OFFICIAL OIL THREAD (Trying to clean up all these useless oil threads)

BalanBro · 04-19-2014, 10:38 AM

That's really not all that long of a storage period. I imagine that the water present would be minimal. With the high oil temps this car runs, I bet it'll boil off rather quickly.

JSPEED · 04-19-2014, 05:13 PM

Should I change the oil now since it's been at least 6 months?

Jit13 · 04-19-2014, 05:21 PM

Alright thanks I will keep an eye on the dipstick just in case

DEpointfive0 · 04-19-2014, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCool

Oil doesn't break down over time in storage, but condensation does accumulate. You can change your oil in the spring to get rid of that little bit of water, or you can drive it to boil it off. Personally, I wouldn't bother with changing it. The reason to change oil is if and when acids and combustion byproducts accumulate, or if the additives break down from shear. That's a function of use, not time.

I completely agree.

Every oil company I have talked to about their fully synthetic says that there really isn't a shelf life, and that it will last years.
Even when I asked about it sitting in the engine, they said it doesn't matter.

And I agree that if condensation built up. Just drive it for a while, get the oil hot, and bye bye condensation!

falconfixer · 04-19-2014, 05:54 PM

Yes and make sure you only use the Nissan Ester oil. Don't listen to these yahoos selling you some snake oil ******** about redline this and mobil 1 that. All garbage.

jaedub · 04-19-2014, 05:58 PM

I daily drive my Z and I get it changed every 4k-5k miles. If you drive it hard, I suggest you get your oil change sooner.

jmayz · 05-02-2015, 03:08 PM

I have a 2015 with 1000 miles on it and about to take a trip and add another 2000. Ive been through that manual front to back and cant seem to find the changing intervals. The only thing I found was I didnt need to do a break in change and it says changing oil inintervals very by usage and oil type. So wtf? What are you guys doing? And what type of oil are you using?

falconfixer · 05-02-2015, 03:40 PM

5000 miles on the 2015s. Please edit your post and not ask what oil to use.

jmayz · 05-02-2015, 04:21 PM

I dont mean what brand, but the manual doesnt even specify if synthetic is in these. It just says it comes with the finest nissan oil.

vtec to vvel · 05-02-2015, 05:05 PM

....really dude?

falconfixer · 05-02-2015, 05:10 PM

I won't flame ya but most here will smell blood in the water. 2014 Nissan changed oil change intervals from 3750 to 5000 miles. The Z uses from the factory what they call Nissan Ester oil. It is a sythethic that will run you upwards to $15/qt depending on the stealership or you can find deals on here. Others will chime in that Mobil 1 or some other suitable substitute is just fine, and it is. It's up to you what you put in there but I suggest go what you feel is right and the right viscosity.

Now, wait for the lockdown....

kenchan · 05-02-2015, 06:25 PM

I got my $24 rebate check thanks to mr.jar....

jpkirk · 05-02-2015, 07:43 PM

ibtl

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MagmaRed370z · 05-02-2015, 07:46 PM

Every 5,000. If you drive on stop and go and very aggressive driving style then less. Synthetic is best to run on the Zs.

sofaonasock · 05-02-2015, 07:49 PM

I just change mine every 7500 miles.

04-19-2014, 10:38 AM	#46 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	That's really not all that long of a storage period. I imagine that the water present would be minimal. With the high oil temps this car runs, I bet it'll boil off rather quickly. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

05-02-2015, 03:08 PM	#52 (permalink)
jmayz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New Mexico Posts: 192 Drives: 370Z 2015 Rep Power: 17	Oil change intervals? I have a 2015 with 1000 miles on it and about to take a trip and add another 2000. Ive been through that manual front to back and cant seem to find the changing intervals. The only thing I found was I didnt need to do a break in change and it says changing oil inintervals very by usage and oil type. So wtf? What are you guys doing? And what type of oil are you using?

05-02-2015, 03:40 PM	#53 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	5000 miles on the 2015s. Please edit your post and not ask what oil to use. jpkirk likes this. __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

05-02-2015, 05:10 PM	#56 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	I won't flame ya but most here will smell blood in the water. 2014 Nissan changed oil change intervals from 3750 to 5000 miles. The Z uses from the factory what they call Nissan Ester oil. It is a sythethic that will run you upwards to $15/qt depending on the stealership or you can find deals on here. Others will chime in that Mobil 1 or some other suitable substitute is just fine, and it is. It's up to you what you put in there but I suggest go what you feel is right and the right viscosity. Now, wait for the lockdown.... 1st likes this. __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

05-02-2015, 07:43 PM	#58 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3375	ibtl The official oil thread in the Tech area, Engine & Drivetrain Official Oil Thread __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

04-19-2014, 05:13 PM	#47 (permalink)
JSPEED Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Posts: 36 Drives: 2013 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	Should I change the oil now since it's been at least 6 months?

04-19-2014, 05:21 PM	#48 (permalink)
Jit13 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 32 Drives: Q7/Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	Alright thanks I will keep an eye on the dipstick just in case

04-19-2014, 05:54 PM	#50 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Yes and make sure you only use the Nissan Ester oil. Don't listen to these yahoos selling you some snake oil ******** about redline this and mobil 1 that. All garbage.

04-19-2014, 05:58 PM	#51 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	I daily drive my Z and I get it changed every 4k-5k miles. If you drive it hard, I suggest you get your oil change sooner.

05-02-2015, 04:21 PM	#54 (permalink)
jmayz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New Mexico Posts: 192 Drives: 370Z 2015 Rep Power: 17	I dont mean what brand, but the manual doesnt even specify if synthetic is in these. It just says it comes with the finest nissan oil.

05-02-2015, 05:05 PM	#55 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,903 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 499553	....really dude?

05-02-2015, 06:25 PM	#57 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	I got my $24 rebate check thanks to mr.jar....

05-02-2015, 07:46 PM	#59 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Every 5,000. If you drive on stop and go and very aggressive driving style then less. Synthetic is best to run on the Zs.

05-02-2015, 07:49 PM	#60 (permalink)
sofaonasock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 09 370Z Touring, M6 Rep Power: 16	I just change mine every 7500 miles. __________________ 09 370Z Sports Touring 6MT

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