Oil Change for the 370Z

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

I dont know what you guys are talking about, but i talked to Nissan service manager today and he said an oil change is $39. He knows the Z is a V6, but he said it makes no difference.

Also i usually spend $50 for an oil change + tire rotation on my other cars. But you don't do tire rotation on a Z (I have no idea why not) but that's even better.

what makes you guys think oil change on a Z is over $100.

The guy you talk to is a dumb a$$, he doesnt know that the new Z requires a better oil. At least stick to a synthetic if you dont use the ester oil. My salesman didnt know that it was more when I bought my Z and he gave me a quote of $39 for my first change and when I brought it in the service rep had to talk to the sales people who then had to compensate for the extra $$$ to honor my quote, which was in writing.

Do you really think all the guys in this forum are wrong about this, with all the experience they bring?

zmyride · 12-08-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

The guy you talk to is a dumb a$$, he doesnt know that the new Z requires a better oil. At least stick to a synthetic if you dont use the ester oil. My salesman didnt know that it was more when I bought my Z and he gave me a quote of $39 for my first change and when I brought it in the service rep had to talk to the sales people who then had to compensate for the extra $$$ to honor my quote, which was in writing.

so for ester oil, how often do you change the oil? do nissan dealers carry that or it has to be special order online?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

Do you really think all the guys in this forum are wrong about this, with all the experience they bring?

yeah. duh. some guys here think Camaro are better than Z. so not all of them are that smart.

Rnmovr12 · 12-08-2009, 06:26 PM

glad i found this thread before changing the oil

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

so for ester oil, how often do you change the oil? do nissan dealers carry that or it has to be special order online?

yeah. duh. some guys here think Camaro are better than Z. so not all of them are that smart.

I said ALL they guys not SOME. There is a sh!t load of knowledge here from all the members you need to read, and do your own DD then make your decision. And if you read all the threads on this not just this one and you still dont know anything about the oil for our car, I dont know??????

JakeZ34 · 12-07-2009, 11:56 PM

for my understanding ester oil is best for cars. not an expert at this but see if some pros can chime in on this. I just know that ester is better than the regular. Not really sure why but probably because it's synthetic stuff and less friction I guess? com'on people chime in on this so I'm not here being clueless passing out unvarified info!

alcorrea · 12-08-2009, 09:37 AM

Thank you guys.

Trips · 12-08-2009, 10:04 AM

I see this thread may lead to flamming?
Keep it Civil. lol

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 10:09 AM

So Matt, when are you getting your first oil change done at that shop? Im waiting for you to go first so he can see how things are then Ill go. I will probably need my sexond change within a month, Im driving the hell out of this car.

vipor · 12-08-2009, 10:09 AM

i thought i read that you can go 80k miles w/o changing your oil?

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

i thought i read that you can go 80k miles w/o changing your oil?

Only on Matts stirring the pot quote.

Matt · 12-08-2009, 10:54 AM

Should have the oil/filter by late this week/early next week. So I'll take the car over either on Friday or Monday afternoon.

KillerBee370 · 12-08-2009, 12:15 PM

I change my own for the cost of the mobil 1, a K&N filter and the drain plug washer. Don't forget yer magnets!

j.arnaldo · 12-08-2009, 12:28 PM

D.I.Y. 'Nuff said! BTW, the Pureone/Purolator advice is right on the nose. It's THE best oil filter out there! And it costs less than the
crappy OEM one.

Forumite · 12-11-2009, 09:33 AM

My dealer offers free tires for life as long as all my maintenance work is done there.

I still haven't gotten the first change yet but I'm wondering if it would just be cheaper to do it myself and buy the tires when I'll need them.

Any ideas?

370Zsteve · 12-11-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forumite

My dealer offers free tires for life as long as all my maintenance work is done there.

I still haven't gotten the first change yet but I'm wondering if it would just be cheaper to do it myself and buy the tires when I'll need them.

Any ideas?

a set of tires costs a small fortune. do the math, check Tire Rack online, then compare that to the cost of how many oil changes you plan on over 12k-15k miles

12-08-2009, 06:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rnmovr12 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 59 Drives: 99 TJ Rep Power: 16	glad i found this thread before changing the oil __________________ my photography: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coltonstark/

12-08-2009, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,733 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I see this thread may lead to flamming? Keep it Civil. lol __________________

12-08-2009, 10:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	So Matt, when are you getting your first oil change done at that shop? Im waiting for you to go first so he can see how things are then Ill go. I will probably need my sexond change within a month, Im driving the hell out of this car. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-08-2009, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	i thought i read that you can go 80k miles w/o changing your oil? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-08-2009, 10:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	Should have the oil/filter by late this week/early next week. So I'll take the car over either on Friday or Monday afternoon. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

12-07-2009, 11:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	for my understanding ester oil is best for cars. not an expert at this but see if some pros can chime in on this. I just know that ester is better than the regular. Not really sure why but probably because it's synthetic stuff and less friction I guess? com'on people chime in on this so I'm not here being clueless passing out unvarified info!

12-08-2009, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
alcorrea Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 17 Drives: nissan 370z white Rep Power: 16	Thank you guys.

12-08-2009, 12:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	I change my own for the cost of the mobil 1, a K&N filter and the drain plug washer. Don't forget yer magnets!

12-08-2009, 12:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	D.I.Y. 'Nuff said! BTW, the Pureone/Purolator advice is right on the nose. It's THE best oil filter out there! And it costs less than the crappy OEM one. Last edited by j.arnaldo; 12-08-2009 at 12:31 PM.

12-11-2009, 09:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 17	My dealer offers free tires for life as long as all my maintenance work is done there. I still haven't gotten the first change yet but I'm wondering if it would just be cheaper to do it myself and buy the tires when I'll need them. Any ideas?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside	AK370Z	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	807	06-15-2021 12:08 PM
First oil change	510z	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	23	06-26-2009 05:47 PM
What would you like to add delete or change about the 370Z	inspector10k	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	42	06-25-2009 11:03 PM
1st Oil Change	tooohip	Mid-Atlantic Region	4	06-25-2009 07:50 PM
Can you change the interior lighting of the 370z?	Rooster	Exterior & Interior	1	04-25-2009 07:48 PM