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Bigsyke
12-23-2009, 01:51 AM
vTheres not alot of oil information here on zilvia, so I thought I'd share some things i've learned over the years, and picked up on BITOG. Most of this stuff is IMO, but for starters I will say this;

Our engines love synthetic. As in synthetic I mean Group IV API-SL. Group IV is a Synthetic base stock and Add pack. The two main group IV's are Amsoil and Redline. Amsoil and Redline are both perfect oils for our nissan engines that use oil pressure based timing tensioners and timing chains. Both oils are also directly opposite as far as how they are designed. Amsoil uses newer ADD technologies where Redline uses the more conventional PolyoEster base stock and Moly MoTD based additive. Amsoil ASL uses ZDDP (zink phosephate) which will last longer in an OCI than Molybdenum. Alot of racing oils also use ZDDP around 1200ppm (parts per million) You do not want anything higher than that because the ZDDP can attack iron - cause valve deposits and destroy a catalyst. Amsoil uses a very decent amount. Both Moly (MoTD or MoS2) and ZDDP are both Multi Additives that serve multiple purposes, mainly for lubrication and friction reduction. Zink also will fight corrosion. The Base oils serve as the main source of lubrication, and the Moly/ZDDP will serve as high pressure backup lubrication where there is direct metal on metal contact. The add pack also contains other multitasking add's, which include calcium, phosphate, Boron bla bla ba. These packs such as calcium reduce acid inside the crank case. They are all composed together perfectly to work in unison when fighting for surface area.

Oils


Redline. Polyo Ester based oil loaded with moly. A flat metal surface may seem perfectly smooth, however microscopically it may be pitted, which via pressures can cause wear and friction. moly will contact these metal surfaces via pressure or heat and shear off as a microscopically perfect surface. You now have super low friction, however moly can possibly attack some coppers, which is why most oils use a copper de-activator, which is why I believe amsoil does not use more than around 2ppm of moly (long 25k miles OCI's). Oils loaded with moly arent as suitible to run the 20k+ OCI, Especially MoS2, which could possibly fall out of suspension, group and clog the oil filter. I would change the moly loaded oils around 8-10k mile OCI's. I would have to say redline would be the best oil you can get if your going to use a turbocharged engine, period.

Mobil1. I will hardly post anything up about this oil, since its targeted for a the cheaper crowd, which is why they cut back on the Zink, and Phosphate. The add pack hits hard and quick, but quickly the TAN (total acid number) Increases. There are way too many M1 formulas, and nearly every VI variant of M1 will have a different ADD pack. General rule of thumb with Mobil1, It will clean your engine, but provide sub par lubrication and wear protection. They are using Moly now to compensate for the lack of Zink. Mobil1 is the most popular oil for conventional uses, mainly because its the easiest to find. Mobil1 uses about 700ppm of Zink where amsoil uses 1300ppm. That makes a big difference.

The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association, a founding member of ILSAC, says testing has shown “that both viscosity and phosphorus content affect timing-chain wear. For SAE 5W-20 oils, less than 0.06 percent secondary phosphorus ZnDTP does not provide adequate chain-wear protection.” To combat this wear, JAMA and ILSAC are proposing that GF-4 contain a minimum of 0.06 percent phosphorus; JAMA might also develop a chain-wear test for GF-5 when work begins on that oil category. Meanwhile, API, which represents oil companies, doesn't want any minimum set on phosphorus content. Zink/ZDDP is lower in the M1 than the amsoil, which could mean amsoil is better for our engines.

Amsoil. This is what I personally have been using. Its a PAO oil. The oil resists breakdown better than any oil on the market. It has the best additive pack out there, the best cold flowing properties when using the SSO version, and the TAN numbers and TBN numbers always seem to be above average. This oil can last a realistic 15k miles before the TBN numbers start to drop. Wear doesnt increase at all durring those 15k miles, where mobil1 or others start to get out of hand. Amsoil is the best oil on the market for long term use. Perfect for FI engines, but even better for daily drivers.


Additives

Additives. I've been reading around about putting things into your oil, and while almost all would be horrible, there are some things that do work quiet well. MMO, and Liqui-moly MoS2. Marvel Mystery oil works very well for light cleaning of the crank case. It seems to have a low flashpoint, and soak into any sludge while keeping it in suspension. I personally would only add about 1/2qt to a crankcase that has been running conventional oil for a while. Run it for a good 1500 miles and refill with a good synthetic. This stuff has worked better than I can explain for my VG30 pathfinder. It removed about 8 teaspoons full of snotty tan sludge from the oil cap. MoS2 is suspended type of moly, in mineral oil. This gives you the benifit of moly in oil that contains hardly any. I wouldnt add it to Amsoil because it may conflict with the add pack. I also wouldnt add it to Redline because the esters and moly are mixed equally so they both get their share of surface area. However I currently have 150ml inside the crankcase of my patherfinder which is running Penzoil Platinum. Works quiet well.

MMO. Engines like this stuff when used correctly. I have found the Ka24de loves it in the gas at the recommended rate of 4.5oz per 10 gallons of fuel. This is an great upper cylinder lubricant. Almost all gas is dry, and adding this will keep your fuel pump lubricated and your injectors clean. Some people ad 2stroke TW3 to the gas, but this is much better and has been proven. Also for cleaning a dirty crankcase you can use no more than 20% of crankcase volume. This has also been noted to be an alternative to Auto-RX, and increase compression. I have been using MMO in the gas for years now and it makes a notable difference.

Moly Adds. Liqui-moly MoS2 can be purchased at AAP or Napa for around $4. The whole bottle has about 4000ppm of moly. You want to add to a regular oil about 1/4th bottle at each oil change (excluding premier oils such as amsoil/redline which use a different pack). Most of the moly will find its surface a dig in, and the rest will be in suspension, and is small enough to pass through even the best PureOne filters. Using the MoS2 will increase the lubrication, however you dont want to use it for long OCI's. The Best moly you can buy is the stuff redline uses. Mugen sells a bottle of that stuff for $65.

Oil Filters

Oil Filters. This isnt like oil where two different types get the same job done. There is a single brand that towers all. Purolator PureOne. Best flow, filtering, silicone ATDB valve and bypass valve. I have posted somewhere a thread about the proper one to use. Its cheaper than alot of filters, and its simply the best, at everything. I truely believe using a shitty filter will destroy your engine, mainly because of the dry starts caused by a non working anti-drainback valve.

1st, read this link Ive found - its old but it shows some interesting things about our OEM filters. Note one of the most important things - bypass relief valve, or lack there of.

Anatomy of Oil Filters (http://www.websorcerer.com/GeekOut/index.html)

Secondly, ive been searching around and crossreferencing filters, ALL filters ive checked out that cross reference for the Nissan 240sx has NO built in relief valve.


This guy does though

http://partsmart.boschwebservices.com/RB/NA/AUTO/AFTERMARKET/PARTSMART/PartSmartImages/PL20195.jpg

Specifications: Anti-Drain Back ValveYesHeight4.74O.D.2.98Relief Valve P.S.I.12-15Thread PitchUNF-2BThreads3/4-16Type of FilterSpin-on

For racing applications I beleive you want upwards a 20psi relief PSI. Why doesnt any of the nissan 240sx filter apps include a bypass?

Here is a BITOG thread Filter for race use - Bob Is The Oil Guy (http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1518363#Post1518363)

Thanks anto for the part number in this thread
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/121633-oversized-oil-filter-german-castrol-plus-new-shift-boots.html

That will be my next filter, which is the one in the pic above, which includes a bypass oil pump relief valve.

Reason its so important on our engines is oil starvation on startup. This and a fully sealing anti-drainback valve is key to our timing chains/tensioners life, and reducing the amount of aluminum/copper in our UOA's.

Remeber to blow inside the filters hole to check for leakage, if it leaks so will oil, and overnight your oil in the filter will drain into the pan. Ive heard an empty filter on startup could potentially skip teeth since the tenisioner is pressure opperated.

Oil filter number
PL20195 - oversized.

check my thread about wix
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/265489-wix-filters-suck.html


http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/chat_nic/pi_filt_oil_gold_coldoil_thumb.jpg


No more K&N oil filters foe me!! - Bob Is The Oil Guy (http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1453825#Post1453825)

^^^K&N info, and about blowing in the center hole

PCV Valves

PCV valves. Using conventional oil will clog your PCV valve faster than synthetic. If using a forced induction setup, I would personally remove the PCV system all together and use an oil like amsoil, which has enough anti-oxidation to fight off any acids in the crankcase. If say your valve cover gaskets are leaking, your PCV system is pretty much useless anyway, and you have no replenishing flow through your crankcase. The flash point of synthetics is much higher, so usually the only thing being cycled is unburnt fuel and condensation. Both of these will flash from the oil at 212*f and remove themselves from the crankcase even when venting. Your oil should be 30* higher than your coolant @ 3000rpm's. Boosting and Using a PCV valve as shitty as the Nissan one just causes more issues than its worth. Venting to atmosphere will not phase a decent oil with a good additive package. Calcium will neutralize the acid, water will not. This is why your cooling system will directly control the life of your oil.

Cooling

Cooling. You want your engine hot, radiator cold. Coolant temps directly relate to engine wear. There was a study on this done by a Dr. Haas; FerrariChat.com - FAQ: Motor Oil Articles by Dr. Ali E. Haas (AEHaas) (http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/faq.php?faq=haas_articles)
Getting your oil past 212*f faster means less wear, and your add pack will last longer. Running with out a Tstat will destroy your oils add pack faster, and not all of your oil may reach 212*f.

Personally what I did to revive a beater I purchased was this;

When I got the carI dont think the oil had been changed for 30k miles, I topped of any lack of oil with MMO. I then changed the oil filter with what ever filter I had access to, preferably a wix, which lets larger particles pass through, and filled the oil filter completely with MMO. I drove for a good 100 miles or so to let the stuff soak into any sludge, and get things moving. The MMO doesnt break loose sludge and grime like seafoam - it soaks into it and keeps it in suspension. After I got things softened up, I changed the oil out for some Penzoil Platinum. Had a decent additive package. I put in 3qts of it, and .5qts of MMO. The MMO either absorbed itself into any sludge/grime and/or flashed out of the oil after about 500-1000 miles, due to having to top off with MMO again. The same process happened again, however this time I changed the filter and added regular PP. The loss of oil stopped. The engine noises came way down, and then I added about 150ml of MoS2. This quieted down the engine to almost nothing. The MMO dropped the VI of the oil to where the cold flowing properties were maximized, also keeping any sludge in suspension untill filtered out. The MoS2 bumped the moly way up to coat the contact surfaces and protect them durring the MMO treatment. The moly will remain plated on the metal for the next 2 oil changes or so. This is why on non performance engines, I would use something available like Penzoil Platinum and Liqui-Moly. Very affordable and effective.

240=180
12-23-2009, 04:56 AM
good info. i read bitog in my free time.

lflkajfj12123
12-23-2009, 06:01 AM
great post

i def look forward to more

OBEEWON
12-23-2009, 06:28 AM
Holy whaa...

Cliff notes. My eyes cannot pennitrate the solid paragraph.

murda-c
12-23-2009, 06:52 AM
Holy whaa...

Cliff notes. My eyes cannot pennitrate the solid paragraph.

Start at the beginning and pop an adderall.

clark
12-23-2009, 07:22 AM
wow i just read the whole thing.

i've heard good things about MMO from others but i never thought of using it on my beater (isuzu trooper with gm 2.8 tbi engine)

AE_Racer
12-23-2009, 07:25 AM
Wow. Great info there. I never saw the need to run more expensive oil like redline or amsoil. Now I've been enlightened.

One question. What weight of oil would you recommend for a sr20det that is daily'd in the hot ass FL weather(70F in december? Lol)? I've always run heavier weights especially in my turbo cars. Just curious if I'm in the right. Thanks.

Tom25666
12-23-2009, 07:34 AM
very informative, thanks

armand
12-23-2009, 07:47 AM
great information,i might try amsoil or red line my next oil change!

slider2828
12-23-2009, 11:06 AM
I agree with pretty much all he said. I moved from Mobil 1 to Royal to Redline.... After redline, I never went back. Its noticeable right off the bat with head noice, like valve, lifter, and cam noise... Basically all went away, but from what I hear not that great for a daily driver type oil because of certain additives.... not sure its what people talk about at the shop I buy it from...

How about royal purple as a daily... replacement against mobil1?

But awesome thread!!!

Spitfire8o5
12-23-2009, 11:28 AM
you guys should add some average prices for quarts? and I use Torco Synthetic in my Drag Civic and has never let me down 10,000rpm FTW hahaha Power still kept going at the dyno but i like how it hasent bent or snapped anything!!.. awesome stuff.. im sure they would carry the weight you'd like and have.. cant say anything bad about Mobil1, Royal Purple, or Castrol.. RedLine looks tempting..

What weight is everyone running?

GSXRJJordan
12-23-2009, 11:55 AM
Great read, thanks for taking the time to share.

voodoo_child
12-23-2009, 12:01 PM
damn this is some good info. ive been trying to find a good engine oil for my SR since i daily drive it. how about MOTUL compare to REDLINE?

slider2828
12-23-2009, 01:47 PM
you guys should add some average prices for quarts? and I use Torco Synthetic in my Drag Civic and has never let me down 10,000rpm FTW hahaha Power still kept going at the dyno but i like how it hasent bent or snapped anything!!.. awesome stuff.. im sure they would carry the weight you'd like and have.. cant say anything bad about Mobil1, Royal Purple, or Castrol.. RedLine looks tempting..

What weight is everyone running?

I run 10-30 in my SR.....

I use Motul for my bike.... Its veggie based which gives it a sweet golden smell, but Motul is so hard to find.

I think RP is a good alternative cause its easier to find than motul for car.

Spitfire8o5
12-23-2009, 02:09 PM
I run 10-30 in my SR.....

I use Motul for my bike.... Its veggie based which gives it a sweet golden smell, but Motul is so hard to find.

I think RP is a good alternative cause its easier to find than motul for car.

Awesome, motul motor oil can actually be found at Honda dealerships in 5qt containers at Honda Dealerships, well the one here in Santa Maria anyways.. Pretty cool hahaha I'm good friends with the employees and asked me if I wanted some to go along with my genuine Honda oil filters! Haha made my day.. And I wouldn't say it's too pricey.. $33 I think it was for the 5qt and it was in 10w30.. And our local Kawasaki/Yamaha Store we have also carries Motul but by quarts, I go there to get my VP Race Gas hahaha

Spitfire8o5
12-23-2009, 02:53 PM
And I have a question to you well informed oil guys.. Purolator PureOne oil filters sounds great.. I barely got my car and still don't have it clear as to what oil filter I get haha sad but true.. I'm as new as it gets to nissans but here to learn.. I have an S14 black top SR20 so where do I get the Purolator PureOne Filter at? And the mote I can buy at once the better.. I get my hondas oil filters by the dozen haha.. Thanks for the help

SkyHighPsi
12-23-2009, 03:48 PM
And what about Royal Purple?

eklips3
12-23-2009, 04:28 PM
im sure there is no discrepancy between SR motors and RB motors for these choices of oil , or is one better then the other ?


i was using amsoil 10w30 in my rb and i liked it alot , ran smooth and quiet.
after that i converted to royal purple being lead to the fact that its the best and if you use it once , you cant go back to using any other oil. can anyone confirm that ?

anyways i think this coming spring i will go back to amsoil or i'll give redline a try.

slider2828
12-23-2009, 06:05 PM
Pffft.... its all marketing... you can switch, it just takes a little while to get all RP out... but that is true of any oil... Redline for sure, but like I said wouldn't do it on a daily driver...

SlideWell
12-23-2009, 07:57 PM
ive always shared the same knowledge of PureOne oil filters and Amsoil. my question is, where to find a PureOne filter for SR20DET. im about due for an oil change and this is my first SR car.

AE_Racer
12-24-2009, 06:22 PM
Advance auto sells pure one filters here...just do a search to find out which filter type you need

armand
12-25-2009, 01:54 PM
ive always shared the same knowledge of PureOne oil filters and Amsoil. my question is, where to find a PureOne filter for SR20DET. im about due for an oil change and this is my first SR car.

if you have a s13 sr20det the part number for the pure one oil filter is pl14477 i don't have the part number for the s14 filter.

aled
12-25-2009, 02:17 PM
Pffft.... its all marketing... you can switch, it just takes a little while to get all RP out... but that is true of any oil... Redline for sure, but like I said wouldn't do it on a daily driver...
Can you do some more explanation?

I track my car, but will drive it on the streets a few days a week. I've been thinking about switching to Redline/Amsoil from Mobil 1 for quite some time.

What are the downsides of a street driven car running Redline oil?

Thanks for the information OP.

s13pignose
12-25-2009, 02:45 PM
What about high mileage cars 160k+...what oil for them? Seems everything mentioned is full synthetic which I've always heard was a no no with high mileage???

Just trying to find a good oil and call it a day without the additives. However the MMO in the tank I'm interested in. How often do you use, and what's a good rule of thumb how much to use.
I saw where you said 4.5oz per 10 gallons of fuel, but that seems like would depend on fuel tank size or how much is currently in the tank.

Seems almost easier to get some of this http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/index.php/site/oneshot, and just top the remainder off with gas. It's the same thing right? Just wonder if those size bottles are at auto most stores?

roboticnissan
12-25-2009, 03:09 PM
thats thinking with your dipstick JIMMY!!

Bigsyke
12-26-2009, 12:03 AM
Can you do some more explanation?

I track my car, but will drive it on the streets a few days a week. I've been thinking about switching to Redline/Amsoil from Mobil 1 for quite some time.

What are the downsides of a street driven car running Redline oil?

Thanks for the information OP.

There is no downside. Your getting much better protection from Amsoil/Redline vs Mobil1. The big difference between amsoil and redline is that amsoils add pack, and resistance to oxidation will outlast redline, possibly at the cost of redlines performance. Moly cant last a 25k/1yr OCI. Get what ever is most available, and fits your budget. Personally I would run redline year round if I had it available to me, and didnt store my car for half to year.


What about high mileage cars 160k+...what oil for them? Seems everything mentioned is full synthetic which I've always heard was a no no with high mileage???

Just trying to find a good oil and call it a day without the additives. However the MMO in the tank I'm interested in. How often do you use, and what's a good rule of thumb how much to use.
I saw where you said 4.5oz per 10 gallons of fuel, but that seems like would depend on fuel tank size or how much is currently in the tank.

Seems almost easier to get some of this ::Marvel Mystery Oil:: (http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/index.php/site/oneshot), and just top the remainder off with gas. It's the same thing right? Just wonder if those size bottles are at auto most stores?

Negative. Ive put full syn in cars with 200k. If it makes you feel better, you can try it for 5k miles, if you have severe oil loss, then switch back. Get the MMO from the parts store, in the largest bottle they have. Use it every single fill up. You will see the results. 4.5oz per 10 gallons is universal. If your going to fill up your tank, add 5.2oz 1st.

aled
12-26-2009, 12:30 AM
There is no downside. Your getting much better protection from Amsoil/Redline vs Mobil1. The big difference between amsoil and redline is that amsoils add pack, and resistance to oxidation will outlast redline, possibly at the cost of redlines performance. Moly cant last a 25k/1yr OCI. Get what ever is most available, and fits your budget. Personally I would run redline year round if I had it available to me, and didnt store my car for half to year.
Yeah, availability doesn't really matter. Looks like I will have to order the oils anyways.
Do they make the Purolator PureOne for the S13 SR20DE?

What about Eneos motor oil?

jamg
12-26-2009, 12:48 AM
this makes me realize how much earth sucks.

s13pignose
12-26-2009, 10:43 PM
As far as high mileage I read this on one vendors site I think it was...
A: Change over to AMSOIL XL-7500 motor oil. The AMSOIL XL-7500 motor oils contain less detergency than the other AMSOIL motor oils. They are less aggressive in terms of solvency and are less likely to break away the petroleum oil deposits that have formed false seals and threaten to block passageways and plug oil filters. AMSOIL XL-7500 motor oils minimize concerns over leaking seals, excessive oil consumption and sludge clean-up problems.

On amsoil's online store I saw an xl line, not xl-7500. Guess it's all the same, so I'm assuming that's an option for high mileage?

Bigsyke
12-26-2009, 11:47 PM
High mileage oil is just a conventional marketing gimick. Personally there is no such thing in synthetics. Get the ASL from amsoil, not the XL series.

Bigsyke
01-01-2010, 04:01 PM
And what about Royal Purple?


Glad you asked

http://intellistickoilcondition.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/bobbys-curve1.jpg?w=524&h=393

This is a chart I found that shows how fast the additives have depleted, and the additives were fortified with some BGMOA. Not sure if it means anything or how reliable intellistick is.

PoorMans180SX
01-01-2010, 04:46 PM
Eneos?

I run 0w-50 in my KA, and it's the most powerful, smoothest KA I've ever driven, and I've had 4 different ones. I ran Mobil 1 or Valvoline in the others.

cfrost
01-05-2010, 12:21 PM
Great thread :2f2f:

My job involves a lot of diesel oil goodness, and a lot of people don't realize how important motor oil is and how much it can vary from a conventional to a full synthetic