66K Is it too late to go full synthetic?

mike444 · 06-25-2014, 01:11 AM

So, not trying to turn this into a synth vs. conventional here..theres plenty of that already.

Let me start off by giving facts about my car and where I live and my driving style:

- I live in south fl, so its hot/humid virtually year round
- Manual 09 Z
- Drive like a granny(not an understatement lol)
- No tracking or racing(if you do thats cool)
-Sport pkg

So, from what I read, looks like I might experience some leaks but only for the first change because its "cleaning" the gunk out.. w.e that means. I just don't want the car to take a step backwards by switching I understand it better for the car but the whole point of the thread was to see if you guys have any input on if its a step forward by changing now at 66k. Anyone dare to give a straight answer?

Also as for the tranny fluid, I have also read and been told "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" I have never changed the tranny oil as mentioned above, I find the shifting normal but maybe I'm just a dummy lol what are some symptoms of our Z's screaming "I need a tranny oil change please!"? Same question refers to the VLSD.

As for brake pads I ordered: "Wearever Platinum Premium Ceramic Pads", if theres any reason I should return it and get something else by all means let me know.

jwick · 06-25-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mike444

So, not trying to turn this into a synth vs. conventional here..theres plenty of that already.

Let me start off by giving facts about my car and where I live and my driving style:

- I live in south fl, so its hot/humid virtually year round
- Manual 09 Z
- Drive like a granny(not an understatement lol)
- No tracking or racing(if you do thats cool)
-Sport pkg

So, from what I read, looks like I might experience some leaks but only for the first change because its "cleaning" the gunk out.. w.e that means. I just don't want the car to take a step backwards by switching I understand it better for the car but the whole point of the thread was to see if you guys have any input on if its a step forward by changing now at 66k. Anyone dare to give a straight answer?

Also as for the tranny fluid, I have also read and been told "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" I have never changed the tranny oil as mentioned above, I find the shifting normal but maybe I'm just a dummy lol what are some symptoms of our Z's screaming "I need a tranny oil change please!"? Same question refers to the VLSD.

As for brake pads I ordered: "Wearever Platinum Premium Ceramic Pads", if theres any reason I should return it and get something else by all means let me know.

The way you drive and assuming you change on normal internals (3750 for engine oil) recommended by Nissan, I don't see any reason to change to synthetic. I run synthetic in every car after the first engine break-in oil change. It should be noted that I drive my cars hard. Maintain them well, but definitely drive them as intended. After all they are sports cars.

I highly recommend changing all drivetrain fluids as per manufacturer recommendations at a minimum, whether that's the oil or car manufacturer recommendation. I change my tranny oil every 30k, well I'm going to 15k now but only because changing the fluid requires me dropping the turbo. After I dropped the rear diff the first time and saw how filthy it gets I made the decision to change it every 15k too.

All in all the way you drive, I would just use Nissan OEM replacement fluids/parts.

critical · 06-28-2014, 05:30 AM

No reason to get hostile. Threatens to put you in the hospital.

exsanity · 06-28-2014, 05:34 AM

Ninjahero · 06-28-2014, 11:30 AM

where a mod when u need one.

VR4NIN · 12-01-2023, 05:23 PM

Engines produce byproducts of combustion regardless of the oil it should be changed at regular intervals. I've seen conventional oil outperform in the racing circuit over synthetics. I run 5w 30 full synthetic in my 370Z and I don't consume any oil at all whatsoever, I change it though every 5,000 miles. Because of the byproducts of combustion such as hot cold hot cold creates moisture that's why we put dispersants in there to keep everything suspended. There's a whole list of others but I'll just leave it at that

Spooler · 12-01-2023, 07:00 PM

Grave Digger. This thread has been dead since July of 2014. Should have left it there.

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VR4NIN Base Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 14 Drives: 2016-WhitePearl-370Z Rep Power: 4	From 32 years oil experienced 370Z driver something you should all know Engines produce byproducts of combustion regardless of the oil it should be changed at regular intervals. I've seen conventional oil outperform in the racing circuit over synthetics. I run 5w 30 full synthetic in my 370Z and I don't consume any oil at all whatsoever, I change it though every 5,000 miles. Because of the byproducts of combustion such as hot cold hot cold creates moisture that's why we put dispersants in there to keep everything suspended. There's a whole list of others but I'll just leave it at that

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06-25-2014, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
mike444 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 13 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	So, not trying to turn this into a synth vs. conventional here..theres plenty of that already. Let me start off by giving facts about my car and where I live and my driving style: - I live in south fl, so its hot/humid virtually year round - Manual 09 Z - Drive like a granny(not an understatement lol) - No tracking or racing(if you do thats cool) -Sport pkg So, from what I read, looks like I might experience some leaks but only for the first change because its "cleaning" the gunk out.. w.e that means. I just don't want the car to take a step backwards by switching I understand it better for the car but the whole point of the thread was to see if you guys have any input on if its a step forward by changing now at 66k. Anyone dare to give a straight answer? Also as for the tranny fluid, I have also read and been told "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" I have never changed the tranny oil as mentioned above, I find the shifting normal but maybe I'm just a dummy lol what are some symptoms of our Z's screaming "I need a tranny oil change please!"? Same question refers to the VLSD. As for brake pads I ordered: "Wearever Platinum Premium Ceramic Pads", if theres any reason I should return it and get something else by all means let me know.

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