Synthetic oil

jcasti07 · 04-30-2015, 11:24 AM

Hey guys,

I'm coming up on an oil change soon and I'd like to try a better oil than the Ester oil Nissan provides. Any suggestions on oils/filters? I've seen a lot of guys going with Royal Purple or Mobile 1. Also, when I do switch to one of these, is there anything different that I do or just drain the old oil and put in the new as usual. Thanks all.

Minato · 04-30-2015, 11:32 AM

Redline oil is ester based as well, to keep with Nissan's recommendation. It is pricey, though.

FPenvy · 04-30-2015, 11:37 AM

Z1 has it cheaper than anywhere.

Z1 is 9.50 a qt most places are around 11 a qt.

get the Z1 redline oil change kit. oil, filter, crush washer. its what ive used every time.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 04-30-2015, 03:32 PM

I am currently using Royal Purple, i like it, it runs cooler than nissans easter oil, also the engine is louder specifically VVEL, it sounds like slightly knocking on idle, but its not actually knocking.

need4speed255 · 04-30-2015, 03:35 PM

I also suggest a magnetic oil drain plug but I don't know where to get one yet. Anybody know a source for a good quality engine oil drain plug?

FPenvy · 04-30-2015, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed255

I also suggest a magnetic oil drain plug but I don't know where to get one yet. Anybody know a source for a good quality engine oil drain plug?

Z1 has them for 9.95 i bought one with my first engine oil change kit from them.

Magnetic Oil Drain Plug

Red Line 5w30 Oil Change Kit (370Z / G37)

DavidZ370 · 04-30-2015, 04:08 PM

smdh not this again

jwick · 04-30-2015, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcasti07

Hey guys,

I'm coming up on an oil change soon and I'd like to try a better oil than the Ester oil Nissan provides. Any suggestions on oils/filters? I've seen a lot of guys going with Royal Purple or Mobile 1. Also, when I do switch to one of these, is there anything different that I do or just drain the old oil and put in the new as usual. Thanks all.

Based on research on BobtheOilGuy this version of VQ likes Castrol Synthetic for some reason. I will admit my research is out dated as it was 2010 when I was looking. There is probably a lot more oil analysis data out there to give a better indication of wear metals based on oil type. To be honest as long as you are using a quality synthetic and normal oil change interval you should be fine.

I personally run Rotella T6 Synthetic but that's on a boosted motor.

mishuko · 04-30-2015, 04:32 PM

extra virgin olive oil

IBTL

FPenvy · 04-30-2015, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

extra virgin olive oil

IBTL

i got you if that's what you need.

i know a guy.....

axmea? · 04-30-2015, 05:47 PM

Oh no. Another 1.

binary0x01 · 04-30-2015, 06:18 PM

liqui moly

04-30-2015, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	Synthetic oil Hey guys, I'm coming up on an oil change soon and I'd like to try a better oil than the Ester oil Nissan provides. Any suggestions on oils/filters? I've seen a lot of guys going with Royal Purple or Mobile 1. Also, when I do switch to one of these, is there anything different that I do or just drain the old oil and put in the new as usual. Thanks all.

04-30-2015, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	I am currently using Royal Purple, i like it, it runs cooler than nissans easter oil, also the engine is louder specifically VVEL, it sounds like slightly knocking on idle, but its not actually knocking. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

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04-30-2015, 05:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Oh no. Another 1. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

04-30-2015, 06:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	liqui moly __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

04-30-2015, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Minato Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ft Collins Posts: 107 Drives: 11 370Z M6 Sports Rep Power: 0	Redline oil is ester based as well, to keep with Nissan's recommendation. It is pricey, though.

04-30-2015, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 11	I also suggest a magnetic oil drain plug but I don't know where to get one yet. Anybody know a source for a good quality engine oil drain plug?

04-30-2015, 04:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	extra virgin olive oil IBTL

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