Up for my first oil change

Inner-Self · 04-24-2011, 07:52 PM

Nismo Players,

Im due for my first oil/filter change. Just wanted to get some feedback on what brand/type you use for each. I want the BEST for my Fairlady, price isn't an issue.

Grazie

SoCal 370Z · 04-24-2011, 09:44 PM

DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

Lots of information in the above thread.

FL 4Motion · 04-24-2011, 10:04 PM

We run Mobile 1 0w-40 (OEM GTR and Viper fill) plus Mobile 1 filters.

Reason for the 0w-40 is that it consistently shows very good wear characteristics in oil analyses, and mobile oils tend to run on the thinner side. Ie, the 40w is really more like a 35w and the mobile 1 5w-30 oil after it's been used for a while breaks down to about a 20w.

Another great choice would be Amsoil 5w-30. Just don't buy into the nissan ester oil crap. You'll pay $100 for an oil change and still not have that great of a lubricant in your engine.

Man I love oil threads...

Inner-Self · 04-25-2011, 03:01 PM

Grazie Mille guys, this helps!

Pelican170 · 04-25-2011, 03:39 PM

I know the Nissan dealership down the road from me uses Pennzoil Fullsyn on their cars, well they did for mine at least...

n1cd · 04-26-2011, 07:31 PM

I will use the ester crap for a few changes as the car came with 3 free changes. Cant see wasting that away. Here in Fl its true oil will brake down fast do to the everyday heat.

roplusbee · 04-26-2011, 08:05 PM

I switched to Mobile 1 synthetic on my first oil change and have been using it ever since. Lovin it.............

04-24-2011, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Inner-Self Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Detroit-Brooklyn-Miami Posts: 16 Drives: 2014 Fairlady Nismo Rep Power: 14	Up for my first oil change Nismo Players, Im due for my first oil/filter change. Just wanted to get some feedback on what brand/type you use for each. I want the BEST for my Fairlady, price isn't an issue. Grazie

04-24-2011, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside Lots of information in the above thread. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

04-26-2011, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	I switched to Mobile 1 synthetic on my first oil change and have been using it ever since. Lovin it............. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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04-24-2011, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	We run Mobile 1 0w-40 (OEM GTR and Viper fill) plus Mobile 1 filters. Reason for the 0w-40 is that it consistently shows very good wear characteristics in oil analyses, and mobile oils tend to run on the thinner side. Ie, the 40w is really more like a 35w and the mobile 1 5w-30 oil after it's been used for a while breaks down to about a 20w. Another great choice would be Amsoil 5w-30. Just don't buy into the nissan ester oil crap. You'll pay $100 for an oil change and still not have that great of a lubricant in your engine. Man I love oil threads...

04-25-2011, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Inner-Self Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Detroit-Brooklyn-Miami Posts: 16 Drives: 2014 Fairlady Nismo Rep Power: 14	Grazie Mille guys, this helps!

04-25-2011, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	I know the Nissan dealership down the road from me uses Pennzoil Fullsyn on their cars, well they did for mine at least...

04-26-2011, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
n1cd Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 72 Drives: 370Z Nismo Black 336 Rep Power: 14	I will use the ester crap for a few changes as the car came with 3 free changes. Cant see wasting that away. Here in Fl its true oil will brake down fast do to the everyday heat.