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dstlye559 · 02-27-2009, 04:57 PM

What's the best oil u have used for ur red top?

I've heard it was valvaline.

What u think?

DreamN · 02-27-2009, 05:04 PM

Olive oil does wonders

palmdale_mob · 02-27-2009, 06:09 PM

Aeroshell FTMFW!!

cc4usmc · 02-27-2009, 06:11 PM

Hey dude, go chug a gallon of personal lube.

zugoi · 02-27-2009, 06:18 PM

Ive tried aged castrol. hella smooth. shit dont even burn

cc4usmc · 02-27-2009, 06:22 PM

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/231035-roya...mobil-1-a.html
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/232153-cast...just-fine.html
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/195649-oil-...-question.html
http://zilvia.net/f/s-chassis/233867-oil.html
http://zilvia.net/f/engine-tech/2271...t-oil-run.html
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/226549...-answered.html

It took like 4 fucking minutes to find those links.

palmdale_mob · 02-27-2009, 06:24 PM

^ Really, this topic has been covered so many times

4x4le · 02-28-2009, 04:09 AM

Im not saying that this is the BEST oil in general, but I think its best for me.
I really like the rotella t 5w40 synthetic. $19 a gallon and it is without a doubt good oil. At the same time I guess it depends on what your doing too. My car dont get many miles on it. I change the oil before every event unless they are within 2 weeks of each other too.

Monooxide · 02-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Pennzoil has a great texture and tang to it. It goes down really easy.

rxspeed7 · 03-01-2009, 09:24 PM

valvoline vr-1

G_Dripht · 03-01-2009, 09:54 PM

Motul 8100.

I run it in my turbo z and sr20 and its amazing. There is actually a thread on my350z.com where people run oil in there car then send it to a testing lab and post the reports up on the forum of how they performed. I know mobile 1 didn't do as good as you would think it would.

crono72000 · 03-02-2009, 08:10 PM

royal purple and redline have been my favorite's in my 500 + hp cars

ninja_star · 03-02-2009, 08:55 PM

Motul oil smell like candy and it keep your engine clean

s14unimog · 03-03-2009, 01:59 PM

I'm running Valvoline turbo diesel 15w-40. I've used that in all my SR's and I love it. One thing to mention though, if you live in a cold climate, you may have trouble getting the car up to temperature.

smelly240 · 03-03-2009, 02:25 PM

German Castrol = win.

Chad4061 · 03-05-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smelly240

German Castrol = win.

German Castrol is the best!!!

drifter_for_life06 · 03-06-2009, 04:15 AM

german castrol is amazing if you can find it. i have a hard time finding it....so i usually just run Motul 8100, or 300V. Shits expensive, but I get it hella cheap so whatever

NINJAS14 · 03-09-2009, 03:25 AM

Neo synthetic. For everything.
73-90 tranny and diff
10-40 engine
brake fluid

*!Zar!* · 03-10-2009, 04:17 PM

I used amsoil in my blacktop.

But I heard it will cause oil starvation and blow your engine up if you use it in a redtop.

Redtops are real sensitive like that.

Make sure to go to nissan and order redtop specific oil.

Je-C · 03-11-2009, 02:20 PM

i use ENEOS in my redtop SR,....but i had a question about that.
0W-50 is what i use,....is that to thick for the t28,....i've heard that it's good to use a thinner oil for turbocharged engines.

anyone have more info on this?

krazycaron · 03-11-2009, 02:38 PM

i work at a bmw and porsche repair shop and the only oil we put in is Mobile1...... i heave heard that royal purple is better but i talked to my boss about it (who actually does road racing and has experimented with oils) and he said that royal purple doesnt protect the motor that well.....the GC is nice......but the shit we have in america sucks...i would never put it in my cars..... amsoil is awsome but its really expensive.... all in all go with mobile 1.....its the best you can buy off the shelf at any parts store

*slider2828* · 03-11-2009, 02:38 PM

Yes too think 30 for street 40 for race.....

Mel I have been using Redline and I really recommend it...

drifter_for_life06 · 03-15-2009, 11:24 PM

Motul>RedLine>Mobil 1

Mobil1 is cheaper and more readily available, so I use that more often than the other two

s142jzkillav10 · 03-17-2009, 04:36 PM

royal P ftw

dat411kid · 03-17-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smelly240

German Castrol = win.

Quoted for teh Truth...

SR2Zero · 03-17-2009, 07:15 PM

Lol Vavoline. No.

I prefer Motul. Eneos, Amsoil, and Royal Purple are really SWELL too.

Motul. Do it.

*Vatche* · 03-19-2009, 12:10 AM

yours moms oils.

how bout that one?

i use mobil1. 300v motul in my closet but you can only use that shit for like one event.

lost240soul · 03-19-2009, 12:19 AM

torco 10w30 in the engine and torco mtf in the trans..its pretty expensive but worth it..

Kaifd3s · 03-23-2009, 08:28 AM

Royal Purple 10w30 in the KA and Redline in the tranny and diff.

Sexy_Ninja · 03-25-2009, 06:21 PM

mobil one 10w 40 is what i use.

im gonna give that castrol edge stuff a try on my next change.

02-27-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
dstlye559 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fresno Age: 33 Posts: 161 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	best oil u have tried What's the best oil u have used for ur red top? I've heard it was valvaline. What u think?

02-27-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 36 Posts: 10,691 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Olive oil does wonders __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

02-27-2009, 06:18 PM	#5
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ive tried aged castrol. hella smooth. shit dont even burn __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

03-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#14
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 34 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I'm running Valvoline turbo diesel 15w-40. I've used that in all my SR's and I love it. One thing to mention though, if you live in a cold climate, you may have trouble getting the car up to temperature. __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

03-03-2009, 02:25 PM	#15
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 43 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	German Castrol = win. __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

02-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#3
palmdale_mob Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA Age: 30 Posts: 825 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Aeroshell FTMFW!!

02-27-2009, 06:24 PM	#7
palmdale_mob Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA Age: 30 Posts: 825 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	^ Really, this topic has been covered so many times

02-28-2009, 04:09 AM	#8
4x4le Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester, Tn Posts: 1,253 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Im not saying that this is the BEST oil in general, but I think its best for me. I really like the rotella t 5w40 synthetic. $19 a gallon and it is without a doubt good oil. At the same time I guess it depends on what your doing too. My car dont get many miles on it. I change the oil before every event unless they are within 2 weeks of each other too.

02-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#9
Monooxide Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Farmington/Flint, MI Age: 33 Posts: 675 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Pennzoil has a great texture and tang to it. It goes down really easy.

03-01-2009, 09:24 PM	#10
rxspeed7 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ocala,fl Age: 34 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	valvoline vr-1

03-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#11
G_Dripht Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 35 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Motul 8100. I run it in my turbo z and sr20 and its amazing. There is actually a thread on my350z.com where people run oil in there car then send it to a testing lab and post the reports up on the forum of how they performed. I know mobile 1 didn't do as good as you would think it would.

03-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#12
crono72000 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portland Oregon Age: 35 Posts: 212 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	royal purple and redline have been my favorite's in my 500 + hp cars

03-02-2009, 08:55 PM	#13
ninja_star BANNED Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hong Kong Age: 32 Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Motul oil smell like candy and it keep your engine clean

03-06-2009, 04:15 AM	#17
drifter_for_life06 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Freedom, PA Age: 33 Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	german castrol is amazing if you can find it. i have a hard time finding it....so i usually just run Motul 8100, or 300V. Shits expensive, but I get it hella cheap so whatever __________________ RPS13: +.020" 2871r 264's AEM EMS http://enjukuracing.com/#_l_4s

03-09-2009, 03:25 AM	#18
NINJAS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Age: 37 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Neo synthetic. For everything. 73-90 tranny and diff 10-40 engine brake fluid

03-10-2009, 04:17 PM	#19
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I used amsoil in my blacktop. But I heard it will cause oil starvation and blow your engine up if you use it in a redtop. Redtops are real sensitive like that. Make sure to go to nissan and order redtop specific oil. __________________

03-11-2009, 02:20 PM	#20
Je-C Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i use ENEOS in my redtop SR,....but i had a question about that. 0W-50 is what i use,....is that to thick for the t28,....i've heard that it's good to use a thinner oil for turbocharged engines. anyone have more info on this?

03-11-2009, 02:38 PM	#21
krazycaron Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sac, Ca Age: 33 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i work at a bmw and porsche repair shop and the only oil we put in is Mobile1...... i heave heard that royal purple is better but i talked to my boss about it (who actually does road racing and has experimented with oils) and he said that royal purple doesnt protect the motor that well.....the GC is nice......but the shit we have in america sucks...i would never put it in my cars..... amsoil is awsome but its really expensive.... all in all go with mobile 1.....its the best you can buy off the shelf at any parts store

03-11-2009, 02:38 PM	#22
slider2828 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,824 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Yes too think 30 for street 40 for race..... Mel I have been using Redline and I really recommend it... __________________ Turn and Burn!

03-15-2009, 11:24 PM	#23
drifter_for_life06 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Freedom, PA Age: 33 Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Motul>RedLine>Mobil 1 Mobil1 is cheaper and more readily available, so I use that more often than the other two __________________ RPS13: +.020" 2871r 264's AEM EMS http://enjukuracing.com/#_l_4s

03-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#24
s142jzkillav10 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC aka OBX Posts: 309 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	royal P ftw

03-17-2009, 07:15 PM	#26
SR2Zero Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SC Age: 31 Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Lol Vavoline. No. I prefer Motul. Eneos, Amsoil, and Royal Purple are really SWELL too. Motul. Do it.

03-19-2009, 12:19 AM	#28
lost240soul Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: so cal 91761 Age: 32 Posts: 742 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	torco 10w30 in the engine and torco mtf in the trans..its pretty expensive but worth it..

03-23-2009, 08:28 AM	#29
Kaifd3s Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida Age: 35 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Royal Purple 10w30 in the KA and Redline in the tranny and diff. __________________

03-25-2009, 06:21 PM	#30
Sexy_Ninja Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: STL Age: 34 Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	mobil one 10w 40 is what i use. im gonna give that castrol edge stuff a try on my next change.

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