EP3 Type R

**EP3TYPER** · 06-05-2011 09:00 PM

Would be a fairly large cruise considering I am in Melb :P

**Symphorced** · 07-05-2011 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by EP3TYPER

Would be a fairly large cruise considering I am in Melb :P

Welcome to the EP3 family! Not many EP3 owners in Melbourne but there are a few floating around on these forums.

**RPS.13** · 07-05-2011 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by EP3TYPER

Hey guys brought an EP3 about 2 weeks ago. Just waiting for it to be shipped over.
Look forward to going on some meets in the future.

Haven't driven one before but coming from a few Evo's and GTR's it should be interesting.

Interesting to read about people using different oils. Any advice on what oil to be using in winter. In the past I have used 300V 10/40 in both winter and summer.
Also what plugs are you guys using?

Welcome! nice choice of car... good to see another EP member in melbourne too!

Currently using Castrol Edge 5w-30, previously used it all year round for about 3yrs on the 180sx...
Plugs I'm using atm: NGK Iridiums ZFR6FIX-11
You can also use the NGK Iridium IFR7G-11K, also saw someone using the BKR6EIX-11, you could also use the BKR7EIX-11

**stienerv2** · 07-05-2011 01:14 AM

Dam thats too bad than.

Anyways i use mobil 1 5w30 all year round and im currently testing penrite enviro 5w30. I also use BKR7EIX-11 plugs from NGK.

**EP3TYPER** · 07-05-2011 11:37 AM

Thanks guys.

Yer havent got too much knowledge on oil haha, all I know is its better to run thinner in the winter. Thanks for the tips.

Anyone tried using NGK coppers. I tend to prefer coppers as you cant get a better spark from anything else.

Ross

**spookz** · 07-05-2011 12:18 PM

I've just done my service with 5w30 Edge Sport. Plugs I'm using are NGK IFR7G-11KS.

I noticed the engine runs a lot quieter with the Edge Sport compared to whatever was in there previously.

**stienerv2** · 07-05-2011 12:22 PM

I always thought iridiums can conduct the same as the copper plugs. Its just that the platinum plugs can not conduct the same as copper but they can last for quite a long time. Iridiums also have a similar life span to the platinum ones and should give out a spark similar to the copper ones.

**EP3TYPER** · 07-05-2011 12:36 PM

From what I know copper has the best spark of all plugs.
Platinum and Iridium's have a longer life but do not create as much spark they are also more likely to foul. (Do not quote me)

**PeppeX** · 08-05-2011 01:09 AM

Do any of you guys have an oil catch can? I was thinking of getting one after watching people draining them on youtube.

**Nepolian** · 08-05-2011 06:44 AM

Re: Servicing.

I use Shell premium compressed air. Don't know what type of compressor they use but it has been quite reliable for all my tyres and has always kept them inflated. DIY coming soon. Was also thinking of posting it on YouTube?