another useless oil thread

[N/370Z]

Ok, before anyone starts saying "do research and look for yourself" type of stuff i have looked several places, and dont see many people driving their z as much as i do, heres my details: i have an 09 370z that i got bout 2 months ago and getting ready to do the first oil change on it. I drive my z roughly 65-70+ miles daily 5 days a week, and i drive it had on the weekends. What would be the best oil/filter combo for longevity and performance(such as hard driving)? Ive seen different oil filters can cause different oil pressure levels(i could be wrong plz correct me if i am)?

Im leaning towads mobil1 full syn for oil, but for my driving style what would be the best filter? Any input is appreciated thanks

[old guy]

Mobil 1 oil & filter every 3/4000 mi.

[SouthArk370Z]

Nothing special about the way you drive (unless "i drive it had on the weekends" means racing), so any decent oil/filter will work fine as long as you change them at proper intervals.

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Nothing special about the way you drive (unless "i drive it had on the weekends" means racing), so any decent oil/filter will work fine as long as you change them at proper intervals.

Yea meant i do hard driving/racing around with my buddies on the weekends lol

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[onzedge]

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Nothing special about the way you drive (unless "i drive it had on the weekends" means racing), so any decent oil/filter will work fine as long as you change them at proper intervals.

[N/370Z]

Awesome thanks guys, like i said i had looked around for answers but didnt really see anyone that drove as much as i do so wanted to make sure i dont ruin my motor with a filter thats gonna change pressure when driving hard or normal(if that makes any sense lol)

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[SouthArk370Z]

Just make sure you get a full-syn oil and a decent filter. Since you are doing some weekend racing, you should change you oil/filter a little more often than what the OM calls for.

There is no "best" combination of oil/filter nowadays. Any decent brand(s) will do a good job. The Mobil 1 combo that old guy mentioned above works great. YMMV

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Just make sure you get a full-syn oil and a decent filter. Since you are doing some weekend racing, you should change you oil/filter a little more often than what the OM calls for.

There is no "best" combination of oil/filter nowadays. Any decent brand(s) will do a good job. The Mobil 1 combo that old guy mentioned above works great. YMMV

Awesome i appreciate it man

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[Spartan 1771]

I just changed from Mobile 1 to Red Line. The engine seems to run a little quieter and smoother. I've always used a K&N filter. I also recommend following the recommended life of the oil between changes. If you dont track the car, you will be wasting your money changing synthetic at 3,000 mile intervals. There are enough studies and info out there that prove this. Just be sure to purchase a filter that also has the same lifespan.

[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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[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]