What oil should I put in my Z and how to check oil level?

370Z Purist · 09-11-2012, 06:18 PM

"The forums told me to blast the heater when doing 1/4 mile runs because it nets me 10 horsepower"

11Thumper · 09-11-2012, 06:20 PM

While we're on topic...

What toilet paper does everyone use? I'm confused...

theboydiddy · 09-11-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Go to the DIY section. You'll find a lot of info over there. Start with AK's sticky. Lots of guys use Redline, Royal Purple, and Mobil 1. All fully synthetic but redline is the only one of the three that is ester based - not required but recommended by Nissan. You can also get the ester based oil from Nissan. Lots of good info on Synthetic oils in the DIY section.

Maybe this explain why i havent seen anything yet. I dont check the DYI section.
Honestly appreciated dude.

sonic370 · 09-11-2012, 08:32 PM

Everyone's in a good mood today based on the response's. Oil can be a hot topic
no pun intended sometimes. Just pick out one of the top 3 synthetic brands
and you'll be fine. Oh and always check your oil after every refill of gas.

theboydiddy · 09-11-2012, 09:20 PM

Oh and always check your oil after every refill of gas.[/QUOTE]

why is that ?

sonic370 · 09-11-2012, 09:52 PM

I think I'll let the experts chime in on that one.
But regardless it's always a good idea to maintain
your new baby. Take care of it and it wll last you a long
time and put smile on your face.

GaleForce · 09-11-2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theboydiddy

Oh and always check your oil after every refill of gas.

why is that ?[/QUOTE]

Because these cars tend to burn/use oil. Safer to check.

theboydiddy · 09-11-2012, 10:01 PM

right.... but every gas fill. damn
but thanx

AK370Z · 09-12-2012, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

Everyone's in a good mood today based on the response's. Oil can be a hot topic
no pun intended sometimes. Just pick out one of the top 3 synthetic brands
and you'll be fine. Oh and always check your oil after every refill of gas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theboydiddy

Oh and always check your oil after every refill of gas.

why is that ?[/QUOTE]

NO. you shouldn't check your oil at the gas station unless you wanna wait 10 minutes at the gas station and look like a total jerk! If you need accurate oiil level check, please do it at home/garage etc where you can allow at least 10-15 minutes for the oil to drain back. Per owner manual:

When I come home, I usually ask SIRI to - remind me in 15 minutes to check oil level. Then I shut off the engine. I go inside home and as soon as I get the reminder, I come outside and check the oil level. I do this every 14 days. Religiously. I crossed 60,000 miles today and (knock on wood) no issues whatsoever. If you check your oil once a month, you should be fine. I rarely have to put any oil in anyway.

OP aka theboydiddy, I have two suggestions for you for your initial original post:
a. Please read this thread to get your answers to those questions DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

b. Next time when you make a thread, please make it more that one word title ("Oil"). I changed the title for you. You want to make your thread title in a way so that i)it helps another member when they search in future ii)kinda gives a member "at a glance" idea what's the thread is about.

Enjoy your pearl white 370z

theboydiddy · 09-12-2012, 06:52 AM

Damn. I see a few of you take this more serious than you take your mother serious uh.

Compdoc777 · 09-12-2012, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theboydiddy

im at work... bored at the moment guys, so i figured just ask instead of lookit up.
i was just wondering what type of oil do you guys use? just curious.
i am reaching to 5k miles so i am going to have an oil change soon, perhaps next week. i heard before a lot people saying redline oil. is that reliable ?
how many oil bottles does the Z needs ?
im definitely going with K&N filters, too.

Like the man said Walmart let them change the oil and filters don't worry about anything.

nmjaxx9 · 09-12-2012, 11:01 AM

diddy- check the plenty of oil threads here, I run royal purple it works good for me.

As for oil filters check Purolator pure 1 one as well.

Also, since oil threads keep coming up might I suggest a Official sticky thread on engine oil. I know AK's thread is there, but most people looking for oil info will not normally look into the DIY section, I think if we made a devoted oil thread in the Engine/Drivetrain section then we can just tell people to search in that thread. That way we can have less of these threads where the OP normally never gets his/her answer and/or is flamed.

Just a thought I can start one if thats the case.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-12-2012, 11:48 AM

I can't decide between running gatorade or sqwincher for coolant. Someone help!!!!

lol.

I run royal for now with nismo filter for now... It works awesome, BUT... Availability of redline in my area is the only reason im not running it. Esther based oil is best for the Z and redline makes a superior product to nissan's ester. I recommend Redline and Royal as the number 2. I can get Mobil1 completely free as my synth oil. I opt out and pay a lil extra for the royal.

6MT · 09-12-2012, 11:49 AM

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09-11-2012, 09:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	I think I'll let the experts chime in on that one. But regardless it's always a good idea to maintain your new baby. Take care of it and it wll last you a long time and put smile on your face.

09-11-2012, 10:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 14	right.... but every gas fill. damn but thanx

09-12-2012, 06:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 14	Damn. I see a few of you take this more serious than you take your mother serious uh.

09-12-2012, 11:01 AM	#27 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	diddy- check the plenty of oil threads here, I run royal purple it works good for me. As for oil filters check Purolator pure 1 one as well. Also, since oil threads keep coming up might I suggest a Official sticky thread on engine oil. I know AK's thread is there, but most people looking for oil info will not normally look into the DIY section, I think if we made a devoted oil thread in the Engine/Drivetrain section then we can just tell people to search in that thread. That way we can have less of these threads where the OP normally never gets his/her answer and/or is flamed. Just a thought I can start one if thats the case.

09-12-2012, 11:48 AM	#28 (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: 14857	I can't decide between running gatorade or sqwincher for coolant. Someone help!!!! lol. I run royal for now with nismo filter for now... It works awesome, BUT... Availability of redline in my area is the only reason im not running it. Esther based oil is best for the Z and redline makes a superior product to nissan's ester. I recommend Redline and Royal as the number 2. I can get Mobil1 completely free as my synth oil. I opt out and pay a lil extra for the royal.