First Oil Change: Mobile 1 or Castrol Syntec?

Spartan 1771 · 01-19-2010, 10:36 AM

HKYStormFront:

I was seriously thinking about doing just that. I have never had a dealership do my oil changes in the past, but with this car I may change my plan of attack.

vipor · 01-19-2010, 10:42 AM

StealthZ · 01-19-2010, 10:48 AM

Voted other: Motul, Redline or Amsoil... best oils out there in my opinion and after having done oil tests (other cars and 350z VQ35HR) it showed better wear characteristics then others.

AK370Z · 01-19-2010, 10:54 AM

As you can see here, I use REDLINE. Just my personal choice. You can run ANY motor oil in your 370Z.

Though, I suggest using synthetic motor oil. It's suggested by some to switch to synthetic after 3000 miles (I did it at 3600 miles)

feelzpwr91 · 01-19-2010, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

As you can see here, I use REDLINE. Just my personal choice. You can run ANY motor oil in your 370Z.

Though, I suggest using synthetic motor oil. It's suggested by some to switch to synthetic after 3000 miles (I did it at 3600 miles)

lol, see AK, almost everyone on the forum has posted somthing about oil and ester bases.

Everyone:Redline is a recomended because its an esterbase synthetic and overall runs well, Nissan motors are made to compliment all oils,, esterbase is only recomended

Spartan 1771 · 01-19-2010, 11:30 AM

Regardless of the ester comments, I think this thread has actually helped me to make a decision: I'm going to have the dealership do it. Easier, cleaner, no oil to dispose of and no warranty worries.

PS: What the hell is ester?

feelzpwr91 · 01-19-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Regardless of the ester comments, I think this thread has actually helped me to make a decision: I'm going to have the dealership do it. Easier, cleaner, no oil to dispose of and no warranty worries.

PS: What the hell is ester?

yes have the dealership do it if you prefer it that way, but bring your own oil that states some where that its an ester base Catagory 4 or 5, (Redline/Amsoil/LucasOil) and they will use the provided oil

feelzpwr91 · 01-19-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Regardless of the ester comments, I think this thread has actually helped me to make a decision: I'm going to have the dealership do it. Easier, cleaner, no oil to dispose of and no warranty worries.

PS: What the hell is ester?

Ester oil is synthetic base oil that has been chemically synthesized. Typically ester oils are used in passenger cars. Esters are one of the classes of synthetics Esters are stable molecules, provide good solvency, and provide very good low temperature and high temperature performance in engine oils.

theDreamer · 01-19-2010, 11:34 AM

If you go to the dealership, make sure to check things before you leave, like everything is screwed on tightly, no leaks, etc.

j.arnaldo · 01-20-2010, 01:46 PM

The one that's on sale when you go buy it! Me? Mobil 1, 5W30 weight, but all will do the job.

Spartan 1771 · 01-20-2010, 08:29 PM

HKYStormFront:

Thanks for the GREAT advice. I'll be sure to follow it.

TARDCORE · 01-20-2010, 11:43 PM

When I bought my Z the sales manager noticed I wasn't happy about paying $500 ontop of invoice so he comes up to me and says he will make a deal to cover my first 2 oil changes for free. I laughed at him and he said that if I do oil change myself it will void the warranty. Don't have the retard stealership do your oil change. A great reason, I purchased the finishing touch package (I know it was REALLY stupid of me) but I dropped the car off, waited about 6 hours, 2 hours longer than I expected, adn when I got there my car had 28 EXTRA miles on it and when I started it the oil temp was 178F! Just be aware that the people who you leave your car with are like 16 year old kids and if they are older, they act like 16 year old kids.

And to add, I used Mobile 1 on my RSX for 2 years straight. I raced about twice a month on a 1/8 mile track ad I never had any engine noise or problems during that time frame. There was a post somehwere with the 5 groups of oils and there purpose which is a great read but for your needs, anything synthetic synthetic should be fine. Oil is the same as experience businesses. Some people have good experiences, some people have bad experiences; no matter which one they experience, everyone they know will get an ear full about it.

Kastley85891 · 01-20-2010, 11:52 PM

Other - ENEOS 0W 50 FS at 1500 miles
Castrol conventional 5W - 30 at 600 miles

Trips · 01-21-2010, 12:34 AM

Dealer oil at 1k, now at 4900 and same oil for the second oil change at 5200

j.arnaldo · 01-21-2010, 08:02 AM

Yep, even Pennzoil's Platinum synth' oil is getting good reviews, lately. So, go more by price, than by renoun and publicity. It DOES seem that the 370 needs the ester compound for extended engine life, whereas 350s do just fine with any synthetic oil. I've stuck with Monil 1 since the early-to-mid 90s on all my vehicles (Maxima, XTerra, Pathfinder and, now, the 350Z) with zero issues. Mobil 1 is the most-often promoted oil (i.e. on sale), so I purchase it by the case(s).

01-19-2010, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
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01-19-2010, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
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01-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
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01-19-2010, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,279 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Regardless of the ester comments, I think this thread has actually helped me to make a decision: I'm going to have the dealership do it. Easier, cleaner, no oil to dispose of and no warranty worries. PS: What the hell is ester? __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-19-2010, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
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01-19-2010, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	Voted other: Motul, Redline or Amsoil... best oils out there in my opinion and after having done oil tests (other cars and 350z VQ35HR) it showed better wear characteristics then others.

01-20-2010, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	The one that's on sale when you go buy it! Me? Mobil 1, 5W30 weight, but all will do the job.

01-20-2010, 08:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,279 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	HKYStormFront: Thanks for the GREAT advice. I'll be sure to follow it. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-20-2010, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
TARDCORE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 410 Drives: 2010 Solid Red 370Z Rep Power: 17	When I bought my Z the sales manager noticed I wasn't happy about paying $500 ontop of invoice so he comes up to me and says he will make a deal to cover my first 2 oil changes for free. I laughed at him and he said that if I do oil change myself it will void the warranty. Don't have the retard stealership do your oil change. A great reason, I purchased the finishing touch package (I know it was REALLY stupid of me) but I dropped the car off, waited about 6 hours, 2 hours longer than I expected, adn when I got there my car had 28 EXTRA miles on it and when I started it the oil temp was 178F! Just be aware that the people who you leave your car with are like 16 year old kids and if they are older, they act like 16 year old kids. And to add, I used Mobile 1 on my RSX for 2 years straight. I raced about twice a month on a 1/8 mile track ad I never had any engine noise or problems during that time frame. There was a post somehwere with the 5 groups of oils and there purpose which is a great read but for your needs, anything synthetic synthetic should be fine. Oil is the same as experience businesses. Some people have good experiences, some people have bad experiences; no matter which one they experience, everyone they know will get an ear full about it. __________________ XBL:EVENTYDE Last edited by TARDCORE; 01-20-2010 at 11:46 PM.

01-20-2010, 11:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	Other - ENEOS 0W 50 FS at 1500 miles Castrol conventional 5W - 30 at 600 miles __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

01-21-2010, 12:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Dealer oil at 1k, now at 4900 and same oil for the second oil change at 5200 __________________

01-21-2010, 08:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Yep, even Pennzoil's Platinum synth' oil is getting good reviews, lately. So, go more by price, than by renoun and publicity. It DOES seem that the 370 needs the ester compound for extended engine life, whereas 350s do just fine with any synthetic oil. I've stuck with Monil 1 since the early-to-mid 90s on all my vehicles (Maxima, XTerra, Pathfinder and, now, the 350Z) with zero issues. Mobil 1 is the most-often promoted oil (i.e. on sale), so I purchase it by the case(s). Last edited by j.arnaldo; 01-21-2010 at 08:12 AM.

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