Oil change intervals

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!

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.

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

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

tnav · 05-02-2015, 04:41 PM

Nissan Owners | Maintenance Schedules | Nissan USA

pokeyl · 05-04-2015, 11:28 AM

Change Based on oil used---

Mobil 1 or Castrol Syntec Edge at 15K
Amsoil at 25K

I DD 50 miles, use to be 105 a day.

SC for 38K miles with a 25 row Oil Cooler. 56K on car right now.

NO Problems, I drive the car hard each day. 5-7 PSI of boost 2 to 5 times each way.

No WOT longer than 3-5 seconds in 2nd/3rd gear, any longer would be to extreme on the street.

I do not track. When I did SCCA would change after 3 events, 20 years ago, not in the Z!

Note: Castrol Syntec Edge, I got some on my hands and it took 3 days to get it off. Same weekend I also did Mobil 1 in my wife's car and it washed right off.

wsarver · 05-06-2015, 06:44 AM

I just did an oil analysis with Blackstone Labs and at 5,000 miles the tech said I could extend to 7,000 on 5w30 royal purple. I do have a z1 25 row oil cooler so I'm sure that contributes to longer oil life.

90 ST · 05-06-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dbw

Got hold of a lady at Nissan Canada.....the 3 month 6000 km is reccomended only.....the 6 month 12000 km pol change is required for warranty purposes. I've been getting my oil analyzed for years at Blackstone and will continue with my 370. Very much enjoy this car.

I change mine every 4-5 weeks, or 7500 kms with Redline. If you plan on driving the car I would stick with a 4 month 7500 kms change. I would also do it myself, after the break in period change the oil to what you want to use. Did the dealer give you any free oil changes with the purchase?
If so use those with the Ester oil and then go to a synthetic of your choice.
I'm currently at 348,xxx kms with Redline...for what it's worth.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	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.

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mayday813 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 143 Drives: 11 370Z spt tour 6mt Rep Power: 14	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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07-16-2014, 07:06 AM	#26 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3368	always do 3 month/3600 whichever comes first. always will __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

07-15-2014, 09:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Every 4k miles or so. If I am lazy, perhaps 5K miles.

07-16-2014, 02:52 AM	#23 (permalink)
JSPEED Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Posts: 36 Drives: 2013 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	Do you guys recommend changing oil at the dealership or like a performance shop

07-16-2014, 06:30 AM	#25 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	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.

05-02-2015, 04:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 11	Nissan Owners \| Maintenance Schedules \| Nissan USA

05-04-2015, 11:28 AM	#28 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 891 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 54	Change Based on oil used--- Mobil 1 or Castrol Syntec Edge at 15K Amsoil at 25K I DD 50 miles, use to be 105 a day. SC for 38K miles with a 25 row Oil Cooler. 56K on car right now. NO Problems, I drive the car hard each day. 5-7 PSI of boost 2 to 5 times each way. No WOT longer than 3-5 seconds in 2nd/3rd gear, any longer would be to extreme on the street. I do not track. When I did SCCA would change after 3 events, 20 years ago, not in the Z! Note: Castrol Syntec Edge, I got some on my hands and it took 3 days to get it off. Same weekend I also did Mobil 1 in my wife's car and it washed right off. Smashley likes this. __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

05-06-2015, 06:44 AM	#29 (permalink)
wsarver Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 115 Drives: 2015 Silverado Rep Power: 11	I just did an oil analysis with Blackstone Labs and at 5,000 miles the tech said I could extend to 7,000 on 5w30 royal purple. I do have a z1 25 row oil cooler so I'm sure that contributes to longer oil life.

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