Nissan Ester Oil

ZzzZz · 04-14-2009, 05:09 PM

For those of you interested in running the factory-fill Nissan Oil for break in, here's a link on where to buy it if you can't/don't want to get it locally.

CourtesyParts :: NISSAN 5W3

$11.98/qt + shipping

wstar · 04-14-2009, 05:12 PM

5W3? Wow with oil that thin I expect some visible dyno gains

AK370Z · 04-14-2009, 05:41 PM

thanks for the picture, zzzZz.

Here's a thread that talk about this oil in another forum : G37 Owners Must Read!!!: G-Series Engine, Drivetrain & Tuning: G35 Forums - NICOclub

Also, Here's a good pdf on NIssan's Patent info on the ester oil : https://publications.european-patent...=1980609&ki=A1

SoCal 370Z · 04-14-2009, 06:11 PM

The name is incorrect at that price. It should read Ankle-Grabbing Engine Oil 5W-30,

50 plus · 04-14-2009, 08:07 PM

After following this thread thru, I'm convinced the problem I'm having with start up on my 04 Quest is due to this specific problem...A lack of ester based oil. I have been using MB1 in the 3.5 since after breakin with no problems at all. The last two oil changes I have been using Pennzoil synthetic. And now I'm hearing a slight knock at start up. Sounds like marbles in a can for a second. I wonder if my 08 SpecV requires the same ester oil?

antennahead · 04-14-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

The name is incorrect at that price. It should read Ankle-Grabbing Engine Oil 5W-30,

I hear ya

The G37 thread says this is a group V synthetic. Does anyone know if our cars come from the factory with esther oil in them? Do normal synthetic opinions apply, such as allowing seating to occur before switching from dino oil to synthetic?

John

tvfreakazoid · 04-14-2009, 08:17 PM

Expensive but I guess it's worth it.

wstar · 04-14-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

I hear ya

The G37 thread says this is a group V synthetic. Does anyone know if our cars come from the factory with esther oil in them? Do normal synthetic opinions apply, such as allowing seating to occur before switching from dino oil to synthetic?

John

AFAIK the Nissan Ester Oil pictured above is dino with synthetic ester-based additives to help out with keeping a good lube film on the VVEL stuff. Motul 300V is a Group V full-synthetic which is ester based, and is what I'm going to be switching to on my next change (I did my first change at about 1850 with the Nissan Ester stuff). Unfortunately, the Motul costs even a bit more than the Nissan stuff. Better value for the money though.

antennahead · 04-14-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

AFAIK the Nissan Ester Oil pictured above is dino with synthetic ester-based additives to help out with keeping a good lube film on the VVEL stuff. Motul 300V is a Group V full-synthetic which is ester based, and is what I'm going to be switching to on my next change (I did my first change at about 1850 with the Nissan Ester stuff). Unfortunately, the Motul costs even a bit more than the Nissan stuff. Better value for the money though.

You know, this is what I thought as well ........ dino with ester additives. The G37 link in this thread stated group V synthetic, which I think is incorrect, unless you can classify as a group V synthetic as dino with additives.

John

wstar · 04-14-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

You know, this is what I thought as well ........ dino with ester additives. The G37 link in this thread stated group V synthetic, which I think is incorrect, unless you can classify as a group V synthetic as dino with additives.

John

If you're referring to early in that thread where someone says, "A little research shows that it's a group V synthetic.", I think they meant that a little research indicated that "ester" itself is a group V synthetic, not that the Nissan Ester Oil is all group V synthetic. It's a dino oil with esters added.

RCZ · 04-14-2009, 10:35 PM

Thats the same price as at the dealership.

molamann · 04-14-2009, 10:36 PM

Isn't Mobil 1 also considered ester oil?

antennahead · 04-14-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

If you're referring to early in that thread where someone says, "A little research shows that it's a group V synthetic.", I think they meant that a little research indicated that "ester" itself is a group V synthetic, not that the Nissan Ester Oil is all group V synthetic. It's a dino oil with esters added.

Thanks for the clarification.

John

SoCal 370Z · 04-14-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

Isn't Mobil 1 also considered ester oil?

Yes, as is Castrol Edge.

molamann · 04-14-2009, 11:09 PM

I'm just wondering why people are going out of there ways to purchase Nissan Ester oil when Mobil one/Motul/Castrol Edge are more reaadily available?

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50 plus Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 83 Drives: 09 370Z TRG SP AT Rep Power: 17	After following this thread thru, I'm convinced the problem I'm having with start up on my 04 Quest is due to this specific problem...A lack of ester based oil. I have been using MB1 in the 3.5 since after breakin with no problems at all. The last two oil changes I have been using Pennzoil synthetic. And now I'm hearing a slight knock at start up. Sounds like marbles in a can for a second. I wonder if my 08 SpecV requires the same ester oil?

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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: 285	I'm just wondering why people are going out of there ways to purchase Nissan Ester oil when Mobil one/Motul/Castrol Edge are more reaadily available?