Question about oil

sonic370 · 06-12-2010, 07:20 PM

I did a search so please be gentle and don't flame.

Would someone talk me into it or out of it. I know its my choice i'm getting my oil changed for the first time in my new Z it's at 3500 miles.Anyway regular or
synthetic i know its 5w30. I don't track it its a daily driver. Thanks for any imfo.

ejrives · 06-12-2010, 07:27 PM

both?

Zsteve · 06-12-2010, 07:34 PM

I would contact BP and ask them. lol

frost · 06-12-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

I would contact BP and ask them. lol

You don't even need to contact them. Just go soak some up off the coast.

rmorrow · 06-12-2010, 07:46 PM

Sonic 370,
Most of the feedback on the engine oil threads appear to favor synthetic. The brand is personal preference, although it appears that most are favoring Redline or Royal Purple. The Redline has been purported to keep the engine oil temps lower (which as you will note has a very lengthy thread). IMO, the first oil change should be the Nissan oil (same type that went into the car from the factory). The second oil change would be the Redline 5W-30. Personally, I will go with Redline synthetic, but not until I hit 3K miles. My first oil change will be at 1K...my second will be Redline at 3K. Then, I will change oil every 3K. Everyone's opinion will differ.

frost · 06-12-2010, 07:51 PM

PS, a hot place like texas, you should consider 10 w 30

kenchan · 06-12-2010, 08:06 PM

I've topped-off using dino oil (valvoline or something) and plan on changing to synthetic (mobil1 silver cap) at 1yr since it seems engine is not consuming much oil now.

Horseface · 06-12-2010, 08:12 PM

I've got Nissan Ester in there now. Would a top up with Mobil 1 at a gas station do any harm...?

frost · 06-12-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Horseface

I've got Nissan Ester in there now. Would a top up with Mobil 1 at a gas station do any harm...?

You can mix any synthetic with any other synthetic and it's no issue, same with regular and regular. There is a debate on whether one can mix synthetic and regular oil. My personal research concludes it's no big deal to but there are some who will fight to the death on not being able to mix the two; or even go back to regular if you have used synthetic.

dad · 06-12-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

I did a search so please be gentle and don't flame.

Would someone talk me into it or out of it. I know its my choice i'm getting my oil changed for the first time in my new Z it's at 3500 miles.Anyway regular or
synthetic i know its 5w30. I don't track it its a daily driver. Thanks for any imfo.

Synthetic Royal Purple

Read the oil section-
The Car Maintenance Bibles

shadoquad · 06-12-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

You can mix any synthetic with any other synthetic and it's no issue, same with regular and regular. There is a debate on whether one can mix synthetic and regular oil. My personal research concludes it's no big deal to but there are some who will fight to the death on not being able to mix the two; or even go back to regular if you have used synthetic.

frost · 06-12-2010, 08:33 PM

Even in medieval times, they don't mix.

darrinps · 06-12-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

I did a search so please be gentle and don't flame.

Would someone talk me into it or out of it. I know its my choice i'm getting my oil changed for the first time in my new Z it's at 3500 miles.Anyway regular or
synthetic i know its 5w30. I don't track it its a daily driver. Thanks for any imfo.

You might find this thread interesting. I asked that question here:

Suggest an oil for my new 370Z please. - Bob Is The Oil Guy

PapoZalsa · 06-12-2010, 10:06 PM

It is not recommended to change to synthetic oil until 5,000 miles.

Anyway my dealer uses Ester Oil for the Z and I have two free oil changes, oh well only one left. Then I will change to synthetic.

Trips · 06-12-2010, 11:05 PM

Redline at 5k intervals

06-12-2010, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Question about oil I did a search so please be gentle and don't flame. Would someone talk me into it or out of it. I know its my choice i'm getting my oil changed for the first time in my new Z it's at 3500 miles.Anyway regular or synthetic i know its 5w30. I don't track it its a daily driver. Thanks for any imfo.

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Horseface Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 253 Drives: 2010 370 Tr/Sprt/Nv Rep Power: 15	I've got Nissan Ester in there now. Would a top up with Mobil 1 at a gas station do any harm...? __________________ Whinny!

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	It is not recommended to change to synthetic oil until 5,000 miles. Anyway my dealer uses Ester Oil for the Z and I have two free oil changes, oh well only one left. Then I will change to synthetic. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-12-2010, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 14	Sonic 370, Most of the feedback on the engine oil threads appear to favor synthetic. The brand is personal preference, although it appears that most are favoring Redline or Royal Purple. The Redline has been purported to keep the engine oil temps lower (which as you will note has a very lengthy thread). IMO, the first oil change should be the Nissan oil (same type that went into the car from the factory). The second oil change would be the Redline 5W-30. Personally, I will go with Redline synthetic, but not until I hit 3K miles. My first oil change will be at 1K...my second will be Redline at 3K. Then, I will change oil every 3K. Everyone's opinion will differ.

06-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	I've topped-off using dino oil (valvoline or something) and plan on changing to synthetic (mobil1 silver cap) at 1yr since it seems engine is not consuming much oil now.

06-12-2010, 11:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Redline at 5k intervals __________________