Nissan 370Z Forum  

Big Difference With Redline Oil

I would be interested if others have the same story. I changed my oil on Saturday, and used Redline. This was my second oil change. I moved from the factory

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-20-2010, 06:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Houston
Posts: 79
Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT
Rep Power: 15
rmorrow is on a distinguished road
Default Big Difference With Redline Oil

I would be interested if others have the same story. I changed my oil on Saturday, and used Redline. This was my second oil change. I moved from the factory oil to Nissan Ester Oil on the first oil change.
This is definitely not my imagination. The car idles much smoother, and the oil temps are down between 5 and 10 degrees. My car consistently had oil temps of 220 to 230. After putting in Redline, the oil temps are running at 210 to 215, and only hit 220 for a short period of time during frequent stop and go over about 30 minutes duration.
I have never had an oil consumption problem...but then again I followed the recommended break-in to the letter. IMHO, the 370Z likes Redline. If she likes it, then I like it too!
rmorrow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2010, 07:27 PM   #2 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
TreeSemdyZee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Kentuck-IANA
Age: 60
Posts: 4,885
Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke
Rep Power: 27408
TreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond repute
Default Big Difference With Redline Oil

Just curious. Where did you get your Redline? Any places that I've found are more expensive than I can justify, especially since I can get 5 liters of Mobil 1 for just over 30 bucks.
If I could find a decent price on the Redline, I'd definitely try it.
TreeSemdyZee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2010, 07:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Houston
Posts: 79
Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT
Rep Power: 15
rmorrow is on a distinguished road
Default

I ordered it online from Jegs. This stuff is expensive, but worth it in my opinion.
rmorrow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2010, 07:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
LiquidZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 1,940
Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z
Rep Power: 705
LiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond reputeLiquidZ has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I noticed a difference with Amsoil's Signature Series. Its not uncommon for a quality oil to smoothen things up a bit.
__________________
LiquidZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2010, 09:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Occupied California
Posts: 423
Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT
Rep Power: 16
Dwight Frye will become famous soon enough
Default

I have followed a similar path with my '09 370. I drained the factory fill oil at about 1250 miles and refilled with the very expensive Nissan ester oil. I ran that until 5K miles and refilled with Redline 05W-30 oil. I bought it by the case from Amazon.com for something like $9.97 per quart delivered to my front door. The Nissan ester oil was about $14 per quart at the dealer after I paid the tax.
I will change the Redline again in a few weeks when it hits the 10K mark (5K on the oil) and have ordered a Blackstone analysis kit. I'll post the results of the analysis.
I have never exceeded oil temps of about 235 degrees and I don't think valid comparisons can be made with the oils used on an engine that has less than 10K miles on it. Many have reported that the high temps go down a bit as the engine breaks in. I have been experiencing oil consumption, about 1 qt. every 3K miles but it appears to be settling down now with hardly any consumption for the last 1500 miles. I don't think that you can go wrong with the Redline oil, and for as hot as these engines run and the complexity of the VVEL valve train, the 370Z's will be hard on oil. 5K OCI's may seem a little excessive but I just feel better not going past that mileage. I also use a Mobil 1 110 filter. It's slightly larger than the standard, and is considered one of the best. I'd try a Purolator Pure 1 if I could find it in my area too.
Dwight Frye is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
What's the difference ta_lewis Nissan 370Z General Discussions 46 06-05-2010 08:29 PM
Difference between 09 and 10 SkyZ Nissan 370Z General Discussions 32 03-27-2010 01:03 PM
Interior Difference Strangler Exterior & Interior 10 01-29-2010 10:13 AM
the difference? JakeZ34 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 46 12-16-2009 05:34 PM
Difference In Oil Filters 7sudden DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 31 06-09-2009 08:26 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:07 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2