Castrol Edge/Mobil Full Syn/ ester?

feelzpwr91 · 11-26-2009, 03:54 AM

hey guys i just used mobil 1 full synthetic, i was reading nissan highly recommends ester oils on the 370, any body 100% positive if these are ester oils?

Matt · 11-26-2009, 04:22 AM

Mobil 1's website says:

Quote:

Many synthetic oils, including Mobil 1, contain a variety of synthetic fluids, and usually this includes esters.

That's not very convincing, is it?

Mobil 1 also, in the last few years, changed their product from a Group IV synethic to a Group III blend, from my understanding.

If the esters are what you are truly worried about, stick with a Group IV or V such as Redline, Motul, Amsoil or Royal Purple. However, feedback from Mobil 1 and Castrol users indicates sufficient engine protection can be expected from these brands as well, whether or not these necessary esters are present.

None of this information is from my own experiences, only from reading dozens of threads on this subject on this forum.

Threads like these never turn out good.

AK370Z · 11-26-2009, 05:30 AM

REDLINE here

370Zsteve · 11-26-2009, 10:02 AM

I will be using Nissan Ester Oil exclusively as per Nissan's recommendation.

Philipp · 11-26-2009, 10:25 AM

I use Royal Purple since the car has 3k miles. Happy with the results and no issues!

LiquidZ · 11-26-2009, 11:42 AM

Red370 · 11-26-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipp

I use Royal Purple since the car has 3k miles. Happy with the results and no issues!

I second that, RP FTW!

1slow370 · 11-26-2009, 08:57 PM

saying this for like the Nth now, Ester oils like redline are totally diferent from the ester oil in the 370z for the most part. the nissan oil is a special alcohol based ester that is present at 1.5% and the rest of the oil is conventional. The esters in redline are different kind of ester that has lubricating qualities and is about 90-100% of the contents of the bottle.

ConchZ2 · 11-26-2009, 09:20 PM

Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 and highly recommend it.

http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GSAP_msds_00018715.PDF

Lubricating oil containing an alkyl alkoxyalkylxanthate and zinc dialkyldithiophosphate - US Patent 5026492 Description

Puma0183 · 11-28-2009, 02:29 PM

I heard tha AMS was really good!
what you guys think?

LiquidZ · 11-28-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puma0183

I heard tha AMS was really good!
what you guys think?

Check your PM

kannibul · 11-28-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

hey guys i just used mobil 1 full synthetic, i was reading nissan highly recommends ester oils on the 370, any body 100% positive if these are ester oils?

No, Nissan highly recommends using their brand of oil. No surprises there...

Hoover recommends that you use their vacuum bags too.

Kastley85891 · 11-28-2009, 10:42 PM

Just did my oil change at 700 miles with conventional 5W 30 Castrol GTX, will run this until 1500 miles, then dump it and probably do the same again at 3K.
I will probably go to Redline at about 5K
Your Mobil1 will be fine.

11-26-2009, 03:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	I will be using Nissan Ester Oil exclusively as per Nissan's recommendation. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

11-26-2009, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Philipp Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 189 Drives: 370z SP MT Titanium Rep Power: 16	I use Royal Purple since the car has 3k miles. Happy with the results and no issues! __________________ 2009 370z, MT & Sport package. DynoPack (stock): 268.8WHP & 224.4 Torque//K&N filters//Air cabin filter//HPS Tubes//Tune to come when VVEL...

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11-26-2009, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	saying this for like the Nth now, Ester oils like redline are totally diferent from the ester oil in the 370z for the most part. the nissan oil is a special alcohol based ester that is present at 1.5% and the rest of the oil is conventional. The esters in redline are different kind of ester that has lubricating qualities and is about 90-100% of the contents of the bottle.

11-26-2009, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
ConchZ2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: connecticut Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z red 6sp sprt Rep Power: 16	Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 and highly recommend it. http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GSAP_msds_00018715.PDF Lubricating oil containing an alkyl alkoxyalkylxanthate and zinc dialkyldithiophosphate - US Patent 5026492 Description

11-28-2009, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Puma0183 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370z T BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I heard tha AMS was really good! what you guys think? __________________ Don't hate the player, hate the game!!! :stfu:

11-28-2009, 10:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	Just did my oil change at 700 miles with conventional 5W 30 Castrol GTX, will run this until 1500 miles, then dump it and probably do the same again at 3K. I will probably go to Redline at about 5K Your Mobil1 will be fine. Last edited by Kastley85891; 11-28-2009 at 10:45 PM.

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