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Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
03-04-2004, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By chinee

Actually when it comes judging synthetic oils,...

Actually when it comes judging synthetic oils, Castrol Syntec comes in last place all the time; the exception to that rule is the German-made version that performs well.

My last car, an Altima,...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
03-03-2004, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By chinee

GTX is a high quality dino oil and should hold up...

GTX is a high quality dino oil and should hold up well over time. I would go 6 months and pull an oil sample, and send the sample for analysis to see:
1. what sort of wear is occuring during your...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
03-03-2004, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,728
Posted By chinee

The myth concerning synth oils causing leaks is a...

The myth concerning synth oils causing leaks is a little bit of truth twisted with BS. Synth oils usually contain high quality detergents that clean the engine internals, including the seals. High...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
03-03-2004, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By chinee

Use the Purolator premium Plus or the Pure One. ...

Use the Purolator premium Plus or the Pure One. Both excellent filters that perform as well as the Mobil1 filters.
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
03-03-2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By chinee

Not a problem... however, unless you, or rather...

Not a problem... however, unless you, or rather your VQ, experiences sub zero temperatures, it is unnecessary to use 5W30... 10W30 will suit your VQ just fine. The lower viscousity of 5W30 is...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
12-06-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By chinee

I now drive about 2,000 miles a month, so I...

I now drive about 2,000 miles a month, so I should hit 5K on the oil around the end of January, and 7.5K (if I go that long) around mid-March. I will definitely be performing a UOA.
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
12-03-2003, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By chinee

Actually, I've been using Mobil1 5W30 (the UOAs...

Actually, I've been using Mobil1 5W30 (the UOAs above) and only switched to 10W30 with my current fill. The guys at bob's are suggesting a heavier oil to hopefully reduce the wear on the bearings...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
12-02-2003, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By chinee

Ooops, I left out a few details... These...

Ooops, I left out a few details...

These UOAs were with 5W30 Mobil1 synthetic SuperSyn oil, and a Pure One oil filter. The manual only recommends 5W30 if you drive in subzero temperatures, being...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
12-01-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By chinee

G35 Mobil 1 Oil analyses... not encouraging

I know there's a comprehensive spreadsheet posted here so I hope there are some oil-heads on this board who can provide some feedback on my UOA.
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