise is lost. People need to use the search engine of forums like this more often.
As for my favorite brands, I like Pennzoil, Havoline and Chevron Supreme. I'm not passing along hearsay, I've been dealing with people who are chemists, CLEs (certified lubrication experts) and others that are close to the petro-chemical industry.
I like the brands I mentioned as they use a highly refined Group II+ base whose flow characteristics approach synthetics ... especially the Group III synthetics on store shelves. (Havoline might still be Group II ... but that's still pretty solid stuff. They also use a state of the art additive package which includes both molybdenum and boron (not found in many other motor oils).
For drain intervals of 4,000 miles or less, you will get top-notch wear protection (UOA documented) wchich won't be (depending on driving habits, of course) Those of you who've heard (and perhaps even passed-along) exaggerated rumors of waxy build-up have some re-education to go through.
Mobil 1 and Amsoil are both fine ... with Mobil 1's additive package right now being the better one. Both of these are PAO-based 'true' synthetics. Consider them if you want to go longer between changes ... but I wouldn't go longer than 7,500 miles with any oil without UOAs showing it was holding up fine in your particular application.
I'm no fan of Royal Purple which, last I heard, was a PAO/mineral blend. It thins out alarmingly quickly ... probably to increase power and fuel economy.
Lucas Oil products also fail to impress me although some people seem to love their UCL fuel additive. Last we heard, their 'synthetic' motor oil was merely a Group III mineral formula.
The jury is still out on Red Line engine oils, unless you need the ultimate in high-temp protection. Their Group V ester-intensive formula is quite aggressive (chemically) and may offset the otherwise excellent protection this expensive and exotic oil provides.
I'm currently using Schaeffer Oil ... a private blender from St. Louis Missouri that produces high-quality, shear-resistant lubricants ... mostly for industrial and agricultural applications.
For even more discussion, search this forum using brand names ... be sure to spell them correctly.
I switched to M1 10W 30 in my 91 Pathfinder 3.0L with 360,000KM on it and absolutely no issues there and NO LEAKING. It still runs great. I'm driving an 03 Altima 3.5L but keep the pathfinder for the winter. I just switched to M1 5W 30 in the Altima recently and it just rolled 86,000KM. I immediately noticed a difference in gas mileage -- It's better and that 3.5L just purrs like a kitten now!
I recently switched to mobile 1 in my car, it had 162k miles on it and it there aren't any major oil leaks, and I have to put about half a quart in every thousand miles. I also used BG engine purge before doing this to clean out a lot of the crap in the motor.
It's possible your engine is burning oil now, since you did the engine flush. The flush washed all the crud out of the engine, but that crud was filling little gaps here and there and keeping the engine sealed.
BTW: I've been running Castrol GTX 10W30 for the last 100k (since I got the car). It's at 130k and still running fine. If I drive her pretty hard I'll lose oil, but under normal conditions it doesn't lose a drop.
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Hey guys.... I have a '96 Nissan 200SX with the GA16DE motor. The engine has about 119,000 miles on it and i was wondering
WHAT IS THE BEST BRAND, TYPE, AND WEIGHT OIL TO USE?
i currently use 10W-30 Castrol GTX High Mileage and it runs wonderfully. Is there a better brand/type/weight to use?????
Also.... i am adding a TURBO this summer, running about 8-10 psi. What oil would ya suggest i use then? same one? what parts would you suggest i replace to prepare for it (other than the clutch)?
thanks guys.
I would use 10W-30, thats what I use on my car 171,000. It is a thicker oil, and when a car gets more miles on it, the gaps in the engine get bigger, so you need a thicker oil to keep everything running better. And about the Mobile1, I would not buy it, they say it is better, but all oil is almost exactly the same. Buy a cheaper one that is still a well known name.
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