What Kinda Oil Do You Put In Her?

SIKHRYDE · 04-23-2013, 09:08 AM

Hey guys...

I'm actually sitting at the Nissan Dealership in Sauga - and the guy at the front told me I dont need synthetic oil for my Z .. that it really is a personal preference and they have some Z drivers that come in and just put in regular oil.

I've always put Synthetic ... so I told them to stick with that...

The brand they use at the dealership is Mobil1

So... question is do you guys put regular or synthetic and if it is synthetic am I better off buying a brand from Canadian Tire or stick with what they have at the dealership?

Thanks for your input.

Bobby

Marcusz · 04-23-2013, 09:20 AM

I only use ester oil,i was told it was the best,its more expensive but it deserved it

Chuck33079 · 04-23-2013, 09:31 AM

I'm partial to Search 5w-30, but your results may vary.

6MT · 04-23-2013, 09:36 AM

I'm partial to the OP using the search function. There are over a hundred oil threads on this forum.

Chuck33079 · 04-23-2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

I'm partial to the OP using the search function. There are over a hundred oil threads on this forum.

I think we're on the same page here.

gomer_110 · 04-23-2013, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6mt

i'm partial to the op using the search function. There are over a hundred oil threads on this forum.

ibtl

TheGreatOne · 04-23-2013, 12:40 PM

Royal Purple HPS 5w 30

But ya, tons of threads on it...might be better to make a poll if u want this thread to stay open lol

jpritche · 04-23-2013, 12:46 PM

I like to think of engines like having sex. You run it dry and hope for the best.

XwChriswX · 04-23-2013, 01:55 PM

zakimak · 04-23-2013, 03:38 PM

I just don't get chastising someone for asking and telling them to "do the search, etc." Does it make you feel superior or something?

BTW - I switched to Ester oil fro regular oil and the engine is a lot quieter. On the last change the dealer put in Mobil 1 synth instead by mistake but I don't hear the engine to be louder than before so the cost maybe is not really worth it. I don't drive it hard but change oil often enough to believe the cost is not worth it.

XwChriswX · 04-23-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zakimak

I just don't get chastising someone for asking and telling them to "do the search, etc." Does it make you feel superior or something?

BTW - I switched to Ester oil fro regular oil and the engine is a lot quieter. On the last change the dealer put in Mobil 1 synth instead by mistake but I don't hear the engine to be louder than before so the cost maybe is not really worth it. I don't drive it hard but change oil often enough to believe the cost is not worth it.

This is why it isn't important to you.

The chastising is not to give someone a sense of superiority. It's a matter of highlighting laziness... When someone comes on here, instead of looking to see if maybe, just maybe, someone else in the 5 years this car has now been discussed, has had a similar incident. But instead, people choose to just make a new thread about their issue and assume it will get answered like all the rest. A simple google search of "370Z Oil" will bring up at least a dozen other threads if not more on "what oil should I use?" "my car says any 5w30 will do but nissan recommends their ester oil?" "Do we really need synthetic?" etc.
It's all been answered before I promise you, and the new threads on the same topic 1000 just bog the forum down.

The search feature is there for a reason, and it does work. Else it wouldn't be there. Again, it's not chastising, its just a redirect that your issue is not singularly distinctive and not a problem that hasn't been solved.

IDZRVIT · 04-23-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

This is why it isn't important to you.

The chastising is not to give someone a sense of superiority. It's a matter of highlighting laziness... When someone comes on here, instead of looking to see if maybe, just maybe, someone else in the 5 years this car has now been discussed, has had a similar incident. But instead, people choose to just make a new thread about their issue and assume it will get answered like all the rest. A simple google search of "370Z Oil" will bring up at least a dozen other threads if not more on "what oil should I use?" "my car says any 5w30 will do but nissan recommends their ester oil?" "Do we really need synthetic?" etc.
It's all been answered before I promise you, and the new threads on the same topic 1000 just bog the forum down.

The search feature is there for a reason, and it does work. Else it wouldn't be there. Again, it's not chastising, its just a redirect that your issue is not singularly distinctive and not a problem that hasn't been solved.

So, I usually refer them to their mom to look up the answers to their questions.

Dzel · 04-23-2013, 03:59 PM

We have this warming geek that's pretty cool.

Dzel · 04-23-2013, 04:00 PM

Oh you meant the Z. I've only used ester oil and that's all I'll ever use.

zakimak · 04-23-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

This is why it isn't important to you.

The chastising is not to give someone a sense of superiority. It's a matter of highlighting laziness... When someone comes on here, instead of looking to see if maybe, just maybe, someone else in the 5 years this car has now been discussed, has had a similar incident. But instead, people choose to just make a new thread about their issue and assume it will get answered like all the rest. A simple google search of "370Z Oil" will bring up at least a dozen other threads if not more on "what oil should I use?" "my car says any 5w30 will do but nissan recommends their ester oil?" "Do we really need synthetic?" etc.
It's all been answered before I promise you, and the new threads on the same topic 1000 just bog the forum down.

The search feature is there for a reason, and it does work. Else it wouldn't be there. Again, it's not chastising, its just a redirect that your issue is not singularly distinctive and not a problem that hasn't been solved.

Thanks for telling me what is and is not important to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

The chastising is not to give someone a sense of superiority. It's a matter of highlighting laziness...

Right. Perhaps just ignoring the post and let them find it themselves or perhaps answer them without the need to say what a sloth they are works just as well? Whatever works for you.

04-23-2013, 09:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
SIKHRYDE Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	What Kinda Oil Do You Put In Her? Hey guys... I'm actually sitting at the Nissan Dealership in Sauga - and the guy at the front told me I dont need synthetic oil for my Z .. that it really is a personal preference and they have some Z drivers that come in and just put in regular oil. I've always put Synthetic ... so I told them to stick with that... The brand they use at the dealership is Mobil1 So... question is do you guys put regular or synthetic and if it is synthetic am I better off buying a brand from Canadian Tire or stick with what they have at the dealership? Thanks for your input. Bobby

04-23-2013, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I'm partial to Search 5w-30, but your results may vary. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-23-2013, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	I'm partial to the OP using the search function. There are over a hundred oil threads on this forum. IDZRVIT, dP3NGU1N, Ire and 1 others like this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-23-2013, 12:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Royal Purple HPS 5w 30 But ya, tons of threads on it...might be better to make a poll if u want this thread to stay open lol __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-23-2013, 01:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
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04-23-2013, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marcusz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orangeville Ontario Posts: 388 Drives: 370z black on black Rep Power: 13	I only use ester oil,i was told it was the best,its more expensive but it deserved it

04-23-2013, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	I like to think of engines like having sex. You run it dry and hope for the best.

04-23-2013, 03:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
zakimak 6/2/80 - 9/29/14 - RIP Lukas Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 450 Drives: ZR; Q45; VTR1K, GT65 Rep Power: 17	I just don't get chastising someone for asking and telling them to "do the search, etc." Does it make you feel superior or something? BTW - I switched to Ester oil fro regular oil and the engine is a lot quieter. On the last change the dealer put in Mobil 1 synth instead by mistake but I don't hear the engine to be louder than before so the cost maybe is not really worth it. I don't drive it hard but change oil often enough to believe the cost is not worth it. __________________ What doesn't kill you might make you a cripple so chose wisely. Free Stuff for Premium Members - Yeah Really Last edited by zakimak; 04-23-2013 at 03:40 PM.

04-23-2013, 03:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	We have this warming geek that's pretty cool. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-23-2013, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	Oh you meant the Z. I've only used ester oil and that's all I'll ever use. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

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