Second Oil Analysis by Blackstone (with Nissan Ester)

felix0121 · 01-01-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

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

I did my best that my service advisor said it's my best maintenance. Thanks.

tnav · 01-01-2015, 11:11 AM

Thank you for sharing, that's all use, $100 at Nissan, I change it every 3k miles which lately is roughly every 3 months

Spooler · 01-01-2015, 11:55 AM

I don't like your Silicon levels. What air intake/filters are you using? I would like to see that
a little lower.

felix0121 · 01-01-2015, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I don't like your Silicon levels. What air intake/filters are you using? I would like to see that
a little lower.

every 4-5k I get my maintenance only at the dealorship and change any part if necessary without delay. that multipoint inspection doesn't say the air intake/filter to be a new.

Spooler · 01-01-2015, 12:44 PM

So you still have the stock intake and air filter setup? I would change filters and look for any loose breather hose connections after the air filter box. Your Silicon levels are not way out of whack, just a little higher than the average that looks like a 19 from your report.

felix0121 · 01-01-2015, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

So you still have the stock intake and air filter setup? I would change filters and look for any loose breather hose connections after the air filter box. Your Silicon levels are not way out of whack, just a little higher than the average that looks like a 19 from your report.

Well.. you know I'm not that an auto expert. I just do my best by the result of Nissan maintenance sheet.

Spooler · 01-01-2015, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix0121

Well.. you know I'm not that an auto expert. I just do my best by the result of Nissan maintenance sheet.

How many miles on your car? Standard Nissan Maintenance would change the air filters at 15,000 miles. If you are in the <10,000 mile range your issue may just be due to break in/assembly and the levels will drop further.

felix0121 · 01-01-2015, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

How many miles on your car? Standard Nissan Maintenance would change the air filters at 15,000 miles. If you are in the <10,000 mile range your issue may just be due to break in/assembly and the levels will drop further.

Now hitting around 100K.

if then, I must have changed it - why not ??

Spooler · 01-01-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

Now hitting around 100K.

if then, I must have changed it - why not ??

LOL, I guess I forgot what I read yesterday... Yes, you would have changed
both air filters several times.

Read T · 01-01-2015, 03:17 PM

Can you run oil with ZDDP (Such as VR-1) in modern cars?

Just wondering. I use it in my old car with flat tappets.

Spooler · 01-01-2015, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Read T

Can you run oil with ZDDP (Such as VR-1) in modern cars?

Just wondering. I use it in my old car with flat tappets.

ZDDP may stop up the cats, if you have them.

Spooler · 01-02-2015, 02:10 AM

He's getting the oil changed and services done. I don't believe everyone at all the dealers is out to get you....LOL I don't use the Nissan oil either. I will only use a Nissan oil filter for my own reasons.

synolimit · 01-02-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

He's getting the oil changed and services done. I don't believe everyone at all the dealers is out to get you....LOL I don't use the Nissan oil either. I will only use a Nissan oil filter for my own reasons.

No I'm not saying that, I'm saying be careful when you do. Don't expect the royal treatment from a bunch of kids.

synolimit · 01-03-2015, 01:27 AM

Check out bob the oil guy or something forum. You'll find more on oil you'll care to see.

nis350 · 01-03-2015, 02:07 PM

the reason I asked about dino oil is because I want to see if it is just as good as the expensive oil if the change interval is 3k-4k miles. i have heard many think that the good dino oil is just as good with short change interval.

I've personally used mobile-1 full synthetic for decades on all my cars with good results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy

Check out bob the oil guy or something forum. You'll find more on oil you'll care to see.

01-01-2015, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	Thank you for sharing, that's all use, $100 at Nissan, I change it every 3k miles which lately is roughly every 3 months felix0121 likes this.

01-01-2015, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,146 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	I don't like your Silicon levels. What air intake/filters are you using? I would like to see that a little lower. Last edited by Spooler; 01-01-2015 at 12:16 PM.

01-01-2015, 03:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 19	Can you run oil with ZDDP (Such as VR-1) in modern cars? Just wondering. I use it in my old car with flat tappets. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

01-03-2015, 01:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3390	Check out bob the oil guy or something forum. You'll find more on oil you'll care to see. FL 4Motion likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

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01-01-2015, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,146 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	So you still have the stock intake and air filter setup? I would change filters and look for any loose breather hose connections after the air filter box. Your Silicon levels are not way out of whack, just a little higher than the average that looks like a 19 from your report.

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,146 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	He's getting the oil changed and services done. I don't believe everyone at all the dealers is out to get you....LOL I don't use the Nissan oil either. I will only use a Nissan oil filter for my own reasons.