Its about time ...

tonybui · 03-22-2010, 12:30 AM

I read over a couple post on oil, and I'm doing my first oil change tomorrow. Just want to confirm, do I really need Nissan Ester oild for the first 5000 miles or no ?? is Mobil 1 ok ?? How about Mobil 1 oil filter or K&N or do I have to use Nissan oil filter also? Sorry guys, I'm a noob, love this car and wants it to last !!!

AK370Z · 03-22-2010, 12:39 AM

Basically ANY API certified off shelf 5w30 oil will do the job. If you're planning on using Synthetic, just wait after 3-5000 miles. As for filter, I used K&N and Purolator Pure 1. They are both good. But Purolator Puro 1 is cheaper, easy to find at your nearest auto shop and slightly larger (more capacity).

Here's a thread of mine if you need any idea what's involved: DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

j.arnaldo · 03-22-2010, 11:26 AM

Hey, AK! Greetings, man. Adding to your reply, the Pureone's not only less expensive & larger, but it's also BETTER--according to an engineer that posted something here (I haven't been able to find that post again!). So, filter-wise, it's Pureone, guy!

VCuomo · 03-22-2010, 07:01 PM

Pssssst... You don't have to wait 3,000 - 5,000 miles to switch to synthetic. In fact, with many cars synthetic is the factory fill...

tonybui · 03-23-2010, 12:34 AM

Do u guys usually change oil after the 1st 1000 miles ?? mine is at 2000 and still running, do I have to change oil now or just wait to 3000 and do synthetic at once ??

steveg78 · 03-23-2010, 06:36 PM

I don't understand why people change at 500, 1200, 1354, 2000, 2500mi etc. when there is no mention in the book about doing your first oil change any sooner than the recommended 3750mi intervals. I get it the notion is that while braking in a new engine you might get metal particles in your oil. But if it were really that much of an issue don't you think it would be mentioned in the manual? I've thought about posting this but I didn't want to start ANOTHER oil thread. And search SUCKS!!!

Vegasboricua · 03-23-2010, 07:17 PM

not another oil thread....

dlmartin81 · 03-23-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Hey, AK! Greetings, man. Adding to your reply, the Pureone's not only less expensive & larger, but it's also BETTER--according to an engineer that posted something here (I haven't been able to find that post again!). So, filter-wise, it's Pureone, guy!

Man, you're all about that engineer...hehe. You've been mentioning this person throughout multiple threads now.

03-22-2010, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 428	Its about time ... I read over a couple post on oil, and I'm doing my first oil change tomorrow. Just want to confirm, do I really need Nissan Ester oild for the first 5000 miles or no ?? is Mobil 1 ok ?? How about Mobil 1 oil filter or K&N or do I have to use Nissan oil filter also? Sorry guys, I'm a noob, love this car and wants it to last !!!

03-22-2010, 12:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Basically ANY API certified off shelf 5w30 oil will do the job. If you're planning on using Synthetic, just wait after 3-5000 miles. As for filter, I used K&N and Purolator Pure 1. They are both good. But Purolator Puro 1 is cheaper, easy to find at your nearest auto shop and slightly larger (more capacity). Here's a thread of mine if you need any idea what's involved: DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

03-22-2010, 11:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Hey, AK! Greetings, man. Adding to your reply, the Pureone's not only less expensive & larger, but it's also BETTER--according to an engineer that posted something here (I haven't been able to find that post again!). So, filter-wise, it's Pureone, guy! Last edited by j.arnaldo; 03-22-2010 at 01:47 PM.

03-23-2010, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 37 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 598	not another oil thread.... __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

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