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
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
02-09-2010, 04:02 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Track Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 823
Drives: 2013 Scion FRS
Rep Power: 17 |
10,000 mile between oil changes
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 |
02-09-2010, 04:07 PM | #2 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
|
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**
__________________
2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 02-09-2010 at 04:34 PM. |
02-09-2010, 04:23 PM | #5 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653 |
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. |
02-09-2010, 05:01 PM | #7 (permalink) | |
Enthusiast Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 468
Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport
Rep Power: 16 |
Quote:
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...
__________________
Stillen CBE & G3 LTIs, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, H&R 15/20mm spacers, CiNcity headlights, yellow OEM strut brace, Password: JDM CF engine bay parts, EVO-R CF front bumper parts, CF "Z" badge, VIS CF hood, Fujimura CF "diffuser", Show-N-Go plate frame, Katzkin red interior, interior CF, Pioneer BT-90 full system, Viper SmartStart |
|
02-09-2010, 05:44 PM | #8 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Halifax
Posts: 1,659
Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette
Rep Power: 27 |
Quote:
Use the 7500 mile maintenance schedule and I wouldn't pay any heed to the 6 month recommendation unless you store your car for years on end. Oil just doesn't go 'bad' in 6 months or even a year or more. Of course Nissan would like you to bring your car in at one of their dealer's every 3750 vice 7500 because that would double the profit for oil changes. I know there will be debate with my next statement but changing your oil every 3750 miles won't make your engine last significantly longer than if you change the oil at 7500 mile intervals. Why? Because oil won't break down under normal driving which includes some, not consistent, very hot weather and very cold weather driving. Now if you operate your vehicle in a lot of dusty conditions or on dirt roads, then I would consider changing the oil every 3750 miles. Me, it'll be every 7500 miles as per the maintenance schedule.
__________________
"America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP |
|
02-09-2010, 05:53 PM | #9 (permalink) |
Enthusiast Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Posts: 267
Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo TT
Rep Power: 15 |
With the 3.7l motor running oil temps of 200-220 under normal driving conditions (due to lack of oil cooler) why would anyone say that "oil won't break down under normal driving conditions" and recommend 7500 mile change intervals?
|
02-09-2010, 05:55 PM | #10 (permalink) | |
Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 9,930
Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6
Rep Power: 10 |
Quote:
__________________
The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive. |
|
02-09-2010, 06:04 PM | #11 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Greensburg PA
Posts: 899
Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7
Rep Power: 17 |
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.
|
02-09-2010, 06:05 PM | #12 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Greenville NC
Posts: 2,883
Drives: 370Z Sport
Rep Power: 976 |
Quote:
I never subscribed to that Mini Maintenance schedule when I had mine. Just because the Reminder spaces services out doesn't mean it's right. Both my Honda and my Old '08 Vette had maintenance light algorythms that actually calculated usage style (not just time or miles) and called for changes between 6K and 7.5K which seemed about right. I'm going on a 5K schedule with my Z (on Synthetic) |
|
02-09-2010, 06:10 PM | #13 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: out of here
Posts: 79
Drives: Z
Rep Power: 16 |
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 Last edited by ferrari_rich; 02-09-2010 at 06:18 PM. |
02-09-2010, 06:29 PM | #14 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Halifax
Posts: 1,659
Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette
Rep Power: 27 |
Nows your chance - tell us why oil at temperatures of 200-220 F won't go the distance. Provide references also.
__________________
"America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
1/4 mile thread | Mercennarius | Nissan 370Z General Discussions | 1 | 07-14-2009 10:34 AM |
1/4 mile Bradenton FL | ML Tampa | Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip | 35 | 07-03-2009 12:46 AM |
New 1/4 mile time... | ZforMe | Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip | 19 | 06-03-2009 12:20 AM |
1/4 Mile @ SIR (Tucson) | The Weapon | Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip | 7 | 06-01-2009 09:14 AM |
<< needs a lot of help in 1/4 mile | Solus | Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip | 29 | 05-13-2009 04:03 PM |