New owner in Alaska with intro and questions

Pat C. · 09-10-2011, 12:16 PM

Hey members, just wanted to intro myself and ask a couple of questions. Bought a used 10' gray sports coupe with the great 6sp. used that only had 1600 miles on the clock. Car even has the pricey 3m clear front shield, along with the K@N intake system; is a real beauty!! Been driving as much as possible before I have to put away for the winter. Had taken the front plate mount off along with the selling dealership's plate and mount on back.
First question, am wanting to change oil and have seen that the Nissan synthetic oil had an ester component as part of the formula. Dealership just told me Nissan has changed that recommendation to be able to use Mobil 1. Also, had seen a really good comparison about the K@N oil filters versus OEMs.Thoughts comments about one versus the other would be appreciated.
Secondly, did the 10s come with the "Z" rear license frame from the factory? Have seen some nice black metal units on ebay but would rather stay OEM if possible.
Sorry for making this post so long. Have been too tied up with teaching and the Labor Day weekend to post these comments.
Am 54 yrs. old and have had a really nice 78' 280 along with a briefly owning a 92' twin-turbo....Agh, sold it because I thought Vets were better. Duh
Pat

280z/300zx · 09-10-2011, 12:38 PM

Hadn't heard that Nissan switched to Mobil 1 as the recomended oil. I'm curious to see if others have

The car does not come with a Z frame for the plate. Most dealers put on a frame that advertises for them or no frame at all. So get whatever frame you like

sboden · 09-10-2011, 12:41 PM

I'm using Mobil 1 full synthetic. 5W30

6MT · 09-10-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat C.

First question, am wanting to change oil and have seen that the Nissan synthetic oil had an ester component as part of the formula. Dealership just told me Nissan has changed that recommendation to be able to use Mobil 1.

Pat

Pure Bovine Scatology.

btw, welcome Pat.

Azroadster · 09-10-2011, 12:51 PM

While I agree that what the dealer told you my be pure bull$hit, you can use Mobil 1 5W30 in your Z with no issues at all. Welcome to the forum, and we need to see some pictures soon!

AZ

TreeSemdyZee · 09-10-2011, 02:01 PM

Welcome.

And if you'd like $10 off Mobil 1

http://www.autozone.com/dyn/dyn/MEDI...bil1Coupon.pdf

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-10-2011, 03:16 PM

Nissan dealerships were using castrol as there standard oil and have switched to mobil 1. This change does not reflect the requirement of ester or ester based sythetic for the Z. The mobil is just a service dept contract and nothing more. You can still request other brands.

wilsonp · 09-10-2011, 05:38 PM

Nissan also doesn't require their ester oil for the 370Z, but they recommend it. I will stick with it, but any oil should be fine.

Pat C. · 09-10-2011, 07:18 PM

Thanks for the great feedback, however, after having the oil temp run up past 230 yesterday during my stop and go trip home yesterday, I'm going to run down purchasing RedLine oil.And by the way, the ambient air temp was only 60! I've seen the actual pix of the Nissan branded synthetic with the ester labeling. In my opinion, their just folding in to pissey customers who don't want to spend the dough to take care of their equipment. Mobil 1 is a good oil. Heck, I use it in all of my lawn equipment. Although, I think the Z needs something to handle the heat..
Pat

sonic370 · 09-10-2011, 07:56 PM

i would be more concerned about the 240 oil temp. if what you said about
outside temp being 60 outside. that seems to high to me. imo

Pharmacist · 09-11-2011, 09:12 AM

Why do u buy a sports car in alaska? Wouldn't a snowmobile be more suitable?

Zaggeron · 09-11-2011, 09:22 AM

Wlelcome.

Your higher temperatures probably don't have much to do with your brand of oil. People here report high temps with all sorts of oils -- ester, mobil 1, redline, etc. A good synthetic will handle the heat better, but it likely won't run cooler.

There are tons of posts about oil temperatures so grab some popcorn and use the search function. .

Trips · 09-11-2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Why do u buy a sports car in alaska? Wouldn't a snowmobile be more suitable?

Why do you have to act like a douche? if it was being funny it didn't come out that way

I believe his reason is cause he can

Congrats and Welcome!

Pharmacist · 09-11-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Why do you have to act like a douche? if it was being funny it didn't come out that way

I believe his reason is cause he can

I just can't see why would people by sports cars in such a cold and icy rural place where the car would be undriveable most of the year.

Azroadster · 09-11-2011, 12:48 PM

I used Redline for some time and then switched to Mobil 1 cause it's just easier to get. I have found that my Z actually runs a little cooler with the Mobil 1.

AZ

09-10-2011, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 14	New owner in Alaska with intro and questions Hey members, just wanted to intro myself and ask a couple of questions. Bought a used 10' gray sports coupe with the great 6sp. used that only had 1600 miles on the clock. Car even has the pricey 3m clear front shield, along with the K@N intake system; is a real beauty!! Been driving as much as possible before I have to put away for the winter. Had taken the front plate mount off along with the selling dealership's plate and mount on back. First question, am wanting to change oil and have seen that the Nissan synthetic oil had an ester component as part of the formula. Dealership just told me Nissan has changed that recommendation to be able to use Mobil 1. Also, had seen a really good comparison about the K@N oil filters versus OEMs.Thoughts comments about one versus the other would be appreciated. Secondly, did the 10s come with the "Z" rear license frame from the factory? Have seen some nice black metal units on ebay but would rather stay OEM if possible. Sorry for making this post so long. Have been too tied up with teaching and the Labor Day weekend to post these comments. Am 54 yrs. old and have had a really nice 78' 280 along with a briefly owning a 92' twin-turbo....Agh, sold it because I thought Vets were better. Duh Pat

09-10-2011, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 17	I'm using Mobil 1 full synthetic. 5W30 __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

09-10-2011, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 17	While I agree that what the dealer told you my be pure bull$hit, you can use Mobil 1 5W30 in your Z with no issues at all. Welcome to the forum, and we need to see some pictures soon! AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

09-10-2011, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Nissan also doesn't require their ester oil for the 370Z, but they recommend it. I will stick with it, but any oil should be fine. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-11-2011, 09:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 19	Why do u buy a sports car in alaska? Wouldn't a snowmobile be more suitable? __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

09-10-2011, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	Hadn't heard that Nissan switched to Mobil 1 as the recomended oil. I'm curious to see if others have The car does not come with a Z frame for the plate. Most dealers put on a frame that advertises for them or no frame at all. So get whatever frame you like

09-10-2011, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Welcome. And if you'd like $10 off Mobil 1 http://www.autozone.com/dyn/dyn/MEDI...bil1Coupon.pdf

09-10-2011, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Nissan dealerships were using castrol as there standard oil and have switched to mobil 1. This change does not reflect the requirement of ester or ester based sythetic for the Z. The mobil is just a service dept contract and nothing more. You can still request other brands.

09-10-2011, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the great feedback, however, after having the oil temp run up past 230 yesterday during my stop and go trip home yesterday, I'm going to run down purchasing RedLine oil.And by the way, the ambient air temp was only 60! I've seen the actual pix of the Nissan branded synthetic with the ester labeling. In my opinion, their just folding in to pissey customers who don't want to spend the dough to take care of their equipment. Mobil 1 is a good oil. Heck, I use it in all of my lawn equipment. Although, I think the Z needs something to handle the heat.. Pat

09-10-2011, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	i would be more concerned about the 240 oil temp. if what you said about outside temp being 60 outside. that seems to high to me. imo

09-11-2011, 09:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	Wlelcome. Your higher temperatures probably don't have much to do with your brand of oil. People here report high temps with all sorts of oils -- ester, mobil 1, redline, etc. A good synthetic will handle the heat better, but it likely won't run cooler. There are tons of posts about oil temperatures so grab some popcorn and use the search function. . __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

09-11-2011, 12:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 17	I used Redline for some time and then switched to Mobil 1 cause it's just easier to get. I have found that my Z actually runs a little cooler with the Mobil 1. AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

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