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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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What kind of motor oil do you use in your maxima?

What kind of motor oil do you use in your maxima?
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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mobile1 synthetic
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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Amsoil asl 5w-30
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Just converted it over to mobil 1 ss at the 11,250 service.
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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Used Mobil1 in everything for years. 5w30 in everything exept the cycle which is 20w50. I like to buy it in the 5 Qt jugs from Walmart. Simple ,neat and you have a nice container to take to recycling. I think it is probably best to start using it around 5k or so. It may not be the best lube for break in. It could be TOO good for ring seat etc.
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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10W-30 Mobil1 Synthetic Oil....don't think I'll ever change it
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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10W-30 Mobil1 Synthetic Oil....don't think I'll ever change it
10W-30 is only good from 0 to + 100 degrees F. 5W-30 is better for the winter. It goes from - 20 to + 100 degrees F.
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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What kind of motor oil do you use in your maxima?
Mobil 1 5W/30 synthetic. 5qt. from Wally world.
Old Nov 24, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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What kind of motor oil do you use in your maxima?
Castrol GTX 5W30.
Old Nov 24, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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Castrol GTX 5W30.

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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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mobil 1 synthetic 5w30
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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switching to Mobil 1 5W30 this weekend (37K)
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by trey
Amsoil asl 5w-30




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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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AMSOIL Series 2000 0w-30
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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catrol gtx every 2000 miles
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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catrol gtx every 2000 miles
Do you do a lot of city driving?
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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haha alot is an under statement try all nyc city driving
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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haha alot is an under statement try all nyc city driving
Lucky you.
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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lol how is that lucky me?
Old Nov 25, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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Mobil 1, 0W-40.
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 04:39 AM
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lol how is that lucky me?
I was being facetious.
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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Mobil 1 5w-30
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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I will start using Mobil1 10w-30. I live in south Texas and it doesn't get cold down here at all. 30F is probably the lowest and maybe only for a week.
Old Nov 28, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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Amsoil 5-30 now for winter, will be switching to redline 10-30 for the high desert heat of summer.
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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Amsoil Series 2000 0w-30
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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used to be castrol 10W-30, but its gonna be Mobil 1 5W-30 from now on. (70,000 miles)
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Mobil Drive Clean 5W30 or 10W30

I just changed out the Quaker State oil and didn't like the performance of it much (it was on sale for $.50/qt ). I'll just use Mobil all the time now and I'll get a case when it comes on sale again
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by trey
Amsoil asl 5w-30




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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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15W-50 during the summer and 10W-30 during the winter, a bit heavy, but a beautiful clean oil shimmer on every change, Mobil 1 btw.
Old Dec 3, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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For those using 0W30, is that better? which amsoil should i use for my 2k3?

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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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Penzoil 10W-30, change every 3k, use within every 40,000 km
After 40,000 km,Mobile 1 10W-30, change every 3k.....use for 20,000 km to clean the carbon deposit within the engine
Old Dec 4, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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mobil-1 5-30 w/ a heavy duty fram filter
all for 28.88 for wallmart
Old Dec 4, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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Castrol GTX High Milage
Old Dec 4, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Pennzoil Multigarde 5w30 winter / 10w30 summer.
Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:23 PM
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Only the best...Royal Purple 5w-30
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 04:05 AM
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Valvoline 10w30... I doubt it will get below 0*F
I'll stock up on Castrol next time it comes on sale, but I kind of like the Valvoline more.
Old Dec 14, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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valvoline maxlife 20/50
Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Redline 10W-30
Old Dec 24, 2003 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniRX7
For those using 0W30, is that better? which amsoil should i use for my 2k3?

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I use Amsoil Series 2000 0w-30, a very fuel efficient viscosity and should be fine for your 2k3 ride.
Old Dec 24, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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