Oil change intervals

JARblue · 07-15-2014, 06:42 PM

It's probably not absolutely necessary yet, but I would go ahead and change the oil.

Random guy on the internet says the break-in process deposits tiny metal bits into your oil more than normal driving after the 1200 miles is done. Lots of people change their oil around 1500 to clean out all these bits. I'm pretty sure a Blackstone UOA will confirm this kind of thinking.

FWIW, I don't think I got to change mine until closer to 3K miles. 53K miles later and no worries

big daddy · 07-15-2014, 06:46 PM

I change my car oil every 12 months or 3,000 miles, whichever one happens first.

I drive it like I stole it, but pamper it like I owe on it

ShutokuZ · 07-15-2014, 06:58 PM

I do mine every 6 months as I only average 5k a year.

Zoren 370 · 07-15-2014, 07:37 PM

Wow do you hate driving your Z's?
Im amazed how low your mileage are.
I cant stop driving my Z every weekends except if its raining.

Anyway back to topic i change mine at 4k miles or every 6 months.
Redline synthetic 5w/30

Dirk McGurck · 07-15-2014, 07:41 PM

Daily driver Z here. I've had it three weeks and have put 3000 miles on it.

SouthArk370Z · 07-15-2014, 07:56 PM

All oils start deteriorating as soon as you start using them. When the engine is running the oil gets polluted with acids, water, and other junk. Unless you have temperature-controlled storage, the engine will "breathe" and more moisture will collect. All that crap sits there and eats away at your oil and engine. After 2200 miles, the oil is probably still doing an adequate job of lubricating, even after 11 months, but it needs to be flushed to get rid of the garbage.

And I agree with the others that the first oil change should be done very early (1500-2500 miles). As pointed out, there will be a lot of junk floating around from break-in.

cigarclifford · 07-15-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

All oils start deteriorating down as soon as you start using them. When the engine is running the oil gets polluted with acids, water, and other junk. Unless you have temperature-controlled storage, the engine will "breathe" and more moisture will collect. All that crap sits there and eats away at your oil and engine. After 2200 miles, the oil is probably still doing an adequate job of lubricating, even after 11 months, but it needs to be flushed to get rid of the garbage.

And I agree with the others that the first oil change should be done very early (1500-2500 miles). As pointed out, there will be a lot of junk floating around from break-in.

Dat Right....

mayday813 · 07-15-2014, 09:34 PM

I use mine as a daily driver year around. 37k miles on it. Change the oil every 3,750 miles or three months whiich ever comes first. I don't believe in garage ornaments. Have some fun, drive it!

MagmaRed370z · 07-15-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mayday813

I use mine as a daily driver year around. 37k miles on it. Change the oil every 3,750 miles or three months whiich ever comes first. I don't believe in garage ornaments. Have some fun, drive it!

+1

Limeybastard · 07-15-2014, 09:52 PM

Every 4k miles or so. If I am lazy, perhaps 5K miles.

aszyd · 07-15-2014, 10:08 PM

6 to 7k for me. I pay for synth, I'm going to get the benefits from it.

JSPEED · 07-16-2014, 02:52 AM

Do you guys recommend changing oil at the dealership or like a performance shop

IDZRVIT · 07-16-2014, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JSPEED

Do you guys recommend changing oil at the dealership or like a performance shop

If you don't want to DIY, take it to a dealer so they will have an official record of your maintenance on the remote chance your engine ever has any issues and need to make a warranty claim.

Zoren 370 · 07-16-2014, 06:30 AM

I bring my oil and filter to the dealershit and pay 10 dollars labor.
Plus I get to flirt with the lady car sales reps!
Hey I need some change oil too you know.

Zteve · 07-16-2014, 07:06 AM

always do 3 month/3600 whichever comes first. always will

07-15-2014, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
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big daddy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 290 Drives: 2013 Nismo Rep Power: 14	I change my car oil every 12 months or 3,000 miles, whichever one happens first. I drive it like I stole it, but pamper it like I owe on it __________________ Fast intensions Non-Resonated Test Pipes and TDX CBE w/18" Resonators, Stillen Generation 3 Long Tube CAI, tint, tail light covers, Gramlights 57Xtremes, CS Nismo kit, and several carbon parts. Slowly getting more

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Wow do you hate driving your Z's? Im amazed how low your mileage are. I cant stop driving my Z every weekends except if its raining. Anyway back to topic i change mine at 4k miles or every 6 months. Redline synthetic 5w/30 Andrew@NuGen Auto likes this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	All oils start deteriorating as soon as you start using them. When the engine is running the oil gets polluted with acids, water, and other junk. Unless you have temperature-controlled storage, the engine will "breathe" and more moisture will collect. All that crap sits there and eats away at your oil and engine. After 2200 miles, the oil is probably still doing an adequate job of lubricating, even after 11 months, but it needs to be flushed to get rid of the garbage. And I agree with the others that the first oil change should be done very early (1500-2500 miles). As pointed out, there will be a lot of junk floating around from break-in. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 07-16-2014 at 07:15 AM.

07-15-2014, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I do mine every 6 months as I only average 5k a year.

07-15-2014, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
mayday813 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 143 Drives: 11 370Z spt tour 6mt Rep Power: 15	I use mine as a daily driver year around. 37k miles on it. Change the oil every 3,750 miles or three months whiich ever comes first. I don't believe in garage ornaments. Have some fun, drive it! MagmaRed370z likes this.

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Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 18	Every 4k miles or so. If I am lazy, perhaps 5K miles.

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07-16-2014, 02:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
JSPEED Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Posts: 36 Drives: 2013 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 12	Do you guys recommend changing oil at the dealership or like a performance shop

07-16-2014, 06:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	I bring my oil and filter to the dealershit and pay 10 dollars labor. Plus I get to flirt with the lady car sales reps! Hey I need some change oil too you know.

07-16-2014, 07:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3370	always do 3 month/3600 whichever comes first. always will __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

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