Did my first oil change to synthetic...noticeable difference.

TongMan · 09-18-2010, 10:25 AM

I believe that ester oil is just a hype that the dealership is trying to push on z owners. They do want the profit.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-18-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

I believe that ester oil is just a hype that the dealership is trying to push on z owners. They do want the profit.

I've been running the non-ester oil for the last two changes and I don't notice ANY difference.
Mobil 1 has Ester components and is a whole lot cheaper. I can buy a 5 liter jug at Autozone for just over 30 bucks.

Waiz · 09-18-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I've been running the non-ester oil for the last two changes and I don't notice ANY difference.
Mobil 1 has Ester components and is a whole lot cheaper. I can buy a 5 liter jug at Autozone for just over 30 bucks.

Walmart has the same jug for about $25, just an FYI.

daleks · 09-18-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

I believe that ester oil is just a hype that the dealership is trying to push on z owners. They do want the profit.

The oil that comes with the car may as well have sand in it. After my initial oil change at 1315 miles the car ran much, MUCH smoother. The replacement oil was Nissan Ester Oil though. I'll switch to synthetic eventually, but I don't think the reduction in engine NVH after the initial oil change can be attributed to the type of replacement oil.

efuseakay · 09-19-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by daleks

The oil that comes with the car may as well have sand in it. After my initial oil change at 1315 miles the car ran much, MUCH smoother. The replacement oil was Nissan Ester Oil though. I'll switch to synthetic eventually, but I don't think the reduction in engine NVH after the initial oil change can be attributed to the type of replacement oil.

It's not necessarily the oil. It's the wear metals...

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TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 717	I believe that ester oil is just a hype that the dealership is trying to push on z owners. They do want the profit.