Z Oil Change: Miles or Time?

370Z Purist

Every manufacturer seems to vary a hell of a lot as far as oil change increments go. It's safe to assume though, that with change increments like that, they expect you to go a little longer. I believe most new Mercedes come with Mobil 1.

Consider that during cross-country races, cars are driven much harder at higher temperatures and much tougher conditions on only a single fill of oil. I think the Dakar Rally is probably one of the best examples (I remember this only because I think Mobil 1 did a commercial about how they're used in a few DR teams).

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Coon-azz

All,
here is my experience with M1 Full Synthetic. In 2000, we bought two new Jeep wrangler Sarahs. Both the Mrs's and myself had identical Jeep minus the colors. These were daily drivers at the time; 50-75 miles a day when gas was still kinda low. We did moderate 4x4 wheeling on the weekend and ran them year round. The wife did her oil changes at the dealership with what ever stuff they used. I moved to M1 FS. At about 74,000 miles I ended up smashing the oil pan. When I took the pan off to put the new one on, you could see the entire underside of the 6 cyclender engine as well as the inside of the oil pan. Both looked spotless. So out of curiousity, we took the wifes off to compare. I had to use a rag to clean out her oil pan with some serious elbo grease and chemicals. You could see it all burned on and discolored. Mine was spot free, shiney and looked brand new. We regularly changed our oil after 3,500 miles so I was shocked at what I saw. After that, I've run it in every car. Just my experience with it.

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Shamrock

I bought my z with exactly 15000K and told the previous owner that he had to foot the bill for the oil exchange. I told him to tell them at the dealership to put in the gt-r oil and not the z oil and I would pay the difference. At my dealership the oil for the gt-r is not the same as the Z. Does anyone know what the difference between the two oils is? I hope it's ok that I did this. My friend who has had a z for two years recommended this. Does the gt-r oil need to be replaced more frequently? Does it keep the engine in better condition or was it a waste of money?

IDZRVIT

Yes, but if it gives you peace of mind..............

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Shamrock

What are the differences between the two oils?


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370Z Purist

GT-R's motor oil is just Mobil 1 Synthetic, isn't it? That isn't that special; although oil for the tranny or diff in the GT-R is super specific (and super-expensive). The Z oil by comparison is more "special," since it's the ester base with "microdiamonds."

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Shamrock

Sorry. So it is better to use the gt-r engine oil or the z engine oil in the z?


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LakeShow

If you put GTR oil, your Z will produce 530HP and develop a Twin Turbo.

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JARblue

If that's the case, I have GT-R Oil for sale @ $50 per quart

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IDZRVIT

I'l take two cases!

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IDZRVIT

Shamrock, in all seriousness, I would recommend you use a 'normal' synthetic oil such as Mobil 1 5W-30. You can even use dino oil if you want to save a few bucks but don't waste your money on 'specialty' oils.

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Shamrock

Ha ha guys! All I want to know if the Z oil is ok in my engine, not causing damage. I got it. I won't get it again. Is it ok until the next oil change? Joking aside.


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JARblue

To answer your question: No, the recommended Nissan Ester oil will not harm your Z.

I decided on Mobil 1 quite a while ago, primarily for its universal nature in the sense that I can find it virtually any auto store or any lube store (when I used to pay for my oil changes). If you take it to lube shop, you're pretty much stuck with a dealership if you use the Ester, and for any other specialty oil, you likely will need to bring the oil with you to the shop.

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IDZRVIT

No, it won't cause any damage.

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Shamrock

Sorry, I meant if the gt-r oil will damage my z engine. I didn't phrase it write. What is the difference etween the the gt-r oil and the z oil? What is a oil based ester? Thanks


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