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2012 370z Just changed engine, transmission, and diff oil

Just wanted to share that I changed the engine oil at 1600 miles (wanted to do it at 1k miles but didn't work out as planned). I was surprised that

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Old 12-06-2011, 11:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2012 370z Just changed engine, transmission, and diff oil

Just wanted to share that I changed the engine oil at 1600 miles (wanted to do it at 1k miles but didn't work out as planned). I was surprised that only 4 qts came out of my car with only 1600 miles.

I used the Nissan Ester based oil, Nissan oil filter, and added a magnetic drain plug. I read about the Ester oil and I must say the car runs so much smoother. I was surprised to notice such a big difference, but I'm very impressed and happy with this oil. I have never done an oil change and felt this much difference. I highly recommend using this oil.

I read to keep the Nissan Ester oil until about 15k miles and then change to whatever else I want...is this what others did? I'm thinking about using Mobil 0w-40 or Eneos (readily available to me). Won't worry about it until the time comes.

Stock transmission fluid was still very clean but I changed it with Redline MT-85 oil. Only 2.5 qts came out and I was surprised that my engine and transmission was not filled completely from the dealer. I ended up putting in 3.5 qts of MT-85, But I think 3 qts is perfect because the extra .5 qt (estimated) ended up draining out after I lowered the car to let excess drain out the fill hole.

The diff oil was completely dirty and I'm glad I did it. I filled it up with about 1.5 +/- qts of Redline 75w-90 gear oil.

Car runs so much better but I'm not sure I feel much from the transmission/diff change.

-Ray
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