Nissan 370Z Forum
Page 115 of 202 « First 1565105113114 115 116117125165 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)
-   Mid Western Region (http://www.the370z.com/mid-western-region/)
-   -   Chicago Area Cars & Coffee (http://www.the370z.com/mid-western-region/51629-chicago-area-cars-coffee.html)

b15 02-23-2014 07:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by tiger123 (Post 2704234)
Fellow Chicagoian Brothers,

I recently purchased a 2006 Nissan Murano for my wife. Bought it back in September '13. Good thing......especially with this winter. It has been a rock and at least I feel very confident when my wife drives it while encountering bad weather......which seems to be every 3rd day this year.

My question is this. The car has only 58K miles on her. I'm not familiar with 3.5L engine, but I have been advised it is the same engine that was in the 350z. I just had the oil changed with Nissan Ester the other day. Is this overkill? Does the 3.5L have VVEL like the 3.7L?

Are there any benefits to using the Ester here or should I just stick with conventional oil?

Many thanks.
It's similar to the 03-05 350z with different tuning. This is the first gen VQ35de (second gens are in the 07+ Altimas and 09+ muranos). There is no VVEL and using a good conventional oil will be fine, ester is not required but won't hurt anything except your wallet. You're probably better off running a good synthetic for the price of Nissan ester though. Also the most common issue with the first gen VQ35de is the timing chain tensioner going bad.

wettone10 02-23-2014 09:51 PM
When is the next meeting? I'd like to come out.

ZMan8 02-24-2014 02:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wettone10 (Post 2705588)
When is the next meeting? I'd like to come out.
I would say April is the best bet. Sometimes March may have good weather so we'll have to see how quick Spring comes.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

wettone10 02-24-2014 02:28 PM
Ok sounds good.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ni55anPat 02-24-2014 02:34 PM
With this weather, I'll assume may will be our 1st meet lol

wettone10 02-24-2014 02:35 PM
Haha


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

jlo370z 02-24-2014 02:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2706379)
With this weather, I'll assume may will be our 1st meet lol
true :shakes head:

1badZ 02-24-2014 03:06 PM
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! Just got mine in December.

Used to be very active in Chicago z when I had my 04

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

wettone10 02-24-2014 03:06 PM
I just got mine in October!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

jlo370z 02-24-2014 03:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wettone10 (Post 2706419)
I just got mine in October!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I see you bought the right year and color:tup:

wettone10 02-24-2014 03:16 PM
Oh yeah!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

wettone10 02-24-2014 03:17 PM
It was pretty much brand new when I got it. Only 7500mi


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

b15 02-24-2014 08:51 PM
Anyone have the z1 20mm bolt on spacers up front? Any issues with the stock studs clearing the stock rays?

Ni55anPat 02-25-2014 11:07 PM
A lot of new owners. Nice!

ZMan8 02-26-2014 11:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2706900)
Anyone have the z1 20mm bolt on spacers up front? Any issues with the stock studs clearing the stock rays?
I think 20 will clear ok. Its the 15 that don't clear.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:27 AM.
Page 115 of 202 « First 1565105113114 115 116117125165 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2