What is the best synthetic oil?

Z-Guy · 07-20-2010, 08:06 PM

I have been searching the net for independent studies and not having much luck. Does anyone know of any test that have been conducted that will provide acurate info on which is the best?

Also, just talk to the parts guy at the Nissan Store and there is a part number for the oil cooler from Nissan Motor Sports part #21300-SS370. The oil cooler kit is about $800.00 big ones. He is going to send me some pics to view before I buy.

frost · 07-20-2010, 08:08 PM

You're never going to get a big group like this to agree. In fact, you will be lucky if a huge brawl doesn't ensue. There are a handful people swear by:

redline, amsoil, royal purple, and the nissan ester oil.

Chriz · 07-20-2010, 08:09 PM

looks like the new search function still dosent work

Matt · 07-20-2010, 08:16 PM

What are your oil temps getting up to? You plan on tracking the car, or only for street use? A lot of us that never plan on hitting a track will never need an oil cooler, especially us "lucky" ones that have never seen 230+ temps.

As far as "best" synthetic oil, that'll be debateable until the end of time. Pick a brand of oil, check it reguarly and keep it topped off. Use a company like Blackstone for an oil analysis after your oil change and they'll tell you how the oil (and engine) is performing.

Nissan "recommends" its own brand Ester Oil in the manual, however that is not required.

Z-Guy · 07-20-2010, 08:22 PM

Don't plan on tracking the car, but might like to do a little spirited driving. Always like to air on the side of safety and have that extra edge of protection. It never hurts to play it safe, because you never know when your going to need it. I read about the Eneos oil on the Nippon Web Site. Sounds like this is a high performance race oil. They sell it on Amazon.com for a good price.

wishihadnav · 07-20-2010, 08:28 PM

yeah you'll be fine without a cooler..the motor will protect itself and go into limp mode if temps get too high...btw there is no best motor oil..

Z-Guy · 07-20-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishihadnav

yeah you'll be fine without a cooler..the motor will protect itself and go into limp mode if temps get too high...btw there is no best motor oil..

I don't want to go into limp mode, driving my Z is like having sex.

370Zsteve · 07-20-2010, 08:42 PM

Pennzoil Ultra. Ferrari factory fill, dude. My 2009.5 370Z loves it.

370Zsteve · 07-20-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

What are your oil temps getting up to? You plan on tracking the car, or only for street use? A lot of us that never plan on hitting a track will never need an oil cooler, especially us "lucky" ones that have never seen 230+ temps.

As far as "best" synthetic oil, that'll be debateable until the end of time. Pick a brand of oil, check it reguarly and keep it topped off. Use a company like Blackstone for an oil analysis after your oil change and they'll tell you how the oil (and engine) is performing.

Nissan "recommends" its own brand Ester Oil in the manual, however that is not required.

Mattie, you've never seen 230? I've seen it but only in heavy traffic in 90+ temps. And it never got above 230, even when sitting on I-95 in the Bronx at 95F outside temp.

LateralG'z · 07-20-2010, 08:47 PM

Royal Purple easy enough!

VCuomo · 07-20-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

...Nissan "recommends" its own brand Ester Oil in the manual, however that is not required.

Nissan "recommends" it for both the manual and automatic. And it's not a synthetic.

gumpy · 07-20-2010, 08:53 PM

oh dear... get ready for battles... =)

Matt · 07-20-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Nissan "recommends" it for both the manual and automatic. And it's not a synthetic.

Not for the manual, "in" the manual...owner's manual.

And I was pointing out what the manual says, because the usual follow-up question is "will I void my warranty if I use xxx brand of oil and the manual says to use Nissan Ester Oil?"

@ 370zSteve: I've not seen 230 yet, and that's driving hard and fast in 106+ temps here in GA. Hell, even on the dyno day sitting in 90's and then doing 5 pulls on the dyno it didn't get up that high.

frost · 07-20-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Nissan "recommends" its own brand Ester Oil in the manual, however that is not required.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Nissan "recommends" it for both the manual and automatic. And it's not a synthetic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Not for the manual, "in" the manual...owner's manual.

Hows your foot taste VC?

GZ3 · 07-20-2010, 09:05 PM

If you truely want the best of the best oil, IMHO get Motul 300v, hands down the best...and its an ester oil as nissan recommends. As a matter of fact, its a double ester based oil...top of the line stuff at a premium tho...

07-20-2010, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-Guy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lakewood Posts: 27 Drives: 10 370Z Platinum M6 Rep Power: 15	What is the best synthetic oil? I have been searching the net for independent studies and not having much luck. Does anyone know of any test that have been conducted that will provide acurate info on which is the best? Also, just talk to the parts guy at the Nissan Store and there is a part number for the oil cooler from Nissan Motor Sports part #21300-SS370. The oil cooler kit is about $800.00 big ones. He is going to send me some pics to view before I buy.

07-20-2010, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 17	looks like the new search function still dosent work __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

07-20-2010, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	What are your oil temps getting up to? You plan on tracking the car, or only for street use? A lot of us that never plan on hitting a track will never need an oil cooler, especially us "lucky" ones that have never seen 230+ temps. As far as "best" synthetic oil, that'll be debateable until the end of time. Pick a brand of oil, check it reguarly and keep it topped off. Use a company like Blackstone for an oil analysis after your oil change and they'll tell you how the oil (and engine) is performing. Nissan "recommends" its own brand Ester Oil in the manual, however that is not required. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

07-20-2010, 08:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Pennzoil Ultra. Ferrari factory fill, dude. My 2009.5 370Z loves it. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	Royal Purple easy enough! __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

07-20-2010, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	You're never going to get a big group like this to agree. In fact, you will be lucky if a huge brawl doesn't ensue. There are a handful people swear by: redline, amsoil, royal purple, and the nissan ester oil.

07-20-2010, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z-Guy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lakewood Posts: 27 Drives: 10 370Z Platinum M6 Rep Power: 15	Don't plan on tracking the car, but might like to do a little spirited driving. Always like to air on the side of safety and have that extra edge of protection. It never hurts to play it safe, because you never know when your going to need it. I read about the Eneos oil on the Nippon Web Site. Sounds like this is a high performance race oil. They sell it on Amazon.com for a good price.

07-20-2010, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	yeah you'll be fine without a cooler..the motor will protect itself and go into limp mode if temps get too high...btw there is no best motor oil..

07-20-2010, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	oh dear... get ready for battles... =)

07-20-2010, 09:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	If you truely want the best of the best oil, IMHO get Motul 300v, hands down the best...and its an ester oil as nissan recommends. As a matter of fact, its a double ester based oil...top of the line stuff at a premium tho... Stino likes this.

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