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heya,

being a n00b to imports i have to ask this rahter simple question....

my r33 is up for its 5000km oil and filter change and i am wondering what is the best oil to use? it currently uses motul. i have heard heaps of ppl using motul oil and praising it so i was planning on using it again. but i dont know which type/code of motul oil is best to use? can some one please help me out with this, cause the last thing i want to be doin is putting some crapy oil in my motor.

if anyone has any other brands/types of oil they reccomend using please feel free to post away.

cheers!

matty. ;)

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my car's running Penzoil 10w40, runs alright. (i think it's called GT performance or some sh1t)

If you don't wanna spend $60 on mobile1, it's a good alternative, for around $35 (from repco).

If the car starts to burn oil, try for a higher hot weight oil (eg 10w50). Choose a cold weight between 5-15 and you should be fine, don't go higher than 15 for turbos.

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Hey SK

On a new (18,000 Km RB30DET) engine. Currently using Genuine Nissan oil

Wich oil would you be using The 10-60 or the 0-40?

Daily Driver. Rarely reved over 4.5K. Sometimes a few blasts just for fun. Hoping to take it to the Drag strip in the future.

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I've always used Castrol 15/40 semi synthetic, no complaints from me ( or the motor ) after 3 years of using it (I change oil + oil filter every 6 months though).

Where i get my car dyno'd swears by Penrite HPR 40. Thats what he uses on everything! including his 7sec RX drag car.

so many people have so many opinions and preferences. It's really up to yourself and your price range. Generally anything in the lower numbers form 0-15 is fine, and in the higher about 30-40 area, in both semi-synthetic blend and full synthetic oils.

my 2 cents

;)

Just read the blurb on the back of the container......if it mentions its ok for performance/turbo charged cars....its ok

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