Nissan Ester Oil

Bobba Booey · 04-15-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Between the 300V and the K&N filter, I'm looking at somewhere around $95 cost per oil change DIY (no labor charges), but it's worth it to me.

I hope you will have some used oil analysis done since you're spending so much on these oil changes. It would be nice to know how Motul protects the VHR because the results on the DE were poor. Castrol GTX showed better results at a fraction of the cost.

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Oil arguments will go on until there is no more oil.

So very true. Using a quality name brand oil in the proper weight is all that is necessary. Changing the oil every 3,000 miles while using synthetic isn't necessary, but I guess it gives people something to do on the weekend.

wstar · 04-15-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobba Booey

I hope you will have some used oil analysis done since you're spending so much on these oil changes. It would be nice to know how Motul protects the VHR because the results on the DE were poor. Castrol GTX showed better results at a fraction of the cost.

Yes, and we'll see. I've got a 6-pack of UOA kits inbound from Blackstone, I'm going to have them look at my Nissan Ester Oil from the first change too.

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So very true. Using a quality name brand oil in the proper weight is all that is necessary. Changing the oil every 3,000 miles while using synthetic isn't necessary, but I guess it gives people something to do on the weekend.

3,000 miles is excessive for some people, sure. The oil analysis will help hone in on the right values, but I'll be playing it safe until then.

ZzzZz · 04-15-2009, 01:23 PM

For your reference, I had a baseline oil analysis done on the original oil @1000mi.

My Oil Analysis @1000mi

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Originally Posted by wstar

Yes, and we'll see. I've got a 6-pack of UOA kits inbound from Blackstone, I'm going to have them look at my Nissan Ester Oil from the first change too.

3,000 miles is excessive for some people, sure. The oil analysis will help hone in on the right values, but I'll be playing it safe until then.