OFFICIAL OIL THREAD (Trying to clean up all these useless oil threads)

feelzpwr91 · 01-21-2010, 12:47 PM

So over my time on the 370z forum, ive seen so many pointless threads on oil. "what should I use?", "What is Ester?", "Does an OilCooler help?" etc. These people are pretty much forum noobs that dont know where to look, just to lazy to look, or just want to get known for being dumb on the forum.

Im going to try to clean this all up to the best of my ability (if any one see's somthing wrong, please Let me Know

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Do Our Motors REQUIRE ester oils? NO! only recomened.

What is Ester?
-Ester oil is synthetic base oil that has been chemically synthesized. Typically ester oils are used in passenger cars . Esters are one of the classes of synthetics . Esters are stable molecules, provide good solvency, and provide very good low temperature and high temperature performance in engine oils.

Will an oil cooler help?
Unless you take your car to the track, save your money, i promise your car wont blow up unless your a serious fast and furious enthusiast.

Base Nissan Ester oil- its made for our car so its ok for our car, it wont destroy your motor like people say just because its conventional oil, it just wont last as long as synthetics obviously and may lack on the performance end.

Mobil 1- in my opinion one of the best "Walmart" off the shelf oils, its reputable, ive used it in 3 cars and have never had a problem and it gets great user reviews.

Castrol Syntec Edge: Believe it or not many people are saying this is now better than mobil 1, (be your own Judge i havent used it but plan to in the future) They claim 8x more protection then Mobil 1.

RedLine: in my opinion, in the top 3 for our car, its an ester base synthetic (recomended for our car) that is a performance oil as well with maximum protection.

AMSOIL- Engineered to outperform all conventional gasoline engine motor oils. Reduce heat, friction and wear for maximum power, performance and fuel efficiency. Clean engine formula. Resists high temperature break down that forms sludge and varnish. Lasts longer and offers better protection. Ideal for hot and cold climates

Others: lucas oil, Penzoil Platinum etc.

Hopefuly this helped and if i missed anything please let me know!

6MT · 01-21-2010, 12:51 PM

This thread is asking for trouble.

feelzpwr91 · 01-21-2010, 12:51 PM

PS I was at work when i did this so typed really fast sorry about spelling **

vipor · 01-21-2010, 01:15 PM

all i have to say is.....

Modshack · 01-21-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

This thread is asking for trouble.

Yup....

VCuomo · 01-21-2010, 01:37 PM

Better add Royal Purple to the list...

And let's not forget "What oil filter is best?"

feelzpwr91 · 01-21-2010, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Better add Royal Purple to the list...

And let's not forget "What oil filter is best?"

Haha i have a K&N filter on mine right now

import111 · 01-21-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Better add Royal Purple to the list...

Yes, Royal Purple is also an ester based synthetic oil. I started using it at 4k miles and am past 10k miles with 0 issues.

kannibul · 01-21-2010, 03:26 PM

I see this thread dieing in a flaming death.

I will use Mobil1 until I experience a reason not to.

semtex · 01-21-2010, 03:42 PM

Wat? We have to put oil into our cars?

theDreamer · 01-21-2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Wat? We have to put oil into our cars?

No, it is only for the enthusiasts.

m4a1mustang · 01-21-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

No, it is only for the enthusiasts.

vipor · 01-21-2010, 04:24 PM

i think i'm gonna save 50$ every 5-7k and stop using oil

IDZRVIT · 01-21-2010, 04:34 PM

Page one almost complete. Let's see if we can get another 99 pages of misinformation and other crap.

vipor · 01-21-2010, 04:34 PM

i'm on it!

01-21-2010, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	OFFICIAL OIL THREAD (Trying to clean up all these useless oil threads) So over my time on the 370z forum, ive seen so many pointless threads on oil. "what should I use?", "What is Ester?", "Does an OilCooler help?" etc. These people are pretty much forum noobs that dont know where to look, just to lazy to look, or just want to get known for being dumb on the forum. Im going to try to clean this all up to the best of my ability (if any one see's somthing wrong, please Let me Know ) Do Our Motors REQUIRE ester oils? NO! only recomened. What is Ester? -Ester oil is synthetic base oil that has been chemically synthesized. Typically ester oils are used in passenger cars . Esters are one of the classes of synthetics . Esters are stable molecules, provide good solvency, and provide very good low temperature and high temperature performance in engine oils. Will an oil cooler help? Unless you take your car to the track, save your money, i promise your car wont blow up unless your a serious fast and furious enthusiast. Base Nissan Ester oil- its made for our car so its ok for our car, it wont destroy your motor like people say just because its conventional oil, it just wont last as long as synthetics obviously and may lack on the performance end. Mobil 1- in my opinion one of the best "Walmart" off the shelf oils, its reputable, ive used it in 3 cars and have never had a problem and it gets great user reviews. Castrol Syntec Edge: Believe it or not many people are saying this is now better than mobil 1, (be your own Judge i havent used it but plan to in the future) They claim 8x more protection then Mobil 1. RedLine: in my opinion, in the top 3 for our car, its an ester base synthetic (recomended for our car) that is a performance oil as well with maximum protection. AMSOIL- Engineered to outperform all conventional gasoline engine motor oils. Reduce heat, friction and wear for maximum power, performance and fuel efficiency. Clean engine formula. Resists high temperature break down that forms sludge and varnish. Lasts longer and offers better protection. Ideal for hot and cold climates Others: lucas oil, Penzoil Platinum etc. Hopefuly this helped and if i missed anything please let me know! __________________ Rather be driving my Z

01-21-2010, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	This thread is asking for trouble. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

01-21-2010, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	PS I was at work when i did this so typed really fast sorry about spelling ** __________________ Rather be driving my Z

01-21-2010, 01:15 PM	#4 (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	all i have to say is..... __________________ 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

01-21-2010, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Wat? We have to put oil into our cars? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

01-21-2010, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Better add Royal Purple to the list... And let's not forget "What oil filter is best?"

01-21-2010, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I see this thread dieing in a flaming death. I will use Mobil1 until I experience a reason not to.

01-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#13 (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 think i'm gonna save 50$ every 5-7k and stop using oil Z173 likes this. __________________ 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

01-21-2010, 04:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Page one almost complete. Let's see if we can get another 99 pages of misinformation and other crap. onzedge and mwe370z like this. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

01-21-2010, 04:34 PM	#15 (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'm on it! __________________ 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

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