synthetic oil

jayl · 06-28-2010, 02:24 PM

HI,

Is the oil in the car that come form the factory synthetic? or normal?

Thanks,

shadoquad · 06-28-2010, 02:46 PM

Not synthetic. I believe it is Nissan ester oil. Think it's 5W30.

There are plenty of informative threads about what oils Z owners prefer to use and why, so take a look around

EDIT: I stand corrected. AK says it's just standard oil, and I'm apt to believe him.

Sibze · 06-28-2010, 02:47 PM

Sibze - Dies a little more on the inside

vipor · 06-28-2010, 02:50 PM

It's NISSAN Non-synthetic 5W30 Ester oil.

Most have changed theirs for the first time (typically "upgraded" to synthetic) in the 1500-3500 mile range.

fullmonty · 06-28-2010, 02:52 PM

Nissan says use of sythenetic oil in the 370Z voids any and all warrenty.

nogoodname · 06-28-2010, 03:00 PM

huh... I thought it was regular oil. Not synthetic and not Ester oil.

AK370Z · 06-28-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

huh... I thought it was regular oil. Not synthetic and not Ester oil.

370Z comes with NON synthetic, NON ester oil. Ester is only recommendation and optional choice by the owner.

vipor · 06-28-2010, 03:28 PM

touche

nogoodname · 06-28-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

touche

Are you drinking through the nose.....lol

never used ester oil so far. I used mobil 1 and now i'm on motul oil.

370Zsteve · 06-28-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

370Z comes with NON synthetic, NON ester oil. Ester is only recommendation and optional choice by the owner.

Says who?

Hi AK!

nogoodname · 06-28-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Says who?

Hi AK!

Says me, now give me a plaque.

6MT · 06-28-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Nissan says use of sythenetic oil in the 370Z voids any and all warrenty.

:bowrofl :

:inoutrofl puke:

:bo wrofl:

That's so funny... I can't even give the proper number of smilies

370Zsteve · 06-28-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

Says me, now give me a plaque.

darrinps · 06-28-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Nissan says use of sythenetic oil in the 370Z voids any and all warrenty.

This is a joke right? I mean, that is ridiculous and all.

FWIW, it can be shown that synthetic (you pretty much pick the flavor) offers several advantages to conventional and yes, even Nissan "Ester" oil.

cossie1600 · 06-28-2010, 11:22 PM

the resistance to heat break down is a good start

06-28-2010, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 16	synthetic oil HI, Is the oil in the car that come form the factory synthetic? or normal? Thanks,

06-28-2010, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Not synthetic. I believe it is Nissan ester oil. Think it's 5W30. There are plenty of informative threads about what oils Z owners prefer to use and why, so take a look around EDIT: I stand corrected. AK says it's just standard oil, and I'm apt to believe him. Last edited by shadoquad; 06-28-2010 at 03:53 PM.

06-28-2010, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	It's NISSAN Non-synthetic 5W30 Ester oil. Most have changed theirs for the first time (typically "upgraded" to synthetic) in the 1500-3500 mile range. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

06-28-2010, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Nissan says use of sythenetic oil in the 370Z voids any and all warrenty. __________________

06-28-2010, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	touche __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

06-28-2010, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Sibze - Dies a little more on the inside

06-28-2010, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	huh... I thought it was regular oil. Not synthetic and not Ester oil.

06-28-2010, 11:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	the resistance to heat break down is a good start

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