MevZee Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hi guys I hope someone can help, I bought my z a few months ago and when I did the guy I bought it off gave me a load of oil which he had been using for it. he gave me 5w40. But I know Nissan recommend 5w30. he told me he was using it for extra protection for the engine? Has anyone ever heard of using 5w40 in the 2005 motor? Or should I go back to the 5w30 I have also checked my oil level and I do seem to be having a slight oil consumption issue but not major (1L over 2k miles) I’ve heard getting an oil catch can might help? Many thanks, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyAfro Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Near enough makes no difference, don't worry about it. Some people swap to thicker stuff to help reduce oil loss, especially with the Rev Up models, but it also results in lower mpg, though it's pretty negligible either way. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, and as long as you keep your oil topped it it'll be fine. Edited August 20, 2018 by OnlyAfro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry40 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) I use Fuchs Race Pro S 5w / 40 from Opie Oils, although this year I had to get it elsewhere because they were out of stock. https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68897-fuchs-titan-race-pro-s-5w-40-ester-fully-synthetic-engine-oil.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjw8O7bBRB0EiwAfbrTh5NFYJv5VeNY4e6OGZiU0SWL3JOgxXzEQRcDThbQXWtDF6aUU9NdWRoCJ0cQAvD_BwE Edited August 21, 2018 by Gerry40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 5w40 is fine if anything probably a little better once fully warmed up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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