What kind of oil should I use?

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meanshyguy
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I'm buying a 350z this weekend, it's a 2003, I'm doing an oil change as soon as I get it but I was wondering if I should use synthetic or not. What's the best oil to use for this car?


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Watermelonwarrior
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You should use full synthetic. You could either go with Mobile 1 or go with something a little better like Royal Purple or Motul. Right now im using Royal Purple but starting next time I will use Motul since I now have a little hook up for it.

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Oil was changed few days ago, I used Q advanced engine full synthetic.

You can either use full synthetic or blend its up to you, just don't get oil from a grocery store.

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i use royal purple 5w-30 myself. no complaints here.

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mobile 1

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albert_ey
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I use Royal Purple

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Eneos > Motul > Redline > Mobil1 > Royal Purple

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dspiel
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I use only motul.

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R350Zz33
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wat came stock in it?

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all4sho
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nissan uses 5w30 mobil (regular) 5qts and a 15208-65F0C oil filter

not syn oil but you can you use what ever you choose.

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I USE PENNOIL FULL SYNTHIC BECAUSE ITS FREE,FREE,FREE!


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