Nissan 370Z Forum - early oil change

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nogoodname

07-16-2009 08:53 PM

do whatever will allow you to sleep at night

One_Quick_Z

07-16-2009 10:28 PM

Im going to wait until the 2k mark on mine I want to atleast have the "breakin" Done for the most part

DAN

Modshack

07-17-2009 02:33 PM

A good bet says You won't own this car 4 years from now. 3oo miles is a bit early to start worrying about this..

thispecialk

07-17-2009 05:12 PM

i will own this car. we have my wife car still and its an 05

need4speed

07-18-2009 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phimosis (Post 115596)

It's Setrab brand from Stillen. Stillen warranties the cooler. Nissan warranties the install. It was like $400 for the cooler, $400 for the install, including oil change, but they forgot to charge me for the new filter. Nissan Ester oil is almost $12 a quart.

Its funny you mention ur install at nissan. I just got chewed out yesterday
On another thread because I explained exactly what u said to someone.
(Except I told them the cooler was 780 from nissan)
Saying I didn't know what I was talkin bout. Lol.
Glad to read someone got it done at nissan under warranty. :)
Ur my proof.

arcticreaver

07-20-2009 11:53 AM

i was told to wait until 1000 miles for the first oil change.

Viera

07-20-2009 12:17 PM

Did my first at 1000. =)

LiquidZ

07-20-2009 12:25 PM

I did my first change at about 950 miles before heading out on a long trip.

JvKintheUSA

07-22-2009 08:03 PM

Changed my oil at 1,500 miles to Mobil 1 fully synthetic.

codpet

07-25-2009 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk (Post 115594)

He oil cooler was is Nissan brand? Is it covered by warranty

I wouldn't use that stuff, it contains Molybdenum Disulfide.

It can eventually clog your oil system in general.

NASCAR uses it because their cars don't last long anyway. It's like a person taking drugs to improve short term functionality.

Just my opinion.

GMZ	07-25-2009 09:55 PM

Just changed mine today @ 950 with dino

355890

07-25-2009 10:03 PM

Yes...Changed oil at 1,000 miles and introduced it to Royal Purple 5 W 30.

I will now be on a schedule of a 3,000 mile refresh.

codpet

07-25-2009 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMZ (Post 125767)

Just changed mine today @ 950 with dino

Back in the day, it was recommended to wait 3000 miles before you switch to synthetics. That's no longer the case, as current engine manufacturing technologies do not require you to break-in an engine. Many manufacturer's use synthetic's right out the door because of this.

GMZ	07-25-2009 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by codpet (Post 125785)

True, my reasoning for going with dino is I keep the OCI to about 1-2K mi until the 1st recommended change so itd be a waste of $$$ to go with syn. Grabbed 5qts of Quaker State at China Mart for $10.

codpet

07-25-2009 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMZ (Post 125794)

True, my reasoning for going with dino is I keep the OCI to about 1-2K mi until the 1st recommended change so itd be a waste of $$$ to go with syn. Grabbed 5qts of Quaker State at China Mart for $10.

Yeah, most people wait to switch the oil due to saving money. A very high quality synthetic costs quite a bit. Since the engine doesn't require a break-in to begin with, there are no "imperfect" parts that are rubbing together anyway, so it's not like you're risking damage to anything.

It comes down to synthetics are great for improved gas mileage, and extended drain intervals.

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