Nikster Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hi, Probably been asked nultiple times but what's the best all round oil grade? Car is daily driven and is coming up to 75k. Its a 2008 HR, I'm going with a K&N oil filter aswell. Most people seem to be using 5w30 fully synthetic? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Du Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Oil should have its own forum on here! It could have sub-sections for grade, reading levels, plight of the dipstick. Haha. I'm new to Zeds but I'm on 115k DE Uprev and running 5w 30 FS. I'm maybe ready for switch 10w? It won't be long before the folks that know what they are talking about are along to help us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Contact Oilman he'll point you to the correct oil. As far as I'm aware, 5w 30 fully syn is OEM recommended oil. For high mileage (over 100k), 10w might be a better option. I'm at 83k now, been using 5w-30 (Motul) for the past 3 services (less than 4k miles covered at every oil change). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Not all 5w30 are the same, might sound obvious but do be sure to check. 5w30 for a VQ35 will have want a different a viscosity index to a 5w30 needed in a 1.3 CDTi Combo van. http://lubematch.shell.co.uk/gb/en_GB/browse/cars 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xelotath Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 My 2008 HR is on about 75k miles, and it has 5w30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Im on 125k and still using 5w30 FS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Du Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 5 hours ago, The Trouser said: Im on 125k and still using 5w30 FS 125k on the trousers or on the car? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezza1121 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 110k now using Mobil 1 fully synthetic 5w30 on a vq35 changing a bit before the required intervals does not burn oil between changes. I reckon it would be pretty quiet if it had a different exhaust. A look inside the cap reveals no sludge or horrid residue. It's ashame the clutch master and slave cylinder are not engineered the same though!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 No need to change the viscosity unless your have oil consumption problems really. Fuch Titan Race Pro S 5W-40 is a bit of a favourite on here for RevUp owners who have a higher risk of oil consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVSV2824 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Would it also not depend on driving distances and/or styles or what the car is used for... Ie.. Short colder journey needing something with lighter viscosity to warm up quicker or track cars needing something higher to withstand the temps? Edited July 31, 2017 by RVSV2824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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