Second Oil Analysis by Blackstone (with Nissan Ester)

synolimit

This is why I run redline, can't beat the Mo! Zinc and Phos are your other wear metals you want! The 99 Mo is mobil 1.

And as far as I know redline and Motul use the best stock, Polyol-ester.

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Zoren 370

Been using Redline with engine,tranny and Differential for 3 years now.
Less engine noise, smooth shifting no feel of metal to metal contact when shifting,

synolimit

Ditto

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felix0121

Thanks for good info. I've also heard about the redline and other good brands too.

Frankly I'm not an auto expert at all that for me I only depend on Nissan for every service/maintenance/oil change.. etc never been to the cheaper like JiffyLube.

I just feel very comfortable and so good that the 370Z's manufacturer Nissan is so trustworthy. also good for peace of my mind. I trust my service advisor that he is so honest and works hard smart !!

well.. feel good that I'm with Nissan. Not only for 370Z, Nissan is my best brand that I always recommend to my friends to purchase.

That's it. I'm just a Nissan fan.

synolimit

Well keep one thing in mind...dealers hire a ton of $8-$10hr whoevers to do their tires and oil changes. They normally have maybe one A tech that will never see your car. Service writers are also anyone looking for a job that usually don't know their butt hole from an arm pit. Everyone there I can guarantee doesn't care about Nissan let alone your Z. It's just a job, plan and simple! The best work you'll ever get on your car is from you. Or a least being on here find some local buddies to help you out or by chance befriend the A tech some how. This only comes from years of experience in the business. I wouldn't trust a dealer as far as I can throw them. Also...you seem very hell bent on following what Nissan tells you to. I'd do my own research on this. They tell you what to do safely for legal purposes. They can't tell you to break in a motor properly because of lawsuits and people killing themselves. Same goes with bedding in brakes. I'm not saying stop what you're doing, I'm just saying think outside the box and dont drink so much of their coolaid haha.

Just a quick example, Subaru swore by a 7500 mile oil change or 3750 under extreme conditions but forgot to test the 3 micro screens in banjo bolts on the turbos and else where. The long changes and people listening caused a lot of blown issues when the screens clog. Now they say ALL turbo motors are extreme and to change at 3750. People on forums also knew this way before and removed the screens. I think this a good example of don't alway listen to the manufacturer and keep your ear to the ground here from the people that know.

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Spooler

Hmm, I see your silicon levels are well in line with what I would expect. The Ops above appear to be higher. Hence, I was hinting at a leak somewhere causing unfiltered air to pass into the engine.

synolimit

Well this was a WRX with a k&N 3" cone. A Z has 2 of them so maybe they'll be higher since you are getting more air in.

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DOOMMONKEY777

Easter was designed to keep the vvel noise down, u can use any oil u like, except the cheapest one as long as its the right weight. 5w-30 vq37vhr.

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Limeybastard

Ooopsie. I used 0-40W last time.

FL 4Motion

You'll be fine.

Limeybastard

And I a possibility of it happening again ;-)

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Chuck33079

Why? What are you hoping to accomplish running that weight?

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IDZRVIT

Nissan ester oil contains a 'magic' ingredient. Diamonds iirc. Used to keep bearing surfaces polished thereby reducing friction. It's was discussed here a few years back. Take a look here:

http://www.sfplayers.com/blog/dlcPap...ernational.pdf

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mikewo6o

I just got the second oil change (Nissan ester oil) on my 2014 Z at 3000 miles (every six months) the other day. Total bill, including oil at $12.00 a quart (5), and filter, was $75.00. Got a few dollars off with an on-line dealer coupon.

gbrettin

Frequent maintenance is key to getting the most out of any car. Thanks for sharing your results!