Oil change after break-in, but before 3k. And gas treatments?

Soygen · 05-29-2010, 09:22 AM

Hi guys,

I know...another oil thread. Hopefully this is just a simple 'that is ok' and doesn't spark the usual responses.

I'm about to hit 1200 miles and would like to do an oil change at that point and then switch to synthetic at around 3,000. I already bought a case of Redline. My question is that for the oil change at 1,200, is just a normal/non-synthetic 5W30 oil fine? I really don't feel like going to the NIssan dealership and buying Ester oil for the price they charge, only to change it out in 1500 miles for Redline.

Second question is about fuel/engine treatments. Do any of you guys use these? Which and how often?

Thanks.

370Zsteve · 05-29-2010, 09:42 AM

No comment on the oil, too may times it's been answered already. As for additives, the Owner's Manual says "no".

Modshack · 05-29-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soygen

Hi guys,

I know...another oil thread. Hopefully this is just a simple 'that is ok' and doesn't spark the usual responses.

I'm about to hit 1200 miles and would like to do an oil change at that point and then switch to synthetic at around 3,000. I already bought a case of Redline. My question is that for the oil change at 1,200, is just a normal/non-synthetic 5W30 oil fine? I really don't feel like going to the NIssan dealership and buying Ester oil for the price they charge, only to change it out in 1500 miles for Redline.

Second question is about fuel/engine treatments. Do any of you guys use these? Which and how often?

Thanks.

Yes...Dino is fine. I switched over to Syn at 5K

Fuel treatments: use a bottle of Techron concentrate every oil change. It'll keep you fuel gauge senders scrubbed clean as well as keep your injectors happy
No additives in the oil please!

05-29-2010, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Soygen Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 163 Drives: 2017 BMW M2 6MT Rep Power: 15	Oil change after break-in, but before 3k. And gas treatments? Hi guys, I know...another oil thread. Hopefully this is just a simple 'that is ok' and doesn't spark the usual responses. I'm about to hit 1200 miles and would like to do an oil change at that point and then switch to synthetic at around 3,000. I already bought a case of Redline. My question is that for the oil change at 1,200, is just a normal/non-synthetic 5W30 oil fine? I really don't feel like going to the NIssan dealership and buying Ester oil for the price they charge, only to change it out in 1500 miles for Redline. Second question is about fuel/engine treatments. Do any of you guys use these? Which and how often? Thanks.

05-29-2010, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	No comment on the oil, too may times it's been answered already. As for additives, the Owner's Manual says "no". __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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