Guys which engine oil is best for Z32

Discussion in 'Technical' started by MNE_mania, Mar 23, 2008.

  1. MNE_mania

    MNE_mania Mr MNE

    Car is done 130000, auto, non turbo..thanks guys
     
  2. ZYTRAM

    ZYTRAM Formerly known as martini_Z

    Use search, there are countless threads about which oil to use in zeds.

    I use either mobil 1 or penrite syn...
     
  3. MNE_mania

    MNE_mania Mr MNE

    thanks I used once penrite syn 15w-40

    but I went to other shop last time and guy told me that castrol magnetic 10w-40 is very good for Z hmmm:confused:
     
  4. fuZed

    fuZed Rocket Jockey

    I'm currently using BP Visco 3000, 15W-50, which actually has reduced, if not eliminated, the problem I had with idle smoke. I previously used to use Castrol, GTX-2 20W-50. My car has 139,000 k's on the clock. If you understand what the numbers mean, then you should choose an oil relevent to your needs.

    eg; 20W is the cold start viscosity rating. The lower the number, the faster the oil will flow @ start-up.

    50 is the operating temp" viscosity rating, and is usually recommended for older vehicles, or worn in engines. Newer engines only really require a thinner oil. As long as the oil you use, states it is rated for high performance, or turbo charged engines.
     
  5. beaver

    beaver southern zeds

    castrol magnetic 10w-40

    go with that.
     
  6. SedatZX

    SedatZX Tyranus

    You'll get different answers from everyone, but i use/used Penzzoil Street Machine GT
     
  7. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    ^ Same! :)
     
  8. Nigel300

    Nigel300 New Member

    Agreed sedat

    everyone will give different answers. I don't think using a different brand will do any harm. Just as long as you keep your oil changes regular like every 5000k's
     
  9. SedatZX

    SedatZX Tyranus

    Exactly Nigel, but i did feel a slight performance increase and the engine ran much smoother when i switched to Penzzoil from Motul and Castrol.
     
  10. WLDTTZ

    WLDTTZ URBAN LEGEND

    MOTUL 100% synthetic I use that, I havent had any dramers and it kills the smokeyness from blown tubrbo seals coz it has a higher burining point over most oils. In my NA i ran some cheap shit that was put in it and I had to top it up weekly with the motuil in my TT I basicly never have to top it up.
     

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