10,000 mile between oil changes

[ddvette9]

Had ester put in at 3,750. Now I am almost at 8,500

Could i roll until 13,000 or is the 5,000 interval I am almost at def time for an oil change

[spearfish25]

Nissan ester oil is supposed to be changed every 3750mi per the manual. It's NOT a synthetic. Pushing oil changes out to 5,000 or even 10,000 mi is best done only with synthetic oils. I'd be changing my oil more often if I were you and still using Nissan Ester Oil.

**edited to fix interval to 3750**

[ChrisSlicks]

The service manual calls for 3750/3 for heavy use, 7500/6 otherwise. Note that most of us fall into the first category and hence should follow the 3750 or even less if it is being tracked.

They describe the heavy use scenario as follows:

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 (3750) if the driving habits frequently include one or more of the following driving conditions:
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing.
• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.

[kannibul]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The service manual calls for 3750/3 for heavy use, 7500/6 otherwise. Note that most of us fall into the first category and hence should follow the 3750 or even less if it is being tracked.

They describe the heavy use scenario as follows:

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 (3750) if the driving habits frequently include one or more of the following driving conditions:
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing.
• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.

I don't do any of those with my Z...?

[felix0121]

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Nissan ester oil is supposed to be changed every 3750mi per the manual. It's NOT a synthetic. Pushing oil changes out to 5,000 or even 10,000 mi is best done only with synthetic oils. I'd be changing my oil more often if I were you and still using Nissan Ester Oil.

**edited to fix interval to 3750**

Not that 3,750 ~ 7,500 miles ??

Now hitting 100K miles around, I have used only Nissan Ester oil. Can you tell me where the manual says Nissan Ester changed at every 3,750 ?

[jrb55gh]

Originally Posted by felix0121

Not that 3,750 ~ 7,500 miles ??

Now hitting 100K miles around, I have used only Nissan Ester oil. Can you tell me where the manual says Nissan Ester changed at every 3,750 ?

The 370z oil change interval has been shortened in recent years. The service and maintenance guide provided with the 3013 370z owners manual specifies 3750 mile oil change interval.

[felix0121]

Originally Posted by jrb55gh

The 370z oil change interval has been shortened in recent years. The service and maintenance guide provided with the 3013 370z owners manual specifies 3750 mile oil change interval.

3013 ??!! OMG now I see the time-traveler !! (just kidding never mind )

Then 7500miles maintenance no more said by the user's manual? Mine is on 2010.

Originally Posted by jrb55gh

The 370z oil change interval has been shortened in recent years. The service and maintenance guide provided with the 3013 370z owners manual specifies 3750 mile oil change interval.

[shabarivas]

I change my oil every 2k miles about w/ ester... better safe than sorry...

[gumpy]

Originally Posted by shabarivas

I change my oil every 2k miles about w/ ester... better safe than sorry...

get a uoa done, you might find that this is over kill. From what i understand if you want to change that often, a non-synthetic oil will do you just as well.

[FuszNissan]

3750 mile Intervals(Nissan Recommends)

[stormcrow]

Are people really this cheap? Oil changes are not something to "push out" or "extend". Really?

[marcussoori]

Originally Posted by stormcrow

Are people really this cheap? Oil changes are not something to "push out" or "extend". Really?

Some people come from german cars like BMW, where factory (included) oil changes occur every 12-15,000 miles depending on driving style.

With my prior M3 and Mini Cooper S, even with my semi-aggressive engine use I usually could go at least 12,000 miles before the maintenance light would come on (BMWs and Minis have a special set of warnings for recommended oil changes, please don't confuse this with the check engine light).

Just a thought...

[AK370Z]

Originally Posted by marcussoori

Some people come from german cars like BMW, where factory (included) oil changes occur every 12-15,000 miles depending on driving style.

With my prior M3 and Mini Cooper S, even with my semi-aggressive engine use I usually could go at least 12,000 miles before the maintenance light would come on (BMWs and Minis have a special set of warnings for recommended oil changes, please don't confuse this with the check engine light).

Just a thought...

I was under the impression BMW gets synthetic hence the longer change. The light goes off usually at 12000 miles as you've mentioned. For regular oil like ester, 3750 miles is recommended.

[OldGuy]

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I was under the impression BMW gets synthetic hence the longer change. The light goes off usually at 12000 miles as you've mentioned. For regular oil like ester, 3750 miles is recommended.

I'm in the 7500 mi. set of circumstances and I don't "track" my car. Nevertheless, considering the price of this investment and my plan to have this car last many years, I'm doing Mobil 1 every 5,000 miles. That's what I do with all my cars and I have never had any engine issues. This is not the place to try to save what amounts to a relatively few dollars.

[ferrari_rich]

It's about what $60 for the oil and filter. Why chance it?

My first change was at 750 miles (to get the metal filings out during break-in). Switched to Mobile 1 5w-30 "extended life" and K&N filter. I read here somewhere that I probably should have used the ester oil for a bit longer before switching, but I've always had good results with Mobile 1. I'll change again at 4,000 or so, I never would go 10,000 on any oil. Just my opinion. Preventive mantenance

To me, changing oil frequently will save lots in the long run

PS I've got about 200,000 miles on my 944S and it doesn't burn a drop of oil. Testament to Mobile 1