oil change price... it's like, WOW!

semtex · 04-29-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Forumite

I dont think that would matter considering they have to back the warranty anyhow.

I only put about 5 miles per day on in the car anyhow.

Right. I doubt what they're putting in is going to hurt anything (as long as it meets the API requirement). It's just not the recommended stuff is all. Note that I say 'recommended', not 'required'.

ZiGMoN · 04-29-2009, 12:08 PM

Well I'm at my Nissan Dealer getting my 1st oil change @ 1500mi. Sure enough the service rep had no idea about the Nissan Ester. They wanted to put regular oil in the car until I pointed out that the 370z required the Nissan Ester which of course they had no clue of. (Thanks to semtex for the pic which I printed out and put in my back pocket just in case.) I asked them if they sold the Nissan oil and sure enough, a knowledgeable parts rep brings out 5 quarts from the back room. They quoted me about $95 for the complete oil/filter change. Fortunately, my first service is free.

The 370 is now in the back getting the correct oil changed out. Thanks to this forum and all the great input you guys provide.

PS. I also expressed my concern regarding the high oil temp while in traffic (240F). I don't expect them to find anything, but at least they'll have a record of my concern.

Nissan Ester Oil (1qt) 5w30 - $12.99
Motul 300V (2L or 2.1qts) 5w30 - $31.95 (was recommended replacement per the parts rep after the first few oil changes)

tru_Asiatik · 04-29-2009, 08:57 PM

what makes you think 76 has no additives? just because they dont advertise it like chevron and shell ,doesnt mean they dont have additives

as far as i know the only ones with no additives in them are the cheap/ and or costco gas thats why they are so cheap

on top of that i have a 1990 sentra with 225k and a 1997 dodge caravan with almost 300k both running fine since day 1 using chevron gas

wstar · 04-29-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tru_Asiatik

what makes you think 76 has no additives? just because they dont advertise it like chevron and shell ,doesnt mean they dont have additives

as far as i know the only ones with no additives in them are the cheap/ and or costco gas thats why they are so cheap

on top of that i have a 1990 sentra with 225k and a 1997 dodge caravan with almost 300k both running fine since day 1 using chevron gas

Actually in the US, the law requires certain additives in retail gasoline at service stations. Some companies (notably Shell and Chevron, but others as well I'm sure) go above and beyond the required additives, but they all have additives of some sort, mostly detergents to keep engines running cleaner and more efficiently.

Also, I can't find a source right now, but I'm pretty sure I've read before that the base fuel stocks (before additives are mixed in) are virtually identical between all the top tier stations (ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, Shell, BP/Amoco, etc).

Pushing_Tin · 04-30-2009, 01:36 AM

I had mine changed at the dealer last week with ester oil. My bill was $78.

semtex · 04-30-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by danops

On the VQ37VHR Motors, we use Eneos 5w40 and 0w50 full synthetic and the Nissan/Infiniti Ester Oil. The Ester oil that Nissan/Infiniti recommends is to reduce valvetrain noise... the Ester oil will stick to the valve just a little longer to reduce the noise.

I have a reputable source that informed me that switching to fully Synthetic Eneos 5w40 or 0w50 will provide the same, if not better protection, performance, and enhanced lubrication in this VQ37VHR. It should not void the factory warranty. Performance gains can be upwards of 5whp over Mobil1 and other leading synthetics. The 0w50 is the ultimate performance oil that will protect the motor from cold starting temperatures to very high temperatures.

P.S. Infiniti G37 owners sometimes complained of valvetrain noise and then the manufacturer created a TSB to recommend the use of Ester oil to cover up the valvetrain noise.

Danops, have you gotten any feedback on Motul 300V?

Bobba Booey · 04-30-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by danops

Performance gains can be upwards of 5whp over Mobil1 and other leading synthetics.

Performance gains from oil.

This sticker adds more than 10whp over Venom and other leading nitrous systems.

hot370z · 04-30-2009, 06:29 PM

Im going to get my frist oil change this Saturday.Im taking Royal Purple ti put in my Z.

Musashi · 04-30-2009, 08:22 PM

I've been running Royal Purple 5w-30 since 2k miles. No problems.

Forrest · 05-01-2009, 02:41 AM

i want to use royal purple also but i am hesitant until i hear more feed back from everybody.

chrisdc · 05-01-2009, 08:05 AM

I just changed mine yesterday at 2000 miles. Mobil 1 5w-30 cost $50.

hot370z · 05-01-2009, 09:24 PM

Got Royal Purple taking to the dealer PUT IT IN MY Z!!!!!!!!

molamann · 05-01-2009, 09:31 PM

I've been an avid RP user on my previous cars but I'm gonna stick with Mobil 1 on my Z.

XenChi · 05-01-2009, 10:14 PM

Put in german Castrol 0w30 (fully synthetic) @ 500 miles. Presently @ 1114 and running wonderfully.

hot370z · 05-02-2009, 03:33 PM

Does Royal Purple look purple when you pull out the dip stick?

04-29-2009, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 271	what makes you think 76 has no additives? just because they dont advertise it like chevron and shell ,doesnt mean they dont have additives as far as i know the only ones with no additives in them are the cheap/ and or costco gas thats why they are so cheap on top of that i have a 1990 sentra with 225k and a 1997 dodge caravan with almost 300k both running fine since day 1 using chevron gas __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

05-01-2009, 08:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
chrisdc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 211	I just changed mine yesterday at 2000 miles. Mobil 1 5w-30 cost $50. __________________ VDC off

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ZiGMoN Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 37 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 17	Well I'm at my Nissan Dealer getting my 1st oil change @ 1500mi. Sure enough the service rep had no idea about the Nissan Ester. They wanted to put regular oil in the car until I pointed out that the 370z required the Nissan Ester which of course they had no clue of. (Thanks to semtex for the pic which I printed out and put in my back pocket just in case.) I asked them if they sold the Nissan oil and sure enough, a knowledgeable parts rep brings out 5 quarts from the back room. They quoted me about $95 for the complete oil/filter change. Fortunately, my first service is free. The 370 is now in the back getting the correct oil changed out. Thanks to this forum and all the great input you guys provide. PS. I also expressed my concern regarding the high oil temp while in traffic (240F). I don't expect them to find anything, but at least they'll have a record of my concern. Nissan Ester Oil (1qt) 5w30 - $12.99 Motul 300V (2L or 2.1qts) 5w30 - $31.95 (was recommended replacement per the parts rep after the first few oil changes)

04-30-2009, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	I had mine changed at the dealer last week with ester oil. My bill was $78.

04-30-2009, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	Im going to get my frist oil change this Saturday.Im taking Royal Purple ti put in my Z.

04-30-2009, 08:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 607	I've been running Royal Purple 5w-30 since 2k miles. No problems.

05-01-2009, 02:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	i want to use royal purple also but i am hesitant until i hear more feed back from everybody.

05-01-2009, 09:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	Got Royal Purple taking to the dealer PUT IT IN MY Z!!!!!!!!

05-01-2009, 09:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	I've been an avid RP user on my previous cars but I'm gonna stick with Mobil 1 on my Z.

05-01-2009, 10:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
XenChi Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 52 Drives: 09 Slivr Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Put in german Castrol 0w30 (fully synthetic) @ 500 miles. Presently @ 1114 and running wonderfully.

05-02-2009, 03:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	Does Royal Purple look purple when you pull out the dip stick?