VG30E Oil filter and oil?
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VG30E Oil filter and oil?
I saw the thread about VE30DE oil filters but is that the same as for the VG30E? If not, what oil and filter are recommended? I really don't mind spending money on this as long as I can rely on my engine. I don't mind using the gas, maybe a racing oil would be better..? Give me your opinions!
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OK, excuse an outsider like me (swedish with bad english 
) but have I got it right like this:
'Regular' (mineral) oil: Castrol GTX
Syntethic oil: Mobil1
What about the oil filter..?
Also, about syntethic oil... Spoke to a friend who said if you have hydraulic valve lifters you shouldn't use syntethic oil when the car gets old, any sense in that?
) but have I got it right like this:'Regular' (mineral) oil: Castrol GTX
Syntethic oil: Mobil1
What about the oil filter..?
Also, about syntethic oil... Spoke to a friend who said if you have hydraulic valve lifters you shouldn't use syntethic oil when the car gets old, any sense in that?
Originally Posted by Phatsta
I saw the thread about VE30DE oil filters but is that the same as for the VG30E? If not, what oil and filter are recommended? I really don't mind spending money on this as long as I can rely on my engine. I don't mind using the gas, maybe a racing oil would be better..? Give me your opinions!
Just try to stay away from Fram, Penzoil, and STP filters, IMHO. Some people say that the Purolator ones from Pep Boys are not bad, and they are the one of the cheapest ones (price wise) out there.
just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by aminus21
I use the Nissan OEM filter: 15208-0003 . its only like $5 so your not paying too much to get an OEM part. I still get hard startups when car is cold, so I might try the Mobil 1 filter soon.
Just try to stay away from Fram, Penzoil, and STP filters, IMHO. Some people say that the Purolator ones from Pep Boys are not bad, and they are the one of the cheapest ones (price wise) out there.
just my 2 cents
Just try to stay away from Fram, Penzoil, and STP filters, IMHO. Some people say that the Purolator ones from Pep Boys are not bad, and they are the one of the cheapest ones (price wise) out there.
just my 2 cents
Me too, using the OEM filter at the moment. Still feel my baby is worth something extra so I'm gonna go with the Mobil 1 filter I think. Not sure about the oil though... Downside is that syntethic oil may be bad for old engines, upside is that it's really good in very cold temperatures (considering sweden has about 6 cold months a year...)
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If your engine is in good health and doesn't currently have any oil leaks you should be okay to use a synthetic oil.
Racing oil (like Redline) isn't better or needed unless you're running it up to really high RPM on a regular basis. Even then, any good synthetic is often good enough.
For filters basically just stay away from Frams or re-labelled Frams (like aminus21 mentioned). Usually they make cheap generic filters and "private label" them for some company or store to re-sell. There are many good filter brands available, but if you're unsure you can always ask here, as we probably don't know what's available in Sweden.
If you haven't already, check out the Fluids and Lubricants section too.
Racing oil (like Redline) isn't better or needed unless you're running it up to really high RPM on a regular basis. Even then, any good synthetic is often good enough.
For filters basically just stay away from Frams or re-labelled Frams (like aminus21 mentioned). Usually they make cheap generic filters and "private label" them for some company or store to re-sell. There are many good filter brands available, but if you're unsure you can always ask here, as we probably don't know what's available in Sweden.
If you haven't already, check out the Fluids and Lubricants section too.
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Originally Posted by Bman
If your engine is in good health and doesn't currently have any oil leaks you should be okay to use a synthetic oil.
Racing oil (like Redline) isn't better or needed unless you're running it up to really high RPM on a regular basis. Even then, any good synthetic is often good enough.
For filters basically just stay away from Frams or re-labelled Frams (like aminus21 mentioned). Usually they make cheap generic filters and "private label" them for some company or store to re-sell. There are many good filter brands available, but if you're unsure you can always ask here, as we probably don't know what's available in Sweden.
If you haven't already, check out the Fluids and Lubricants section too.
Racing oil (like Redline) isn't better or needed unless you're running it up to really high RPM on a regular basis. Even then, any good synthetic is often good enough.
For filters basically just stay away from Frams or re-labelled Frams (like aminus21 mentioned). Usually they make cheap generic filters and "private label" them for some company or store to re-sell. There are many good filter brands available, but if you're unsure you can always ask here, as we probably don't know what's available in Sweden.
If you haven't already, check out the Fluids and Lubricants section too.
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http://volkswagen.msk.ru/vw_doc/the_motor_oil_bible.pdf
Enjoy
I like Pennzoil dino, and Mobil 1 syn myself.
Enjoy
I like Pennzoil dino, and Mobil 1 syn myself.
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