Oil Change for the 370Z

zmyride · 12-07-2009, 11:48 PM

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.

JakeZ34 · 12-07-2009, 11:53 PM

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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.

if they're using the Nissan Ester Oil it's over $100. If they're just putting regular 5w30 oil in there than it's $39, (Nissan Ester) is what they use in the GT-R's oil change. Correct me if I'm wrong.

zmyride · 12-08-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

if they're using the Nissan Ester Oil it's over $100. If they're just putting regular 5w30 oil in there than it's $39, (Nissan Ester) is what they use in the GT-R's oil change. Correct me if I'm wrong.

why use ester oil if it's not called for? The Z is no GT-R. why use ester oil?

JakeZ34 · 12-08-2009, 12:56 AM

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!

Paul_S · 12-08-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

hey kenchen I read in a thread somewhere (I wish I remember) People cut open a factory nissan filter and found that it has the same cardboard set up as a Fram. Ever since I heard that I decided to use M1 or K&N.

It was in AK370Z's excellent oil change thread. Here is the link from that.

Thanks for the advice

Matt · 12-08-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

why use ester oil if it's not called for? The Z is no GT-R. why use ester oil?

Nissan Ester Oil is recommended in the service manual, not required. Conventional wisdom says not to switch to synthetic until 3-5k miles, which leaves you with at least one oil change to take care of with a dino. As much as I paid for the car, I can make sure the first oil change right after break-in is considered "proper" by Nissan. I'll switch to a full synthetic at 3500 miles or so.

Whether or not you change to synthetic at 5 or 5000 miles, that's your choice. But the last thing I would do is use regular 5w30 included in the $39 oil change at the dealership (unless you're getting a discount off the $100 one).

Oil change threads are new and exciting.

370Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

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.

If you want to put the wider tires on the front and the narrower ones on the rear, get back to us on how it behaves.

370Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Oil change threads are new and exciting.

Matt you are the Devil

alcorrea · 12-08-2009, 10:37 AM

Thank you guys.

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 10:54 AM

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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?

Trips · 12-08-2009, 11:04 AM

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

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 11:09 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, 11:09 AM

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

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 11:12 AM

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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, 11:54 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.

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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

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Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 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.

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zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	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.

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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!

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