@@autoperformance503 The engine oil will be the same with either transmission. If it doesn't get too cold in your area Castrol 5W40 will work great in the engine.
Great video and interesting information,I think I'll start using 5-40 full synthetic in the summer and 5-30 in winter. It gets very,very cold here but in the summer it's very hot as well that no one likes to go outside. So it makes sense to use a oil thickness according to the outside temperatures.
5w is a 5w for winter. Makes no difference. Your engine is operating at the same temp year round as long as your cooling system is working as designed.
Great video and plenty of information in here. I was a little confused about what grade of oil to put in my Subaru Outback and after watching and listening carefully, I know much better now. I will go 5w-30 for the winter and 5w-40 for the summer. Up here in Massachusetts we need to be careful with the type of oil we put in our vehicles. Thank you so much for this video.
There is a very good mechanic guy in my country, quite popular among 350z owners and he recommends 10w50 for daily driving mainly in traffic. It may be strange but it has it upsides. With 5w30 and 5w40 sitting in traffic and accelerating very often it damages camshaft bearing because in these engines it never gets enough oil on these while engine is hot. This kind of oil is like water in these situations. 10w50 on other hand it's working smooth. About Castrol. It's so easy and desirable to make a knockoff product with this brand so it's not recommended in my country to look for it. We use Mobil1 mostly in sports cars as their packaging is not that easy to counterfeit or reuse with other oil in it.
Anthony you have ALWAYS provided helpful & interesting content for G35 owners. You have been the prime mechanical information resource for me for my 08 G35 (265K Miles) on YT. Thank you for taking your time to make these videos. I live in a very warm climate in US & am gonna try a 10W 40 full synthetic to try to stretch out my motor for maybe another 50K before a rebuild. If you do not abuse these HR motors - they truly are long lasting expertly designed machines straight from the factory - even with no modifications.
That's awesome you like the videos so much still. I agree I thunk the VQ in general is a great all around engine. You're starting to see more DE's used in swaps in older lighter cars.
An oil rated 40 sae is guaranteed to meet 30 sae and 20 sae but not the other way round. At cold end any sae 0w rated oil meets 5w, 10w 15w and 20w but not the other way round .
Depends of the mileage of your vehicule 5w40 will quiet down your valves and fill the gap of wear. Higher than 100000km you should switch. You'll probably not loosing so many mpgs
I looked in the manual on my 2004 Z and my 2014 Q60S and neither recommend a 5W40 or 10W40. Both say 5W30 or 10W30. I have tried a 0W40 Euro spec oil from Mobil 1 and it does seem to work really good. Oil pressure does not go insanely high when the car is cold and it seems to make the valve clatter a little quieter once warmed up fully. My brother's BMW calls for this weight. What I find is that the flow is better with 0W-40 when cold while maintaining good oil pressure when the engine is fully warmed up. Now, I am speaking of a daily driver where you probably start the car and start driving down the road with in a minute or two. The big thing with modern Japanese engines is that their clearance between parts is very tight. This is especially true for Honda engines.
For my VQ37, switched from Pennzoil Ultra Plat 5w30 (can shear down close to a 20 weight) to Mobil 0w40 Euro Formula (shears down close to a 30 weight). Cold idle sounds lowered slightly (could be placebo), but I definitely noticed a lot less tapping/clicking sounds when I rev it out to the redline. Now I plan on running the 0w40 as my winter, and plan on using the Mobil 5w40 Euro Formula as my summer fill, as the tech sheet does say that it is a little thicker at operating temps.
I do the same for my 2gr, oil pressures seem lower on startup and after spirited driving the pil pressure remains stable and doesn't dip below 20 psi, would drop down to 10 with 5w30. Using mobile 1 euro 040 and edge 530.
Well I got a great deal on 5:30 liquid Molly. Really good high quality German oil. When I bought the car last oil change was back in 2017 and it had only been driven 1100 miles this weekend I just hit 39,000 original miles!
I live in a place where the weather goes from 47° C to -12° C in winter. it's a older car from the late 90s, Honda. I think 5w40 does better in summer. 5w30 for winter. also the filter bypass valve pressure matters to building oil pressure. I notice a stiffer spring in summer helps and in winter it doesn't matter if it has a low bypass pressure.
I stay in Miami. temps get to 88-98 Fahrenheit. I also tend to have a heavy foot. I’m between 5w40 and 10w40 What would you recommend? What does the “5” mean as well as the “10”? With thicker oil will there be any power loss? Thank you 🙏🏾 also I really appreciate the vids though it was taken years ago. It is still informative. I will install the same front lip you have thanks to your other video. Once again I really appreciate this Channel. Subbed!
That temp graph with the 40 weight oil is from 2006 and older manuals. From 2007 and up Nissan no longer printed it. Only the 5w 30 was recommended all the way until they made the 3.0T motor for the Q50. At least for cars in the U.S. that is. Not sure why they no longer included 10w40.
@@INFOiTUBE I live in Oman weather in her almost same as Dubai so i use 5w40 all year match quieter then 5w30 feels like something broken in your engine haha
Hi thanks for the information. I stay in india, was using 5w-30 till now. However this service interval i will change it to 5w-40 since it's tropical climate always 30+celcius. I was just scared switch to 5w-40 because the manual had nothing mentioned apart from 5w-30, A3/b4 rating . Watching your video made the decesion easier for me. Clocked 80,000 kms till date . I hope it works! Your thoughts?
On my 04 maxima with a DE I used 10w-30 up until ~115k miles when the timing chain noise developed and I used 10w-40 until I replaced the tc assembly. Now at 140k, 0w-40 euro running great. Oil always changed at 3000 or less.
@@wgwspoon929 slightly thicker than the standard 5w-30 at operating temp. If you end up making the change try replacing maybe half a quart with marvel mystery oil. My old accord eventually consumed less oil after running some
In our VQs we have VVT and solenoids that depend on a specific oil viscosity to run normally and not clog up. Id stick with the recommended 5w30 or 10w30 for warmer temps
@@AnthonyJ350 The manual I have says 5w30 to be used for pretty much all ambient temperatures and 10w30 for -18c and above. I might've missed the 5w40 part but who knows. The thing is I've seen cases where people used thicker oils or "Oil stabilizers" like lucas oil and it ruined the VVT solenoids and sometimes even the heads. But then again each case is different what have you personally experienced with thicker oils? Any lifter ticking noise or anything like that?
@@AnthonyJ350 I read on some 350z/g35 forums of people using higher viscosity oil to try and reduce oil consumption and ending up ruining their VVT solenoids, cam gears and getting check engine codes after switching oils. I would say 10W40 and higher viscosities that is. Especially oil additives like Lucas oil stabilizers and such products
the only oil I got a beef with is the 0W16 for the new 2018+ toyota cars. it also splashes everywhere during oil changes and I gotta use scotch pad everytime. I've seen old 2003 camrys go 650,000 miles on 5W30 but Idk about these new ones. only time will tell.
I hope you will sir, I just want to ask which is the best choice for my situation I have hyundai sonata 2017 which has travelled 87,000 km, and I'm currently use amzoil 5w30 and the temperature in area is between 30-40 celsius, so do you recommend me to change 5w30 to 5w40 for better protection? (Both oils will be amzoil). Thank you sir🌹
I think either oil will be fine, Amzoil is a great product. I lean towards 5W40 because it's so hot in your area. Main thing is I would still change the oil every 5,000KM.
AnthonyJ350 every 3k or or 6 months. Iv heard of motors blowing not cause of the miles on the oil but not changing it within 6 months. These motors are very sensitive to good oil. Tight tolerances. 👍🏼
@@bfrankz3332 If that were the case wouldn't Frontiers, Pathfinders, Altimas, Maximas etc be "blowing" all the time? I like to change my oil every 3 months typically but we know the general public doesn't adhere to good maintenance schedules.
What are your thoughts on 0W-40? I’ve read online that it works good for the VQ and also a lot of the performance cars (GTR, Hellcat etc) require it as well. It seems to meet the parameters better that 5w30 and 5w40 (in theory) since it has better cold flow capability with also better operating temp protection.
I've been running Amsoil 5w30 for my last 2 changes in the Z and haven't looked back. Way smoother idle compared to every other oil I've tried. Also, thought it was funny... I also have a semi-built 4.8
Thanks very informative. I currently have 5w-30 in my engine, and would like to switch to 5w-40. From your personal standpoint, would you do an engine oil flush before switching or just switch over?
I would just switch right over to 5W40 with a new oil filter. If you drive a lot, you can change the oil prematurely. When I broken in new cam in my Silverado, I changed the oil a few times after 2-400 KM to get all the extra metal filings out. I also run magnets on everything. ua-cam.com/video/Lec_ykPhV8A/v-deo.html
Hello Anthony, fellow ontario driver here just purchased an 05 g35 sedan revup manual with 186k km. How is your rev up holding up? I am getting worried looking online about all the negativity towards the revup. Do you have any suggestions? Mine does not seem to be burning much oil at all but i have not had enough time to monitor it. Subscribed!
It has been great. Just check the oil regularly. I really find 5W40 Castrol synthetic the engine is really smooth. I change oil every 5,000KM if in a daily.
@@AnthonyJ350 thanks for the reply. I got it from an old one owner it seems to have been maintained. Do you recommend an oil catch can? Vented or closed system? Is it really that helpful? Thanks I appreciate ur help
Summer is coming up in south Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida and texas temperatures can reach 80F to 110F heat is not normal down here what oil brand and weight do I use 2005 350z rev up. During summer oil is very important.
5W30 would be the only other choice in my opinion. Try changing brands. I used to use Eneos and switched to Castrol due to performance, availability and price.
So for performance 5w-40 and for daily drives 5w-30? I live close to Arizona so it's HOT 😔 What would you recommend for my VQ35-DE (non revup 145k miles on it) ???
I have a 04 g35 coupe de auto, it’s a daily. What’s the best recommended oil ? Fully synthetic ? Synthetic blend ? Or conventional? By the way , I swapped a 60k motor on it and I live in Florida
Awesome video and info. I did a service, went to 15w40 as it hardly ever goes below 15deg C but can hit 40deg C although the highest most of the tim is around the 32deg C mark. Rather stay indoors passed that lol. A few thousand km after using this oil I ran bearings, gave me huge mental block against the oil, but the motor was on 170-180k km and a friend says it was worked on, and this video clears a few things up. Going forward for my climate, I’m think of going 10w40. I love in Durban South Africa for interest sake, advice otherwise if you think I should use something else.
two questions: when you say a 40 weight can increase poor fuel economy, you say this bc a thicker oil will be a little more hard on the valve train right? I live in Tennessee and it gets as hot as 90 degrees close to 100 even during the summer so I plan to run a 40 weight, what’s your opinion on running regular 5w40 vs 5w40 high mileage, I assume the high mileage oil has additives that makes the oil last longer than regular? Either way I’m thinking both will protect the engine better regardless bc a 160k mile engine is still better off with a 40 weight.
I was saying less fuel economy because of more friction vs a lighter weight. For your temperatures definitely 5W40 will be a good match. Hight mileage oil is suppose to have additives that recondition seals. I just use 5W40 Castrol Edge (has all the Euro certifications for Audi and Porche) and I'll even use it in my high mileage Silverado with a 4.8L V8.
@@AnthonyJ350 makes sense thank you. I couldn’t find any 5W40 anywhere I only found 0W40 10W40 I know the W stands for winter , can I run any xW40 for the summer? I assume xW doesn’t make a different in the summer right.
@@AnthonyJ350 I only went to Lowe’s walmart auto stores etc only found 5W40 castrol euro cer I was unsure if i should get that or not since I don’t have a euro car.
@@DEATHWISHVQ You can. The oil I show in the video has a bunch of Euro certifications. I figure if the oil is good enough for a Porsche, it's good enough for a 350Z. Just make sure the bottle shows the API certification, usually on the front.
Hey Anthony, thanks for the informative video. My dealer's been using 5w30 as per my owner's manual, despite my summers reaching 40-50 degrees celsius and winters averaging 15-30 degrees celsius. Today I serviced my car outside the dealer for the first time, and they insisted on using Shell Helix HX8 5w40. It's going to be winter now, so I'm wondering whether it was a good decision to let them use 5w40. The car is a 2015 LX570 with 140,000km. Thanks!
I use a Suzuki Ritz with 1.3 DDIS Fiat multijet engine which clocked 90k kms. I'm from India, which engine oil do you recommend 5W30 or 5W40? Please suggest.
VQ35HR 2007 in Sydney - our temps aren’t cold here weather wise but it seems 5w-30 is the all rounder? What would you recommend, and which brand, synthetic or not etc?
@@AnthonyJ350 and what's ur recommendation on sludge build up.. just bought the car it's been sitting for months maybe even years it's also a high mileage motor over 200k
Hi there, I know this is an older video but I have a 06 G35 coupe, I’m currently using 5W 30 year round but I was thinking of 5W 30 in the winter and 5W 40 in the summer(158,000 mi) why does the manual state you can use 10W-30 and 10W-40 but it doesn’t mention 5W 40 seems to me that would be a better option than 10 W 40, (which would make your high mileage engine work harder(oil pump) to get the oil up top) I use castrol Edge HM 5w30 now, i’d like to try 5W 40 but they don’t make a high mileage (seal conditioners) I see you’re using the 540 Castrol edge. I looked it up and it says it’s not compatible. According to the manual, it’s not, but these new oils these days are backwards compatible with just about anything like gf-6, what a good seal conditioner to add with that 5/40 you used to make it a high mileage? LM maybe? Also, did you notice any performance differences with the 540 versus 530? My engine is pretty damn quiet right now 540 might make it silent which would be awesome.
I suggest you to use same oil. You sholdn't change depending summer & winter, 5W-30 you can still use higher than 40degree even up to 50degree. I'm using it in UAE. 5W-30 makes engine quite, a bit in smooth acceleration and better fuel consumtion than 5w-40
I actually really like that graph for oil temp ranges. My area definitely should run 5w-40 or 10w-40. It's always well above freezing but it easily gets into the 35c range during the summer. Although, I think unless it's really cold where you live, the 5w40 or 10w40 is probably better because VQ's run hot, and it won't really matter outside temps as much since the motor temps are regulated by a thermostat.
I think you're in a situation where, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Keep doing what you're doing if it's smooth and no leaks. I assume you change the oil every 3-5k miles?
@@Juli_42o What I would maybe do is add magnets to your filtration system and add an oil cooler to help with durability. ua-cam.com/video/Lec_ykPhV8A/v-deo.html
i used 5w-30 in corolla 2.0 L in middle east with temp above 50c in summer, but i am thinking to shift to 5w-40 even if the manual doesn't mention this, they just said " if you are driving in hard condition you may raise the velocity without specifying any number, i have noticed that after 6500 K, oil level changed little which trigger point in my head, my car engine is new " about 16000 K' only, so why oil level goes down in only 6500k. thats why i will use 5w-40
If ur car engine is turbo charged then it will slowly reduce oil level after 5k drive a slight less it will become. this you will have to just refil a bit. This is what i'm doing to my Audi Q5 in UAE. I do refil when it's reduced little.
Hey mate, I’ve got a Honda Accord Euro 2013 and has done only 66,000+, the manufacture recommends using 5W30 which I’ve been using up until now, I use Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 5w30 and I’m from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺, recently I’ve bought some Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 5w40 as I found them for really cheap, but I’m kinda worried now thinking whether it would be good for my car’s engine or not, I don’t really care if I’ve to buy 5w30 I can buy but just was wondering if I could use the same brand full synthetic 5w40 in my car which has less than 100k mileage. In Summer time the average temperature is 27-35C•+ and in the winter the avg temperature is 3C•-9C•+. I just want the best for my car, btw I ordered 5 pieces of Castrol Edge full syn 5w30 (5LTR) from a online store and they’ve mistakenly sent me Castrol Edge full syn 5w40 (6LTR) and each costed me only $37(AUD), for it being a great deal I’m now thinking whether if I should use it or return back to them and order 5w30 again. TIA.
In the mecedes manual they recommend 5w 30, but in summer in my country it gets to 40c... So do you recommend using 5w40? I have a mercedes clk 350 2006 with 185000 miles.
I accidentally put 5w-20 in my 07 G35 6spd. I’ve drove about 300 miles so far, do I need to change it asap or is it ok til next oil change? I live in SC if that matters.
I currently run 5-30 Castrol edge buy tougth about switching to 5-40 since I like to step on it from time to time lol I live in Colorado and have an HR is it fine to switch??
My suzuki swift diesel 1.3 litre Fist sourced engine owner manual recommend 5w30 a5/b5 . I live in hotter area so will 5w30 a5/b5 will be better or 5w40 a3/b4 ?
what oil should i run in my 350z? i live in texas where we barely reach 30 degrees in winter and in the summer we get to a little over 100 degrees. i have a 04 350z with 94k miles.
I have a 06 350z full bolt on & on e85 also Cams& i live in FL its very hot & i use my car everyday, which Oil would be best for this weather here? 5w40 -10w30 or 10w40? My tuner said 10w40 but just wanted another opinion
10W40 synthetic makes a lot of sense because it's hot where you are. It's best to look at the temperature chart to see what will work for you. I'm sure you could use 5W40 synthetic and work just as good. I'm using Castrol.
@@AnthonyJ350 I'll probably try the 10w40 oil since my motor runs very hot to & sit in traffic to , but would the vvt get clogged up since is thicker? Or would it be fine
@@jasonrodriguez5227 If you change it often it's fine. I would highly consider an oil cooler as well and change out the coolant if it hasn't been flushed for a while.
I use nissan 5w30 but its hot here now so should i switch to 5w40 castrol or any other good brand no problems with nissans 5w30 just for protection in summers should i use 40 now i stay in UAE temp over here in summers are more thn 40 c
Possible 5W30 would be consumed more than 5W40. Do you let the engine warm up for 1 minutes and drive it nice and easy till you get up to operating temperature? Or are you aggressive with it?
@@AnthonyJ350 I always let it warm up until it idles at 600. I'll shift at 3k rpms street driving and up to 4k when I get on the highway. I've been running mobil 1 5w30 and I burn about half a quart every 1000 miles. I live in Southern California were it averages about 80 degrees F everyday, would you recommend switching over to 5w40?
In my country temperature 🌡 above 0 C⁰, from 20 c⁰ up to 55 c⁰ in summer in winter 5 c⁰ up to 25 c⁰ which type should i used, im use 5w30 with new cars until 100k miles thin i change to 5w40
Where i live low is about 50°, high around this time 75°. I just bought my 05 G35 in March and have been using 5-30w castro synthetic. Changed the oil 3x already cuz previous owner had car sitting since October of 2022. Car has approximately 162,204 miles...would this 5-40w benefit me? I've noticed my G burns alot of oil gotta buy a 5qt gallon oil every month N top of my oil every couple days. I notice i burn oil when i drive hard N step on it here N there. If i drive normal N civil N dont floor it in notice i don't burn oil. Hope this helps! Any feedback greatly appreciated!! I love your videos N i am subscribed N have you on IG 🤙 thankyou for all your help!!
Try Castrol 5W40 and let the car warm up and don't drive it hard till it gets some heat in it. You'll still need to top off. Try this mod as well for the dip stick ua-cam.com/video/1Yrlq285UHY/v-deo.html
If u have to to top up oil every couple days then defenetly there is oil leak. To check ur oil leak is easy after driving for a long, park ur car in a clean area where u can see if any oil drop u can notice, then repair engine kit to reduce oil leak.
Anyone have experience running 10w30? I live near Palm Springs (CA, US) where temps reach 130 F, and probably reach 40 F in winter since it’s a desert. would 10w30 be good all around? or should i switch to 5w30 for winter. vehicle has 200k+ miles looking for protection from wear and tear without an excessive amount of fuel consumption worried about the oil pump stressing
My friend i live in greece we have very hot summer and i use 5w40 oil for my car hyundai i30 the manual writing 5w30.but i think the 5w30 is not for greece..i m wrong or right??
@@AnthonyJ350 it honestly looks white. Smells terrible. Thought it could be an injector but now I'm thinking piston rings. Just replaced bank 1 o2 sensor last week N this week I got another check engine light N went to get it scanned N now bank 2 needs to be changed
@@AnthonyJ350 I do my best to but times I need to go. With 5-50w I would have to wait longer compared to 5-540w? I'm getting white smoke out the exhaust N it's embarrassing. Just started happening
@@Sonic_the_hedgehog65 White smoke is a symptom of coolant being burnt. Your head gasket might be done. Have the car inspected by a trusted mechanic asap. I'd check your coolant and oil and make sure nothing looks like a "milkshake".
@@AnthonyJ350 sir im from india now here is summer temperature like 33 to 38 i am thinking to change the oil again go with 5w30 but before one month i service my car
@@AnthonyJ350 Hey mate, so I'm in QLD now & it's maybe 10 deg C in the cold of winter and up to 35- 37 in peak of summer. I find that 5W 40 is the best of both worlds & it definitely gives a bump in power over a 10w 50 due to less friction. I used mobil 1 0w40 for a bit which was a great oil but I ended up with rod knock (oil gallery gasket) but the thin oil probably didn't help. Definately agree that hot climate and hard driving like drifting 10w50 is a must. I have the HR btw.
@@ryanscanlan9875 You'll have to read the specs on temperature ranges for that oil. I would compare it to Castrol 0W40 as well. But it's pretty warm where you are, is there a reason you want that flow for colder Temps?
@@AnthonyJ350 I've found that 5w40 is by far the best & safest bet for me. The only reason I asked is I bought a couple of gallons of mobil 1 discounted a yr ago when I thought it would be safe for the 5w30 specs. Would I be right in assuming the only vulnerability would be for a few minutes at start up? (which I know id still not ideal)
@@AnthonyJ350 hmm not possible bro as the summer lasts longer here approximately 4 to 5 months 🤦♂️, anyhow i used to go for castrol 20w50 bt now the best option is castrol 10w40 🤟🏻thx
@@HaiderAbbas93 I would also upgrade the radiator to a Mishimoto or Koyo and install a Mishimoto oil cooler to help the car stay cool. A hood with heat extractors would help a lot too.
Hello my brother, I am Ahmed from Libya. I bought my 2010 Santa Fe, 35.l machine, the mileage is 190 km, what is the required number and the name of the oil?
@@AnthonyJ350 owner's manual says 5w20 or 5w30. But i was thinking of putting 5w40, what is your recommendation. I don't drive much, past 12 years only 150000 kms.
@@Vinzeefritts I don't know much about that engine so your safest bet is 5W30. Now if the manual is saying 5W30 conventional, 5W40 synthetic should be safe because it can flow as easily as 5W30 conventional.
@@AnthonyJ350 also do you have Instagram.. I wanted to send u a clip of my car making a whining sounds not really sure wat it is, would love to know if u know wat it is
![Can A Thicker Oil Help Reduce Oil Consumption? We Compare a 5w30, 5w40 and 5w50 oil - [BMW E90 N52]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jOo775d79R4/mqdefault.jpg)
Here's a video discussing Oil Consumption regarding these cars ua-cam.com/video/Kzo3ZlPKyxw/v-deo.html
AnthonyJ350 I have 2003 350z which one u recommend 5w30 or 5w40.?
@@autoperformance503 5W40 Castrol Edge synthetic is working great for me.
AnthonyJ350 on manual which one is recommended? I don’t have a manual
@@autoperformance503 The engine oil will be the same with either transmission. If it doesn't get too cold in your area Castrol 5W40 will work great in the engine.
AnthonyJ350 thx
Great video and interesting information,I think I'll start using 5-40 full synthetic in the summer and 5-30 in winter. It gets very,very cold here but in the summer it's very hot as well that no one likes to go outside. So it makes sense to use a oil thickness according to the outside temperatures.
That makes total sense.
5w is a 5w for winter. Makes no difference. Your engine is operating at the same temp year round as long as your cooling system is working as designed.
5w is designed for -20*C the 30
And 40 just have additives to act like that viscosity when hot. 5w40 in the winter won’t hurt your engine.
I think 5w30 or 10w30 Liqui Moly is one of the best for all engines I’ve had. Great start up, quiet idle, and better performance in my opinion.
Thanks for sharing!
That's what I use in my G.
Agreed, I love the moly gen and the special tec aa oil
But full synthetic or ?
@@MultiHondaa which LM do you use of the 10 different ones?
Great video and plenty of information in here. I was a little confused about what grade of oil to put in my Subaru Outback and after watching and listening carefully, I know much better now. I will go 5w-30 for the winter and 5w-40 for the summer. Up here in Massachusetts we need to be careful with the type of oil we put in our vehicles. Thank you so much for this video.
Glad the video helped you!
There is a very good mechanic guy in my country, quite popular among 350z owners and he recommends 10w50 for daily driving mainly in traffic.
It may be strange but it has it upsides. With 5w30 and 5w40 sitting in traffic and accelerating very often it damages camshaft bearing because in these engines it never gets enough oil on these while engine is hot. This kind of oil is like water in these situations.
10w50 on other hand it's working smooth.
About Castrol. It's so easy and desirable to make a knockoff product with this brand so it's not recommended in my country to look for it. We use Mobil1 mostly in sports cars as their packaging is not that easy to counterfeit or reuse with other oil in it.
Very interesting, what's the ambient temperature in the summer in your area?
Mostly -10C in winter and +30C max in summer.
And no issues ?
Anthony you have ALWAYS provided helpful & interesting content for G35 owners. You have been the prime mechanical information resource for me for my 08 G35 (265K Miles) on YT. Thank you for taking your time to make these videos. I live in a very warm climate in US & am gonna try a 10W 40 full synthetic to try to stretch out my motor for maybe another 50K before a rebuild. If you do not abuse these HR motors - they truly are long lasting expertly designed machines straight from the factory - even with no modifications.
That's awesome you like the videos so much still. I agree I thunk the VQ in general is a great all around engine. You're starting to see more DE's used in swaps in older lighter cars.
An oil rated 40 sae is guaranteed to meet 30 sae and 20 sae but not the other way round.
At cold end any sae 0w rated oil meets 5w, 10w 15w and 20w but not the other way round .
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
Depends of the mileage of your vehicule 5w40 will quiet down your valves and fill the gap of wear. Higher than 100000km you should switch. You'll probably not loosing so many mpgs
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I looked in the manual on my 2004 Z and my 2014 Q60S and neither recommend a 5W40 or 10W40.
Both say 5W30 or 10W30. I have tried a 0W40 Euro spec oil from Mobil 1 and
it does seem to work really good. Oil pressure does not go insanely high
when the car is cold and it seems to make the valve clatter a little quieter
once warmed up fully.
My brother's BMW calls for this weight. What I find is that the flow is
better with 0W-40 when cold while maintaining good oil pressure when the
engine is fully warmed up. Now, I am speaking of a daily driver where you
probably start the car and start driving down the road with in a minute or two.
The big thing with modern Japanese engines is that their clearance between
parts is very tight. This is especially true for Honda engines.
It's possible 10W40 is an update for acceptable weight. You saw in the videos 2 separate sources, and the Haynes manual cover older years.
Thank you bro, just got my Zed. Tips are really nice 👌🏽
Glad the videos are helping you! Check out my 350Z Playlist, I have a lot more.
Great video 💯💯 really learned something
Glad to hear the video helped!
For my VQ37, switched from Pennzoil Ultra Plat 5w30 (can shear down close to a 20 weight) to Mobil 0w40 Euro Formula (shears down close to a 30 weight). Cold idle sounds lowered slightly (could be placebo), but I definitely noticed a lot less tapping/clicking sounds when I rev it out to the redline. Now I plan on running the 0w40 as my winter, and plan on using the Mobil 5w40 Euro Formula as my summer fill, as the tech sheet does say that it is a little thicker at operating temps.
Thanks for sharing!
Should I run this on my 06 g35 de?
I do the same for my 2gr, oil pressures seem lower on startup and after spirited driving the pil pressure remains stable and doesn't dip below 20 psi, would drop down to 10 with 5w30. Using mobile 1 euro 040 and edge 530.
Well I got a great deal on 5:30 liquid Molly. Really good high quality German oil. When I bought the car last oil change was back in 2017 and it had only been driven 1100 miles this weekend I just hit 39,000 original miles!
Nice! That's a good brand of oil!
Great video,I was wondering what different oils would do
Thank you, there was a lot of misinformation regarding 40 weight oil and most people didn't realize Nissan states you can put it in the car.
5w 40 is the best choice ( Karachi Pakistan)
I think so
I live in a place where the weather goes from 47° C to -12° C in winter. it's a older car from the late 90s, Honda. I think 5w40 does better in summer. 5w30 for winter. also the filter bypass valve pressure matters to building oil pressure. I notice a stiffer spring in summer helps and in winter it doesn't matter if it has a low bypass pressure.
Thanks for sharing!
I stay in Miami. temps get to 88-98 Fahrenheit. I also tend to have a heavy foot.
I’m between 5w40 and 10w40 What would you recommend?
What does the “5” mean as well as the “10”?
With thicker oil will there be any power loss?
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There probably is minimal power loss with a thicker oil. I use 5W40 Castrol synthetic. The hottest I drove in was 38 degrees Celsius and in traffic.
That temp graph with the 40 weight oil is from 2006 and older manuals. From 2007 and up Nissan no longer printed it. Only the 5w 30 was recommended all the way until they made the 3.0T motor for the Q50. At least for cars in the U.S. that is. Not sure why they no longer included 10w40.
To Hit EPA ratings. 5W40 synthetic will flow as easily as 5W30 conventional.
i use shell 5w40 in ma vq35de revup living in Middle East its 40c+ in summer ,engine sound quite both cold and warm
Good to hear that viscosity is working for you. Thanks for sharing!
@khalil Al Fahdi. i live in Dubai same 40c+ up to 50 in summer, and im using 10w40.
are you still using 5w40 in winter?
What's the mileage of your car?
@@INFOiTUBE I live in Oman weather in her almost same as Dubai so i use 5w40 all year match quieter then 5w30 feels like something broken in your engine haha
@@marwanjleid5712 110000 KM
Hi thanks for the information. I stay in india, was using 5w-30 till now. However this service interval i will change it to 5w-40 since it's tropical climate always 30+celcius. I was just scared switch to 5w-40 because the manual had nothing mentioned apart from 5w-30, A3/b4 rating . Watching your video made the decesion easier for me. Clocked 80,000 kms till date . I hope it works! Your thoughts?
Makes total sense. Try Castrol 5W40 synthetic. Let us know how it goes.
On my 04 maxima with a DE I used 10w-30 up until ~115k miles when the timing chain noise developed and I used 10w-40 until I replaced the tc assembly. Now at 140k, 0w-40 euro running great. Oil always changed at 3000 or less.
Thanks for sharing!
Is the 0 40w is thicker oil. I'm noticing my 03 Maxima with the 3.5 is consuming quite a bit of oil, but no leaks.
@@wgwspoon929 slightly thicker than the standard 5w-30 at operating temp. If you end up making the change try replacing maybe half a quart with marvel mystery oil. My old accord eventually consumed less oil after running some
Very interesting video ...
Thanks for watching!
In our VQs we have VVT and solenoids that depend on a specific oil viscosity to run normally and not clog up. Id stick with the recommended 5w30 or 10w30 for warmer temps
Even though the manual says it's fine. Car is rated for 10W30 conventional. So what happens when you put in 5W40 synthetic?
@@AnthonyJ350 The manual I have says 5w30 to be used for pretty much all ambient temperatures and 10w30 for -18c and above. I might've missed the 5w40 part but who knows. The thing is I've seen cases where people used thicker oils or "Oil stabilizers" like lucas oil and it ruined the VVT solenoids and sometimes even the heads. But then again each case is different what have you personally experienced with thicker oils? Any lifter ticking noise or anything like that?
@@BreakingCLY I use Castrol 5W40 synthetic in my 2005 Silverado and the 350Z and noticed quieter valvetrain.
@@BreakingCLY What oil viscosity did people switch from and use and what kind of vehicles were getting damaged?
@@AnthonyJ350 I read on some 350z/g35 forums of people using higher viscosity oil to try and reduce oil consumption and ending up ruining their VVT solenoids, cam gears and getting check engine codes after switching oils. I would say 10W40 and higher viscosities that is. Especially oil additives like Lucas oil stabilizers and such products
My recommended oil is 5-20 but my car enjoy runing 0-30 wayyy more
What kind of vehicle is it?
the only oil I got a beef with is the 0W16 for the new 2018+ toyota cars. it also splashes everywhere during oil changes and I gotta use scotch pad everytime. I've seen old 2003 camrys go 650,000 miles on 5W30 but Idk about these new ones. only time will tell.
Only time will tell. I used to think 5W20 was like water but 0W16 is crazy thin.
I hope you will sir, I just want to ask which is the best choice for my situation I have hyundai sonata 2017 which has travelled 87,000 km, and I'm currently use amzoil 5w30 and the temperature in area is between 30-40 celsius, so do you recommend me to change 5w30 to 5w40 for better protection? (Both oils will be amzoil). Thank you sir🌹
I think either oil will be fine, Amzoil is a great product. I lean towards 5W40 because it's so hot in your area. Main thing is I would still change the oil every 5,000KM.
Castrol edge 10-30. Best oil.
Isn't GTX their conventional oil? I've only seen GTX, Magnatec then Edge. Castrol claims Edge to be the best. Haven't seen an Edge GTX designation.
AnthonyJ350 I get the castrol edge! Full Syn. It did great on oil studies for the vq motor.
@@bfrankz3332 Right on
AnthonyJ350 every 3k or or 6 months. Iv heard of motors blowing not cause of the miles on the oil but not changing it within 6 months. These motors are very sensitive to good oil. Tight tolerances. 👍🏼
@@bfrankz3332 If that were the case wouldn't Frontiers, Pathfinders, Altimas, Maximas etc be "blowing" all the time? I like to change my oil every 3 months typically but we know the general public doesn't adhere to good maintenance schedules.
What are your thoughts on 0W-40? I’ve read online that it works good for the VQ and also a lot of the performance cars (GTR, Hellcat etc) require it as well. It seems to meet the parameters better that 5w30 and 5w40 (in theory) since it has better cold flow capability with also better operating temp protection.
I'm sure 0W40 would work perfectly fine in these cars. I haven't tried it though.
I use 0w40
Thanks for sharing, does it get cold in your area?
@@AnthonyJ350 Yeah I have winters. Never really hits negative
@@OPDrags Right on
In Poland man called COOBCIO prefers 5w50 or 10w60. His best in Poland in knowleage VQ35DE.
Thanks for sharing!
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I've been running Amsoil 5w30 for my last 2 changes in the Z and haven't looked back. Way smoother idle compared to every other oil I've tried.
Also, thought it was funny... I also have a semi-built 4.8
Lol it makes sense though. I think the 350Z is a better built car than the Corvette and I think the Silverado is better truck than a Titan.
@@AnthonyJ350 Couldn't agree more!
5w30 if you drive conservatively. 5w40 if you drive like you stole it. External temperature isn't that important. 5w30 saves a little fuel...
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks very informative. I currently have 5w-30 in my engine, and would like to switch to 5w-40. From your personal standpoint, would you do an engine oil flush before switching or just switch over?
I would just switch right over to 5W40 with a new oil filter. If you drive a lot, you can change the oil prematurely. When I broken in new cam in my Silverado, I changed the oil a few times after 2-400 KM to get all the extra metal filings out. I also run magnets on everything. ua-cam.com/video/Lec_ykPhV8A/v-deo.html
i use 5w50 bardahl c60 oil cuz i like to slide a lot just gives me a lil more confidence especially in hot days
Makes sense since you're beating the crap out of it. What's the mileage on the car?
Hello Anthony, fellow ontario driver here just purchased an 05 g35 sedan revup manual with 186k km. How is your rev up holding up? I am getting worried looking online about all the negativity towards the revup. Do you have any suggestions? Mine does not seem to be burning much oil at all but i have not had enough time to monitor it. Subscribed!
It has been great. Just check the oil regularly. I really find 5W40 Castrol synthetic the engine is really smooth. I change oil every 5,000KM if in a daily.
@@AnthonyJ350 thanks for the reply. I got it from an old one owner it seems to have been maintained. Do you recommend an oil catch can? Vented or closed system? Is it really that helpful?
Thanks I appreciate ur help
@@Mohdr121 closed oil catch can for sure. Here's an install video ua-cam.com/video/iSzU-cvlLO8/v-deo.html
Summer is coming up in south Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida and texas temperatures can reach 80F to 110F heat is not normal down here what oil brand and weight do I use 2005 350z rev up. During summer oil is very important.
Castrol 5W40 synthetic
If 5w-40 is not available, what do you recommend opposed to 5w-30? Or is 5w-30 the second-best bet (My climates in the same range as you) Thanks!
5W30 would be the only other choice in my opinion. Try changing brands. I used to use Eneos and switched to Castrol due to performance, availability and price.
So for performance 5w-40 and for daily drives 5w-30? I live close to Arizona so it's HOT 😔 What would you recommend for my VQ35-DE (non revup 145k miles on it) ???
I would put in Castrol 5W40 synthetic regardless especially in that heat. If I were somewhere really cold 5W30.
@@AnthonyJ350 daaamn just bought a castrol edge 5w-30 synthetic 😔 but thanks for replying i really appreciate it
@@shinjiikari5947 Thanks for watching!
I have a 04 g35 coupe de auto, it’s a daily. What’s the best recommended oil ? Fully synthetic ? Synthetic blend ? Or conventional?
By the way , I swapped a 60k motor on it and I live in Florida
5W40 synthetic, preferably Castrol
Awesome video and info. I did a service, went to 15w40 as it hardly ever goes below 15deg C but can hit 40deg C although the highest most of the tim is around the 32deg C mark. Rather stay indoors passed that lol. A few thousand km after using this oil I ran bearings, gave me huge mental block against the oil, but the motor was on 170-180k km and a friend says it was worked on, and this video clears a few things up.
Going forward for my climate, I’m think of going 10w40. I love in Durban South Africa for interest sake, advice otherwise if you think I should use something else.
That makes sense with your choice. Is 10W40 Castrol synthetic easy to find in your area?
@@AnthonyJ350 not sure, must check, but shouldn't be too much of an issue to get. I'm sure I can get another brand as well if need be,
@@harryperfors2224 Brand seems to also make a difference. Had a viewer still have their engine be noisey using 5W40 but it wasn't Castrol.
two questions: when you say a 40 weight can increase poor fuel economy, you say this bc a thicker oil will be a little more hard on the valve train right? I live in Tennessee and it gets as hot as 90 degrees close to 100 even during the summer so I plan to run a 40 weight, what’s your opinion on running regular 5w40 vs 5w40 high mileage, I assume the high mileage oil has additives that makes the oil last longer than regular? Either way I’m thinking both will protect the engine better regardless bc a 160k mile engine is still better off with a 40 weight.
I was saying less fuel economy because of more friction vs a lighter weight. For your temperatures definitely 5W40 will be a good match. Hight mileage oil is suppose to have additives that recondition seals. I just use 5W40 Castrol Edge (has all the Euro certifications for Audi and Porche) and I'll even use it in my high mileage Silverado with a 4.8L V8.
@@AnthonyJ350 makes sense thank you. I couldn’t find any 5W40 anywhere I only found 0W40 10W40 I know the W stands for winter , can I run any xW40 for the summer? I assume xW doesn’t make a different in the summer right.
@@DEATHWISHVQ 5W40 should be available. A place that sells oil to European cars would have it. 5W40 is common for Audi and Mercedes.
@@AnthonyJ350 I only went to Lowe’s walmart auto stores etc only found 5W40 castrol euro cer I was unsure if i should get that or not since I don’t have a euro car.
@@DEATHWISHVQ You can. The oil I show in the video has a bunch of Euro certifications. I figure if the oil is good enough for a Porsche, it's good enough for a 350Z.
Just make sure the bottle shows the API certification, usually on the front.
Did you experience any low engine oil pressure, acceleration hesitation switching from 5w30 to 5w40?
Nope, it drove basically the same.
@@AnthonyJ350 would it be identical to VQ35HR engine as well?
@@Qkfltpdls777 Is what identical? You'll have to consult the service manual like I did to see what oil viscosity range that engine is spec'd to.
@@AnthonyJ350 does your manual says 5W40 can be used to VQ35DE? My FSM doesn't talk about 5W40 for VQ35HR...
@@Qkfltpdls777 Did you watch this video? At 1:10 we show Nissan saying we can run 10W40 in the car. So I see no problem running 5W40 synthetic in it.
Hey Anthony, thanks for the informative video. My dealer's been using 5w30 as per my owner's manual, despite my summers reaching 40-50 degrees celsius and winters averaging 15-30 degrees celsius. Today I serviced my car outside the dealer for the first time, and they insisted on using Shell Helix HX8 5w40. It's going to be winter now, so I'm wondering whether it was a good decision to let them use 5w40. The car is a 2015 LX570 with 140,000km. Thanks!
I see no issues, your Winter season Temps are like my average summer. Also might want to look into magnetic filtration
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I use a Suzuki Ritz with 1.3 DDIS Fiat multijet engine which clocked 90k kms. I'm from India, which engine oil do you recommend 5W30 or 5W40? Please suggest.
I would use a 5W40 synthetic since it can get quite hot there.
I have BMW for me 5w30 is perfect but I try also 5w40 it's also not a bad
5W40 synthetic has been working great for our vehicles.
Hey Anthony I’m planning on changing my oil on my Z but I’m wondering what oil filter I should use? Or if there’s any that you recommend ?
I've been using K&N personally for all of our vehicles with a Filtermag.
You might want to check this video out
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VQ35HR 2007 in Sydney - our temps aren’t cold here weather wise but it seems 5w-30 is the all rounder? What would you recommend, and which brand, synthetic or not etc?
5W40 Castrol synthetic
If you’re in Australia I’d recommend Penrite HPR5 5w-40. It’s amazing oil and Aussie made too. My car has never run so good.
Hi Anthony! You think Rotella 5w40 is as good as the Castrol 5w40?
I've heard good things. I also heard the formula has changed a little.
Am living in the Caribbean g35 owner planing to use 10w-30 considering the high temps we have to deal with
Try 5W40 synthetic from Castrol.
@@AnthonyJ350 it's a high mileage motor also over 200k
@@AnthonyJ350 and what's ur recommendation on sludge build up.. just bought the car it's been sitting for months maybe even years it's also a high mileage motor over 200k
@@maddida Drive the vehicle after an oil change for 1,000KM and change the oil prematurely and use 5W40 synthetic
@@AnthonyJ350 thanks again, you have been a big help
I run 0w40 on my 08 g35 vq35hr runs good
Thanks for sharing!
Hi there, I know this is an older video but I have a 06 G35 coupe, I’m currently using 5W 30 year round but I was thinking of 5W 30 in the winter and 5W 40 in the summer(158,000 mi) why does the manual state you can use 10W-30 and 10W-40 but it doesn’t mention 5W 40 seems to me that would be a better option than 10 W 40, (which would make your high mileage engine work harder(oil pump) to get the oil up top)
I use castrol Edge HM 5w30 now, i’d like to try 5W 40 but they don’t make a high mileage (seal conditioners) I see you’re using the 540 Castrol edge. I looked it up and it says it’s not compatible.
According to the manual, it’s not, but these new oils these days are backwards compatible with just about anything like gf-6, what a good seal conditioner to add with that 5/40 you used to make it a high mileage? LM maybe?
Also, did you notice any performance differences with the 540 versus 530? My engine is pretty damn quiet right now 540 might make it silent which would be awesome.
No issues with 5W40 in my car. If it's good enough for Porsche it's good enough for this Nissan engine.
I suggest you to use same oil. You sholdn't change depending summer & winter, 5W-30 you can still use higher than 40degree even up to 50degree. I'm using it in UAE. 5W-30 makes engine quite, a bit in smooth acceleration and better fuel consumtion than 5w-40
I actually really like that graph for oil temp ranges. My area definitely should run 5w-40 or 10w-40. It's always well above freezing but it easily gets into the 35c range during the summer. Although, I think unless it's really cold where you live, the 5w40 or 10w40 is probably better because VQ's run hot, and it won't really matter outside temps as much since the motor temps are regulated by a thermostat.
Thanks for watching!
I used Castro 10w30 gtx high mileage on my 04 g35 and currently has 212,000 miles. Will switching to Castro edge full synthetic cause it to leak oil
I think you're in a situation where, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Keep doing what you're doing if it's smooth and no leaks. I assume you change the oil every 3-5k miles?
@@AnthonyJ350 you make a very good point, im just going to continue doing what I’ve been doing then. And yes! I change it it every 3k miles
@@AnthonyJ350 you make a very good point, im just going to continue doing what I’ve been doing then. And yes! I change it it every 3k miles
@@Juli_42o What I would maybe do is add magnets to your filtration system and add an oil cooler to help with durability.
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i used 5w-30 in corolla 2.0 L in middle east with temp above 50c in summer, but i am thinking to shift to 5w-40 even if the manual doesn't mention this, they just said " if you are driving in hard condition you may raise the velocity without specifying any number, i have noticed that after 6500 K, oil level changed little which trigger point in my head, my car engine is new " about 16000 K' only, so why oil level goes down in only 6500k. thats why i will use 5w-40
Let us know how it goes.
If ur car engine is turbo charged then it will slowly reduce oil level after 5k drive a slight less it will become. this you will have to just refil a bit. This is what i'm doing to my Audi Q5 in UAE. I do refil when it's reduced little.
Hey mate, I’ve got a Honda Accord Euro 2013 and has done only 66,000+, the manufacture recommends using 5W30 which I’ve been using up until now, I use Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 5w30 and I’m from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺, recently I’ve bought some Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 5w40 as I found them for really cheap, but I’m kinda worried now thinking whether it would be good for my car’s engine or not, I don’t really care if I’ve to buy 5w30 I can buy but just was wondering if I could use the same brand full synthetic 5w40 in my car which has less than 100k mileage. In Summer time the average temperature is 27-35C•+ and in the winter the avg temperature is 3C•-9C•+. I just want the best for my car, btw I ordered 5 pieces of Castrol Edge full syn 5w30 (5LTR) from a online store and they’ve mistakenly sent me Castrol Edge full syn 5w40 (6LTR) and each costed me only $37(AUD), for it being a great deal I’m now thinking whether if I should use it or return back to them and order 5w30 again. TIA.
Did you try finding a service manual for your vehicle and see what viscosity ranges are acceptable for your vehicle?
In the mecedes manual they recommend 5w 30, but in summer in my country it gets to 40c... So do you recommend using 5w40? I have a mercedes clk 350 2006 with 185000 miles.
If synthetic like Castrol I don't see why you can't.
I would try to get the Castrol Synthetic with the Mercedes approval. Should say MB on the back somewhere.
@@AnthonyJ350 thank you!
I accidentally put 5w-20 in my 07 G35 6spd. I’ve drove about 300 miles so far, do I need to change it asap or is it ok til next oil change? I live in SC if that matters.
Change it and put in 5W30 or 5W40 Castrol or Motul synthetic.
I currently run 5-30 Castrol edge buy tougth about switching to 5-40 since I like to step on it from time to time lol I live in Colorado and have an HR is it fine to switch??
Maybe use 5W40 for summer and 5W30 for Winter for your area.
My suzuki swift diesel 1.3 litre Fist sourced engine owner manual recommend 5w30 a5/b5 . I live in hotter area so will 5w30 a5/b5 will be better or 5w40 a3/b4 ?
5W40 would be fine, especially if it's a hotter climate.
what oil should i run in my 350z? i live in texas where we barely reach 30 degrees in winter and in the summer we get to a little over 100 degrees. i have a 04 350z with 94k miles.
What did the temperature ranges show in my video for the different oil viscosities?
Soon going to do my first oil change on my 2003 g35 sedan what brand should I chose to get for 5w-40?
Castrol Synthetic is what I use.
I have a 06 350z full bolt on & on e85 also Cams& i live in FL its very hot & i use my car everyday, which Oil would be best for this weather here? 5w40 -10w30 or 10w40? My tuner said 10w40 but just wanted another opinion
10W40 synthetic makes a lot of sense because it's hot where you are. It's best to look at the temperature chart to see what will work for you.
I'm sure you could use 5W40 synthetic and work just as good. I'm using Castrol.
@@AnthonyJ350 I'll probably try the 10w40 oil since my motor runs very hot to & sit in traffic to , but would the vvt get clogged up since is thicker? Or would it be fine
@@jasonrodriguez5227 If you change it often it's fine. I would highly consider an oil cooler as well and change out the coolant if it hasn't been flushed for a while.
@@jasonrodriguez5227 You might find this video interesting ua-cam.com/video/wT6Abx0rfdE/v-deo.html
5/30 Rotella T6 Las Vegas heat.
Thanks for sharing!
I use nissan 5w30 but its hot here now so should i switch to 5w40 castrol or any other good brand no problems with nissans 5w30 just for protection in summers should i use 40 now i stay in UAE temp over here in summers are more thn 40 c
I would run Castrol Edge 5W40 in your area.
Is there any correlation between what viscosity oil used in regards to oil consumption, specifically for rev up engines?
Possible 5W30 would be consumed more than 5W40. Do you let the engine warm up for 1 minutes and drive it nice and easy till you get up to operating temperature? Or are you aggressive with it?
@@AnthonyJ350 I always let it warm up until it idles at 600. I'll shift at 3k rpms street driving and up to 4k when I get on the highway. I've been running mobil 1 5w30 and I burn about half a quart every 1000 miles.
I live in Southern California were it averages about 80 degrees F everyday, would you recommend switching over to 5w40?
@@ThrowyaXup OH ya for sure at those ambient temperatures. Try Castrol 5W40 synthetic
How long have you been using 5w40 Castrol?
Since a little bit before I made this video.
In my country temperature 🌡 above 0 C⁰, from 20 c⁰ up to 55 c⁰ in summer in winter 5 c⁰ up to 25 c⁰ which type should i used, im use 5w30 with new cars until 100k miles thin i change to 5w40
5W40 should be fine for your climate.
I've been running Mobil0w40 and alternating between motul xcess 5w40.
Thanks for sharing. Why alter brands?
@@AnthonyJ350 the two best oils based on UOA For the VQ. One in the winter one in the summer.
@@OGYELLOW I see, good to know
Using valvoline premium blue in my 08 m35 with 260k miles until i fix the timing chain guides
Nice! That's pretty high mileage!
Where i live low is about 50°, high around this time 75°. I just bought my 05 G35 in March and have been using 5-30w castro synthetic. Changed the oil 3x already cuz previous owner had car sitting since October of 2022. Car has approximately 162,204 miles...would this 5-40w benefit me? I've noticed my G burns alot of oil gotta buy a 5qt gallon oil every month N top of my oil every couple days. I notice i burn oil when i drive hard N step on it here N there. If i drive normal N civil N dont floor it in notice i don't burn oil. Hope this helps! Any feedback greatly appreciated!! I love your videos N i am subscribed N have you on IG 🤙 thankyou for all your help!!
*I use Castrol edge 5-30w
Try Castrol 5W40 and let the car warm up and don't drive it hard till it gets some heat in it. You'll still need to top off. Try this mod as well for the dip stick ua-cam.com/video/1Yrlq285UHY/v-deo.html
@@AnthonyJ350 much appreciated!! 🤝 💯
Thankyou!!
If u have to to top up oil every couple days then defenetly there is oil leak. To check ur oil leak is easy after driving for a long, park ur car in a clean area where u can see if any oil drop u can notice, then repair engine kit to reduce oil leak.
Manual says 5w30 for my 1.6 turbo engine , since it’s got 70k when bought used , should I switch to 5w40 ?
You'll have to research more if that engine uses a thicker oil in hotter climates.
Anyone have experience running 10w30? I live near Palm Springs (CA, US) where temps reach 130 F, and probably reach 40 F in winter since it’s a desert. would 10w30 be good all around? or should i switch to 5w30 for winter.
vehicle has 200k+ miles
looking for protection from wear and tear without an excessive amount of fuel consumption
worried about the oil pump stressing
Why not just run 5W40 synthetic all year? I run it in my truck and we get much colder Temps.
My friend i live in greece we have very hot summer and i use 5w40 oil for my car hyundai i30 the manual writing 5w30.but i think the 5w30 is not for greece..i m wrong or right??
They would have tested 5W30 to work. 5W40 synthetic will flow very similar to 5W30 conventional.
Hey I have E220d 2016 and my service put 5w-40. I am wondering if it makes the car slower because of the thickness ? Should I put 5w-30 ??
I prefer 5W40 if the engine is compatible because I theory it provides more protection mainly in heat. Just run a good synthetic and it will flow.
@@AnthonyJ350 is it bad to use 5w-30 after using 5w-40 will it do anything ?
@@erdemyuzer5302 No it shouldn't, as long as you change it at the recommended intervals and change the filter.
Hello my friend. I have a 2008 model Nissan Skyline 370GT-S at 190,000 km. What engine oil brand and number of engine oil should I use for this car?
I would use the same oil as this video
I understand. Currently, it is winter in Australia and I use 5w-40 oil in my 2008 Skyline car with 190,000 km. Will this be a problem?
I want to ask before I forget. For my 2008 Nissan Skyline 370GT-S Where can I buy the magnet attached to the oil filter and the magnet bolt?
@@yalcnyldz2313 I got mine from eBay
Is castrol magnatec good for VQ engines or the Edge is better?
I would do Edge.
So what’s better for these hot summer days my vq is always running hot and toasty
5W40 synthetic from Castrol should work well. How hot does it get in your area? And what are you running?
It's a good idea to run an oil cooler as well
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5w-40 give you any more oil pressure when warm?
A little bit more when up to operating temperature
Hi, I own an infinity g35 2003. Do I use Castrol oil?
5w40
5W30
Can I use
10w40
?
Use Castrol 5W40 synthetic
Thank you
@@hsenali3683 You're welcome
my oil pressure gauge drops when i let off the gas when it’s in gear but then it goes back up without me giving it gas
Happens to me too
What RPM are you letting off at this is happening?
@@AnthonyJ350 it didn’t matter what rpm it was. but i changed my oil and it fixed itself
@@rendnd5361 What viscosity did you put in?
@@rendnd5361 Was it low on oil?
Anybody from GCC using AUDI Q5 Please type ur engine oil is 5W-40 or 5W-30 ?
5W40 here in our vehicles
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Thanks for watching!
My DE started smoking today. Thinking about 5-40w but what do you think about using 10-30w? I have oil leaks N burns oil like crazy!
It's puffing blue smoke?
Do you let it warm up for a bit and drive it slow until everything gets to operating temperature?
@@AnthonyJ350 it honestly looks white. Smells terrible. Thought it could be an injector but now I'm thinking piston rings. Just replaced bank 1 o2 sensor last week N this week I got another check engine light N went to get it scanned N now bank 2 needs to be changed
@@AnthonyJ350 I do my best to but times I need to go. With 5-50w I would have to wait longer compared to 5-540w? I'm getting white smoke out the exhaust N it's embarrassing. Just started happening
@@Sonic_the_hedgehog65 White smoke is a symptom of coolant being burnt. Your head gasket might be done. Have the car inspected by a trusted mechanic asap.
I'd check your coolant and oil and make sure nothing looks like a "milkshake".
What will happen if we use 5w40 instead 5w30 my car recommendation is 5w 30 and i use 5w40
What kind of car?
@@AnthonyJ350 i have Chevrolet cruze 2014 diesel
@@mannisharma4061 It's possible that oil cannot not circulate properly. If it's really hot where you are, it's probably fine.
@@AnthonyJ350 sir im from india now here is summer temperature like 33 to 38 i am thinking to change the oil again go with 5w30 but before one month i service my car
@@mannisharma4061 That's pretty hot. A good 5W40 synthetic would work in that climate.
Im in sydney AUS and I use 10w50 fully synthetic Pentrite.
That makes sense. How hot does it get out there btw? I know it's significantly more hot than Vancouver BC.
@@AnthonyJ350 Hey mate, so I'm in QLD now & it's maybe 10 deg C in the cold of winter and up to 35- 37 in peak of summer. I find that 5W 40 is the best of both worlds & it definitely gives a bump in power over a 10w 50 due to less friction. I used mobil 1 0w40 for a bit which was a great oil but I ended up with rod knock (oil gallery gasket) but the thin oil probably didn't help. Definately agree that hot climate and hard driving like drifting 10w50 is a must. I have the HR btw.
@@AnthonyJ350 Whats your opinion on using 0w40 mobil 1 in warm to hot climate?
@@ryanscanlan9875 You'll have to read the specs on temperature ranges for that oil. I would compare it to Castrol 0W40 as well. But it's pretty warm where you are, is there a reason you want that flow for colder Temps?
@@AnthonyJ350 I've found that 5w40 is by far the best & safest bet for me. The only reason I asked is I bought a couple of gallons of mobil 1 discounted a yr ago when I thought it would be safe for the 5w30 specs. Would I be right in assuming the only vulnerability would be for a few minutes at start up? (which I know id still not ideal)
What engine oil do i use for my nissan 350z 03 as i live in the UAE as the temp during the summer over here is 45c ( 113F ) to 50c ( 122F) 🤦♂️
I would do 5W40 sythetic. Maybe look into 10W40. Or not drive when it's 50 degrees Celsius.....
@@AnthonyJ350 hmm not possible bro as the summer lasts longer here approximately 4 to 5 months 🤦♂️, anyhow i used to go for castrol 20w50 bt now the best option is castrol 10w40 🤟🏻thx
@@HaiderAbbas93 Let us know how the car does.
@@HaiderAbbas93 I would also upgrade the radiator to a Mishimoto or Koyo and install a Mishimoto oil cooler to help the car stay cool. A hood with heat extractors would help a lot too.
I live in California so it’s hot here. My I changed my oil like a month and it said low oil psi so which one should I use
Castrol 5W40 synthetic should work fine.
@@AnthonyJ350 thank you so much for the info
@@yayo3072 Let us know if it makes any difference 🙂
Sooo me living in puerto rico w a temperature of 80+ ill have to go 10 30 right ? 😅
I would do 5W40 or 10W40 synthetic
I live in Nigeria can I use 5w40’castrol edge oil fully synthetic?
What kind of vehicle? What does the owner's manual say?
Can we use 5w40 euro oil in the vq35hr I can’t find any normal 5w40
I see no problem. The oil I showed in the video had a bunch of Euro certifications for Porsche, VW and Mercedes.
I heard 10-40 could be used? Is this true?
If you live somewhere really hot, it is possible.
Hello my brother, I am Ahmed from Libya. I bought my 2010 Santa Fe, 35.l machine, the mileage is 190 km, what is the required number and the name of the oil?
I would check the owner's manual, because I don't know that vehicle.
Thank you, sir, for your attention and quick response. Please reply on the type and number of oil in my country. There is no good oil in my country
@@Ahmedaimo Can you get Castrol?
Yes
Yes, there is Castrol oil, what is the required number for a distance of 190 km
That thing sounds like a diesel on 5w30 lol
Ya the valve train is noticeably noisier on 5W30 vs 5W40.
@@AnthonyJ350 I didn't have that, although was never cold enough to have that noise I reckon.
Could you add Lucas oil stabilizer to thicken oil?
You could. I use AC Delco oil supplement.
Very High Mileage,,, use thicker oil and make sure U change it every 2,700 miles
09M35 VQHR 7 At 145,000 K
Thanks for sharing!
Even 20W-50 ?
Anyone try out royal purple just picked up some heard it’s thicker, n better for hard use/more power and cleans up the engine 🤷🏽♂️
I heard it cleans up the engine, but I prefer Castrol. Royal costs quite a bit more I believe.
@@AnthonyJ350 $40 5qts 😭
I'm in California with a DE engine can I use 5-40 ?
Oh ya, it gets pretty hot there. You should be fine. Just use Castrol synthetic
@@AnthonyJ350 awesome thanks for the video super helpful!!
@@DrewsR6 Glad the video helped you!
Is 5w30 full synthetic good for hyndai accent 2010 in Saudi Arabia?
It should be, that area is a hot climate. What does the owner's manual call for?
@@AnthonyJ350 owner's manual says 5w20 or 5w30. But i was thinking of putting 5w40, what is your recommendation. I don't drive much, past 12 years only 150000 kms.
@@Vinzeefritts I don't know much about that engine so your safest bet is 5W30.
Now if the manual is saying 5W30 conventional, 5W40 synthetic should be safe because it can flow as easily as 5W30 conventional.
@@AnthonyJ350 Thanks a lot.
@@Vinzeefritts Thanks so much for watching! Let us know how it goes after your next oil change.
Hey brotha I live in Canada u think I should rn 5w40 all year around ?
Which part of Canada? I'm in Vancouver so 5W40 synthetic works well where I am.
@@AnthonyJ350 Saskatoon Canada...
@@AnthonyJ350 also do you have Instagram.. I wanted to send u a clip of my car making a whining sounds not really sure wat it is, would love to know if u know wat it is
@@richardbean5549 Gets pretty cold there. I would run 5W30 in the colder months.
@@richardbean5549 AnthonyJ350 is my Instagram.