What oil is everyone using for their ISF change?

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09-01-18, 06:14 PM

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What grade does Nissan spec for the GTR? Turbo engines are brutal on oil.

http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/products/c...neup/5w40.html

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09-03-18, 12:19 AM

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Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W-30

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10-22-18, 06:59 PM

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Who wants to be the guinea pig for Amazon oil?

Amazon

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10-22-18, 08:29 PM

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Who wants to be the guinea pig for Amazon oil?

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...8-5f92319f7e0c

Reading reviews, it might be rebranded super tech oil. Which can be bought cheaper at Walmart.

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10-25-18, 06:41 PM

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mobil1 5w30. Its cheap when they have the rebates.

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05-11-19, 09:23 PM

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Just got my F and the oil was changed before I picked it up. Most of my cars I've used Mobile 1 or Amsoil with correct weight and Mobile 1 filters. DO NOT USE FRAM FILTERS! They're terrible! I'll probably go with Mobile 1 5w30 and an OEM Lexus filter for the F.

The MR2 gets Valvoline 10W-30 VR1 Racing Motor Oil and Mobile 1 filter.

You've gotta watch this video on FRAM filters. The absolute worst..

Jump to the 2:40 and 6:25 mark for fram highlights. I used to use frams on my civic but never again.

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05-12-19, 03:59 AM

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I'm using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 when it's on sale and K&N filters.

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05-13-19, 11:46 AM

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Anyone have experience with Motul oil?

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05-13-19, 06:18 PM

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You've gotta watch this video on FRAM filters. The absolute worst..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTNJLEV8CG8

Jump to the 2:40 and 6:25 mark for fram highlights. I used to use frams on my civic but never again.

Most of the reasons FRAM filters are not so great do not apply to this platform. We only replace the filter element, not the whole cartridge.

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05-14-19, 01:00 PM

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last oil change Mobil 1 high mileage 5W 30 with oem filter

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05-14-19, 01:27 PM

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Royal purple HPS 5w-30 and K&N filter

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05-14-19, 01:31 PM

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Eneos Full Synthetic 3w-30/ lexus filter.

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06-29-19, 12:23 PM

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Most of the reasons FRAM filters are not so great do not apply to this platform. We only replace the filter element, not the whole cartridge.

I hate these videos because they always show the older FRAM design. All the filters come with a silicone anti drain back valve which is orange and no longer the black ones. In this vehicle, I'm sure the TG filters will do fine. Hell, most vehicles will do fine with either tier FRAM filter. I remember at one point K&N and Mobil 1 filters were both made by Champion Labs and the only reason K&N cost more is because of the K&N repackage and they weld a hex head on the bottom for easy removal. Filter media was exactly the same.

Truth and honesty, you'll never know which oil and filter is good for your vehicles unless you do a UOA and dissection of your oil filter which most people don't ever do.