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i started using it immidiately after i picked up my wifes explorer sport trac back in dec 06 and when i change the oil every 3 grand or so, it comes out clear caramel colored, its a clean burning oil for sure, but to say it burns faster, well i dont think so, because their website says you can run longer durations between oil changes suggesting it will last longer rather than burn faster. |
OK, I have gotten some information from Nissans Technical Training center.
For those of you who prefer whatever oil you choose, thats your choice. Nissan recommends ESTER oil in the 370Z and the Maxima for the following reasons. Ester oil bonds better than conventional oil to certain metals. Ester oil is recommended for the 370Z per the owners manual because it will reduce the noise in the Vvel valve setup found in the Maxima and the 370Z. Its your vehicle, use what you want, If a common complaint occurs on this site in relation to excessive valvetrain noise, please check to see if you are using what Nissan's Engineering and design team recommends or if you are using your own personal preferrence.... |
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Bob is the oil guy forums has more info and all the tests that show it does. It isn't recommended and over hyped. It is a gimmick like that blade you put in your intakes to swirl the air that never really helped. |
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Have you done any UOA's of your oil? If not then please don't say things like it hasn't. Many have and have seen high wear numbers compared to using other oils. Clear is a bad thing also, that means it's not cleaning. It needs to come out dark so it's cleaning the engine of the deposits. |
Use the Nissan recommended Ester
Esters provide better lubrication because they are "magnetically" attracted to each other (molecules) and to the metalic surfaces in the engine.
Motul has some great info about esters MOTUL Essentially what the article says is that normal oil will only protect metal to metal contact while the engine is running. Ester oil, because of it's attraction to the metal surface, will continue to create a film on the metalic surfaces even when the engine is not running. So in addition to it's ability to be "custom tailored" it prevents excessive start-up wear (this is usually where most of the engine wear comes into play). As part of the perks my dealership offers at no cost is a lifetime engine/transmission warranty and oil changes for life at $19.99 using the Esther oil which is designed for the 3.7 engine. |
Many high quality oils that are PAO based have ESTER in them. Amsoil does as well. RP however does not last I heard.
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kdo2milger, last four words are what counts, in making the difference! |
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So does anyone know if there's a consolidated listing somewhere of all the different brands of oil that contain Ester?
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I am not sure if there is a complete list. You should be able to find out by looking at their websites.
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Yeah I think I'm going to go with the Motul 300V. This thread has been very informative!
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Motul 300v is good stuff. You won't be disappointed.
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