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

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

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Old 09-11-2012, 08:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 09-11-2012, 08:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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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.
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Oh and always check your oil after every refill of gas.[/QUOTE]

why is that ?
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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
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Because these cars tend to burn/use oil. Safer to check.
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right.... but every gas fill. damn
but thanx
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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.
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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.

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