Ester/Dino/Synthetic Oil - Your usage.

travisjb · 06-10-2009, 11:02 PM

Do you have any visible signs of leaks ? have you seriously checked over your car ? any deposits on your garage floor or parking spot ?

As for new engines, Coulter Nissan in Phoenix AZ is the first dealer in the US to replace an engine in this car. Call them and ask for Nick the service manager if you want to know about how that went. It was my car. As far as I'm concerned, good as new. In fact, I got 4 more hp on the dyno !

cab83_750 · 06-10-2009, 11:29 PM

AK,

I have done everything you have specified. I have inserted and re-inserted that dipstick many times in 3 conditions: hot, cold, warm. They all point to oil consumption.

I also do not have any oil leaks. As a qualifier, though a computer-geek by profession, my primary hobbies are rebuilding german cars, engine maintenance, suspension work, crotch-rockets, and anything that deals with 'speed.'

I have also searched the web today and found a few postings where the Nissan VQ-engines were reported with not-so-normal oil consumption. I guess they also have an 'oil consumption' test they could do.

gnarf · 06-11-2009, 09:41 AM

My motor oil is based off the blood of the 300 spartans, Hayden Panettiere (the cheerleader from Heroes), and a unicorn...let's just say that i never need to change my oil again and that my car can do the 1/4 mile....in negative...

but in all seriousness, I believe 100% synthetic 5w30 is worth it..I duno if its different for you 370z guys, but my G37 runs Motul V300 ester synthetic...I used OEM, then Nissan Ester, then Motul...hope that helps

06-10-2009, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	Do you have any visible signs of leaks ? have you seriously checked over your car ? any deposits on your garage floor or parking spot ? As for new engines, Coulter Nissan in Phoenix AZ is the first dealer in the US to replace an engine in this car. Call them and ask for Nick the service manager if you want to know about how that went. It was my car. As far as I'm concerned, good as new. In fact, I got 4 more hp on the dyno ! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-11-2009, 09:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
gnarf Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 18	My motor oil is based off the blood of the 300 spartans, Hayden Panettiere (the cheerleader from Heroes), and a unicorn...let's just say that i never need to change my oil again and that my car can do the 1/4 mile....in negative... but in all seriousness, I believe 100% synthetic 5w30 is worth it..I duno if its different for you 370z guys, but my G37 runs Motul V300 ester synthetic...I used OEM, then Nissan Ester, then Motul...hope that helps Last edited by gnarf; 06-11-2009 at 09:44 AM.

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06-10-2009, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 419	AK, I have done everything you have specified. I have inserted and re-inserted that dipstick many times in 3 conditions: hot, cold, warm. They all point to oil consumption. I also do not have any oil leaks. As a qualifier, though a computer-geek by profession, my primary hobbies are rebuilding german cars, engine maintenance, suspension work, crotch-rockets, and anything that deals with 'speed.' I have also searched the web today and found a few postings where the Nissan VQ-engines were reported with not-so-normal oil consumption. I guess they also have an 'oil consumption' test they could do.