opinion on oil

sonic370 · 01-22-2011, 06:33 PM

No not another oil debate. Just one quick question...
Do you think I'm pushing it by changing my oil every 5,000 miles?

I'm using mobil1 with same brand filter. Thanks ,oh DD never on the track

bleufiend · 01-22-2011, 07:04 PM

My personal preference:

Mobil 1 5W-30 with OEM Nissan filter, changed every 3500miles.

Jordo! · 01-22-2011, 07:39 PM

Probably not.

Get a Blackstone oil analysis and spring for the extra analysis that tells you how long you can go on oil change intervals with the oil you are using.

They recommended I go 6K between changes on Castrol 0W30.

I'd wait until you are approaching 20K tho' -- wear-in particles will still be high until then.

Dreezy562 · 01-22-2011, 09:41 PM

Id change if its break in miles on it

red6spd · 01-22-2011, 09:43 PM

Once break in is over 5K should be ok... But if your hard on the car I would change it sooner.

JB1 · 01-22-2011, 10:52 PM

Yes, you'll be fine. Nissan advices an oil change interval for the Z in Europe of 9000 miles/15000 km, using sythetic oil. Exactly the same car as the one sold here. So why should we change our oil every 3750 miles??? The 3000 mile oil change "rule" is BS, only good for the oil companies and service stations... I talked to one of the reps at the Redline booth at SEMA last year and even he told me I should be fine changing oil at 5000 miles and that changing at 3000 is over kill.

christian370z · 01-22-2011, 11:39 PM

I change mine every 3,000 miles just to have as much insurance and peace of mind as I think is reasonable. I do run my car through the canyons with some other Z guys so that type of driving is also factored into why I change it every 3,000 miles with Redline 5w30.

dad · 01-23-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

No not another oil debate. Just one quick question...
Do you think I'm pushing it by changing my oil every 5,000 miles?

I'm using mobil1 with same brand filter. Thanks ,oh DD never on the track

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optiontrader · 01-23-2011, 12:28 AM

Everytime I do/see an oil change, I see the mass of black liquid coming out; regardless of the interval, I'm sticking to 3750. At 3000+ miles, the oil's pretty dirty; I'd rather take that crap out than continuing running the engine past that.

Jordo! · 01-23-2011, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by optiontrader

Everytime I do/see an oil change, I see the mass of black liquid coming out; regardless of the interval, I'm sticking to 3750. At 3000+ miles, the oil's pretty dirty; I'd rather take that crap out than continuing running the engine past that.

Color of oil is actually NOT indicative of how well it's working...

Only way to know is a oil analysis.

kenchan · 01-23-2011, 07:21 AM

5k np! One yr or 5k miles for me too.

bleufiend · 01-23-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

I change mine every 3,000 miles just to have as much insurance and peace of mind as I think is reasonable. I do run my car through the canyons with some other Z guys so that type of driving is also factored into why I change it every 3,000 miles with Redline 5w30.

An oil change is one of the cheapest maintenance items one can perform on their car, but if neglected can be the cause of the costliest repairs.

ImportConvert · 01-23-2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Probably not.

Get a Blackstone oil analysis and spring for the extra analysis that tells you how long you can go on oil change intervals with the oil you are using.

They recommended I go 6K between changes on Castrol 0W30.
I'd wait until you are approaching 20K tho' -- wear-in particles will still be high until then.

This oil is a LOT more stable than M1 5-30.

ImportConvert · 01-23-2011, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by optiontrader

Everytime I do/see an oil change, I see the mass of black liquid coming out; regardless of the interval, I'm sticking to 3750. At 3000+ miles, the oil's pretty dirty; I'd rather take that crap out than continuing running the engine past that.

Don't ever buy a diesel. It will eat you out of house and home, lol

SPOHN · 01-23-2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

I change mine every 3,000 miles just to have as much insurance and peace of mind as I think is reasonable. I do run my car through the canyons with some other Z guys so that type of driving is also factored into why I change it every 3,000 miles with Redline 5w30.

+1 Big peace of mind for me. You never know what's going on inside the motor all the time. And it doesn't hurt. But I plan to beat up on this car so it will be well needed. I like Mobil 1 oil and Motul for FI.

01-22-2011, 06:33 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	opinion on oil No not another oil debate. Just one quick question... Do you think I'm pushing it by changing my oil every 5,000 miles? I'm using mobil1 with same brand filter. Thanks ,oh DD never on the track

01-22-2011, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	My personal preference: Mobil 1 5W-30 with OEM Nissan filter, changed every 3500miles. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

01-22-2011, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Probably not. Get a Blackstone oil analysis and spring for the extra analysis that tells you how long you can go on oil change intervals with the oil you are using. They recommended I go 6K between changes on Castrol 0W30. I'd wait until you are approaching 20K tho' -- wear-in particles will still be high until then. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

01-22-2011, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Once break in is over 5K should be ok... But if your hard on the car I would change it sooner. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

01-22-2011, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	Yes, you'll be fine. Nissan advices an oil change interval for the Z in Europe of 9000 miles/15000 km, using sythetic oil. Exactly the same car as the one sold here. So why should we change our oil every 3750 miles??? The 3000 mile oil change "rule" is BS, only good for the oil companies and service stations... I talked to one of the reps at the Redline booth at SEMA last year and even he told me I should be fine changing oil at 5000 miles and that changing at 3000 is over kill. __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

01-22-2011, 09:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 14	Id change if its break in miles on it

01-22-2011, 11:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I change mine every 3,000 miles just to have as much insurance and peace of mind as I think is reasonable. I do run my car through the canyons with some other Z guys so that type of driving is also factored into why I change it every 3,000 miles with Redline 5w30. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

01-23-2011, 12:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	Everytime I do/see an oil change, I see the mass of black liquid coming out; regardless of the interval, I'm sticking to 3750. At 3000+ miles, the oil's pretty dirty; I'd rather take that crap out than continuing running the engine past that. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

01-23-2011, 07:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	5k np! One yr or 5k miles for me too.

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