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Dominic Kelly
Tinkerer
QLD
JZZ30 Soarer GT-TL

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Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 08:42 pm, by:  Dominic Kelly (Drk_awd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Do 1Js have problems with leaking front seals as well? I've read a lot about that happening with 2Js and it seems to be related to excessive oil pressure. That alone has me considering going down to a xW30 oil. Might give the Fuchs 0W30 a try - Porsche and BMW approved so it might just be good enough for the mighty JZ.
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(

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Reg: 05-2005

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Friday, October 20, 2006 - 03:35 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Folks, like Neil says, 10w-30 IS the original oil spec for our Soarers, so why try to re-invent the wheel?.

I use 10w-40 Castrol "Magnatec" in my UZZ30, and have had NO problems whatsoever in 2 years of daily use.................If you wanna spend crap loads on the "Bling oil du Jour"........Go for it!.

Jack Chiu
Tinkerer
NSW
'98 Soarer VVT-i Turbo, Manual

Posts: 64
Reg: 08-2005

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Friday, October 20, 2006 - 05:21 pm, by:  Jack Chiu (Wilbyz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm currently using Castrol 10W60 Oil.

I have used Castrol 10W40 for about a year and switched to 10W60 due to the many Mods done to car.

As the guys have said, if your car is Stock then you'll be fine on the original oil spec of 10W30.
Graham Dollisson
DieHard
QLD
GTTL Morris Marina P76

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Friday, October 20, 2006 - 07:54 pm, by:  Graham Dollisson (Alloyvee) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I use a 10W30 or 5W30 full syn oil. My car uses no noticeable oil between 5000km changes.
Blaine Hanson
TryHard
WA
1991 GT, 1993 GT, 1993 LTD, 1998 LTD

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 01:20 pm, by:  Blaine Hanson (Blaine) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I agree with Neil. I am a believer in the use of fully synthetic oil. I use it and my engine hits 7000 rpm quite often and is still in one piece ( touch wood )!
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla

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Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 07:32 pm, by:  Callum Finch (Sigeneat) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have questioned a number of different mechanics in WA who have worked with many a Soarer over the years about the 'most appropriate' oil; flurries of different 'go fast' parts bolted on for fulli syk speeds..
The general theme seems to be to stick with the semi synthetic blends; but 'if you like fully synthetic use that'.
I guess ultimately it doesnt matter if you are regular.
If the car went through near 100% track day work i guess what oil would be more of a concern, however in that situation you would be more aware of how your car is running and the condition of the oil etc anyway.

Personally; Mobil1 full synthetic is put in mine and it usually comes out visually dirty every 5000kms. I'm happy with that and the price works for my budget so why change?

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