Need help on selection of motor oil

kyung88 · 10-25-2010, 01:37 PM

So, I'm so sick of these idiot nissan dealers around me that have monkeys working for them.

I go to get my oil change like usual at the dealership, well these idiots are standing over the car about to put regular oil instead of synthetic like I told them to put, so I just about had it with them.

Thanks to AK370Z for providing with wonderful and fantastic details, I decided to do it my self.

so before everyone start busting out all these exotic oils, I'm just looking for a good/not too pricey oil. Something I can get from autozone or hardware stores.

lets here it..........

p.s. im sure this has been discussed a lot but what can i say, im a noob

Corbitt · 10-25-2010, 01:55 PM

Without going into scientific details (this oil is better than that oil debate), and only focusing on price and availability, I recommend Mobil 1 synthetic ($24.00 at Walmart for 5 qt jug). I put Mobil 1 extended performance in mine and it's $28 at Walmart. It's hard to beat that price for the quality of M1

kenchan · 10-25-2010, 02:00 PM

crisco.

kyung88 · 10-25-2010, 02:08 PM

thats what i was thinking

GZ3 · 10-25-2010, 02:12 PM

i have had great success with good ol pennzoil platinum and pureone purelator OF, temps dropped about 10-15...engine is smooth and responsive

OldGuy · 10-25-2010, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyung88

So, I'm so sick of these idiot nissan dealers around me that have monkeys working for them.

I go to get my oil change like usual at the dealership, well these idiots are standing over the car about to put regular oil instead of synthetic like I told them to put, so I just about had it with them.

Thanks to AK370Z for providing with wonderful and fantastic details, I decided to do it my self.

so before everyone start busting out all these exotic oils, I'm just looking for a good/not too pricey oil. Something I can get from autozone or hardware stores.

lets here it..........

p.s. im sure this has been discussed a lot but what can i say, im a noob

Can't go wrong with Mobil 1 synthetic. Many people have various favorites but no one ever seems to argue about Mobil 1.

ClemsonWill · 10-25-2010, 03:56 PM

I just put Mobile1 in my Z. I have used it on my past three cars and never had an issue. Walmart by far has the best price. Don't get taken at autozone. They give you a 4 qt bottle for 29.99 when Walmart gives you 5 qt for 24.00. Bottles look the same.

Ztoon · 10-25-2010, 04:05 PM

I switched to Ester when my dealer recommended it for twice the price. Now they say don't bother unless it's knocking. Wishy washy idiots! So now I'm back to Mobil 1 syn. or Pennzoil plat., whichever goes on sale at Walmart.

import111 · 10-25-2010, 04:26 PM

Since they recommend ester oil in the 370Z and since I beat the hell out of my Z I use Royal Purple. Costs a lot of $ but I feel safer using it.

Carno · 10-25-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbitt

Mobil 1 synthetic ($24.00 at Walmart for 5 qt jug)

This.

PapoZalsa · 10-25-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by import111

Since they recommend ester oil in the 370Z and since I beat the hell out of my Z I use Royal Purple. Costs a lot of $ but I feel safer using it.

Sometimes you can get some sales at AutoZone or Adv Auto.

kyung88 · 10-25-2010, 06:15 PM

Thanks for all the reply.

Just won a race against G37 type S at 140mph.

I guess i will go with penz or m1 guys

but let me try Extra virgin olive oil first. ill let yall know how that goes

Ztoon · 10-25-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by import111

Since they recommend ester oil in the 370Z and since I beat the hell out of my Z I use Royal Purple. Costs a lot of $ but I feel safer using it.

Hmmm..... Beat the hell out of it, you say...... When you sell your Z, this could prove to be an expensive post for you.

VCuomo · 10-25-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

i have had great success with good ol pennzoil platinum and pureone purelator OF, temps dropped about 10-15...engine is smooth and responsive

Same here, although on my last oil change a couple of weeks ago I switched to Pennzoil Ultra - same results.

DIGItonium · 10-25-2010, 08:23 PM

What I would like to know is with winter approaching are you guys still running synthetic? I haven't switched to synthetic on my Z yet.

10-25-2010, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
kyung88 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Need help on selection of motor oil So, I'm so sick of these idiot nissan dealers around me that have monkeys working for them. I go to get my oil change like usual at the dealership, well these idiots are standing over the car about to put regular oil instead of synthetic like I told them to put, so I just about had it with them. Thanks to AK370Z for providing with wonderful and fantastic details, I decided to do it my self. so before everyone start busting out all these exotic oils, I'm just looking for a good/not too pricey oil. Something I can get from autozone or hardware stores. lets here it.......... p.s. im sure this has been discussed a lot but what can i say, im a noob __________________ .45 ACP, Why shoot twice?

10-25-2010, 02:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
kyung88 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	thats what i was thinking __________________ .45 ACP, Why shoot twice?

10-25-2010, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	i have had great success with good ol pennzoil platinum and pureone purelator OF, temps dropped about 10-15...engine is smooth and responsive __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

10-25-2010, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I just put Mobile1 in my Z. I have used it on my past three cars and never had an issue. Walmart by far has the best price. Don't get taken at autozone. They give you a 4 qt bottle for 29.99 when Walmart gives you 5 qt for 24.00. Bottles look the same. __________________ Slightly modded

10-25-2010, 04:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	I switched to Ester when my dealer recommended it for twice the price. Now they say don't bother unless it's knocking. Wishy washy idiots! So now I'm back to Mobil 1 syn. or Pennzoil plat., whichever goes on sale at Walmart. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

10-25-2010, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Corbitt Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 41 Drives: Everyone Crazy Rep Power: 15	Without going into scientific details (this oil is better than that oil debate), and only focusing on price and availability, I recommend Mobil 1 synthetic ($24.00 at Walmart for 5 qt jug). I put Mobil 1 extended performance in mine and it's $28 at Walmart. It's hard to beat that price for the quality of M1

10-25-2010, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	crisco.

10-25-2010, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Since they recommend ester oil in the 370Z and since I beat the hell out of my Z I use Royal Purple. Costs a lot of $ but I feel safer using it.

10-25-2010, 06:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
kyung88 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all the reply. Just won a race against G37 type S at 140mph. I guess i will go with penz or m1 guys but let me try Extra virgin olive oil first. ill let yall know how that goes __________________ .45 ACP, Why shoot twice?

10-25-2010, 08:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	What I would like to know is with winter approaching are you guys still running synthetic? I haven't switched to synthetic on my Z yet. __________________

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