Mobil 1, 6k intervals, quick yes or no

ddvette9 · 07-21-2011, 01:35 PM

no flaming, complaining, lectures, why or why not. Simple. Whos running full synthetic and going 5k-7k intervals.

If you are changing every 3k good for you, no opinion needed.

I am at 5300 now, oil color and level looks good, thinking of going a few more weeks to 6k

Live in Florida. Last oil change was March 5

Red__Zed · 07-21-2011, 01:40 PM

Run a UOA on it. Guarantee it will change your mind.

kenchan · 07-21-2011, 01:43 PM

yep, i only change my oil once a year since i only put about 4-5k tops per year.

USMCASA · 07-21-2011, 01:44 PM

if you're not tracking it, you're fine

kenchan · 07-21-2011, 01:46 PM

btw, AK warned no more oil threads... just sayin

MacCool · 07-21-2011, 01:47 PM

Although synthetic oil has slightly better shear stability than current Group II base stock oils, it doesn't have any better detergent capability. There's nothing wrong with running synthetic in your car, but going beyond Nissan's drain intervals is unwise.

ddvette9 · 07-21-2011, 01:52 PM

This isn't meant to be an oil thread, just a quick hitter with a few posts over a few hours then he can shut it down no worries. This was a little more specific topic though so it should get handled pretty quick with limited discussion.

azn370z · 07-21-2011, 02:02 PM

I change every 6 months.

Brutal 370Z · 07-21-2011, 02:06 PM

I've done that with my G37 for almost 4 years now. not one problem

cossie1600 · 07-21-2011, 02:21 PM

I do it early simply to keep my warranty....

delusional · 07-21-2011, 02:24 PM

i usually do 5k intervals on my mobil1. but 6k shouldn't hurt your car at all.

Juruki · 07-21-2011, 02:37 PM

yes

MC · 07-21-2011, 03:19 PM

i think its fine....mobil1 synthetic is what the GTR runs and its intervals were 6K miles and are now 9k Miles.. not tracked

DJ-of-E · 07-21-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

I do it early simply to keep my warranty....

Because if you're still on warranty, they'd use any excuse NOT to fulfill the warranty.

oleg · 07-21-2011, 03:41 PM

when should you do your first change?

07-21-2011, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	Mobil 1, 6k intervals, quick yes or no no flaming, complaining, lectures, why or why not. Simple. Whos running full synthetic and going 5k-7k intervals. If you are changing every 3k good for you, no opinion needed. I am at 5300 now, oil color and level looks good, thinking of going a few more weeks to 6k Live in Florida. Last oil change was March 5

07-21-2011, 02:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I change every 6 months. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-21-2011, 02:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	I've done that with my G37 for almost 4 years now. not one problem __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-21-2011, 02:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	i usually do 5k intervals on my mobil1. but 6k shouldn't hurt your car at all. __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

07-21-2011, 02:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	yes __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

07-21-2011, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Run a UOA on it. Guarantee it will change your mind.

07-21-2011, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yep, i only change my oil once a year since i only put about 4-5k tops per year.

07-21-2011, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	if you're not tracking it, you're fine

07-21-2011, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	btw, AK warned no more oil threads... just sayin

07-21-2011, 01:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Although synthetic oil has slightly better shear stability than current Group II base stock oils, it doesn't have any better detergent capability. There's nothing wrong with running synthetic in your car, but going beyond Nissan's drain intervals is unwise.

07-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	This isn't meant to be an oil thread, just a quick hitter with a few posts over a few hours then he can shut it down no worries. This was a little more specific topic though so it should get handled pretty quick with limited discussion.

07-21-2011, 02:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I do it early simply to keep my warranty....

07-21-2011, 03:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	i think its fine....mobil1 synthetic is what the GTR runs and its intervals were 6K miles and are now 9k Miles.. not tracked __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

07-21-2011, 03:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	when should you do your first change?

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