370z user guide US spec v Euro spec

Limeybastard · 03-04-2015, 11:29 AM

Can someone please tell my why the service manual in the UK calls for a much higher ( miles ) oil change interval compared to US service manual? I am aware the 13 or 14+ 370z in US have changed to 5K mile intervals.

I very much doubt the oil is different there to here LOL. I was hoping someone could answer this question, as its bugging me.

BGTV8 · 03-04-2015, 03:43 PM

'Cos the roads in the UK are so congested, no UK driver can give their car a spanking??

Seriously, this sounds like marketing driven Bull-tish to me ... Marketing overriding the engineers for some ill-defined marketing purpose.

To me, oil is the cheapest thing you can put thru the engine ... mine gets changed every before every track event and/or every 5000km - might be a bit overboard but engine longevity is all about regular oil-changes with a qualify oil (I use Motul in he Z24 btw)

kenchan · 03-04-2015, 03:50 PM

once a year is plenty for me.

btw, no more oil threads.

Limeybastard · 03-04-2015, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

once a year is plenty for me.

btw, no more oil threads.

I dont believe my original question has anything to do with those usual what type of oil is best threads.. Or what viscosity etc..

My question was, why in England it calls for I believe 12-15K mile change but here 5K mile change?

I believe the guy above, he seems to think its marketing. But curious as to why Nissan says somethign different as the engines are the same, as is the oils?

Chan Chee Hoe · 03-04-2015, 06:35 PM

In Singapore,it is either 1 year or 10,000km,whichever come first.

Limeybastard · 03-05-2015, 11:30 AM

I just checked a UK forum. Their service book calls for 9000 mile oil changes.

DjSquall · 03-05-2015, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limeybastard

I just checked a UK forum. Their service book calls for 9000 mile oil changes.

Limeybastard · 03-05-2015, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

UK service interval

P1 Service
Includes engine oil filter and oil change. All Nissan P1 checks and procedures.

P2 & P3 Service
Includes P1 service items plus new air filter, brake fluid change

Service Intervals
P1 - 9000, 27000, 45000, 63000, 81000 miles
P2 & P3 - 18000, 36000, 54000, 72000, 90000 miles

Nissan also recommend the following:
Spark plug change after 5 years or 54,000 miles - additional cost on P1, P2 or P3 service
Coolant change every 3 years or 36,000 miles - additional cost on P1, P2 or P3 service

03-04-2015, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	370z user guide US spec v Euro spec Can someone please tell my why the service manual in the UK calls for a much higher ( miles ) oil change interval compared to US service manual? I am aware the 13 or 14+ 370z in US have changed to 5K mile intervals. I very much doubt the oil is different there to here LOL. I was hoping someone could answer this question, as its bugging me.

03-04-2015, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	In Singapore,it is either 1 year or 10,000km,whichever come first. Limeybastard likes this.

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03-04-2015, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	'Cos the roads in the UK are so congested, no UK driver can give their car a spanking?? Seriously, this sounds like marketing driven Bull-tish to me ... Marketing overriding the engineers for some ill-defined marketing purpose. To me, oil is the cheapest thing you can put thru the engine ... mine gets changed every before every track event and/or every 5000km - might be a bit overboard but engine longevity is all about regular oil-changes with a qualify oil (I use Motul in he Z24 btw)

03-04-2015, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	once a year is plenty for me. btw, no more oil threads.

03-05-2015, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	I just checked a UK forum. Their service book calls for 9000 mile oil changes.