Funny thing about oil....especially synthetic..
 

Maybe you guys are too young to know or remember but cars have been going over 100k miles, even 200k miles, long before synthetics or fancy filters and such. Just Dino oil and much simpler oil filters.

It's One thing to want to use synthetics to change oil less often and another to do it because it is better for the ca. Are we not overdoing it when we buy a Z and really plan on driving it for 3-4 years? There are discussions about redline versus Mobil 1 and various filters and on and on...

It's like arguing one set of head phones (costing a hundred dollars more) is better than another set of headphones when we could not ever tell the difference.

I bet no one could drive a Z and tell that this one is a better Z than the next because this one has synthetic in it.

A better analogy, sort of like arguing that a razor with 5-7 blade gives you a better shave and is better for your face than a double blade razor.

Some of us are planning on keeping the Z's for a little longer than 3-4 years. Like.... Forever.

Also, engine technology has evolved since those days as well. Yes, regular oil will still lubricate fine on a regular basis, but synthetic is better and tougher. And lasts longer.

It's like comparing a honda civic vs a lamborghini. Both have four wheels and get from A to B. But one is just way better than another.

I do it for peace of mind. I have been running synthetics near 20 years and when I was drag racing cars many people blew motors using the same high rev configuration I did yet my motor stayed running. To me it is worth the cost knowing I will have less friction, better coverage on parts, smoother flow, etc.... I don't sweat it staying up near the redline.


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Funny thing about oil....especially synthetic..
 

Isn't one of the main reason's you should use synthetic in our cars do to heat. Dyno oil degrades really fast once it gets into the 240+ degree range which our cars can easily achieve once pushed really hard. I'm sure someone on here will chime in and correct me.


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That's why I use cooking oil. Not the cheap stuff, not canola, my Z only gets high grade almond oil. Sure, other folks say I'm being bourgeois, but my exhaust smells like amaretto; who can beat that.

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We do not need another oil thread on this forum...

My Bose QC15 headphones are better than yours.

So are my Sony Studio Monitor headphones.

Tolerances are much tighter now than 'back in the day'. It's the same reason why cars of yester years run much thicker oil too. You don't have to run synthetic, but if you are truly driving your car let us know how dino holds up to the abuse and heat this car makes when driven hard.

Dino oil, no second car....sounds like you're a cheap person.

No hooker analogy today?

I don't get it!!!!

My Philips headphones from the dollar store produce sound, why bother with the Bose :confused:

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(Rep Freely)

I traded Marriott points for the Bose. They are my sanctuary when travelling...

Question of the morning. Have you ever read any other posts on the 370Z forum besides the ones that you post and create ?

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Good moring Madwi get a good nights rest.........

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I've heard great things about them. I'm looking at the QC 20, I just don't like the bulk of regular headphones.

Btw, I'm a Marriott guy as well. We just spent 5 days in Union Square in SF on points in an upgraded room with a wonderful view. Traveling has its perks from time to time.

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I dig the perks also.

I am almost Lifetime Platinum at Marriott...

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No rest for the wicked man. I have contractors here installing new tile and carpet, I can't sleep through all that. :hello:

Oh **** I'm 53 years old and still have a full head of hair. Very nasty
when asked out on the first date. Are you a she or a he ?

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Is there a ban button?

You are 53??? Man that's old. My hair is photoshopped, by the way, (Not really).

Nice! I'll get there eventually. Platinum will do until then haha

The Gray suit is first class.... You would make Gary Cooper jealous.......

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I hope that the carpet and tile installation go well...Dr Pepper time.......

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i use synthetic (royal purple) due to parking it over the winter...was told it holds-up better during storage...per my dealer, i change every 7500 miles

Can someone help me. I'm trying to find the ignore all posts by OP button

Add him to your ignore list.

Click on his user name. Then his profile page, click the User List link below his name and above his last activity record. There should be a drop down menu with three options with Add to Ignore List being the last :tiphat:

Heck yeah. Nice padding going in too, feels like walking on a cloud :icon17:

The new fabrics are ment to last...........A lot of padding is the only route
to take. I'm off for my 30 minute commute.

I hope everyone has a great morning........OP poster contact - PM me if you
are a Latina or Asian gal...............

I just tried to ignore myself. It did not work. I can still see my posts.

I didn't even know where the Ignore List was before my post :icon17:

I don't ignore anyone. I like reading dumb threads from time to time. lol

I hate that.

You could always troll yourself like I do.

Can I quote myself too???

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Sure can! ;)

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