Oil change prices

AK370Z · 04-01-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

My car is a daily driver. On occasion I do get on it, but it spends most of the time in the first 2/3's of the rpm range. I change oil about every 4K miles or once a year. No need for any gourmet oils here.

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.

Filipe · 04-03-2016, 09:35 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, 11:21 AM

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, 01:24 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, 01:35 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.

MacCool · 04-03-2016, 01:47 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, 01:55 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.

barncobob · 04-03-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

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

U need to do ur homework on oil, Mobil 1 is not an ester based oil, it is group ..3, not 5, big difference

barncobob · 04-03-2016, 01:42 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, 01:46 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

Filipe · 04-03-2016, 07:42 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."

touche. the more you know. now if only I could remember where i read about them recommending mobil1...I know my friend owns a Nissan dealership, and that's what they put in the Zs. maybe that's it...

NISMO IX · 04-03-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Filipe

touche. the more you know. now if only I could remember where i read about them recommending mobil1...I know my friend owns a Nissan dealership, and that's what they put in the Zs. maybe that's it...

Most dealership or should I say stealerships don't know what the heck they are doing either. One put 6qts in my 1.6DIG-T when it requires only 4.8qts. The dealerships are only there to make money and most are not very knowledgeable on the brands they are selling.

Question: Do you trust the Owners Manual that came from the Manufacturer, or what some service rep or mechanic that don't give a crap about your car says?

Filipe · 04-03-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NISMO IX

Most dealership or should I say stealerships don't know what the heck they are doing either. One put 6qts in my 1.6DIG-T when it requires only 4.8qts. The dealerships are only there to make money and most are not very knowledgeable on the brands they are selling.

Question: Do you trust the Owners Manual that came from the Manufacturer, or what some service rep or mechanic that don't give a crap about your car says?

Weelllllllll there's always exceptions. That friend who owns the dealerships, also owns a modified TT and had a 370z for a few years as well. Some of them still care. Not everyone puts in only Ester, and the Zs drive on. It'll all be OK.

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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?