Oil change prices

need4speed255 · 04-03-2016, 11:21 AM

Isn't Mobil 1 the factory fill oil for the GTR? Why would Nissan recomend ester oil for the Z and not for the higher output GTR?

MacCool · 04-03-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255

Isn't Mobil 1 the factory fill oil for the GTR? Why would Nissan recomend ester oil for the Z and not for the higher output GTR?

Baseline recommendation by Nissan is any oil that meets API-SN or ILSAC SF-5

GT-R...they recommend Mobil 1

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NOTICE

Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure proper engine operation and durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 (0W- 40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W- 40) (100% synthetic) may be used; however, some performance loss may be noticed.

NISMO IX · 04-03-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

They don't recommend ester oil for the Z.

According to the owners manual, you are wrong.

MacCool · 04-03-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NISMO IX

According to the owners manual, you are wrong.

You're right. They recommend Nissan ester oil or equivalent. Such as Mobil 1.

NISMO IX · 04-03-2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

You're right. They recommend Nissan ester oil or equivalent. Such as Mobil 1.

Mobil 1 is NOT equivalent. Ester oil is a synthesized mineral oil, vegetable oil, and animal fats. NOT the same as synthesized dinosaurs oil. Ester is also used in AC compressors and in jet engines. I doubt they would use Mobil 1 in your commercial jet engines. The Z engine recommends this because of your VVEL system.

barncobob · 04-03-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

You're right. They recommend Nissan ester oil or equivalent. Such as Mobil 1.

U need to do ur homework on oil, Mobil 1 is not an ester based oil, it is group ..3, not 5, big difference

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need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 11	Isn't Mobil 1 the factory fill oil for the GTR? Why would Nissan recomend ester oil for the Z and not for the higher output GTR?