2010 Nismo - Engine Oil Question

MickLee · 07-24-2011, 03:39 AM

Hello Fellow Z members,

I have a quick question regarding engine oil. I have the maintenance plan for my Nismo Z and dealership says I need synthetic blend only for the Nismo. Is that correct? I have to pay $30 more to put in the full synthetic on top of what I have paid for in the maintenance plan. What do you guys suggest? I have only changed my oil twice. Car is currently at 6100 miles. With the plan, I can change my oil every 5k miles or 3 months, but it'll be with the blend.

Question - Should I be putting full synthetic in every time?

McNeil370 · 07-24-2011, 08:35 AM

if u can then do it. these cars brake down oil very fast, i change mine every 4000 km and its allways black as s*@t

roplusbee · 07-24-2011, 08:54 AM

Funny you should ask.....

I used Mobil 1 full synthetic for all but 2 oil changes. The first one was done at the dealer and they used the Ester oil. It was kinda horrible. Black as tar at the next oil change. I then switched to Mobil 1 full synthetic for all except the last one. Somehow the dealer used Valvoline non synthetic on my oil change. It sucked bad also. the car was not as responsive and oil temp increased overall compared to what I was used to seeing during "spirited driving".

If you are a spirited driver, I suggest you use a full synthetic. If not, the NISSAN Ester oil or a blend will work out for you.

cdoxp800 · 07-24-2011, 09:47 AM

I am about to change mine with Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 Full synthetic and a Wix 51358 filter.

frostyrock7c · 07-24-2011, 12:45 PM

Mobil 1, full syn all the way with my last 5 cars. It's a must for the 370 with the oil temp issues.

Synack · 07-24-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoxp800

I am about to change mine with Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 Full synthetic and a Wix 51358 filter.

That's exactly what I just put in my car Thursday. Extended Performance. 6 quarts for a little over $30 at Walmart, win.

NFSZ86 · 07-24-2011, 10:13 PM

From experience I have always used mobile 1 full synthetic in my trucks but like I was a rookie in sports cars I ask in the forum ChicagoZ.com. They recommended full synthetic 5-w30 performance AMS oil good for our vq engines with k&n oil filter. Now that's just what everyone recommended and I do it myself since the first oil change is been working fine for me so I recommended, now I have 8000 miles on the car and about to change it again I do it every 3000 miles.

Synack · 07-24-2011, 10:23 PM

I wait at least 5000 miles. 3000 miles is for 1980's cars... lol

MickLee · 07-24-2011, 10:36 PM

Thanks for all the responses! I will buy the oil (Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 Full Synthetic) and have the dealer change it. I was debating if it really makes a difference, but it's best for the car anyway. Don't want any issues down the line.

NFSZ86 · 07-24-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

I wait at least 5000 miles. 3000 miles is for 1980's cars... lol

Yeah that's what my dad says but I got so used to it that when I see the miles pass the 3k It bothers the he'll out of me don't know why so that's why I change it but will keep it in mind lol

Synack · 07-24-2011, 11:20 PM

You could always buy your oil of choice and filter and have any shop change the oil for you. The dealer always charges more.

MickLee · 07-25-2011, 12:09 AM

What is your guy's oil temperature normally at? Without the synthetic oil thus far, Mine is around 190 to 200ish..

chops · 07-25-2011, 01:00 AM

you guys should read the g37 forums. theres a HUGE thread on oil analysis done there with hundreds of different results. i believe mobil1's fully synth doesnt fare too well with our engines....hence why i strayed away this time. im using pennzoil ultra fully synth since i saw nothing but good things on the oil analysis done on this particular oil. $27 for a 5 quart jug at walmart too!

Synack · 07-25-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

you guys should read the g37 forums. theres a HUGE thread on oil analysis done there with hundreds of different results. i believe mobil1's fully synth doesnt fare too well with our engines....hence why i strayed away this time. im using pennzoil ultra fully synth since i saw nothing but good things on the oil analysis done on this particular oil. $27 for a 5 quart jug at walmart too!

Link!?!?!

fuct · 07-25-2011, 12:14 PM

the engineers who designed our engines recommend ester oil.......

i guess everyone else just knows better than they do.

07-24-2011, 03:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
MickLee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 370Z PW Nismo Rep Power: 15	2010 Nismo - Engine Oil Question Hello Fellow Z members, I have a quick question regarding engine oil. I have the maintenance plan for my Nismo Z and dealership says I need synthetic blend only for the Nismo. Is that correct? I have to pay $30 more to put in the full synthetic on top of what I have paid for in the maintenance plan. What do you guys suggest? I have only changed my oil twice. Car is currently at 6100 miles. With the plan, I can change my oil every 5k miles or 3 months, but it'll be with the blend. Question - Should I be putting full synthetic in every time?

07-24-2011, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Funny you should ask..... I used Mobil 1 full synthetic for all but 2 oil changes. The first one was done at the dealer and they used the Ester oil. It was kinda horrible. Black as tar at the next oil change. I then switched to Mobil 1 full synthetic for all except the last one. Somehow the dealer used Valvoline non synthetic on my oil change. It sucked bad also. the car was not as responsive and oil temp increased overall compared to what I was used to seeing during "spirited driving". If you are a spirited driver, I suggest you use a full synthetic. If not, the NISSAN Ester oil or a blend will work out for you. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

07-24-2011, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	I am about to change mine with Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 Full synthetic and a Wix 51358 filter. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

07-24-2011, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
frostyrock7c Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 120 Drives: 09 Nismo Silver Rep Power: 15	Mobil 1, full syn all the way with my last 5 cars. It's a must for the 370 with the oil temp issues. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z #0136 The past... 2008 STi stock thanks to questionable ringlands, 2005 STi modded and very fast, 2004.5 350Z modded and fast-ish

07-24-2011, 10:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
NFSZ86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 353 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	From experience I have always used mobile 1 full synthetic in my trucks but like I was a rookie in sports cars I ask in the forum ChicagoZ.com. They recommended full synthetic 5-w30 performance AMS oil good for our vq engines with k&n oil filter. Now that's just what everyone recommended and I do it myself since the first oil change is been working fine for me so I recommended, now I have 8000 miles on the car and about to change it again I do it every 3000 miles. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, Sport Pkg 6MT Navi,

07-24-2011, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
McNeil370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NB canada Posts: 33 Drives: 2010 370z 2010 gt500 Rep Power: 14	if u can then do it. these cars brake down oil very fast, i change mine every 4000 km and its allways black as s*@t

07-24-2011, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	I wait at least 5000 miles. 3000 miles is for 1980's cars... lol __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

07-24-2011, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
MickLee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 370Z PW Nismo Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all the responses! I will buy the oil (Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 Full Synthetic) and have the dealer change it. I was debating if it really makes a difference, but it's best for the car anyway. Don't want any issues down the line.

07-24-2011, 11:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	You could always buy your oil of choice and filter and have any shop change the oil for you. The dealer always charges more. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

07-25-2011, 12:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
MickLee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 370Z PW Nismo Rep Power: 15	What is your guy's oil temperature normally at? Without the synthetic oil thus far, Mine is around 190 to 200ish..

07-25-2011, 01:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	you guys should read the g37 forums. theres a HUGE thread on oil analysis done there with hundreds of different results. i believe mobil1's fully synth doesnt fare too well with our engines....hence why i strayed away this time. im using pennzoil ultra fully synth since i saw nothing but good things on the oil analysis done on this particular oil. $27 for a 5 quart jug at walmart too!

07-25-2011, 12:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	the engineers who designed our engines recommend ester oil....... i guess everyone else just knows better than they do. snizzle and Moose like this.

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