Oil Analysis @9325mi - Nissan Ester Oil, OEM Filter

ZzzZz · 08-14-2009, 08:12 PM

I just got back my Oil Analysis from Blackstone. During this oil change, I also did make a 1000mi midnight trip from SoCal to San Jose, and did 150mph sprints and high rpm downshifts throughout the night.

The comment about the Nissan Ester Oil's viscosity breaking down did surprise me though. Makes me want to switch to something else, but maybe thinner is actually better??

Still... it all looks good so far.

Even though the Made in China OEM filter is known to be made cheaply, I am surprised at the report. The oil filter just might be good enough for 5k intervals.

Along with the quantative analysis about how the engine is breaking in well, I could already tell this when driving. The engine seems to rev smoother and stronger. But the fact that its still breaking in @9325mi means that this engine takes a relative eternity to fully break in, not the expected 2000mi, but perhaps 15,000-20,000mi. Food for thought.

dad · 08-14-2009, 08:16 PM

There report reads very good.

BanningZ · 08-14-2009, 08:45 PM

Very nice info!

frost · 08-14-2009, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the info mate. Are you paying for the analysis?

NeedforZ · 08-14-2009, 09:36 PM

Which wear elements are supposed to taper off as the engine ages? There are several (iron, moly, calcium, phosphorus, zinc) that seem to be holding steady. I've only done one analysis with Blackstone so far and am coming up on my second oil change in the next few weeks.

ZzzZz · 08-14-2009, 10:12 PM

Yes I am. If you know how to get it done free let me know

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Originally Posted by frost

Thanks for the info mate. Are you paying for the analysis?

frost · 08-14-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZzzZz

Yes I am. If you know how to get it done free let me know

I believe another member of the board said he got his checked for free if he bought all his oil from a particular company. I'm not an idiot, I swear.

GMZ · 08-15-2009, 12:05 AM

Ive had great results with the Nissan filter to 7500 mi. Nice report.

08-14-2009, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	There report reads very good. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Very nice info! __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

08-15-2009, 12:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
GMZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 304 Drives: 07 V8 4Runner 4x4 Rep Power: 15	Ive had great results with the Nissan filter to 7500 mi. Nice report. __________________ Z-less once again

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NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	Which wear elements are supposed to taper off as the engine ages? There are several (iron, moly, calcium, phosphorus, zinc) that seem to be holding steady. I've only done one analysis with Blackstone so far and am coming up on my second oil change in the next few weeks.