Oil change prices

jchammond · 04-02-2016, 12:18 AM

Been using Mobil 1 (5w-30) + either Napa Platinum or K&N long filter...(41356 or HP-1010) every 2500mi. @ a cost of around $40

jchammond · 04-02-2016, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

I've been using motul from inception (15k km to 39 kkm) and my tuner said I must have a very healthy engine.

I guess I don't drive it hard enough =X

I've never used it;but have heard it is a very good oil/with a lot more synthetic properties than the other's.
not sure about Redline? heard it was good-but haven't researched it.....being almost 50/learned a lot about these so called 100% or Fully synthetic oils over the past year or so & have learned how much "synthetic" is really in these oils & what classifies an oil as "synthetic".....i'll leave it at that.

barncobob · 04-02-2016, 01:28 PM

im on redline 5w30(ester based syn) and a Purolator PSL 14610 which is for syn oils. many of syns are not ester based as Nissan recommends.

Adamnthe_z · 04-02-2016, 04:21 PM

I completed the oil change today with redline and noticed my engine idles much quieter, no more valve noise on cold starts. This was my first oil change with my Z as its new to me, so I'm not sure what was in it before.

Filipe · 04-02-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

im on redline 5w30(ester based syn) and a Purolator PSL 14610 which is for syn oils. many of syns are not ester based as Nissan recommends.

this is such a vast "discussion" topic. Nissan also recommends mobil1, fortunately

MacCool · 04-02-2016, 06:19 PM

Oil change every 5000 miles, Mobil 1. Just like it says in the manual.

Nissan hasn't recommended ester oil for the Z since 2010.

LA370z · 04-02-2016, 07:56 PM

That price is about right. I pay $90.00 every trip I make.

Filipe · 04-03-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

that's fine. Though I should say that it IS recommended to use ester based synthetic engine oil due to DLC coated internals. But I'm sure you know about that. Just to be on the safe side. Though most use Redline, there ARE member like you who uses off the shelf regular oil.

I've heard that they haven't recommended ester oil since 2010. I'm pretty sure i read in my FSM that mobil1 is recommended by Nissan.

need4speed255 · 04-03-2016, 12:21 PM

Isn't Mobil 1 the factory fill oil for the GTR? Why would Nissan recomend ester oil for the Z and not for the higher output GTR?

MacCool · 04-03-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255

Isn't Mobil 1 the factory fill oil for the GTR? Why would Nissan recomend ester oil for the Z and not for the higher output GTR?

Baseline recommendation by Nissan is any oil that meets API-SN or ILSAC SF-5

GT-R...they recommend Mobil 1

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NOTICE

Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine with its plasma-sprayed bores was developed using this oil. NISSAN cannot ensure proper engine operation and durability if other 0W-40 synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 (0W- 40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W- 40) (100% synthetic) may be used; however, some performance loss may be noticed.

NISMO IX · 04-03-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

They don't recommend ester oil for the Z.

According to the owners manual, you are wrong.

barncobob · 04-03-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Filipe

I've heard that they haven't recommended ester oil since 2010. I'm pretty sure i read in my FSM that mobil1 is recommended by Nissan.

2016 Nissan Owners Manual page 9-2
quote "Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan Ester Engine Oil available at a Nissan dealer."

NISMO IX · 04-03-2016, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

2016 Nissan Owners Manual page 9-2
quote "Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan Ester Engine Oil available at a Nissan dealer."

I was just going to add that

2014 its page 9-3

MacCool · 04-03-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NISMO IX

According to the owners manual, you are wrong.

You're right. They recommend Nissan ester oil or equivalent. Such as Mobil 1.

NISMO IX · 04-03-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

You're right. They recommend Nissan ester oil or equivalent. Such as Mobil 1.

Mobil 1 is NOT equivalent. Ester oil is a synthesized mineral oil, vegetable oil, and animal fats. NOT the same as synthesized dinosaurs oil. Ester is also used in AC compressors and in jet engines. I doubt they would use Mobil 1 in your commercial jet engines. The Z engine recommends this because of your VVEL system.

04-02-2016, 12:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Been using Mobil 1 (5w-30) + either Napa Platinum or K&N long filter...(41356 or HP-1010) every 2500mi. @ a cost of around $40 __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

04-02-2016, 06:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Oil change every 5000 miles, Mobil 1. Just like it says in the manual. Nissan hasn't recommended ester oil for the Z since 2010. Filipe likes this.

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need4speed255 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 262 Drives: 15Nsmo/99 EclipseGST Rep Power: 11	Isn't Mobil 1 the factory fill oil for the GTR? Why would Nissan recomend ester oil for the Z and not for the higher output GTR?