Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - does synthetic oil run hotter than conventional oil?

PapoZalsa · 05-26-2012, 04:11 PM

Well I had a conversation on that subject when I changed from Ester to Synthetic. He was talking about the molecular structure not braking as fast as in conventional oil and that was the reason for the car running hot.

Don't get me lying, I'm not a scientist so his explanation was way over my head.

I have always used synthetic oil in my cars including a 350Z, however as we all know the 370 runs hot anyway.

What temps are you getting?

05-26-2012, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Well I had a conversation on that subject when I changed from Ester to Synthetic. He was talking about the molecular structure not braking as fast as in conventional oil and that was the reason for the car running hot. Don't get me lying, I'm not a scientist so his explanation was way over my head. I have always used synthetic oil in my cars including a 350Z, however as we all know the 370 runs hot anyway. What temps are you getting? __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs