I was wanting to know what kind of oil does everyone use in their vehicle. I want to choose the best the gotta keep the maxima for awhile.

 

I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil

 

I also use Mobile 1 synthetic. I switched over at about 4000 miles. Many use Amsoil synthetic.

 

Go to Wal-Mart and get the 5 qt jug of Mobile 1 for $18 and then get the Supertech filter for $1.99. Synthetic oil change = $20!

By the way Supertech filters are a quality filter.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=214434


~limsandy

 

what you guys think about Castrol syntetic ?

 

Save your money. If you're looking for the best oil available at a Wal-Mart, use Mobil 1. If you want the best oils out there, take a look at Redline or Amsoil.

Oh, BTW, unlike some other Amsoil dealers on this site, I'm sales tax exempt so I don't charge people that.

 

Mobil 1 synthetic with Mobil 1 synthetic filter

 

NT2SHBBY...what's the part number for the Mobil 1 filter for our 2k3? And where do you get them? I went to Wal Mart and Pep Boys near me this weekend and they only had Fram available for our cars, Pep boys didn't even have the Purolator Pure One Microfilter in their computer as being made for the 2k3. I ended up going to a dealership and paying $7 for an OEM filter.

 

M1-110 bro..I hear ya..same **** I went thru....AutoBarn stocks them if they have 1 by you in PA..if not...order them at www.autobarn.com

they are $12, pricey but worth it IMO for this premium 3.5 beast!

 

Cool, thanks. I don't know if we have Autobarns here, but I haven't tried Autozone yet. I wonder how the Mobil 1 filter compares to the K&N gold filter? I think we can get those for $10 each online...

 

yes Autozone stocks the brand, just by me not that size...same price there too...

 

The OEM filter is a good one. Get them from DAVEB.



ARFF

 

PureOne PL-24458 is on my VQ35DE now.

 

Sweet, thanks man. Where did you find them at? Are they made for the 3.5 VQ? I'm thinking the guy at Pep Boys that told me Purolator doesn't make a Pure One Microfilter for our 3.5 was talking out his ****.

 

Well, I just checked and it doesn't look like the Pure One PL-24458 is meant for our engine at all. Here is the list for that part number taken from Purolator's web site...

MAKE MODEL ENGINE YEAR
ACURA Integra 4 cyl. 1.6L F.I. 1988-1989
FORD Probe 4 cyl. 133 2.2L F.I. (VIN C) 1989-1991
FORD Probe 4 cyl. 133 2.2L F.I. Turbo (VIN L) 1989-1991
HONDA Accord 4 cyl. 1.6L 3 bbl. (Canada) 1982-1985
HONDA Accord 4 cyl. 1.8L 3 bbl. 1984-1985
HONDA Accord 4 cyl. 1.8L F.I. 1985-1985
HONDA Accord 4 cyl. 2.0L 2 bbl. 1987-1989
HONDA Accord 4 cyl. 2.0L 3 bbl. 1986-1986
HONDA Accord 4 cyl. 2.0L F.I. 1986-1989
HONDA Civic 4 cyl. 1.5L F.I. 1988-1990
HONDA Civic 4 cyl. 1.6L F.I. 1988-1990
HONDA Civic Wagon 4 cyl. 1.5L F.I. 1989-1990
HONDA Civic Wagon 4 cyl. 1.6L F.I. 1989-1990
HONDA CRX 4 cyl. 1.5L F.I. 1988-1990
HONDA CRX 4 cyl. 1.6L F.I. 1988-1990
HONDA Prelude 4 cyl. 1.8L 2 bbl. 1983-1983
HONDA Prelude 4 cyl. 1.8L w/2-2 bbls. (Dual Carbs.)1984-1987
HONDA Prelude 4 cyl. 2.0L 2 bbl. 1988-1989
HONDA Prelude 4 cyl. 2.0L F.I. 1985-1989
HONDA Wagovan 4 cyl. 1.5L F.I. 1988-1988
MAZDA 626 4 cyl. 2.0L 2 bbl. 1980-1985
MAZDA 626 4 cyl. 2.0L F.I. 1986-1987
MAZDA 626 4 cyl. 2.0L F.I. Turbo 1986-1987
MAZDA 626 4 cyl. 2.2L F.I. 1988-1988
MAZDA 626 4 cyl. 2.2L F.I. Turbo 1988-1988
MAZDA B2000 Pickup 4 cyl. 2.0L 2 bbl. 1980-1987
MAZDA B2200 Pickup 4 cyl. 2.2L 2 bbl. 1987-1988
MAZDA B2200 Pickup 4 cyl. 2.2L F.I. Diesel 1982-1984
MAZDA MX-6 4 cyl. 2.2L F.I. 1988-1988
MAZDA MX-6 4 cyl. 2.2L F.I. Turbo 1988-1988


All are 4 cylinder and much smaller than our 3.5. The search continues...

 

Advance Auto Parts has them it DOES FIT for sure, much larger than M1-110 or OEM.

 

Purolator??? haha...and you guys made fun of me for asking about Fram when I first joined here....

 

My concern wouldn't be where to get them but for my warranty. I do all my own oil changes, and I have a feeling that if I had a problem down the line and I produced receipts showing that I had been using oil filters meant for a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine they might void my warranty on the spot.

 

I agree with you, but it is at least 2 times larger , threads are 20mm.x 1.5mm. and a 8-10 psi bypass valve. BTW M1-110, 108, 106, 105, 104 fit also if you can't get PureOne.

 

I just bought my PureOne Filer for my 2000 Max.. Part # is PL14620.. The guy at Pep Boys told me that my car took 10w-30.. So I bought 5 qts of valvoline durablend.. This is going to be my first time changing my oil myself.. Is that the right oil or is it 5w-30??

 

PL14620 is the right part number for the 3.0, I'm trying to find one specifically made for the 3.5 engines found in the 2k2-2k3 Maximas. No luck so far. You can use either 5w-30 or 10w-30 in a 2000 Maxima, especially in the warmer months. Nissan recommends 5w-30 because it allows a wider range of temperatures, but I believe 10w-30 is fine all the way down to -15 degrees or something like that. Check your owners manual and it should have the ranges for both oils. I personally use 5w-30 all the time, but I've seen some other org members use 5w-30 in the winter months and 10w-30 the rest of the time.

 

Ok.. I'm going to stay with the 10w-30 for now because winter is over and by the time I'm due for another change it'll be close to fall so I'll go back to 5w-30 and I'm going to try Mobile 1. Thanks for your help...

 

Im not doubting you but where did you hear that from?

Id be more than happy to save money on the wal mart filter

 

I am using Havoline Syntehic 10-30.

The Amsoil guys posted their own test results to make the point that their stuff is much better than anyone else's.

Interestingly, Havoline seems better than all the other
leading syntethic brands (other than Amsoil)

I can get Havoline locally for $3 /quart

 

>paying $7 for an OEM filter.

Just picked up a 10 pack at my dealer (St. Yves Nissan in Berkley, MA)
for $43

 

>what's the part number for the Mobil 1 filter for our 2k3

I had the guy look it up in his computer at the local
car parts place.

It is the same as the Altima 3.5L V6.
The STP part number is 6607 and the Bosch number is 3300.
You can easily cross reference this to the Mobil.

It looks like the STP 4967 and the Bosch 3311 would also
fit, except they are a bit taller ( 0.5" maybe)
Same diameter, same thread. I have a bunch of these laying
around for a Corolla and an Infinity G20.

 

Purolator recommends PL14610 for the 3.5L. BTW, it was discussed before that the PL14620 is not recommended because of a design problem with the filter (leakage thru the drainback valve??).

From www.pureoil.com

2002 NISSAN Maxima
V6 3.5L F.I. (VQ35)

Vehicle Part Listing

PART TYPE NOTE PART #
PUREONE Oil Filter PL14610 Not Available - Availability To Be Announced.
Oil Filter L14610
Air Filter A24278
Breather Element N/R

 

what do u guys think of K&N filter?