Rebelord Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Picked up some Mobil 1 5W-20 High Mileage last night. Now if it will stop raining I can do my oil change. 4k miles in 50 days. (Which btw the 5 qt jug is only $21 at Walmart!) Edited July 2, 2013 by Rebelord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 5W-20 is not suitable for our engines. Exchange that jug for a 5W-30 jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 ^ Listen to this guy, he knows his stuff! ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Easy enough. But why the hate towards -20 over -30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Going to exchange for the 5W-30. They even have the Bosch Blue filters for $11. Just pick one of them up while I am there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 It's not hate, it's just not specified for out vehicles, plus VQ engines tend to shear oil and lower its operational viscosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Good enough for me. Still cant complain with the price for 5qts. $23 out the door for Mobil 1 full synthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Yes, unbeatable price for M1. How long will you be running the oil? Unless you run it 6k or longer there is no benefit; conventional oil will protect just as well. Not saying there's anything wrong with M1 especially for the great price, just something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Yeah, Town's convinced me over the years to stick to dino-oil. 30W in the I4 of my Miata and wife's Prelude. 40W in the V6 "beast" (Pathy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I usually go about 4k miles between changes. Just rolled 174k. Want to keep everything nice and clean. But if I can push the M1 to 6k that would be great! Right now, on a dealer oil change. Had a coupon for $19 oil change at the Nissan dealer. >.> <.< Not sure if I still trust them... Ill do this one M1 with the Bosch Blue extended life filter for 6k. See how it goes. (Edit: I do drive for work a lot. Towing 2-3k lbs trailer upwards of 280 miles a day sometimes. Heavy traffic/stop n go to highway speeds.) Edited July 3, 2013 by Rebelord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Decided to repack my front wheel bearings, sooo not fun. Glad its over Edited July 3, 2013 by SilverPath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Are they still wobbly? Subjected it to a full day of towing loaded trailer, then installed a new non wobbly hatch latch Nunya sent me. Adjusted it as far in as possible to hold the door super tight so hopefully it quits squeaking! Thanks again Nunya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 um kinda , It just keeps me awake during the commute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyKi Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) "Nissan dealer. >.> <.< Not sure if I still trust them..." Not Nissan but Mazda dealer, Had taken my gramps 03 Protege for an oil change, 3hrs later while he was driving back home the oil filter became/was loose. Engine shut off alone, was completely drained. Towed the car back home, refilled with fresh oil and new filter. Turned car on, engine was stuffed. Called the dealer told them what happened, they told me to take the car in, they payed for the towing and the complete engine overhaul. They fired the tech. Since then, I've done the oil changes myself, and gramps has been happy. Edited July 4, 2013 by WyKi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Installed new aftermarket black style head lights and back lights, added warn manual hubs, checked oil separator (installed few month ago, already added few liters of oil) = it is empty and dry, on next week going to service for engine repair (eating oil). bigger image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Nice gen2 r50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyKi Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Yea Max, that r50 looks really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 That is a nice looking Pathy. Looks clean but, also looks like it's ready for business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 after getting 500km on one tank I just filled up at $1.18/L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Pinhole in my upper rad hose that runs down behind the timing covers..... and its started running even more like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Finally did my oil change and fresh NGK platinum g-power plugs. Purrs like a kitten Sent from smert fone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swofford.nick Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Changed the oil, cleaned her out, and bought a snorkel head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 />Subjected it to a full day of towing loaded trailer, then installed a new non wobbly hatch latch Nunya sent me. Adjusted it as far in as possible to hold the door super tight so hopefully it quits squeaking! Thanks again Nunya. (Obviously haven't checked for a few day) dam that made it quick! Glad to help out bud I got my eyes peeled for the rest of your needs as well on my list of "parts for people I like" notes in my phone for pick a part runs and the occasion I see a useful part out on CL. On topic I actually had to so one of those sad days and BUY fuel for WhiteOwl. At least this way it ain't brown and smell bad Took him on Rt28 a little too to blow the dust off (until I got close to home as its congested there no matter the day/time) and used him as a blocker to keep a tailgating d-bag off a biker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 /> "Nissan dealer. >.> <. not sure if i still trust them... nissan but mazda dealer had taken my gramps protege for an oil change later while he was driving back home the filter became loose. engine shut off alone completely drained. towed car refilled with fresh and new filter. turned on stuffed. src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/Set_2_dry.gif" alt=":/"> Called the dealer told them what happened, they told me to take the car in, they payed for the towing and the complete engine overhaul. They fired the tech. Since then, I've done the oil changes myself, and gramps has been happy. Really the dealer did right though and handled their mistake. Stuff happens/parts fail sometimes. I honestly commend them for what sounds like a hassle-free rectification of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Just checked my diffs and transfer case. Diffs are good. Nice honey color and smelled good. Transfer case though not so well. Drained and filled. Transfer case fluid was black. No bueno. Sent from smert fone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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