Oil Choice for 90 nissan 240sx

[Kerfufflez]

I drive a 1990 nissan 240sx it has a stock ka24e and has 138k miles on it which oil is the best choice for me? i am currently using rotella 15w-40 and it seems to be working real well. Just curious on what you all would recommend for me. I do use the car for drifting and such on occassion if that matters.

 

[Ramblejam]

That's an absolutely fine choice; many in the 240SX community use the T6/5w-40 version of Rotella, but there's nothing inherently wrong with your selection (assuming it doesn't get that cold where you're located).

 

[jayg]

Good luck drifting in that single cam in anything but the rain!

I'd keep using the cheapest 15w40 you can in there. Is your timing chain making any noise?

 

[CHARLIEBRONSON21]

Come on swap to an RB. Or at least a SR.

 

[jayg]

Originally Posted By: CHARLIEBRONSON21
Come on swap to an RB. Or at least a SR.


The SOHC KAs are fine with Mikunis and inside of a 510!

Truthfully though, they are fine motors but need just a hair more power for something like drifting in an s13.

 

[Flareside302]

LS swap canidate?? lol jk..
M1 0w-40

 

[901Memphis]

+1 only M1 0w40 or Rotella T6 5w40 if you want a synthetic. 15w40 can be pretty viscous at low temperatures.

 

[salv]

The KA24DE in my 97 Altima ran really well on Mobil Super 10w30. If you prefer the HDEO to an SN, maybe Delvac 1300 Super 10w30 or Rotella T5 10w30.

 

[CHARLIEBRONSON21]

Originally Posted By: jayg
Originally Posted By: CHARLIEBRONSON21
Come on swap to an RB. Or at least a SR.


The SOHC KAs are fine with Mikunis and inside of a 510!

Truthfully though, they are fine motors but need just a hair more power for something like drifting in an s13.



I'd rather have a dual cam but the motor runs and that's better than one that isn't running.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Maybe Syntec 5W50 or Mobil 1 15W50.

 

[Clevy]

What are your typically oil temps? What's the oem recommendation.
I'd start thin then thicken it as required based on consumption.
As thin as possible,as thick as necessary right.

 

[Lead Shoes]

Ka24de-T is a very potent low cost build if you don't want to foot the bill for the RB. Being the under dog is never a bad thing

Just use what ever API Sm/Sn oil you can find on sale and enjoy the car.