Burning oil with Ester

Ztoon · 07-25-2010, 10:59 PM

I switched from Mobil 1 to Nissan Ester at Nissans' recommendation.
I've had to add 1 1/2 quarts since my last change, and I'm still over 1k before I'm due for the next change. As well, I usually oil change early.
I've run about 13,000 miles, dd, and have only required a light top-up, before changing to Ester. Would appreciate your feedback, whaddya think, seals seating or is this excessive?

wheee! · 07-25-2010, 11:52 PM

No leaks anywhere? Checked under the shroud? Sounds strange...

TreeSemdyZee · 07-25-2010, 11:53 PM

Overfilling can cause burning. Did you check the level after the change?
I'd suggest doing a complete drain and refill.

SoCal 370Z · 07-26-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

I switched from Mobil 1 to Nissan Ester at Nissans' recommendation.

Why did Nissan say to run their oil?

Ztoon · 07-26-2010, 01:45 AM

No leaks. No overfill. The dealership recommends Ester for Maxima and 370Z's. Why the change? Don't know.
Yeah, may drain it and refill with Mobil 1. I also noticed everything under the hood was much hotter than I remember it being before the Ester.

SoCal 370Z · 07-26-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

I also noticed everything under the hood was much hotter than I remember it being before the Ester.

That doesn't sound right. Hmmmmm...there should not be a heat difference.

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Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	Burning with Ester I switched from Mobil 1 to Nissan Ester at Nissans' recommendation. I've had to add 1 1/2 quarts since my last change, and I'm still over 1k before I'm due for the next change. As well, I usually oil change early. I've run about 13,000 miles, dd, and have only required a light top-up, before changing to Ester. Would appreciate your feedback, whaddya think, seals seating or is this excessive? __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof Last edited by Ztoon; 07-25-2010 at 11:16 PM.

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07-26-2010, 01:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	No leaks. No overfill. The dealership recommends Ester for Maxima and 370Z's. Why the change? Don't know. Yeah, may drain it and refill with Mobil 1. I also noticed everything under the hood was much hotter than I remember it being before the Ester. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

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07-25-2010, 11:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Overfilling can cause burning. Did you check the level after the change? I'd suggest doing a complete drain and refill.