oil change

vipor · 12-28-2009, 10:17 AM

recommended, not required. you can use oreilly branded oil if you'd like. so long as it's 5w30.

kenchan · 12-28-2009, 12:29 PM

yah, once you're past the initial break-in just use M1 silver cap and change the oil yourself. there's nothing SPECIAL about this engine, i dont think. just treat it well.

RCZ · 12-28-2009, 12:53 PM

I'm at 8k miles and I've yet to change from Ester oil. I don't think there are any advantages or disadvantages (other than price) to running it other than maybe a slightly less noisy valvetrain. I will be switching over to Redline 5w30 for my next oil change and then back to Nissan Ester oil after that (because its already paid for + I want them to keep records that I go back for regular maintenance)

shabarivas · 12-28-2009, 01:03 PM

^ lol... hey you should do a compro - please note your peak oil temps w/ each RCZ - think it would be helpful

RCZ · 12-28-2009, 01:50 PM

With the ester oil I usually hover around 190 when cruising. When driving faster or in traffic it goes to 200. Then when I hammer on it or when its really hot out and im in traffic, then probably goes to 220-230.

I'll let you guys know when I switch over, but that wont be for a while.

spearfish25 · 12-28-2009, 02:22 PM

RCZ has an oil cooler, so logging his temps with different oils may not be directly comparable to those of us not running a cooler.

I can tell you that the car sounds identical with ester oil and Redline.

kannibul · 12-28-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ddvette9

not searching through hundreds of pages to find a quick answer... At 7,000 miles, called the dealership and they want 95 for an oil change. Does our car have to have the ester? Why not go to a trusted shop and watch as they put something like castrol, mobil 1 etc for 20 bucks. Also, does it matter what kind of oil is in the car now (for example if the car had ester in it now vs something else). What would you guys do in my situation...aka low on money and dont want to do it yourself

have to - no...

vipor · 12-29-2009, 08:20 AM

ester oil not only costs more, but is a 3k mile oil

m4a1mustang · 12-29-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

ester oil not only costs more, but is a 3k mile oil

Redline is good for more than 3k.

vipor · 12-29-2009, 08:45 AM

all synthetics (class 3 and 4) are good for more than 3. 7500 seems to be an average.

IDZRVIT · 12-29-2009, 09:13 AM

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started using their ester oil at 700 miles and change it at every 1500 miles after that. have 5k on it now, oil temps are still the same,

Try changing your oil more frequently and see if those temps come down.

kenchan · 12-29-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Try changing your oil more frequently and see if those temps come down.

Haha, yah and make sure you use crushed ice, cubes just don't give that edge.

ricky bobby · 01-04-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Haha, yah and make sure you use crushed ice, cubes just don't give that edge.

freggin ballbuster

ricky bobby · 01-04-2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Try changing your oil more frequently and see if those temps come down.

j.arnaldo · 01-04-2010, 07:16 AM

After going thru' many threads here, I gather that 370s need the ester bit, but 350s don't. Keep searching this issue, guy, 'cause it's quite an investment--your 370, that is--and you should make a little investment now, in order to avoid wear and tear in that sweet engine with time. Good searching!

12-28-2009, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	recommended, not required. you can use oreilly branded oil if you'd like. so long as it's 5w30. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-28-2009, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	RCZ has an oil cooler, so logging his temps with different oils may not be directly comparable to those of us not running a cooler. I can tell you that the car sounds identical with ester oil and Redline. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-29-2009, 08:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	ester oil not only costs more, but is a 3k mile oil __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-29-2009, 08:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	all synthetics (class 3 and 4) are good for more than 3. 7500 seems to be an average. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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12-28-2009, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah, once you're past the initial break-in just use M1 silver cap and change the oil yourself. there's nothing SPECIAL about this engine, i dont think. just treat it well.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	I'm at 8k miles and I've yet to change from Ester oil. I don't think there are any advantages or disadvantages (other than price) to running it other than maybe a slightly less noisy valvetrain. I will be switching over to Redline 5w30 for my next oil change and then back to Nissan Ester oil after that (because its already paid for + I want them to keep records that I go back for regular maintenance)

12-28-2009, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	^ lol... hey you should do a compro - please note your peak oil temps w/ each RCZ - think it would be helpful

12-28-2009, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	With the ester oil I usually hover around 190 when cruising. When driving faster or in traffic it goes to 200. Then when I hammer on it or when its really hot out and im in traffic, then probably goes to 220-230. I'll let you guys know when I switch over, but that wont be for a while.

01-04-2010, 07:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	After going thru' many threads here, I gather that 370s need the ester bit, but 350s don't. Keep searching this issue, guy, 'cause it's quite an investment--your 370, that is--and you should make a little investment now, in order to avoid wear and tear in that sweet engine with time. Good searching!