# what oil and filter to use with ka-t setup
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [July 25, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307 "2006-07-25T14:27:19Z")
**Posts on this page:** 16
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### Author:  [@ziptied](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ziptied)
#### Post date: [July 25, 2006, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/1 "2006-07-25T14:27:19Z")
just wondering what type of oil and filter are you guys using? And what do you suggest i use for my ka-t setup. Mostly driven on the streets and once or twice a month at the track
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### Author:  [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)
#### Post date: [July 25, 2006, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/2 "2006-07-25T14:34:56Z")
I use Mobil 1 synthetic 10W30, with OEM Nissan oil filters on mine.
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### Author:  [@absolum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/absolum)
#### Post date: [July 25, 2006, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/3 "2006-07-25T17:17:25Z")
10W30 syntetic with fram filter on mine :lol: . I just hate those smooth OEM filter.
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### Author:  [@logik23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/logik23)
#### Post date: [July 25, 2006, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/4 "2006-07-25T18:28:26Z")
I’m using 10w30 Mobil1 with OEM filter and will keep using it when I finally get put a turbo on my KA.
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### Author:  [@Coop\_LE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coop_LE)
#### Post date: [July 25, 2006, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/5 "2006-07-25T19:52:01Z")
Not a Ka-t but hope so soon, i use 15-40 with pf1232 filter i think it is, ACDelco all the way (its free thats why)
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### Author:  [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)
#### Post date: [July 25, 2006, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/6 "2006-07-25T20:13:27Z")
depending on how hard u run ur car u can always use a heavier oil like 20w50 i think it is? basically its thicker but if its hot out and ur running ur car hard its going to be better, alot of race cars use this oil
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### Author:  [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)
#### Post date: [July 25, 2006, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/7 "2006-07-25T21:54:45Z")
> [@snowboard\_240sx](#):
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> depending on how hard u run ur car u can always use a heavier oil like 20w50 i think it is? basically its thicker but if its hot out and ur running ur car hard its going to be better, alot of race cars use this oil
yea and all race cars burn oil
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### Author:  [@blu2fourty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blu2fourty)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2006, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/8 "2006-07-26T03:47:42Z")
i use amsoil 10w30 w/ oem nissan filter but thats for sr
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### Author:  [@Jesse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2006, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/9 "2006-07-26T05:35:56Z")
10w40 and motomaster filter
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### Author:  [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2006, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/10 "2006-07-26T07:39:51Z")
Basically i’d suggest using any kind of synthetic with frequent oil changes to keep your oil clean (along with waiting for turbo to cool down after driving), to ensure your turbo, and engine for that matter, live life to it’s fullest. 🙂
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### Author:  [@absolum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/absolum)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2006, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/11 "2006-07-26T07:50:32Z")
AMEN :o
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### Author:  [@ziptied](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ziptied)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2006, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/12 "2006-07-26T08:00:13Z")
i’m using 20w50 right now and i’ve been advise that bc it’s so thick that it wouldn’t be good for my oil pump. It’s working twice as hard to pump the oil. Should i downgrade to something thinner or should i just stick with it
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### Author:  [@roast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/roast)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2006, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/13 "2006-07-26T08:00:22Z")
> [@Coop LE](#):
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> Not a Ka-t but hope so soon, i use 15-40 with pf1232 filter i think it is, ACDelco all the way (its free thats why)
I actually prefer the ACDelco for my focus over the OEM brands.
I use Mobil 1 5w30 w/fram filters (i find them cheap)
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### Author:  [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)
#### Post date: [July 26, 2006, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/14 "2006-07-26T10:16:07Z")
> [@alesserfate](#):
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> [quote=snowboard\_240sx]depending on how hard u run ur car u can always use a heavier oil like 20w50 i think it is? basically its thicker but if its hot out and ur running ur car hard its going to be better, alot of race cars use this oil
yea and all race cars burn oil[/quote]
all cars burn oil, not just race cars
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### Author:  [@ziptied](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ziptied)
#### Post date: [August 2, 2006, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/15 "2006-08-02T09:41:24Z")
can someone tell me if 20w50 is good for the oil pump. I was told by a mechanic that it’s too thick and would make the oil pump work twice as hard. i’m thinking about continuing using the 20w50 only if it doesn’t break my pump. Would you guys suggest me using this oil for the summer? i do attend track events about twice a month and occasionally drive pretty hard on the highway
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### Author:  [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)
#### Post date: [August 2, 2006, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-oil-and-filter-to-use-with-ka-t-setup/98307/16 "2006-08-02T10:22:00Z")
> [@willX](#):
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> can someone tell me if 20w50 is good for the oil pump. I was told by a mechanic that it’s too thick and would make the oil pump work twice as hard. i’m thinking about continuing using the 20w50 only if it doesn’t break my pump. Would you guys suggest me using this oil for the summer? i do attend track events about twice a month and occasionally drive pretty hard on the highway
All i’ve heard is that it’ll be slightly worse for immediate cold start lubrication to the engine, not sure about the oil pump though.