I've found out that BMW M3 for best engine protection uses CASTROL Formula RS Racing Syntec SAE 10W-60.
But I guess this oil is not available in stores here in the US. I think that it would be a good idea to use this oil if you love to race or drive your MAXIMA hard. If it is good for BMW it should be good for MAXIMA. What do you think guys?


BMW M3 LABEL

 

That oil is only available through BMW dealers and runs about $12 a quart. It's a great oil, but you'd be insane to run that in a Maxima, no matter what you did to it. The S54 engine was specifically designed to run an oil like that, the VQ will choke on it.

 

May be using this oil is an overkill for most of us, but it will not choke our VQ that is for sure. I think it would be good idea to use this oil with turbocharged\supercharged maxima, especially when racing.

 

60 weight seems a bit thick for the VQ which recommends a maximum of 30.

DW

 

I'd be pretty damned sure about running 60 weight in a maxima. Just because this is specified oil for a BMW doesn't mean it's good for a maxima.

 

Guys forget about its viscosity, 10w-60. I wanted to concentrate your attention on this Castrol Formula RS Racing Syntec oil.

 

How can you forget about it's viscosity? It's one of the most important parts of the oil. If your car isn't designed to run on 10W-60, you can't use the RS formula.

 

forget about the bolt pattern... i want to know if these rims will look cool on my car

 

If it's that big of a deal, can't you just get a Castrol decal for your car?

 

Many manufacturers offer racing oils. These oils are designed for RACING VEHICLES which yours is NOT no matter how much you think it is. Heck, even a 700 WHP Supra would likely not be considered a racing vehicle when it comes to racing oil. The term "Racing Oil" typically implies it has a buttload more zinc as an extreme conditions anti-wear additive. You do NOT want loads of this in a street engine, as it will never make use of the added zinc but will instead prematurely foul your spark plugs and increase carbon buildup. Racing oils are designed for engines that run at extremely high rpms for extended periods of time, ie an actual racing motor, not badazz street machinezzz.

But don't listen to me, listen to this quote from the Oil FAQ (http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/oilinfo1.htm):

" % zinc is the amount of zinc used as an extreme pressure, anti- wear additive. The zinc is only used when there is actual metal to metal contact in the engine. Hopefully the oil will do its job and this will rarely occur, but if it does, the zinc compounds react with the metal to prevent scuffing and wear. A level of .11% is enough to protect an automobile engine for the extended oil drain interval, under normal use. Those of you with high revving, air cooled motorcycles or turbo charged cars or bikes might want to look at the oils with the higher zinc content. More doesn't give you better protection, it gives you longer protection if the rate of metal to metal contact is abnormally high. High zinc content can lead to deposit formation and plug fouling. "


http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/oilinfo1.htm

 

Stop making sense! It hurts "them".

 

Hehe sorry about that. It won't happen again.

 

I see that some of you are desperately trying to be funny here, but without any success. Castrol RS, 10W-60 viscosity recommended by BMW to use in their M cars, that was given just for your information. If you think that Castrol Formula RS comes only in that particular viscosity, think again. You may want to check your owner's manual for preferable and recommended SAE viscosity numbers that may be used in your MAXIMA, you will be surprised that it's not the only 5W-30. Don’t forget that this is forum.
Relax.

 

Did you read anything Keven posted?

 

Sure did! No news for me there, but thanks anyway Keven. Good info

 

Where are you going to find Castrol RS in the U.S.??