VQ35DE 3K mile OCI

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Jun 25, 2004 | 06:15 PM

Pitbull

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VQ35DE 3K mile OCI

If you stick with a 3K mile OCI on this engine using a quality dino oil that meets Nissans requirements, how long do you think the VQ35DE will go with no oil related problems?

Jun 26, 2004 | 02:24 AM

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at least 100-150 k miles.

Jun 27, 2004 | 12:59 PM

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at least 100-150 k miles.

Dam, I would hope I could get 100-150K miles doing 7500 mile OCI with a quality dino oil.

Jun 30, 2004 | 06:34 AM

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I have 97 Altima and i used dino oil every 3500miles (castrol, penzoil, quakerstate). Car has 190k on it right now. Just replace Intake manifold gasket and crank seal.

Jun 30, 2004 | 07:28 AM

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200k or more.

Jun 30, 2004 | 11:17 AM

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Thanks Bill that's good enough for me. I doubt I will keep my 350Z that long but I will take care of it so the next owner has a well maintained vehicle that will go to 200K+ miles.

Jul 24, 2004 | 01:49 PM

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I would never consider running the VQ35DE on a 7500 mile dino OCI. I seriously doubt these engines will last very long doing that based on my experiences and what I have seen inside them.

Jul 24, 2004 | 02:40 PM

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I would never consider running the VQ35DE on a 7500 mile dino OCI. I seriously doubt these engines will last very long doing that based on my experiences and what I have seen inside them.

What's your recommendation for OCI using a quality dino? How about with a good synthetic? What kind of miles do you think you can get on this engine with your recommended intervals?

Thanks