Nissan Ester Oil

FricFrac · 02-16-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I'll give you points for paint quality, it's thin. (although I think that many here don't take into consideration that the tendency to chip is much higher on a low-nosed sports car). The quality of the build of this car is extremely high, I don't get your comment at all.

The paint on this car has been ultrasonically measured and its average - not thin - average. NXTAZEE can give you the precise measurements if you need.

...but back on topic. Does anyone really care if the manufacture's fill is Ester? If they did it would be simple enough to do an oil analysis on it and that would be the end of the discussion. I think we'd rather have the conjecture and food fight instead.....

semtex · 02-14-2010, 02:23 PM

Okay, been doing some more digging. It looks like Nissan released its ester oil in Sep. of '08. So yes, that does explain the TSB for the G37. Indeed, I also just noticed that the TSB only applies to '08 G37s. It doesn't apply to later model years, so maybe I'm completely wrong on this and they are using the stuff as factory-fill after all. It'd be great if they are. I wish there were a way to know for sure though. Actually, I know a certain someone who works for Nissan Corporate who might stand a chance of finding a definitive answer for us. I'll PM him and update this thread if and when I get a response.

370Zsteve · 02-16-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Okay, been doing some more digging. It looks like Nissan released its ester oil in Sep. of '08. So yes, that does explain the TSB for the G37. Indeed, I also just noticed that the TSB only applies to '08 G37s. It doesn't apply to later model years, so maybe I'm completely wrong on this and they are using the stuff as factory-fill after all. It'd be great if they are. I wish there were a way to know for sure though. Actually, I know a certain someone who works for Nissan Corporate who might stand a chance of finding a definitive answer for us. I'll PM him and update this thread if and when I get a response.

Sweet! Light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for the detective work! Tell him I asked in December and got no response.

WhiskeyHotel · 02-16-2010, 12:23 PM

I was at the Nissan dealer yesterday for my "free" oil change - first one. The service guys to a man knew ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about Nissan Ester. They looked at me like I was from Mars.

What do they use? Mobil One.

SigPapa226 · 03-10-2010, 02:58 PM

Penzoil Platinum beats Amsoil & Royal Purple hands down.

homeslice · 03-11-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SigPapa226

Penzoil Platinum beats Amsoil & Royal Purple hands down.

Yeah, and I just LOVE how you showed proof of that.

NOT!

semtex · 03-10-2010, 03:16 PM

Hey speaking of Pennzoil, have you guys seen the new Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic? Their big thing is that 'nothing keeps your engine closer to factory clean'. I'm not sure if I really care about the cleanliness of my engine, unless they're equating clean to 'lack of wear'. What do you guys make of this new oil?

Pennzoil - Not just oil, Pennzoil

SigPapa226 · 03-10-2010, 03:31 PM

It must be fairly new. I think I was at their site just last month & do not recall seeing the Ultra. I'm using Platinum in my pathfinder & my 300ZX TT.

semtex · 03-10-2010, 03:39 PM

Yeah it's new. I just started seeing print ads in the car mags this month.

jtroun · 03-10-2010, 04:03 PM

I've been putting Ester Oil in my 370 since I got it. The oil changes are $89, but at least they can't say I didn't put the recommended oil in my 370.

SigPapa226 · 03-10-2010, 04:25 PM

Jtroun

See Scott at Fontana (Scott@FontanaNissan) & buy your oil from him and do it yourself for a lot less.

semtex · 03-10-2010, 06:34 PM

I've been using Redline. I just got my UOA results back from my last change at 9k miles. Posted the results here if anyone's interested -> Used Oil Analysis @9k miles using Redline 5W-30

Trips · 03-10-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I've been using Redline. I just got my UOA results back from my last change at 9k miles. Posted the results here if anyone's interested -> Used Oil Analysis @9k miles using Redline 5W-30

LiquidZ · 03-10-2010, 09:24 PM

My car came out of storage two nights ago. I'll hopefully be dumping the Nissan ester for some 0W-30 Signature Series from Amsoil within a few weeks.

PapoZalsa · 03-11-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

My car came out of storage two nights ago. I'll hopefully be dumping the Nissan ester for some 0W-30 Signature Series from Amsoil within a few weeks.

Did you put Ester oil in your engine or you are assuming it came with it?

BTW, I went to my local dealer service department today. Asked the service guy, Do you guys use Ester oil? He looked at me like I was crazy.

Then I asked, What oil do you guys use on the 370Zs? He grabbed the phone and called someone, comes back to me and says "Valvoline 5W30".

Then he told me a couple war stories about the oil, I was rolling. Told him thanks and left.

02-14-2010, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Okay, been doing some more digging. It looks like Nissan released its ester oil in Sep. of '08. So yes, that does explain the TSB for the G37. Indeed, I also just noticed that the TSB only applies to '08 G37s. It doesn't apply to later model years, so maybe I'm completely wrong on this and they are using the stuff as factory-fill after all. It'd be great if they are. I wish there were a way to know for sure though. Actually, I know a certain someone who works for Nissan Corporate who might stand a chance of finding a definitive answer for us. I'll PM him and update this thread if and when I get a response. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-10-2010, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	Penzoil Platinum beats Amsoil & Royal Purple hands down. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

03-10-2010, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Hey speaking of Pennzoil, have you guys seen the new Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic? Their big thing is that 'nothing keeps your engine closer to factory clean'. I'm not sure if I really care about the cleanliness of my engine, unless they're equating clean to 'lack of wear'. What do you guys make of this new oil? Pennzoil - Not just oil, Pennzoil __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-10-2010, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	It must be fairly new. I think I was at their site just last month & do not recall seeing the Ultra. I'm using Platinum in my pathfinder & my 300ZX TT. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

03-10-2010, 03:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Yeah it's new. I just started seeing print ads in the car mags this month. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-16-2010, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	I was at the Nissan dealer yesterday for my "free" oil change - first one. The service guys to a man knew ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about Nissan Ester. They looked at me like I was from Mars. What do they use? Mobil One.

03-10-2010, 04:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
jtroun Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ATL-GA Posts: 114 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	I've been putting Ester Oil in my 370 since I got it. The oil changes are $89, but at least they can't say I didn't put the recommended oil in my 370.

03-10-2010, 04:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	Jtroun See Scott at Fontana (Scott@FontanaNissan) & buy your oil from him and do it yourself for a lot less. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

03-10-2010, 06:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I've been using Redline. I just got my UOA results back from my last change at 9k miles. Posted the results here if anyone's interested -> Used Oil Analysis @9k miles using Redline 5W-30 __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-10-2010, 09:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	My car came out of storage two nights ago. I'll hopefully be dumping the Nissan ester for some 0W-30 Signature Series from Amsoil within a few weeks. __________________

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