Nissan 370Z Forum - Oil change intervals

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Dirk McGurck

07-15-2014 07:41 PM

Daily driver Z here. I've had it three weeks and have put 3000 miles on it.

SouthArk370Z

07-15-2014 07:56 PM

All oils start deteriorating as soon as you start using them. When the engine is running the oil gets polluted with acids, water, and other junk. Unless you have temperature-controlled storage, the engine will "breathe" and more moisture will collect. All that crap sits there and eats away at your oil and engine. After 2200 miles, the oil is probably still doing an adequate job of lubricating, even after 11 months, but it needs to be flushed to get rid of the garbage.

And I agree with the others that the first oil change should be done very early (1500-2500 miles). As pointed out, there will be a lot of junk floating around from break-in.

cigarclifford

07-15-2014 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2897087)

All oils start deteriorating down as soon as you start using them. When the engine is running the oil gets polluted with acids, water, and other junk. Unless you have temperature-controlled storage, the engine will "breathe" and more moisture will collect. All that crap sits there and eats away at your oil and engine. After 2200 miles, the oil is probably still doing an adequate job of lubricating, even after 11 months, but it needs to be flushed to get rid of the garbage.

And I agree with the others that the first oil change should be done very early (1500-2500 miles). As pointed out, there will be a lot of junk floating around from break-in.

:iagree: Dat Right....

mayday813

07-15-2014 09:34 PM

I use mine as a daily driver year around. 37k miles on it. Change the oil every 3,750 miles or three months whiich ever comes first. I don't believe in garage ornaments. Have some fun, drive it!

Limeybastard

07-15-2014 09:52 PM

Every 4k miles or so. If I am lazy, perhaps 5K miles.

aszyd

07-15-2014 10:08 PM

6 to 7k for me. I pay for synth, I'm going to get the benefits from it.

MagmaRed370z

07-15-2014 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mayday813 (Post 2897177)

I use mine as a daily driver year around. 37k miles on it. Change the oil every 3,750 miles or three months whiich ever comes first. I don't believe in garage ornaments. Have some fun, drive it!

JSPEED

07-16-2014 02:52 AM

Do you guys recommend changing oil at the dealership or like a performance shop

IDZRVIT

07-16-2014 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JSPEED (Post 2897366)

Do you guys recommend changing oil at the dealership or like a performance shop

If you don't want to DIY, take it to a dealer so they will have an official record of your maintenance on the remote chance your engine ever has any issues and need to make a warranty claim.

Zoren 370

07-16-2014 06:30 AM

I bring my oil and filter to the dealershit and pay 10 dollars labor.
Plus I get to flirt with the lady car sales reps!
Hey I need some change oil too you know.:tup:

Zteve

07-16-2014 07:06 AM

always do 3 month/3600 whichever comes first. always will

tnav	05-02-2015 04:41 PM

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pokeyl

05-04-2015 11:28 AM

Change Based on oil used---

Mobil 1 or Castrol Syntec Edge at 15K
Amsoil at 25K

I DD 50 miles, use to be 105 a day.

SC for 38K miles with a 25 row Oil Cooler. 56K on car right now.

NO Problems, I drive the car hard each day. 5-7 PSI of boost 2 to 5 times each way.

No WOT longer than 3-5 seconds in 2nd/3rd gear, any longer would be to extreme on the street.

I do not track. When I did SCCA would change after 3 events, 20 years ago, not in the Z!

Note: Castrol Syntec Edge, I got some on my hands and it took 3 days to get it off. Same weekend I also did Mobil 1 in my wife's car and it washed right off.

wsarver

05-06-2015 06:44 AM

I just did an oil analysis with Blackstone Labs and at 5,000 miles the tech said I could extend to 7,000 on 5w30 royal purple. I do have a z1 25 row oil cooler so I'm sure that contributes to longer oil life.

90 ST

05-06-2015 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dbw (Post 1247136)

Got hold of a lady at Nissan Canada.....the 3 month 6000 km is reccomended only.....the 6 month 12000 km pol change is required for warranty purposes. I've been getting my oil analyzed for years at Blackstone and will continue with my 370. Very much enjoy this car.

I change mine every 4-5 weeks, or 7500 kms with Redline. If you plan on driving the car I would stick with a 4 month 7500 kms change. I would also do it myself, after the break in period change the oil to what you want to use. Did the dealer give you any free oil changes with the purchase?
If so use those with the Ester oil and then go to a synthetic of your choice.
I'm currently at 348,xxx kms with Redline...for what it's worth.

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