Synthetic oil....
05-01-2002, 12:40 PM
#1
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Synthetic oil....
wich synthetic oil is best to use or at least in your opinion, im thinking of switching to synth. oil tommorow when i change my oil and im also thinking of going with valvoline wich is the curent regular oil i use... tell me what you guys think...
05-01-2002, 01:28 PM
#5
Originally posted by djPlayboy
hehe yeah every thing ive read so far is not ending...lol
hehe yeah every thing ive read so far is not ending...lol
05-01-2002, 01:43 PM
#6
I have no idea
05-01-2002, 02:41 PM
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Re: Synthetic oil....
Originally posted by djPlayboy
wich synthetic oil is best to use or at least in your opinion, im thinking of switching to synth. oil tommorow when i change my oil and im also thinking of going with valvoline wich is the curent regular oil i use... tell me what you guys think...
wich synthetic oil is best to use or at least in your opinion, im thinking of switching to synth. oil tommorow when i change my oil and im also thinking of going with valvoline wich is the curent regular oil i use... tell me what you guys think...
05-02-2002, 06:55 PM
#9
Originally posted by djPlayboy
nissanmaximas tight ride if i had that body kit our cars would be twinkies hehe ne way also has ne one used the redline tranny oil
nissanmaximas tight ride if i had that body kit our cars would be twinkies hehe ne way also has ne one used the redline tranny oil
05-02-2002, 09:07 PM
#12
Originally posted by Colonel
But....why? Have to add that to my next order...
But....why?
Have to add that to my next order...
Don't bother. I'm going with Redline 10W-40 next oil change. I'll let you know how I like it, but I don't expect anything drastic.
So far, I'm truely amazed at how well Redline holds up in the companys' mini-NASKART. We took second BTW.
You can't buy a better product. It is more expensive, but DEFINITELY worth it, IF you plan on keeping it for 100K+ or running a SC/NOS. I've seen multiple engine tear downs and NOTHING has held up and protected as well. That $hit is amazing!
05-03-2002, 05:06 AM
#14
Originally posted by IceY2K1
So far, I'm truely amazed at how well Redline holds up in the companys' mini-NASKART. We took second BTW.
You can't buy a better product. It is more expensive, but DEFINITELY worth it, IF you plan on keeping it for 100K+ or running a SC/NOS. I've seen multiple engine tear downs and NOTHING has held up and protected as well. That $hit is amazing!
So far, I'm truely amazed at how well Redline holds up in the companys' mini-NASKART. We took second BTW.
You can't buy a better product. It is more expensive, but DEFINITELY worth it, IF you plan on keeping it for 100K+ or running a SC/NOS. I've seen multiple engine tear downs and NOTHING has held up and protected as well. That $hit is amazing!
05-03-2002, 06:06 AM
#15
I'm currently using Mobil 1 in my Max as I have had good experiences with it in my previous car (94 Z28). I had used the lab services to analyze the oil on those changes and it made me confident that I chose a decent oil.
A friend of mine sells the BG lubricants line of oil and he's trying to talk me into using it. Only problem is that I don't know anyone that has used it. Does anyone here have anything to say about BG Lubricants? Good or bad?
Albert
2k2 6spd
- the longer a wise man tries to convince a fool, the harder it becomes to tell them apart.
A friend of mine sells the BG lubricants line of oil and he's trying to talk me into using it. Only problem is that I don't know anyone that has used it. Does anyone here have anything to say about BG Lubricants? Good or bad?
Albert
2k2 6spd
- the longer a wise man tries to convince a fool, the harder it becomes to tell them apart.
05-03-2002, 06:43 AM
#16
Originally posted by akrus
I'm currently using Mobil 1 in my Max as I have had good experiences with it in my previous car (94 Z28). I had used the lab services to analyze the oil on those changes and it made me confident that I chose a decent oil.
A friend of mine sells the BG lubricants line of oil and he's trying to talk me into using it. Only problem is that I don't know anyone that has used it. Does anyone here have anything to say about BG Lubricants? Good or bad?
Albert
2k2 6spd
- the longer a wise man tries to convince a fool, the harder it becomes to tell them apart.
I'm currently using Mobil 1 in my Max as I have had good experiences with it in my previous car (94 Z28). I had used the lab services to analyze the oil on those changes and it made me confident that I chose a decent oil.
A friend of mine sells the BG lubricants line of oil and he's trying to talk me into using it. Only problem is that I don't know anyone that has used it. Does anyone here have anything to say about BG Lubricants? Good or bad?
Albert
2k2 6spd
- the longer a wise man tries to convince a fool, the harder it becomes to tell them apart.
05-03-2002, 08:34 AM
#17
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Originally posted by IceY2K1
Jon,
Don't bother. I'm going with Redline 10W-40 next oil change...
Jon,
Don't bother. I'm going with Redline 10W-40 next oil change...
05-03-2002, 09:09 AM
#18
Originally posted by Colonel
I am looking at something for the ol' tranny as my seems to be getting worse. I am going to change out the tranny fluid and see if I get better operation but I am bracing for a possible fight with Nissan to diagnose a possible slipping clutch during cold operation. Plus every once in a while i CANNOT disengage a gear. I hit the clutch and really have to tug on the shifter to get it to change gears.
I am looking at something for the ol' tranny as my seems to be getting worse. I am going to change out the tranny fluid and see if I get better operation but I am bracing for a possible fight with Nissan to diagnose a possible slipping clutch during cold operation. Plus every once in a while i CANNOT disengage a gear. I hit the clutch and really have to tug on the shifter to get it to change gears.
It's probably a good idea to fight with Nissan BEFORE you change to synthetic.
05-03-2002, 10:35 AM
#19
Originally posted by IceY2K1
That's how mine has ALWAYS been.
It's probably a good idea to fight with Nissan BEFORE you change to synthetic.
That's how mine has ALWAYS been.
It's probably a good idea to fight with Nissan BEFORE you change to synthetic.
05-03-2002, 10:58 AM
#21
Originally posted by DAVEB
Hey, I've heard about his dealer- They probably wouldn't notice the synthetic! The BG stuff really helped mine, didn't fix it all the way, tho.
Hey, I've heard about his dealer- They probably wouldn't notice the synthetic! The BG stuff really helped mine, didn't fix it all the way, tho.
I haven't heard about BG. I already have the MT-90, but I'm waiting to go to the dealer for clutch "issues" before I switch. I'm pretty sold on the Redline products.
I'll be posting my oil analysis lab results, but it will be awhile since I NEVER DRIVE THE ****!NG CAR.
05-03-2002, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by Colonel
I am looking at something for the ol' tranny as my seems to be getting worse. I am going to change out the tranny fluid and see if I get better operation but I am bracing for a possible fight with Nissan to diagnose a possible slipping clutch during cold operation. Plus every once in a while i CANNOT disengage a gear. I hit the clutch and really have to tug on the shifter to get it to change gears.
I am looking at something for the ol' tranny as my seems to be getting worse. I am going to change out the tranny fluid and see if I get better operation but I am bracing for a possible fight with Nissan to diagnose a possible slipping clutch during cold operation. Plus every once in a while i CANNOT disengage a gear. I hit the clutch and really have to tug on the shifter to get it to change gears.
05-03-2002, 11:45 AM
#23
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Originally posted by TabbsMax
Yeah, that happens to me every now and then. Sometimes i can't shift into 1st or reverse?
Yeah, that happens to me every now and then. Sometimes i can't shift into 1st or reverse?
05-03-2002, 01:48 PM
#24
Originally posted by Colonel
Thats a little different that what I am experiencing. Almost all manuals I have driven have done that one occasion. Mine wont come OUT of the shift
Thats a little different that what I am experiencing. Almost all manuals I have driven have done that one occasion. Mine wont come OUT of the shift
I just realized what your ACTUALLY talking about.
If your up for it, I would jack up the front of the car as HIGH as possible and check the linkage going from the shift lever to the transmission. You'll have to remove the heat shield to see the bottom of the shift lever assembly.
You may have something external to the transmission binding or bent from road debris. I would tug on the linkage from underneath to see if anything is suspicious and may need greased up such as any rotation points.
I know it's a pain in the ****, but I would rather do it BEFORE I let the jack @ss techs mess around with things.
BTW, you don't have a STS do you?
05-03-2002, 02:48 PM
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Originally posted by IceY2K1
Jon,
I just realized what your ACTUALLY talking about.
If your up for it, I would jack up the front of the car as HIGH as possible and check the linkage going from the shift lever to the transmission. You'll have to remove the heat shield to see the bottom of the shift lever assembly.
You may have something external to the transmission binding or bent from road debris. I would tug on the linkage from underneath to see if anything is suspicious and may need greased up such as any rotation points.
I know it's a pain in the ****, but I would rather do it BEFORE I let the jack @ss techs mess around with things.
BTW, you don't have a STS do you?
Jon,
I just realized what your ACTUALLY talking about.
If your up for it, I would jack up the front of the car as HIGH as possible and check the linkage going from the shift lever to the transmission. You'll have to remove the heat shield to see the bottom of the shift lever assembly.
You may have something external to the transmission binding or bent from road debris. I would tug on the linkage from underneath to see if anything is suspicious and may need greased up such as any rotation points.
I know it's a pain in the ****, but I would rather do it BEFORE I let the jack @ss techs mess around with things.
BTW, you don't have a STS do you?
I dont have a STS, thought about it though.
05-03-2002, 10:22 PM
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I had to drive 2 hours just to get a ****ing gallon of Amsoil 5W-30... and the idiot gave me 0W-30 accidently and I went home with it... I have to go back tommorow morning.
Should I replace the filter with an amsoil while im at it? Which filter should I use.
Wheres a good place to get Redline Auto Tranny fluid.
Should I replace the filter with an amsoil while im at it? Which filter should I use.
Wheres a good place to get Redline Auto Tranny fluid.
05-03-2002, 11:12 PM
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Amsoil filters and Mobil 1 are both very good, probably equivalent (testing results: http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html )
Amsoil filter # is SDF 13
You can have Amsoil oil, etc. shipped right to your door!
I can't help you with the redline, but Amsoil makes a good synthetic one too... http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html
Amsoil filter # is SDF 13
You can have Amsoil oil, etc. shipped right to your door!
I can't help you with the redline, but Amsoil makes a good synthetic one too... http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html
05-04-2002, 05:36 AM
#28
why no k&n oil filter in that test??????//
Originally posted by Highlander
Amsoil filters and Mobil 1 are both very good, probably equivalent (testing results: http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html )
Amsoil filter # is SDF 13
You can have Amsoil oil, etc. shipped right to your door!
I can't help you with the redline, but Amsoil makes a good synthetic one too... http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html
Amsoil filters and Mobil 1 are both very good, probably equivalent (testing results: http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html )
Amsoil filter # is SDF 13
You can have Amsoil oil, etc. shipped right to your door!
I can't help you with the redline, but Amsoil makes a good synthetic one too... http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html
05-04-2002, 06:27 AM
#29
Originally posted by TRUblu2K2
why no k&n oil filter in that test??????//
why no k&n oil filter in that test??????//
05-04-2002, 06:33 AM
#30
i'm sure the k&n filter would match the amiol evenly though but i'm still putting 5w-30 amsoil when i change my oil next
Originally posted by iwannabmw
Probably because K&N isn't marketed as broadly, and the chart was used to compare Amsoil's filter to the most widely used filters out there. I'm just guessing though.
Probably because K&N isn't marketed as broadly, and the chart was used to compare Amsoil's filter to the most widely used filters out there. I'm just guessing though.
05-04-2002, 10:34 AM
#31
Originally posted by Highlander
Amsoil filters and Mobil 1 are both very good, probably equivalent (testing results: http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html )
Amsoil filter # is SDF 13
You can have Amsoil oil, etc. shipped right to your door!
I can't help you with the redline, but Amsoil makes a good synthetic one too... http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html
Amsoil filters and Mobil 1 are both very good, probably equivalent (testing results: http://www.amsoil.com/products/sdf.html )
Amsoil filter # is SDF 13
You can have Amsoil oil, etc. shipped right to your door!
I can't help you with the redline, but Amsoil makes a good synthetic one too... http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html
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