After the Mobil 1 debate, what to do?

DrEvil · 10-10-2011, 09:46 AM

I'm sure that most of you have read that thread, as did I
Two weeks ago I took my Z to the dealer for a 15k service. I've been using Mobil 1 since the first oil change and last changed it about a month ago , so I told the service manager that I didn't want an oil change. No problem.
This weekend I get a mailing from Nissan/the dealer that included a coupon for a free oil change and filter! Now what to do? Free Nissan ester(worth about $125.00) or about $70.00 for M1?
Free sounds good to me.

IDZRVIT · 10-10-2011, 10:01 AM

Get 'er done just before the coupon expires. It's free.

Cell · 10-10-2011, 10:28 AM

Make sure it actually indicates that it is ester oil being used and not regular oil...

DrEvil · 10-10-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

Make sure it actually indicates that it is ester oil being used and not regular oil...

That's what I was thinking. I'm kinda leary of a "free" thing. I 'll give them a call and post the answer. " If it looks too good to be true, it probably is"

Waiz · 10-10-2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrEvil

That's what I was thinking. I'm kinda leary of a "free" thing. I 'll give them a call and post the answer. " If it looks too good to be true, it probably is"

What does the coupon's fine print say?

It might be a general promotion and Ester won't apply to it.

XwChriswX · 10-10-2011, 02:15 PM

Just stop worrying about it. The differences between all the modern full synthetics is 6 to one half a dozen to another. As long as You're happy with the performance/cost, then so what. Every brand is going to have fan boys/haters.

My philosophy is simple, if 80% of all racing teams use it, it must be alright. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.

MattP725 · 10-10-2011, 02:58 PM

IMO the free oil change would be great for the winter when you don't feel like jacking up the car.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-10-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

What does the coupon's fine print say?

It might be a general promotion and Ester won't apply to it.

Might be just a regular oil change for other Nissan vehicles. You should definitely make sure before you make a decision. If it is the ester oil for the Z, just get the free oil change and use Mobil1 for your next oil change

DrEvil · 10-11-2011, 11:44 AM

Called the dealer today and it was too good to be true. Regular oil only.
So it goes.

Waiz · 10-11-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrEvil

Called the dealer today and it was too good to be true. Regular oil only.
So it goes.

Sorry to hear but I'm honestly not surprised.

10-10-2011, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 15	After the Mobil 1 debate, what to do? I'm sure that most of you have read that thread, as did I Two weeks ago I took my Z to the dealer for a 15k service. I've been using Mobil 1 since the first oil change and last changed it about a month ago , so I told the service manager that I didn't want an oil change. No problem. This weekend I get a mailing from Nissan/the dealer that included a coupon for a free oil change and filter! Now what to do? Free Nissan ester(worth about $125.00) or about $70.00 for M1? Free sounds good to me.

10-10-2011, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Get 'er done just before the coupon expires. It's free. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

10-10-2011, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Just stop worrying about it. The differences between all the modern full synthetics is 6 to one half a dozen to another. As long as You're happy with the performance/cost, then so what. Every brand is going to have fan boys/haters. My philosophy is simple, if 80% of all racing teams use it, it must be alright. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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