Not another oil/filter thread...

[nhbpcivicsi]

the fact that there are so many options out there and everybody says something different. Called the dealership to see how many quarts I need to bring, they said 6. Told them I was planning on using RP which they thought was just fine, then when I said PureOne the service guy freaked out and advised me not to use them..

[roy'sz]

Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

the fact that there are so many options out there and everybody says something different. Called the dealership to see how many quarts I need to bring, they said 6. Told them I was planning on using RP which they thought was just fine, then when I said PureOne the service guy freaked out and advised me not to use them..

Yeah you need to use a synthetic oil. If you are so freakin confused then go buy Nissan ester based oil and a Nissan oil filter. and you need 5qts not 6. you put 6 in and you will regret it I promise you...that is unless you have a oil pan spacer that you did not previously state.

Fact: My father has a 350z with 196,XXX on Mobil1 5w-30 with fram filters and no problems.

Fact: My 370z has 59593.xx miles on it using Mobil1 5w-30 using the mobil1-110 filter. That filter is for the Nissan titan but offers a little bit more filtering. MY interchanges used to be 6k because all of my driving was freeway. Now that I live closer to work and only commute 13 miles a day it is back down to 3250.

You should have done some research or some more thinking before posting up more questions that have been answered too many times to talk about in this thread. Hope you investigate what ISLAC means and how it effects your car. Get educated.

[nhbpcivicsi]

Originally Posted by roy'sz

Yeah you need to use a synthetic oil. If you are so freakin confused then go buy Nissan ester based oil and a Nissan oil filter. and you need 5qts not 6. you put 6 in and you will regret it I promise you...that is unless you have a oil pan spacer that you did not previously state.

Fact: My father has a 350z with 196,XXX on Mobil1 5w-30 with fram filters and no problems.

Fact: My 370z has 59593.xx miles on it using Mobil1 5w-30 using the mobil1-110 filter. That filter is for the Nissan titan but offers a little bit more filtering. MY interchanges used to be 6k because all of my driving was freeway. Now that I live closer to work and only commute 13 miles a day it is back down to 3250.

You should have done some research or some more thinking before posting up more questions that have been answered too many times to talk about in this thread. Hope you investigate what ISLAC means and how it effects your car. Get educated.

You're taking this way too serious, I appreciate your input but you could've been a whole lot nicer about it. Research did not help at all because nobody will agree on one brand of oil/filter, and I believe that I am quite educated (being an engineer myself) but I wanted to take the opinion of people who have had the car for a longer period of time than myself. Being a car enthusiast leads me to ask such silly and repeated questions just to insure that I get the best possible outcome for my car

[roy'sz]

Hey bro I wasn't trying to be a d*ck, understand that I have been on this site for almost 2 yrs and have seen numerous oil threads. It's kinda like askin someone what toilet paper works best for them. Some people like scott, some like charmin ultra strong with the double roll, or some like using Bounty paper towels.

Being that the car requires a ISLAC GF-6 oil, that should narrow it down for you. If you read the owners manual on your car you would see that that is the requirement from Nissan. Now with that being said, the only thing that makes the Nissan Ester oil a ISLAC GF-6 is the ester itself. Next best is your Mobil 1 oil. Im not going to clue you in on the filters, I will give you this. Keep in mind what microns are and how many you want on your oil filter.

This is what I meant by educate yourself. The search feature on this site really is awesome and you can get a lot of information by doing the reading on your own. I recommend either mobil1 filters or k&n but that is just me.

[luigi90210]

Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

You're taking this way too serious, I appreciate your input but you could've been a whole lot nicer about it. Research did not help at all because nobody will agree on one brand of oil/filter, and I believe that I am quite educated (being an engineer myself) but I wanted to take the opinion of people who have had the car for a longer period of time than myself. Being a car enthusiast leads me to ask such silly and repeated questions just to insure that I get the best possible outcome for my car

for an engineer you seem to have a hard time deciding what oil to run when the owners manual clearly specifies what oil needs to be in there and what nissan recommends

jk bro


if you want simple, run either nissan's ester oil, redline 5w30, or mobil 1 0w40
those are all popular oils here on the fourms, just remember every motor is different so you will have to play around with oils in order to find one your car likes, what works for one person might not work for you, and as far as a filter goes, stick to name brands, K&N, Mobil 1, ect.

I personally run 0w40 M1 with a K&N HP1008 filter

[IDZRVIT]

Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

the fact that there are so many options out there and everybody says something different. Called the dealership to see how many quarts I need to bring, they said 6. Told them I was planning on using RP which they thought was just fine, then when I said PureOne the service guy freaked out and advised me not to use them..

Buy M1, add purple dye and tell folks you use RP!

[NS370Z]

Although I agree with the Purolator Pure One PL14610 being a good option do you guys think if something happened to the engine the warranty could possibly be denied due to an incorrect filter #. PL14612 is the specified Purolator filter. I guess you could leave the door open for Nissan to get off on a technicality. I use Redline 5W30 but it's difficult to come buy around here so I may go with Mobil 1 5W30 next change.

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by NS370Z

Although I agree with the Purolator Pure One PL14610 being a good option do you guys think if something happened to the engine the warranty could possibly be denied due to an incorrect filter #. PL14612 is the specified Purolator filter. I guess you could leave the door open for Nissan to get off on a technicality. I use Redline 5W30 but it's difficult to come buy around here so I may go with Mobil 1 5W30 next change.

I would have them explain to me how exactly a filter thats of the same brand and series as the one "recommended", that is only longer (aka holds more oil) could cause some sort of defect.

And then when they try to me.

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by NS370Z

Although I agree with the Purolator Pure One PL14610 being a good option do you guys think if something happened to the engine the warranty could possibly be denied due to an incorrect filter #. PL14612 is the specified Purolator filter. I guess you could leave the door open for Nissan to get off on a technicality. I use Redline 5W30 but it's difficult to come buy around here so I may go with Mobil 1 5W30 next change.

Nope. Unless they're giving you free OEM filters, your warranty cannot be voided for using appropriate aftermarket consumables.

[roy'sz]

Originally Posted by NS370Z

Although I agree with the Purolator Pure One PL14610 being a good option do you guys think if something happened to the engine the warranty could possibly be denied due to an incorrect filter #. PL14612 is the specified Purolator filter. I guess you could leave the door open for Nissan to get off on a technicality. I use Redline 5W30 but it's difficult to come buy around here so I may go with Mobil 1 5W30 next change.

the only way that the filter would cause the problem would be if it is a oversized filter and you have lost oil pressure. the only way to tell that is if you have a oil pressure guage. The 14612 is most likely for the titan just like the mobil1 filters have the 108 for the z and the 110 for the titan. same pitch thread on the filter bolt and same size filter housing, it is just longer.

[DEpointfive0]

Jeez us what a thread, didn't read all of it, started at this page.
I think they told him 6 quarts because the car takes 5.125 quarts.

[onzedge]

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Jeez us what a thread, didn't read all of it, started at this page.
I think they told him 6 quarts because the car takes 5.125 quarts.

[NS370Z]

I agree with all of you WRT PL14610. Probably no harm no foul. It would be a prick move on Nissan's part but look what happened in another post in this thread. A poster called the dealer and mentioned Purolator and they weren't too receptive to that idea. so one could only surmise they could be all over a wrong part number given an opportunity. Until mine is out of warranty or I trade for a C7 I'm using what is specified, M-108's, OEM and PL14612's.

[Chuck33079]

I'm shocked this thread has gone on this long. Usually oil threads get shut down in a hurry. Mods must be on vacation.

[nhbpcivicsi]

almost made up my mind, will be running K&N filter HP-1008 with either mobil 1 synthetic or castrol edge, just felt like letting you guys know lol