another useless oil thread

[alcheng]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

I asked the same question to the service advisor in the dealer about ester oil, he told me they put ester oil on the new engine, and then mobil-1 from the 1st oil change.

[harman.khinda]

I didnt read this entire thread.
AK370 has a good oil change tutorial.

I use a M-110 oil filter (bigger capacity), external magnet on the oil filter and magnetic drain plug and the best penzoil synthetic available. I drive it hard and ~110,000 miles later the engine is fine.


From what ive read in bob is the oil guy mobil 1 had a lot of iron in the oil and red line had unusual wear too.

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[barncobob]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

Finally, some one that's understands "syn" oil, its from group 5 esters, everything else is group 3 or 4..
From what I know the only true full syns oils are Redline, Purple and Amsoil..

[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by harman.khinda

I didnt read this entire thread.
AK370 has a good oil change tutorial.

I use a M-110 oil filter (bigger capacity), external magnet on the oil filter and magnetic drain plug and the best penzoil synthetic available. I drive it hard and ~110,000 miles later the engine is fine.


From what ive read in bob is the oil guy mobil 1 had a lot of iron in the oil and red line had unusual wear too.

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What brand filter is an M-110? Quite awhile ago I read a few posts on here that refer to a larger filter. I believe it was a Purolator, but I didn't note the model number.

[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by harman.khinda

I didnt read this entire thread.
AK370 has a good oil change tutorial.

I use a M-110 oil filter (bigger capacity), external magnet on the oil filter and magnetic drain plug and the best penzoil synthetic available. I drive it hard and ~110,000 miles later the engine is fine.


From what ive read in bob is the oil guy mobil 1 had a lot of iron in the oil and red line had unusual wear too.

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I second the magnetic oil plug. I personally went with a Greddy. If you decide to do this, make sure you buy a quality plug. Some of the cheaper ones just glue the magnet on to the plug. I have read the glue can break down and the magnet can fall off invto the oil pan. That's definitely not a good thing.

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

My z is an auto, and im not sure what dealership used either, this was my first oil change since ive had the car. I tried looking for redline but unfortunately the parts store i usually go to didnt have it, so i opted for mobil1 oil and a k&n filter for now, ill try redline next time because i do like to drive my car hard and ive seen good reviews on redline all around

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[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I don't know what your dealership uses, but the two I have dealt with both used Mobile 1. Although a great oil, the manufacturer recommends ester oil. Redline is ester, and like I said, I noticed an immediate difference. I can't get Redline by me, but I order it from Amazon. It's worth the trouble of ordering it. You may also want to consider changing your transmission and rear dif fluid. The factory fluid isn't great. A quality fluid in both can make a noticeable difference. I also use redline in both. Is your Z a manual or automatic?

As far as the tranny fluid i was told i shouldnt have to change it, that the trans is build to last the life span of the car(?) not sure what the guy meant but ive only had the car for 5600 miles now(about 3 months)

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[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

My z is an auto, and im not sure what dealership used either, this was my first oil change since ive had the car. I tried looking for redline but unfortunately the parts store i usually go to didnt have it, so i opted for mobil1 oil and a k&n filter for now, ill try redline next time because i do like to drive my car hard and ive seen good reviews on redline all around

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Here is where I get mine:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CP8EZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n.aFyb8NZKYQV[/url]

Or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BONVB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A.aFybEVJJCA8[/url]

[Spartan 1771]

Originally Posted by N/370Z

As far as the tranny fluid i was told i shouldnt have to change it, that the trans is build to last the life span of the car(?) not sure what the guy meant but ive only had the car for 5600 miles now(about 3 months)

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Not sure who told you that, but I would advise against that, especially if you drive it hard or track that car. MT6 owners (myself included) have had issues with their transmissions. Changing the fluid has made a big difference.

[Spartan 1771]

This is a great thread about the trans fluid:

Manual transmission fluid change

[N/370Z]

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Not sure who told you that, but I would advise against that, especially if you drive it hard or track that car. MT6 owners (myself included) have had issues with their transmissions. Changing the fluid has made a big difference.

Well i dont track it or "redline" it too often but i do get up and go when i want to. Person from a 370z forum on facebook that im part of told me, but he also drives his like 10 miles a day (figuratively speaking).

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[Spartan 1771]

How many miles on your Z?

[N/370Z]

Has 56,xxx. Got it at 51,xxx

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[N/370Z]

I got it off a trade in from a ford dealership, not an actual nissan dealership, so I'm sure the ford dealer used the basic they could to get by with selling it..i plan on doing a coolant flush soon as well

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