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

silver streak · 09-26-2011, 02:17 PM

I just spoke with my Nissan dealer here in Sterling Va. and they have quoted me $95 for Ester oil and filter change with there express service taking no more than 45 minutes.
Hate to hear that you were taken advantage of like that. You have got to go back and make them correct this highway robbery!!

bvl · 09-27-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by silver streak

I just spoke with my Nissan dealer here in Sterling Va. and they have quoted me $95 for Ester oil and filter change with there express service taking no more than 45 minutes.
Hate to hear that you were taken advantage of like that. You have got to go back and make them correct this highway robbery!!

That's reasonable if you consider a $12-15/qt product, plus filter and labor.

If you are happy using the Ester that is fine, though don't due it due to mis-information and marketing fluff (vs. hard science) such as what robones regurgitated above (amigo: I count 4 inaccuracies alone in your posts. Do you work for the OEM that supplies Nissan with their Ester brand?

)

For the sake of warranty and zero hassle factor, follow the manual (which clearly states any certified 5/30 fill is fine). If you are outside the warranty or don't care, then run what you like and if you choose to run extended intervals, perform some UOA's to see how that particular formulation is behaving.

There are plenty of posted UOAs at BITOG and other sites to go on.

I am following a 6month change interval myself (as I don't hit the mileage numbers per the scheduled maintenance guide), which will include dealer 5/30 in the winter, and Pennzoil Platinum in the summer.

Once outside the warranty, yearly synthetic changes right before the winter when it tends to set for a few months.

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gbrettin · 09-26-2011, 04:02 PM

Look at the original post date.

silver streak · 09-26-2011, 04:21 PM

I was talking about wafflesarefun he just got his done a couple of weeks ago and paid $190 after having to hagle with them from $240. That sh#$ is crazy.

didymus · 09-26-2011, 04:26 PM

He haggled the **** out of them!

onzedge · 09-26-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by didymus

He haggled the **** out of them!

Maybe he bartered with waffles -- they are fun...

11Thumper · 09-26-2011, 06:09 PM

This is one of the easiest cars to change oil that I've owned. The hardest part is getting it up on ramps. For heavens sake it's a ton easier than doing an annual inspection on my Bonanza (which I do myself) so I think pretty much anyone can do an oil change on a Z...

DarkZide · 09-27-2011, 03:10 PM

Has anyone ever stopped to think that nissan recommends their brand ester oil because its their brand and its expensive?

If they say that conventional oils and other synthetics work fine then they will work fine, and not one person here can say otherwise with any validity. They would likely be sued if they tried to sell you a car that REQUIRED their own brand of expensive oil, which is why its nothing but a recommendation.

RandyD · 09-27-2011, 03:38 PM

I got lifetime ester changes when i go tthe car... - first trip in to the shop, i watched as they lifted the car, changed the oil... then the service manager caught the fact that they didnt put in esther.. so up it went again, and they changed it again to the right kind...

all other service at that dealer has also been excellent..

onzedge · 09-27-2011, 03:51 PM

Nissan Ester oil is pure overpriced crap. I used it once and the viscosity broke down so badly by 3,000 miles that I am amazed it was lubricating at all. I have the analysis to prove it. 12 bucks a quart? I don't even spend that much on hooch.

NYBladeZ · 09-27-2011, 04:30 PM

Used ester oil for my first 2 oil changes. Definitely overpriced, went over to Motul 300V power racing 5w30 for the summer. Pure nectar, its an ester oil and in my opinion the best you can get. Its about time to do an oil change before putting her away for the fall, going with amsoil synthetic, will go back to Motul next summer.

onzedge · 09-27-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Used ester oil for my first 2 oil changes. Definitely overpriced, went over to Motul 300V power racing 5w30 for the summer. Pure nectar, its an ester oil and in my opinion the best you can get. Its about time to do an oil change before putting her away for the fall, going with amsoil synthetic, will go back to Motul next summer.

Motul is excellent -- pricey and hard to get, but excellent.

Dwight Frye · 09-27-2011, 06:20 PM

Buy a case of 12 bottles of Redline 5W-30 for $125.88 from Amazon.com with free shipping and no tax. Buy 2 Mobil 1 # 110 filters for about $12 each. That will cover 2 changes with some top off oil for about $75 per oil change for materials and you have one of the top 3 oils available and probably the best filter. Crawl under the car and bond with your vehicle. I'm 56 years old and still do it and know it's done right.
My car will only see dealer service when it's time for tranny & differential fluid changes or a radiator flush or brake/clutch or power steering fluid changes.
Not much else to do for the first 100K miles.
Spend your money on gas, good booze and women instead.

exedy699 · 09-27-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

Buy a case of 12 bottles of Redline 5W-30 for $125.88 from Amazon.com with free shipping and no tax. Buy 2 Mobil 1 # 110 filters for about $12 each. That will cover 2 changes with some top off oil for about $75 per oil change for materials and you have one of the top 3 oils available and probably the best filter. Crawl under the car and bond with your vehicle. I'm 56 years old and still do it and know it's done right.
My car will only see dealer service when it's time for tranny & differential fluid changes or a radiator flush or brake/clutch or power steering fluid changes.
Not much else to do for the first 100K miles.
Spend your money on gas, good booze and women instead.

Amen

onzedge · 09-27-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by exedy699

Amen

09-26-2011, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
silver streak Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sterling, Va./ Va.Beach Age: 60 Posts: 27 Drives: '09 370Z coupe Rep Power: 14	I just spoke with my Nissan dealer here in Sterling Va. and they have quoted me $95 for Ester oil and filter change with there express service taking no more than 45 minutes. Hate to hear that you were taken advantage of like that. You have got to go back and make them correct this highway robbery!! __________________ [B][B]Rich Garrett

09-26-2011, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
silver streak Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sterling, Va./ Va.Beach Age: 60 Posts: 27 Drives: '09 370Z coupe Rep Power: 14	I was talking about wafflesarefun he just got his done a couple of weeks ago and paid $190 after having to hagle with them from $240. That sh#$ is crazy. __________________ [B][B]Rich Garrett

09-27-2011, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Nissan Ester oil is pure overpriced crap. I used it once and the viscosity broke down so badly by 3,000 miles that I am amazed it was lubricating at all. I have the analysis to prove it. 12 bucks a quart? I don't even spend that much on hooch. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

09-27-2011, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	Used ester oil for my first 2 oil changes. Definitely overpriced, went over to Motul 300V power racing 5w30 for the summer. Pure nectar, its an ester oil and in my opinion the best you can get. Its about time to do an oil change before putting her away for the fall, going with amsoil synthetic, will go back to Motul next summer. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

09-27-2011, 06:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	Buy a case of 12 bottles of Redline 5W-30 for $125.88 from Amazon.com with free shipping and no tax. Buy 2 Mobil 1 # 110 filters for about $12 each. That will cover 2 changes with some top off oil for about $75 per oil change for materials and you have one of the top 3 oils available and probably the best filter. Crawl under the car and bond with your vehicle. I'm 56 years old and still do it and know it's done right. My car will only see dealer service when it's time for tranny & differential fluid changes or a radiator flush or brake/clutch or power steering fluid changes. Not much else to do for the first 100K miles. Spend your money on gas, good booze and women instead. Turbonio likes this.

09-26-2011, 04:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,297 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Look at the original post date.

09-26-2011, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 307	He haggled the **** out of them!

09-26-2011, 06:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	This is one of the easiest cars to change oil that I've owned. The hardest part is getting it up on ramps. For heavens sake it's a ton easier than doing an annual inspection on my Bonanza (which I do myself) so I think pretty much anyone can do an oil change on a Z...

09-27-2011, 03:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 16	Has anyone ever stopped to think that nissan recommends their brand ester oil because its their brand and its expensive? If they say that conventional oils and other synthetics work fine then they will work fine, and not one person here can say otherwise with any validity. They would likely be sued if they tried to sell you a car that REQUIRED their own brand of expensive oil, which is why its nothing but a recommendation.

09-27-2011, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 21	I got lifetime ester changes when i go tthe car... - first trip in to the shop, i watched as they lifted the car, changed the oil... then the service manager caught the fact that they didnt put in esther.. so up it went again, and they changed it again to the right kind... all other service at that dealer has also been excellent..

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