370Z comes with full synthetic?

molamann · 02-09-2009, 08:05 PM

So I went to the dealership for my first oil change(at 1250) and I was planning to put factory oil until I hit my next oil change at 3000. However, the service manager told me that the 370Z doesn't come with break-in oil but comes with fully tested synthetic oil out of the factory "like the 350's"

I've never owned a 350 so I just walked out of there taking his words but now I'm somewhat skeptical... is he bs'ing me?

nogoodname · 02-09-2009, 08:07 PM

^^^ what the........I got a G37 and it's not full synthetic when i got it and i heard it's bad to use that when the car is new....use it later on in the years......

I smell some BS...........lol..........or did i get screwed from my dealership......lol

dad · 02-09-2009, 08:09 PM

350's did not come with synthetic! He's wrong!

NIZMOZ · 02-10-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dad

350's did not come with synthetic! He's wrong!

Actually it came with a blend not a full synthetic. This was tested by Blackstone labs a while back.

molamann · 02-09-2009, 08:10 PM

So it comes with regular break-in factory oil?

dad · 02-09-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

So it comes with regular break-in factory oil?

just regular oil.

AK370Z · 02-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Dealerships

azn370z · 02-09-2009, 09:13 PM

When I bought my prelude the manual said honda put special break in stuff in the oil. However my 350z mentioned nothing about adding any special stuff to the oil.

k.alexander · 02-09-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

When I bought my prelude the manual said honda put special break in stuff in the oil. However my 350z mentioned nothing about adding any special stuff to the oil.

Another past Prelude owner

I'm almost in the Z club...well allllmmmoooooostttt:
http://www.the370z.com/introduction/...dvice-pls.html

mspeasl · 02-09-2009, 09:19 PM

Gang,

My 03 350 came with standard oil when I picked it up. I and I mean I changed it to synthetic at 500 miles on the clock.

par4bmw · 02-09-2009, 11:09 PM

Just dealer BS.

Phil Wallace · 02-10-2009, 08:52 AM

Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan ESTER Engine oil 5w-30.*
It is NOT regular oil, and it is not the same price as regular oil.
*nissan 370Z owners manual section 9-2 sub section *3.
So your local dealership was not misleading you or trying to screw you.

molamann · 02-09-2009, 09:15 PM

Sigh, there is a bigger problem if this is true.

I originally went to the dealership because I had trouble with my transmission but the service manager told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. My transmission(7AT) feels really jerky everytime it shifts from 1st to 2nd or down from 2nd to 1st.

Should I take my car to another Nissan dealership service dept or will they give me crappy treatment since I didn't purchase my car from them?

molamann · 02-10-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

Sigh, there is a bigger problem if this is true.

I originally went to the dealership because I had trouble with my transmission but the service manager told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. My transmission(7AT) feels really jerky everytime it shifts from 1st to 2nd or down from 2nd to 1st.

Should I take my car to another Nissan dealership service dept or will they give me crappy treatment since I didn't purchase my car from them?

So who can I trust to diagnose my 1st generation 370Z other than my dealership? Other Nissan service center an option?

nogoodname · 02-09-2009, 08:14 PM

^^ i'm guessing just regular oil.........

some of these engines will get knocking noises and will require enos..enoes....whatever it's called oil

02-09-2009, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	370Z comes with full synthetic? So I went to the dealership for my first oil change(at 1250) and I was planning to put factory oil until I hit my next oil change at 3000. However, the service manager told me that the 370Z doesn't come with break-in oil but comes with fully tested synthetic oil out of the factory "like the 350's" I've never owned a 350 so I just walked out of there taking his words but now I'm somewhat skeptical... is he bs'ing me?

02-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	350's did not come with synthetic! He's wrong! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	When I bought my prelude the manual said honda put special break in stuff in the oil. However my 350z mentioned nothing about adding any special stuff to the oil. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

02-09-2009, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 269	Oil Gang, My 03 350 came with standard oil when I picked it up. I and I mean I changed it to synthetic at 500 miles on the clock. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09) Last edited by mspeasl; 02-11-2009 at 02:17 PM.

02-09-2009, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^^ what the........I got a G37 and it's not full synthetic when i got it and i heard it's bad to use that when the car is new....use it later on in the years...... I smell some BS...........lol..........or did i get screwed from my dealership......lol

02-09-2009, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	So it comes with regular break-in factory oil?

02-09-2009, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 446	Just dealer BS.

02-10-2009, 08:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Phil Wallace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34 Drives: 1991 300ZX TT Rep Power: 220	Oil requirements Nissan recommends Genuine Nissan ESTER Engine oil 5w-30.* It is NOT regular oil, and it is not the same price as regular oil. nissan 370Z owners manual section 9-2 sub section 3. So your local dealership was not misleading you or trying to screw you.

02-09-2009, 09:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Sigh, there is a bigger problem if this is true. I originally went to the dealership because I had trouble with my transmission but the service manager told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. My transmission(7AT) feels really jerky everytime it shifts from 1st to 2nd or down from 2nd to 1st. Should I take my car to another Nissan dealership service dept or will they give me crappy treatment since I didn't purchase my car from them?

02-09-2009, 08:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ i'm guessing just regular oil......... some of these engines will get knocking noises and will require enos..enoes....whatever it's called oil

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