Recommended Oil Filters for VQ engines, ranked in order of preference based upon my own observations:
Mobil 1 M1-105 (fits VQ35DE only)

Nissan OEM 15208-9E000 ONLY (for all VQ30DE and VQ35DE engines)

Mobil 1 M1-110 (fits both VQ engines, but bypass valve isn't as good as M1-105 filter)

Amsoil SDF-20 (fits both VQ engines)


What's the difference between VQ30DE and VQ35DE engines???
I got a 98 max GXE so which engine do i got?

 

I think you have a VQ40DE (j/k) or maybe VQ30DE

 

30de the 35 is newer and has more power i know it has a varible intake and some other differences but overall is very similar

 

VQ35DE is a 3.5 liter maybe? Your's I know is 3.0.

 

yes the 35 is a 3.5 i just am not sure where it get the more power except the VI

 

Well, taking a wild guess, perhaps the .5 of extra displacement is where it gets most of its power?

Or perhaps "3.5" badges on your car will add 50+ hp.

 

lol if you drive a civic....then it would work

 

really??!! I'm going on Ebay to look for the badge, along with the GTR and NISMO badges.
I am really gonna feel the power from them...

 

make sure its OEM or its only 1/2 the whp gains ....n000b

 

vq30de holds alot more boost safely than stock vq35

 

VQ35 is a torque monster compared to the 3.0 though

 

Actually on the silver VIN plate under the hood on the pass side wall has the VQ#.

Mines is VQ30.