Best Oil For Rb26?

[shredder667]

hi, first time i'll be changing the oil in the new car (32gtr) and just wondering what these things like best? specially considering it's starting to get pretty cold here in canberra. also, are there any pointers about changing oil on these things or will it be as straight forward as my falcon? cheers guys.

ps, did search this but was surprised not to find anything.

[frankxinyu]

i use motul 4100 10w40...works all right on mine.

tried 300V before, for some reason, my motor doesnt like it

[Modena]

You may want to get a lighter oil. (5w35)

It warms up quicker and lubricates much faster than heavier ones.

I got some Castrol R.

[a20089]

Shell Helix Ultra here 10-40w

Seems to do well in Canberra

[Minko]

Motul 300v competition 10w50 i think

[shredder667]

thanks guys. oh and for the ultra noob question - how much should i chuck in the fella?

[Angus Smart]

have you got an oil cooler or remote filter? or is it all standard?

[95SKY]

If its all standard approx 4.5 Litres with filter of course, Enjoy your first journey of removing the oil filter from standard location its not fun

[HKS99]

im using castrol edge 10-60w Qld weather

[Snowman]

im using castrol edge 10-60w Qld weather

Pretty much everyone in Vic I know with a GT-R including myself uses this too.

[shredder667]

cheers guys. advantages of the 10-60w? is it just better in the heat?

[Beer Baron]

personally I wouldn't use anything other than Motul Chrono 300V 10W40.

[GTR32GUS]

personally I wouldn't use anything other than Motul Chrono 300V 10W40.

X 2 i got a r32 gtr, shredder667 u can get it from Autobarn in fyshwick if u get stuck give me a PM i live in Queanbeyan

Edited March 29, 2007 by GTR32GUS

[frankxinyu]

personally I wouldn't use anything other than Motul Chrono 300V 10W40.

for some reason, my motor does not like it

the car had a ticking noise at the top of the engine on cold start when i used to use 300V 10W40.

then did a bit of reading, found out that full synthetic oil can drain from the head...thats why i switched back to 4100.

but my car is only a road car, with a very light tune on it.

[a20089]

cheers guys. advantages of the 10-60w? is it just better in the heat?

In theory yes, heat meaning full race conditions not just a 40degree day, but do you need to spend that much if you are not racing.

Most people agree you need a fully sensethic oil. The nissan manual refers to 15-35w oil. Oils have improved since the manual was made. The lower the first number "generally" means the quicker it lubricates the engine at start up (where most engine damage occurs in a daily driver). Lubrication = protection. Canberra gets real cold in winter, starting a car in sub 0 weather benefits from a lighter oil. For more details and debate on oils see the what oil should I use thread, lots of good reading.

5 litres $50 for my oil.

[XKLABA]

I've lost two engines using motul 300v doing track days, after the last one i switched two Nulon 15w50 full syn and a dozen track days later still going fine ( over a period of five years )

[jeff]

X 2 i got a r32 gtr, shredder667 u can get it from Autobarn in fyshwick if u get stuck give me a PM i live in Queanbeyan

X 3

Did all the oils for mine a couple of weeks ago...

motul 300v 10w40 for the engine

red line lighweight shockproof all round for gearbox/front and rear diffs

not enough redline High temp ATF for the transfer case so ended up getting some castrols in there at the moment.

bit costly but drives smoother than ever

jeff

[R31Nismoid]

Pretty much everyone in Vic I know with a GT-R including myself uses this too.

And even a lot of the RB25s :sorcerer:

[Kinks]

I've lost two engines using motul 300v doing track days, after the last one i switched two Nulon 15w50 full syn and a dozen track days later still going fine ( over a period of five years )

which 300V and what else changed in that period of 5 years?

[XKLABA]

10w 40 and two engines, oilcooler on second, unless there's somthing inside this one i don't know about but it should be stock and been in place for 3 years.

The factory workshop manual recommends 7.5w 30 sg grade ( but thats for japans weather ), 4.2 liters without filter change and 4.6 with.

Edited April 1, 2007 by XKLABA