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Originally Posted by marcussoori
What's up with that? No oil change or service recommendations in the owner's manual?
Does anyone know when oil changes, oil filter changes, etc. should occur? Also, if I switch to Mobil 1 5W-30 on my first oil change, what will my oil and filter change interval be?
Thanks
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The info is in the Nissan Service Maintenance Guide for your vehicle year. It states, "7500 miles/6 mo." No "break-in" oil change, nor "remove particles from machining" oil change is identified. There is a 1200 mile "Break In" procedure, but it is only for acceleration, braking, etc., not oil. Mobil1 5-30 may not be a correct choice for your 370Z, as its base is hydrocracked petroleum oil, which is not synthetic. BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, have tested many oils, and identify Mobil1 0-40 as an oil that meets their high compression, high speed, high rpm engine requirements. It is a PAO base with ester additives. Don't use a primarily ester-based oil, as it absorbs water unless it reaches high temps for extended periods, such as racing. Ester-based oils also need more frequent changing than PAO as they are not as durable. The Nissan oil, recommended for your Z, is a very good oil, albeit expensive. This oil is not ester-based, but PAO based, with ester additives (0.5-5.0%), as identified in the patent documents for the oil.