Recommended Motor Oil

vehl · 07-14-2009, 02:41 AM

I tried looking around for what type (not brand) of M-oil can be used for the 370 but havent been able to find any. I'm stuck between 5w-40 and 10w-40, fully synthetic and synthetic respectively. the 10w costs 1/2 as much.

Our climate is always at 25-35c so it never really gets cold here. Does that mean I neednt take the cold rating too seriously, i.e. the 5w, where the 10w-40 will perform just the same when the oil's hot, ie. 40. Correct if im wrong.

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-14-2009, 06:38 AM

Which part of Asia are you in.?I am in S'pore...

Scribe · 07-14-2009, 08:26 AM

Nissan's recommendation is to use an Ester oil, not just some synthetic. It contains particles that work with the coating in the valvetrain to reduce friction. I get mine from the Nissan dealership. Cost me only 10 bucks more for my regular service over normal synthetic.

kannibul · 12-03-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by in.the.dark

Nissan's recommendation is to use an Ester oil, not just some synthetic. It contains particles that work with the coating in the valvetrain to reduce friction. I get mine from the Nissan dealership. Cost me only 10 bucks more for my regular service over normal synthetic.

Not quite - Nissan recommends using their oil which has particles in it to work with the valvetrain, and is suspected to have Esters.

Outside of that, the manual says you can use any oil as long as it meets specs outlined in the manual, which is pretty much any 5w-30 on the shelf these days...but, I'd at least recommend a reputable synthetic.

370Zsteve · 12-03-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Nissan recommends using their oil which has particles in it to work with the valvetrain, and is suspected to have Esters.

You talking about Nissan Ester Oil?

Old Chuck · 07-14-2009, 08:51 AM

It very well may be that the Nissan Ester oil is the best for these engines but just because a manufacturer sells something does not mean it is the best. Don't forget that they have a financial reason for selling their oil. As long as you use their oil then they make money. Their only concern is that the engine last past the warranty period and most any good oil would allow the engine to last 36,000. Again, I am not saying that the Nissan Ester oil is not the best but just because they sell it does not mean it is the best..

LiquidZ · 07-14-2009, 09:49 AM

Here we go again.

AK370Z · 07-14-2009, 10:20 AM

Before jumping on the whole Nissan Ester oil stuff, my first question to you would be WHAT motor oils (Regular and synthetic) do you have available in your country? Where in ASIA are you? Give us those answers and we'll go from there

vehl · 07-14-2009, 06:24 PM

im in brunei. we dont have that nissan ester oil (or at least nobody's using it). we've got mostly mobil1, castrol, shell helix, and ranges from synthetic to fully synthetic. most of the workshops including the dealer suggest using the fully synthetic 5w-40. hell they use this oil for every car probably..

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-14-2009, 06:40 PM

I am using Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40.

AK370Z · 07-14-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vehl

im in brunei. we dont have that nissan ester oil (or at least nobody's using it). we've got mostly mobil1, castrol, shell helix, and ranges from synthetic to fully synthetic. most of the workshops including the dealer suggest using the fully synthetic 5w-40. hell they use this oil for every car probably..

wow, Brunei. Very cool. Just use any synthetic that's available to you. YOu'll be fine. Nissan USA only RECOMMENDS the ester oil, it's NOT required.

Just curious, is it true that in your country public transportation and health care are TOTALLY FREE?

vehl · 07-14-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Just curious, is it true that in your country public transportation and health care are TOTALLY FREE?

no, and no. bus rides are very cheap. and health care at a govt hospital is only cheap if ur a citizen of brunei.

so ur recommending synthetic or fully synthetic AK? i guess ''always go for the best'' for oil..

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Brunei is a nice place,S'pore 's army do training there,Brunei's sultan also got a large fleet of nice cars,about 2500 units store in a car park,by the way are you a Chinese.?

Brazilbro · 07-25-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Just curious, is it true that in your country public transportation and health care are TOTALLY FREE?

nothing is ever free, our public trasportation cant even pay for it self.. I never knew it came outa my property taxes till this year.. being first year owning a house.. i cant believe i gota pay for buses that no one uses!..
sorrry just had to rant!

homelessgdog · 11-07-2012, 03:18 PM

I asked my first question today and I searched a little longer to find the answer by you on this post. Thank you. I did notice just from a short 20 mile drive with the Mobil 1 ester base oil that the engine was quieter. I leaned on it too to verify the engine was a little quieter. I know this isn't a Versa or a Roque so I don't mind paying a premium for the oil. The engine can't be cheap to replace if stuff happens. Thanks!!

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vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 17	Recommended Motor Oil I tried looking around for what type (not brand) of M-oil can be used for the 370 but havent been able to find any. I'm stuck between 5w-40 and 10w-40, fully synthetic and synthetic respectively. the 10w costs 1/2 as much. Our climate is always at 25-35c so it never really gets cold here. Does that mean I neednt take the cold rating too seriously, i.e. the 5w, where the 10w-40 will perform just the same when the oil's hot, ie. 40. Correct if im wrong.

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Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 18	Which part of Asia are you in.?I am in S'pore...

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Scribe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 182 Drives: Touring-Sport-Manual Rep Power: 221	Nissan's recommendation is to use an Ester oil, not just some synthetic. It contains particles that work with the coating in the valvetrain to reduce friction. I get mine from the Nissan dealership. Cost me only 10 bucks more for my regular service over normal synthetic.

07-14-2009, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 17	It very well may be that the Nissan Ester oil is the best for these engines but just because a manufacturer sells something does not mean it is the best. Don't forget that they have a financial reason for selling their oil. As long as you use their oil then they make money. Their only concern is that the engine last past the warranty period and most any good oil would allow the engine to last 36,000. Again, I am not saying that the Nissan Ester oil is not the best but just because they sell it does not mean it is the best..

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vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 17	im in brunei. we dont have that nissan ester oil (or at least nobody's using it). we've got mostly mobil1, castrol, shell helix, and ranges from synthetic to fully synthetic. most of the workshops including the dealer suggest using the fully synthetic 5w-40. hell they use this oil for every car probably..

07-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 18	I am using Shell Helix Ultra 5w-40.

07-15-2009, 06:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 18	Brunei is a nice place,S'pore 's army do training there,Brunei's sultan also got a large fleet of nice cars,about 2500 units store in a car park,by the way are you a Chinese.?

11-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
homelessgdog Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: chino Posts: 32 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Prl wht Rep Power: 13	I asked my first question today and I searched a little longer to find the answer by you on this post. Thank you. I did notice just from a short 20 mile drive with the Mobil 1 ester base oil that the engine was quieter. I leaned on it too to verify the engine was a little quieter. I know this isn't a Versa or a Roque so I don't mind paying a premium for the oil. The engine can't be cheap to replace if stuff happens. Thanks!!