Originally Posted by semtex (Post 53739)

Use conventional oil with an ester additive for the first 5000 -- that's what the Nissan Ester Oil is. Then switch over to an ester-based synthetic, like Motul 300V. That's what I'm doing anyway.

Edit: Just to be 100% clear, I'm not saying wait until 5000 miles to do your first oil change. Do your first oil change at 1500 miles, and replace the drain plug with a magnetic one if you can. For that first oil change, refill it with Nissan Ester Oil. Then at 5000 miles, do your second oil change and switch over to synthetic, preferably one that is ester-based as ester bonds to the metal, which is what enhances lubricity at start-up.

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid (Post 53754)

How you got a magnetic plug for you 370?

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 53762)

Hooked on Phonics didn't quite work for you, huh? :icon14: (I'm just kidding around with ya. ;))

I ordered it from Evasive -> Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 53762)

Hooked on Phonics didn't quite work for you, huh? :icon14: (I'm just kidding around with ya. ;))

I ordered it from Evasive -> Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 53762)

Hooked on Phonics didn't quite work for you, huh? :icon14: (I'm just kidding around with ya. ;))

I ordered it from Evasive -> Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid (Post 53764)

Can you explain why people needs to get a magnetic oil plug? Or at least why it's a good idea to get one! Purpose and point!

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 53768)

It's just an additional line of defense against small metallic debris. Your oil filter is supposed to catch debris -- that's what it's for. But sometimes things may get past your filter as no filter is 100% foolproof 100% of the time. As those particles circulate, eventually they'll end up in the oil pan where they'll stick to the magnetized drain plug instead of circulate back into the engine. So when you change your oil, you can clean off any debris stuck to the tip of the plug before you put it back in.

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 53769)

You will most likely find factory installed magnets in the automatic transmission oil pan too. I always switch out to a magnetic oil drain plug as it captures metal debris as the engine wears. Semtex, I like the quality of the ones in the link you pointed out, thanks! Which one did you order?

Originally Posted by dad (Post 53771)

Sounds very good to me. I'll need to find out what size I need.

Originally Posted by dad (Post 53771)

Sounds very good to me. I'll need to find out what size I need.

Originally Posted by dad (Post 53771)

Sounds very good to me. I'll need to find out what size I need.

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 53779)

Yeah, where the hell is Semtex when you need him? Out making videos? ;)

I believe it is the M12 x P1.25, but if Semtex has traded them out it would be good to know his thoughts. And more importantly what color he ordered?!

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 53780)

M12 x P1.25

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 53781)

I responded a couple of posts prior, Mr. Impatient! ;)