370Z comes with full synthetic?

dad · 02-09-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

So it comes with regular break-in factory oil?

just regular oil.

AK370Z · 02-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Dealerships

azn370z · 02-09-2009, 09:13 PM

When I bought my prelude the manual said honda put special break in stuff in the oil. However my 350z mentioned nothing about adding any special stuff to the oil.

k.alexander · 02-09-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

When I bought my prelude the manual said honda put special break in stuff in the oil. However my 350z mentioned nothing about adding any special stuff to the oil.

Another past Prelude owner

I'm almost in the Z club...well allllmmmoooooostttt:
http://www.the370z.com/introduction/...dvice-pls.html

mspeasl · 02-09-2009, 09:19 PM

Gang,

My 03 350 came with standard oil when I picked it up. I and I mean I changed it to synthetic at 500 miles on the clock.

par4bmw · 02-09-2009, 11:09 PM

Just dealer BS.

Phil Wallace · 02-10-2009, 08:52 AM

Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan ESTER Engine oil 5w-30.*
It is NOT regular oil, and it is not the same price as regular oil.
*nissan 370Z owners manual section 9-2 sub section *3.
So your local dealership was not misleading you or trying to screw you.

Pushing_Tin · 02-10-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Wallace

Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan ESTER Engine oil 5w-30.*
It is NOT regular oil, and it is not the same price as regular oil.
*nissan 370Z owners manual section 9-2 sub section *3.
So your local dealership was not misleading you or trying to screw you.

I was at the dealer today to have them install my front license plate bracket (see other thread) and asked them about the oil. They refered me to the above and talked about the ester oil. They charge $15 a quart and $11 to change it, so to me that's perfectly reasonable. Obviously you can run whatever you want in there, but I am fine with paying an extra $100 or so a year for the good stuff. After all I just bought a $40k car.

I found this thread over at myg37 if anybody is interested.

Any one know any thing about the Infiniti Ester motor oil? - Page 3 - MyG37

dad · 02-10-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I was at the dealer today to have them install my front license plate bracket (see other thread) and asked them about the oil. They refered me to the above and talked about the ester oil. They charge $15 a quart and $11 to change it, so to me that's perfectly reasonable. Obviously you can run whatever you want in there, but I am fine with paying an extra $100 or so a year for the good stuff. After all I just bought a $40k car.

I found this thread over at myg37 if anybody is interested.

Any one know any thing about the Infiniti Ester motor oil? - Page 3 - MyG37

$15.00 a quart, that's such a rip off!

Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil - Bob Is The Oil Guy

Pushing_Tin · 02-10-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

$15.00 a quart, that's such a rip off!

Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil - Bob Is The Oil Guy

It's a rip, but I usually pay $60ish to run synthetic in my cars at the quickie lube joints. So for an extra $20 an oil change I play their game and give some business to the dealership who can certainly use it right now.

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I'm okay with it.

spiderman · 02-13-2009, 10:15 AM

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.

molamann · 02-09-2009, 09:15 PM

Sigh, there is a bigger problem if this is true.

I originally went to the dealership because I had trouble with my transmission but the service manager told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. My transmission(7AT) feels really jerky everytime it shifts from 1st to 2nd or down from 2nd to 1st.

Should I take my car to another Nissan dealership service dept or will they give me crappy treatment since I didn't purchase my car from them?

molamann · 02-10-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

Sigh, there is a bigger problem if this is true.

I originally went to the dealership because I had trouble with my transmission but the service manager told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. My transmission(7AT) feels really jerky everytime it shifts from 1st to 2nd or down from 2nd to 1st.

Should I take my car to another Nissan dealership service dept or will they give me crappy treatment since I didn't purchase my car from them?

So who can I trust to diagnose my 1st generation 370Z other than my dealership? Other Nissan service center an option?

semtex · 02-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

So who can I trust to diagnose my 1st generation 370Z other than my dealership? Other Nissan service center an option?

Or maybe even a dedicated transmission shop, like Aamco.

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Phil Wallace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34 Drives: 1991 300ZX TT Rep Power: 221	Oil requirements Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan ESTER Engine oil 5w-30.* It is NOT regular oil, and it is not the same price as regular oil. nissan 370Z owners manual section 9-2 sub section 3. So your local dealership was not misleading you or trying to screw you.

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spiderman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 57 Drives: PG Touring/Sport/6M Rep Power: 270	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. __________________ *grateful to be alive ... grateful to drive!*

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molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 286	Sigh, there is a bigger problem if this is true. I originally went to the dealership because I had trouble with my transmission but the service manager told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. My transmission(7AT) feels really jerky everytime it shifts from 1st to 2nd or down from 2nd to 1st. Should I take my car to another Nissan dealership service dept or will they give me crappy treatment since I didn't purchase my car from them?

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