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Old May 23, 2020 | 12:07 PM
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Maxima oil

What is Nissans oil recommendation for there 6 cylinder? Just got a 2001 with 165000 on it and would like to get off to a good start. Just got some Denso pltinum plugs for it. witll take care of the air filter soon.
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I've been using Mobil 1 SAE 5W-30 Synthetic since i got my 00' Maxima, it's at 224k right now and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Old May 23, 2020 | 05:28 PM
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From the user's manual (the instruction booklet for the consumer that comes with every car that has ever been made), page 220:


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Since we’re on these subjects ...

Does anyone know how much air I should put in my tires and what’s the recommended brand of antifreeze?
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Originally Posted by Turbobink
Since we’re on these subjects ...

Does anyone know how much air I should put in my tires and what’s the recommended brand of antifreeze?
Old May 24, 2020 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbobink
Since we’re on these subjects ...

Does anyone know how much air I should put in my tires and what’s the recommended brand of antifreeze?
I'll tell you this information if you tell me what Octane of gas I should be putting in my Maxima. Deal?
Old May 24, 2020 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbobink
Since we’re on these subjects ...

Does anyone know how much air I should put in my tires and what’s the recommended brand of antifreeze?
I run 36psi of high-performance, 78/20 Nitrox gas mixture in my tires. I also run an ultra high performance antifreeze which is largely composed of dihydrogen monoxide.
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I run 36psi of high-performance, 78/20 Nitrox gas mixture in my tires. I also run an ultra high performance antifreeze which is largely composed of dihydrogen monoxide.
but dihydrogen monoxide is deadly! Every person that has even so much as touched it will die!
Old May 24, 2020 | 01:03 PM
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We need to BAN dihydrogen monoxide!
Old May 24, 2020 | 01:50 PM
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There actually was some studies done not too long ago that found evidence of Dihydrogen Monoxide being present in the pipes that bring people drinking water in every city they tested. Really scary stuff, people die from Dihydrogen Monoxide exposure all the time!
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Very true. In fact, overexposure to dihydrogen monoxide causes laryngeal spasm, cutting off the airway and resulting in imminent brain death if not immediately resuscitated.
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Russia sells an antifeeze which is a mixture of
dihydrogen monoxide and ethyl alcohol.

the brand name is Stolichnaya.
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Russia sells an antifeeze which is a mixture of
dihydrogen monoxide and ethyl alcohol.

the brand name is Stolichnaya.
I use it regularly




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In fact, Russian MIGs powerplant systems use straight alcohol in their jet engine cooling systems. I makes sense, but is extremely dangerous;.

No joke:

https://books.google.com/books?id=YN...ystems&f=false

Vodka cooling systems. Makes perfect sense. Extreme phase change capability.

Old May 25, 2020 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sterlin
I've been using Mobil 1 SAE 5W-30 Synthetic since i got my 00' Maxima, it's at 224k right now and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Thanks
Old May 25, 2020 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbobink
Since we’re on these subjects ...

Does anyone know how much air I should put in my tires and what’s the recommended brand of antifreeze?
Smart ***.
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In fact, Russian MIGs powerplant systems use straight alcohol in their jet engine cooling systems. I makes sense, but is extremely dangerous;.

No joke:

https://books.google.com/books?id=YN...ystems&f=false

Vodka cooling systems. Makes perfect sense. Extreme phase change capability.
You read that from "MIG Pilot" the story regarding the MIG-25 Foxbat that was flown to Japan by a defecting pilot in 1976.... Great Book! The Russian aircraft mechanics would drink the jet fuel back then!
Old May 27, 2020 | 06:27 PM
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I've been using Mobil 1 SAE 5W-30 Synthetic since i got my 00' Maxima, it's at 224k right now and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.
Thank you!

That is what I just purchased today from COSTCO Club as the MOBIL ONE was on Sale with a $10.00 OFF Register Coupon!
Old May 27, 2020 | 06:53 PM
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Thank you!

That is what I just purchased today from COSTCO Club as the MOBIL ONE was on Sale with a $10.00 OFF Register Coupon!
It's weak sauce if not EP. Might as well get the kirkland branded jugs (2 for 25 made by warren).

You can regularly get castrol 0w40 on amazon for $15-16.
Old May 27, 2020 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn
It's weak sauce if not EP. Might as well get the kirkland branded jugs (2 for 25 made by warren).

You can regularly get castrol 0w40 on amazon for $15-16.
Weak Sauce? I seriously doubt that!

Quantity 6, One (1) Quart Bottles is what I got (5-W-30) and in store was $27.98 (A little less expensive than On-Line).


Old May 29, 2020 | 09:51 AM
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iv'e been running Penzoil Pure Platinum that is made from natural gas, suppose to be real good and since it's made from natural gas I would assume that's why it costs less than other synthetics. I get a 5 quart jug at my local walmart for $22 and some change.. as for tire pressure i run the max cold pressure that it says on the tire which on mine is 50 psi...
Old May 29, 2020 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by uptownsamcv
iv'e been running Penzoil Pure Platinum that is made from natural gas, suppose to be real good and since it's made from natural gas I would assume that's why it costs less than other synthetics. I get a 5 quart jug at my local walmart for $22 and some change.. as for tire pressure i run the max cold pressure that it says on the tire which on mine is 50 psi...
It shows well in UOAs, but it burns in VQs, even on 3.0s, in my experience (0/5w40) . Castrol performs a lot better in that regard (and it's cheaper, $15-16 when on sale at amazon).
Old May 29, 2020 | 09:14 PM
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i used 5w30 and 10w30 pp and oil showed some lead in it.
they said it's ok because it's consistent.

i changed to 0w40 m1 to see if for some reason that made it better.
just need to send it in.
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Old May 30, 2020 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by guapoman2000
Weak Sauce? I seriously doubt that!

Quantity 6, One (1) Quart Bottles is what I got (5-W-30) and in store was $27.98 (A little less expensive than On-Line).
It's already a light 30 and shears quickly. Very meh UOAs on the 350z forum. It's a 20 weight in 2 or 3k.
It's just your run of the mill hydrocracked group III.
Old Jun 1, 2020 | 04:33 AM
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It's already a light 30 and shears quickly. Very meh UOAs on the 350z forum. It's a 20 weight in 2 or 3k.
It's just your run of the mill hydrocracked group III.
You keep professing all this mombo jumbo but, without any real data? Is there any proof on what you are saying? Where is your data "OR" is it that you are just Bias to one brand and that's it.

See this gentleman who is using MOBIL ONE!

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pennzoil 05w30 standard here, im at 267k miles.
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Originally Posted by guapoman2000
You keep professing all this mombo jumbo but, without any real data? Is there any proof on what you are saying? Where is your data "OR" is it that you are just Bias to one brand and that's it.

See this gentleman who is using MOBIL ONE!
Go read the UOAs, I'm not spoon feeding. If you drive hard, I wouldn't use it, period (even more-so for long OCI). There's just no value when it's not even cheaper than better alternatives.
Get the EP or mobil 0w40 if you want mobil so bad. 0w40 has group IV base stock and is very competitive.

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Old Jun 1, 2020 | 11:16 AM
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UOA's, Spoon Feed, EP, sounds to me that you belong somewhere else instead of these threads.

In other threads like my Toyota and BMW threads we call people like you that tells others "Not Spoon Feed" anyone and other cryptic acronyms is someone that Trolls and likes to feel superior to everyone.

No matter what your personal goals for being here, you are ZERO help and still not coming CLEAN with "ANY" Data!
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