I was surprised!

bigrob126 · 02-01-2011, 11:15 AM

I am not trying to start another oil debate....I was just surprised to see that our cars dont require synthetic oil. Although I AM planning on running M1 in mine. I read the owners manual and was surprised.

toxik · 02-01-2011, 11:16 AM

esther oil is synthetic afaik

PapoZalsa · 02-01-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by toxik

esther oil is synthetic afaik

I believe is part synthetic. Don't have time to research know...

Cmike2780 · 02-01-2011, 11:22 AM

Ester oil is synthetic base oil that has been chemically synthesized

Lug · 02-01-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrob126

I was surprised!

I am not trying to start another oil debate....I was just surprised to see that our cars dont require synthetic oil. Although I AM planning on running M1 in mine. I read the owners manual and was surprised.

I was surprised you think you are not trying to start another debate by opening a new oil thread!

bigrob126 · 02-01-2011, 11:29 AM

Let me ask this, is running M1 gonna be ok? or do you guys have other recommendations? I guess a debate is unavoidable, and I apologize. I did a search on oil and got no results which was strange.

Red__Zed · 02-01-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrob126

Let me ask this, is running M1 gonna be ok? or do you guys have other recommendations? I guess a debate is unavoidable, and I apologize. I did a search on oil and got no results which was strange.

G37 forums have a ton of useful information:

Mobil 1 UOA - MyG37

21500 Mobil 1 UOA - Our VQ

They have a whole thread devoted to UOA's on the VQ37 as well.

toxik · 02-01-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrob126

Let me ask this, is running M1 gonna be ok? or do you guys have other recommendations? I guess a debate is unavoidable, and I apologize. I did a search on oil and got no results which was strange.

Redline ftw

ProfessorDave · 02-01-2011, 01:45 PM

Dealer put Pennsoil Platinum in my Z last oil change.

PapoZalsa · 02-01-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Dealer put Penzoil Platinum in my Z last oil change.

Fixed!

That is what most of the Nissan dealers uses.

kenchan · 02-01-2011, 02:55 PM

My VQ engines use M1 silver cap. My tonkatsu i just spent an hour making will use canola later on tonight.

ZCarMan · 02-01-2011, 03:26 PM

Tonkatsu...Mmmmm....with bulldog sauce...Yum!

cptspeed · 02-01-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Dealer put Pennsoil Platinum in my Z last oil change.

I used this when the parts store was out of M1. I liked it and would use it again.

Rooskey · 02-01-2011, 04:00 PM

I use the cheapest stuff the local gas station has to offer!

bigrob126 · 02-01-2011, 04:05 PM

Red line is great stuff but a little pricey, the platinum may be another option......much thanks!!!

02-01-2011, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	I was surprised! I am not trying to start another oil debate....I was just surprised to see that our cars dont require synthetic oil. Although I AM planning on running M1 in mine. I read the owners manual and was surprised. __________________ Rob

02-01-2011, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Ester oil is synthetic base oil that has been chemically synthesized __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

02-01-2011, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Let me ask this, is running M1 gonna be ok? or do you guys have other recommendations? I guess a debate is unavoidable, and I apologize. I did a search on oil and got no results which was strange. __________________ Rob

02-01-2011, 01:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Dealer put Pennsoil Platinum in my Z last oil change. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-01-2011, 03:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Tonkatsu...Mmmmm....with bulldog sauce...Yum! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

02-01-2011, 02:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	My VQ engines use M1 silver cap. My tonkatsu i just spent an hour making will use canola later on tonight.

02-01-2011, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 15	I use the cheapest stuff the local gas station has to offer!

02-01-2011, 04:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Red line is great stuff but a little pricey, the platinum may be another option......much thanks!!! __________________ Rob