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kyung88 10-25-2010 12:37 PM

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

Corbitt 10-25-2010 12:55 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 01:00 PM

crisco.

kyung88 10-25-2010 01:08 PM

thats what i was thinking

GZ3 10-25-2010 01:12 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 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyung88 (Post 780447)
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 02:56 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 03:05 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 03:26 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 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbitt (Post 780478)
Mobil 1 synthetic ($24.00 at Walmart for 5 qt jug)

This.

PapoZalsa 10-25-2010 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by import111 (Post 780797)
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 05:15 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 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by import111 (Post 780797)
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 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3 (Post 780525)
i have had great success with good ol pennzoil platinum and pureone purelator OF, temps dropped about 10-15...engine is smooth and responsive

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

DIGItonium 10-25-2010 07:23 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.


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