Ester - Synthetic top-off

blueranger · 04-24-2014, 09:40 AM

I did try to search this topic but did not come up with any clear answer.

If you use Nissan Ester Oil can you top off with a full synthetic such as Mobil 1 ?

I appreciate y'all input.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chuck33079 · 04-24-2014, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueranger

I did try to search this topic but did not come up with any clear answer.

If you use Nissan Ester Oil can you top off with a full synthetic such as Mobil 1 ?

I appreciate y'all input.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Define "top off". Are you adding a splash or a quart? I don't know why you would have any issues mixing two similar oils of the same weights, but if you're adding a lot I'd probably get the same stuff that's already in there just to satisfy my OCD.

blueranger · 04-24-2014, 09:59 AM

I would say the typical top off 1/8 of a quart or so if needed.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chuck33079 · 04-24-2014, 10:08 AM

Just dump in any synthetic of the right weight for that small of a quantity.

blueranger · 04-24-2014, 10:13 AM

Thanks Chuck!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

blueranger · 04-24-2014, 08:03 PM

Is it me, the warmer climate or does the Ester Oil heat up faster than the Mobil 1 synthetic oil??

I noticed right after the oil change the temps climb quickly... I hit 200-205 just cruising (68 degree weather) and I have a 25 row cooler

Joepro · 04-24-2014, 09:46 PM

Nissan ester is waste of $$$, just run a full syn of your liking. Been running rotella 5w-40 since I went FI, first time I will make it to 3k without having to add oil.

Wonka2581 · 04-24-2014, 10:04 PM

I use RedLine..

synolimit · 04-24-2014, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueranger

Is it me, the warmer climate or does the Ester Oil heat up faster than the Mobil 1 synthetic oil??

I noticed right after the oil change the temps climb quickly... I hit 200-205 just cruising (68 degree weather) and I have a 25 row cooler

Vents

.

I've yet to hit 220 pushing it hard with OEM turd cooler.

Joepro · 04-24-2014, 10:18 PM

Really considering this now that I haz FI

synolimit · 04-24-2014, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joepro

Really considering this now that I haz FI

A vent?

Joepro · 04-25-2014, 05:37 AM

Ya like yours

synolimit · 04-25-2014, 06:18 AM

O yeah you must with FI!

megalapagas · 04-25-2014, 01:14 PM

@Synolimit: what if it rains? Is there any issue with water going through your vent? Noob question....

synolimit · 04-25-2014, 02:29 PM

No. Motor and plugs and sealed. You never wash an engine before? Plus there's dozens of cars out there with hood vents. I'm sure you've seen the Evo has pretty much the same thing.

04-24-2014, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 306	Ester - Synthetic top-off I did try to search this topic but did not come up with any clear answer. If you use Nissan Ester Oil can you top off with a full synthetic such as Mobil 1 ? I appreciate y'all input. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ F.I. Stage 1 Twin Turbo #48 \| E85 FlexFuel \| Built 7AT \| F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler \| F.I. Flex Plate \| F.I. 19 row Trans Cooler \| MT ET Street S/S \| ECUTEK Tuned by Seb \| RPM Roll Bar

04-24-2014, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 306	I would say the typical top off 1/8 of a quart or so if needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ F.I. Stage 1 Twin Turbo #48 \| E85 FlexFuel \| Built 7AT \| F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler \| F.I. Flex Plate \| F.I. 19 row Trans Cooler \| MT ET Street S/S \| ECUTEK Tuned by Seb \| RPM Roll Bar

04-24-2014, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Just dump in any synthetic of the right weight for that small of a quantity. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-24-2014, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 306	Thanks Chuck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ F.I. Stage 1 Twin Turbo #48 \| E85 FlexFuel \| Built 7AT \| F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler \| F.I. Flex Plate \| F.I. 19 row Trans Cooler \| MT ET Street S/S \| ECUTEK Tuned by Seb \| RPM Roll Bar

04-24-2014, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 306	Is it me, the warmer climate or does the Ester Oil heat up faster than the Mobil 1 synthetic oil?? I noticed right after the oil change the temps climb quickly... I hit 200-205 just cruising (68 degree weather) and I have a 25 row cooler __________________ F.I. Stage 1 Twin Turbo #48 \| E85 FlexFuel \| Built 7AT \| F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler \| F.I. Flex Plate \| F.I. 19 row Trans Cooler \| MT ET Street S/S \| ECUTEK Tuned by Seb \| RPM Roll Bar

04-24-2014, 09:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	Nissan ester is waste of $$$, just run a full syn of your liking. Been running rotella 5w-40 since I went FI, first time I will make it to 3k without having to add oil. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

04-24-2014, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	I use RedLine.. synolimit likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

04-24-2014, 10:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	Really considering this now that I haz FI __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group Last edited by Joepro; 04-24-2014 at 10:18 PM. Reason: HAZ

04-25-2014, 05:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	Ya like yours __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

04-25-2014, 06:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	O yeah you must with FI! __________________ 13 370z-

04-25-2014, 01:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
megalapagas Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: McAllen,TX Posts: 457 Drives: '10 370Z Tour A/T Rep Power: 11	@Synolimit: what if it rains? Is there any issue with water going through your vent? Noob question.... __________________ GTM 34 Row Oil Cooler \| K&N Drop Ins w/ Z1's Post MAF Tubes \| F.I Non-Res'd 2.5" T.P w/ CF CBE \| Axis Wheels \| Piecing together My Own Custom T4 Top Mount Single Turbo Kit Still in the works \|

04-25-2014, 02:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	No. Motor and plugs and sealed. You never wash an engine before? Plus there's dozens of cars out there with hood vents. I'm sure you've seen the Evo has pretty much the same thing. megalapagas likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Nissan Ester Oil is part synthetic or full syenthic	autopc25	Engine & Drivetrain	32	04-27-2019 01:44 PM
Synthetic or Non Synthetic? What do the dealers usually use?	houkouonchi	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	22	02-05-2013 01:37 AM
Ester oil or other synthetic? how often?	eastsyder	Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs	8	12-02-2010 05:05 PM
Synthetic Oil on sale!!Mobil1 Synthetic Motor Oil (5 qt.) and Mobil1 Filter for $29.9	jayl	Engine & Drivetrain	8	10-07-2010 02:58 PM
Ester/Dino/Synthetic Oil - Your usage.	cab83_750	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	32	06-11-2009 09:41 AM