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10,000 mile between oil changes

No problemo; I live 9.5k from work, so she gets fully warmed up, and I DON'T run into heavy traffic, 'cause I run against the huge traffic jam--thank God! Same

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Old 04-27-2010, 03:11 PM   #61 (permalink)
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No problemo; I live 9.5k from work, so she gets fully warmed up, and I DON'T run into heavy traffic, 'cause I run against the huge traffic jam--thank God! Same in the evening, so I'm fine with the oil-change schedule I'm running. Greetings!
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Old 04-27-2010, 03:45 PM   #62 (permalink)
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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
I just got a roadster-should I change the oil at 750 miles? The garage at the dealer said 3750 but if there are metal filings... ? help
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Dealership said to change it every 10.000 guess they said **** off to nissan's ester oil
So your dealer is an idiot, or you've signed up for "free" changes. severe duty change is 3750 and light duty is 7500 per the Nissan owners manual..
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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...
Why is this? I had a used Z3 a few years back and was told the maintenance light wouldn't come on for about 10,000 driving mostly in town. I never let it go long enough to see it light up. Before buying the 370z a couple weeks ago, I looked at a used SLK55 AMG and it said in the book the oil change interval was something like 12,000 or once a year. What's the magic difference with German engines that allows them to go twice as long between changes as Japanese engines?
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I just got a roadster-should I change the oil at 750 miles? The garage at the dealer said 3750 but if there are metal filings... ? help
don't worry about it, some people overreact. the 370z motor is no different than any other motor. it will be fine doing standard oil changes.
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I would like to see some hard data on this. Though I doubt there is any.
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The GT-R technician at my dealership said that nissan says about 12.000-13.000 miles but he advised to me to do it at 6000 since I quote "you cant be a cheapass on oil changes"
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"you cant be a cheapass on oil changes"
Should be carved in stone. Anyone cheaping out on oil changes is a fool who will be parted with his money eventually over saving $50 in the short term.
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i am going to defer to the manual....
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I refuse to change my oil. My car runs perfectly fine without any fancy oil changes!
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Why is this? I had a used Z3 a few years back and was told the maintenance light wouldn't come on for about 10,000 driving mostly in town. I never let it go long enough to see it light up. Before buying the 370z a couple weeks ago, I looked at a used SLK55 AMG and it said in the book the oil change interval was something like 12,000 or once a year. What's the magic difference with German engines that allows them to go twice as long between changes as Japanese engines?
There are two significant differences between your european cars and most others. While this is a generalization one or both have been true to me all the time


1) europeans typically use a higher quality filter in the oil systems

2) European cars tend t have larger oil capacities. both of these will allow extended oil drain intervals
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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 ?
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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.
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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.
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