another useless oil thread

[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

Honestly im not going to be cheap doing my oil changes..ill use the best i can, i actually was just doing reseach on redline and was considering it, i got my car from the dealer about 2 months ago and put 5600 miles on it so far. I dont knownwhat the dealer used when they did the last oil change but i was originally going to use mobil1 full syn and k&n filter, butnif resline is better, and available at my local parts store than i may go with that

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I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

[alcheng]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

I asked the same question to the service advisor in the dealer about ester oil, he told me they put ester oil on the new engine, and then mobil-1 from the 1st oil change.

[barncobob]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

Finally, some one that's understands "syn" oil, its from group 5 esters, everything else is group 3 or 4..
From what I know the only true full syns oils are Redline, Purple and Amsoil..

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

My z is an auto, and im not sure what dealership used either, this was my first oil change since ive had the car. I tried looking for redline but unfortunately the parts store i usually go to didnt have it, so i opted for mobil1 oil and a k&n filter for now, ill try redline next time because i do like to drive my car hard and ive seen good reviews on redline all around

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[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

My z is an auto, and im not sure what dealership used either, this was my first oil change since ive had the car. I tried looking for redline but unfortunately the parts store i usually go to didnt have it, so i opted for mobil1 oil and a k&n filter for now, ill try redline next time because i do like to drive my car hard and ive seen good reviews on redline all around

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Here is where I get mine:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CP8EZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n.aFyb8NZKYQV[/url]

Or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BONVB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A.aFybEVJJCA8[/url]

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

As far as the tranny fluid i was told i shouldnt have to change it, that the trans is build to last the life span of the car(?) not sure what the guy meant but ive only had the car for 5600 miles now(about 3 months)

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[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

As far as the tranny fluid i was told i shouldnt have to change it, that the trans is build to last the life span of the car(?) not sure what the guy meant but ive only had the car for 5600 miles now(about 3 months)

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Not sure who told you that, but I would advise against that, especially if you drive it hard or track that car. MT6 owners (myself included) have had issues with their transmissions. Changing the fluid has made a big difference.

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Not sure who told you that, but I would advise against that, especially if you drive it hard or track that car. MT6 owners (myself included) have had issues with their transmissions. Changing the fluid has made a big difference.

Well i dont track it or "redline" it too often but i do get up and go when i want to. Person from a 370z forum on facebook that im part of told me, but he also drives his like 10 miles a day (figuratively speaking).

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