Has anyone tried Nippon Oil ?

GTLAW · 07-09-2010, 08:06 PM

Hey guys,

I really over my self with all of the oil and high temps and what is the best oil for my 370z. I have been reading and reading and don't know if NISSANs oil is the best for our cars but comes recommend by the dealer.

I know redline is good and I have always used mobil1 0-w40 in my 08 HR 350z.

I came across this Nippon Oil | ENEOS 5W-30

Looks like very good oil.

Just wanted to know before I buy it, if anyone has used it before or know if it would be good for our cars.

Thanks

kenchan · 07-09-2010, 08:20 PM

Is it made in China?

BalanBro · 07-09-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Is it made in China?

No. It's superior to any "dino" oil around since it is made from pure decomposed Godzillas.

Mr. Mcoupe · 07-09-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BalanBro

No. It's superior to any "dino" oil around since it is made from pure decomposed Godzillas.

hahahaha! I find this funny!!!

GTLAW · 07-09-2010, 09:36 PM

Come on guys! trying to get some good feed back about this oil.

cptspeed · 07-09-2010, 09:40 PM

there have been many oil threads. it is recommended by nissan but in most peoples opinion not worth the extra $.

BalanBro · 07-10-2010, 08:20 AM

In all honesty, I'm sure it's a good oil, but I refuse to believe that it is any better than the high quality (and more affordable) synthetics that are readily available in stores.

One think that has me curious about the Eneos oil is that for whatever reason, all but the 5W30 say "Fully Synthetic" on the bottle. The 5W30 just says "synthetic". I am willing to bet then that something about it's blend does not allow it to be marketed as a fully synthetic oil.

Might be worth a shot, but only if it's a good value. There is nothing about it that would convince me that I should spend more.

Modshack · 07-10-2010, 09:51 AM

Nippon Oil Co. is the largest in Japan. Eneos is their brand. Just a hunch here, but I'm guessing they know something about what is good for Japanese engines. I run Eneos synthetic in my Trans and differential. My local shop has had great success with it.

Nippon Oil

Chris@FsP · 07-10-2010, 10:33 AM

I like Mobile 0w-40 myself, although I would like to see a BS oil analysis of the Nippon stuff on a 370Z.

G Fo12ce · 07-10-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Nippon Oil Co. is the largest in Japan. Eneos is their brand. Just a hunch here, but I'm guessing they know something about what is good for Japanese engines. I run Eneos synthetic in my Trans and differential. My local shop has had great success with it.

Nippon Oil

Modack just curious, why you are not using the engine oil? Would it be ok to use 0W-50 over the 5W-30 or is it too light?

In thier product description the specifically mention high heat and large displacement for the 0W-50.

corbin09 · 08-03-2010, 08:48 PM

I used the 5w-30 eneos for about 4 oil changes now. It performs great. I do have the typical "hot oil" symptom, but I have yet to install an oil cooler, and it was about -10 degrees cooler than the Nissan Esther oil in stop and go traffic, I have pictures and documentation on my other computer that I will PM you if I can find it. It was back when I was arguing about it with my dealership and it being "normal". Bottom line, It works great. I know a lot of import shops that swear by it. If you have an oil cooler, dont be afraid to run the 0W, from what I heard, It simply lubricates things a little faster.. Im sure there are other benefits aswell.

07-09-2010, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 14	Has anyone tried Nippon Oil ? Hey guys, I really over my self with all of the oil and high temps and what is the best oil for my 370z. I have been reading and reading and don't know if NISSANs oil is the best for our cars but comes recommend by the dealer. I know redline is good and I have always used mobil1 0-w40 in my 08 HR 350z. I came across this Nippon Oil \| ENEOS 5W-30 Looks like very good oil. Just wanted to know before I buy it, if anyone has used it before or know if it would be good for our cars. Thanks __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \|

07-09-2010, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 14	Come on guys! trying to get some good feed back about this oil. __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \|

07-10-2010, 08:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	In all honesty, I'm sure it's a good oil, but I refuse to believe that it is any better than the high quality (and more affordable) synthetics that are readily available in stores. One think that has me curious about the Eneos oil is that for whatever reason, all but the 5W30 say "Fully Synthetic" on the bottle. The 5W30 just says "synthetic". I am willing to bet then that something about it's blend does not allow it to be marketed as a fully synthetic oil. Might be worth a shot, but only if it's a good value. There is nothing about it that would convince me that I should spend more. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

07-10-2010, 09:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Nippon Oil Co. is the largest in Japan. Eneos is their brand. Just a hunch here, but I'm guessing they know something about what is good for Japanese engines. I run Eneos synthetic in my Trans and differential. My local shop has had great success with it. Nippon Oil __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

07-09-2010, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Is it made in China?

07-09-2010, 09:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	there have been many oil threads. it is recommended by nissan but in most peoples opinion not worth the extra $.

07-10-2010, 10:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 368	I like Mobile 0w-40 myself, although I would like to see a BS oil analysis of the Nippon stuff on a 370Z.

08-03-2010, 08:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 279	I used the 5w-30 eneos for about 4 oil changes now. It performs great. I do have the typical "hot oil" symptom, but I have yet to install an oil cooler, and it was about -10 degrees cooler than the Nissan Esther oil in stop and go traffic, I have pictures and documentation on my other computer that I will PM you if I can find it. It was back when I was arguing about it with my dealership and it being "normal". Bottom line, It works great. I know a lot of import shops that swear by it. If you have an oil cooler, dont be afraid to run the 0W, from what I heard, It simply lubricates things a little faster.. Im sure there are other benefits aswell.