Mobil 1/Redline

semtex · 11-18-2009, 01:39 PM

Now this is interesting. I just found this FAQ on Mobil's site:

https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...n_Engines.aspx

Quote:

Question:
Ester Oil and Nissan Engines
I've just purchased a Nissan 2009 370Z, which has a 3.7 liter engine that produces 332 HP @ 7500 RPM's, and has a compression ratio of 11 to 1. I've been advised by the Service Manager at Cronic Nissan to run Ester Oil in the engine rather than a good grade of oil, like a 5W-30W. He said that Nissan recommends it. Well, I've researched everything I can find regarding the use of Ester Oil in my Nissan 2009 370Z, and I've been unable to find anything that alludes to the use of Ester Oil in the 370Z engine! What's up with the Ester Oil thing? The only use for Ester Oil that I'm familiar with is for air conditioner compressors and other types of compressors!
-- Larry Young, Tyrone, GA

Answer:
We have not been able to get much information on the Nissan Ester Oil but our analysis indicates that it is part or full synthetic oil. Many synthetic oils, including Mobil 1, contain a variety of synthetic fluids, and usually this includes esters. We would recommend Mobil 1 5W-30 or Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 for these applications.

Their answer seems kinda dodgy to me. It "usually" includes esters???

zippin · 11-24-2009, 06:59 AM

Go with redline. Great syn oil and redline states on their site that esters are included in 5w30 formula. With m1 you have no idea....they are too classified with the formulation....as if one of us is going to reverse engineer their formula...lol.

Ztoon · 11-24-2009, 04:47 PM

Wow, I was just looking for opinions on the best oil, and within two pages of the thread it's nazi's and French politics.
Pass the ketchup for my f. fries, and turn left at Ellis Island so's you don't hit that big chunka liberty metal.
Love this forum, never dull.

370Zsteve · 11-24-2009, 04:53 PM

Problem: There are so many threads on this forum dealing with this subject, it's been beaten to death. Three times. Maybe more.

ConchZ2 · 11-24-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Wow, I was just looking for opinions on the best oil, and within two pages of the thread it's nazi's and French politics.
Pass the ketchup for my f. fries, and turn left at Ellis Island so's you don't hit that big chunka liberty metal.
Love this forum, never dull.

Google……………..just saying

ConchZ2 · 11-24-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Wow, I was just looking for opinions on the best oil, and within two pages of the thread it's nazi's and French politics.
Pass the ketchup for my f. fries, and turn left at Ellis Island so's you don't hit that big chunka liberty metal.
Love this forum, never dull.

You add some sanity to this forum……….nice

j.arnaldo · 11-25-2009, 01:19 PM

Another vote for Mobil 1. No regrets since 1999, when I started using it. 5W30, BTW.

Motulex · 12-02-2009, 11:27 PM

Ester oil? Motul 300v DOUBLE ESTER 5w30!!!!!

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