370Z comes with full synthetic?

Phil Wallace · 02-11-2009, 09:37 AM

I will agree with you on that. In the entire state of CT there are only three, one being mine, dealers that I would have work on my cars out of 40.
What town are you in and I will call the Nissan are service rep to find out whos the best.

k.alexander · 02-11-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Wallace

I will agree with you on that. In the entire state of CT there are only three, one being mine, dealers that I would have work on my cars out of 40.
What town are you in and I will call the Nissan are service rep to find out whos the best.

Im in Philadelphia, PA. I'm also in and around the Cherry Hill, NJ area as well. Thanks Phil

RCZ · 02-10-2009, 10:28 PM

I get SO nervous when I take my car to the dealership for ANYTHING. Today I took them to install my front bumper protector and I thought they were gonna flip the car off the lift or something...

elmz · 02-11-2009, 10:15 AM

The 350Z does not come with syn oil from the factory. I have also never heard of "break-in oil" for the 350Z. But I would use regular oil for awhile, I switched to syn at 9000 miles on my 350.

adam370z311 · 02-11-2009, 10:43 PM

I asked the same question and my dealer told me they didn't know if it was synthetic or not. I didn't think it would be so at 2000 miles i changed it over.

dad · 02-12-2009, 10:29 PM

Esters are an aromatic hydrocarbon group found in many fruits and vegetables. They are commonly used as flavoring agents in drinks, and for their smells in perfumes. Esters are defined by the presence of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms attached to the end of a hydrocarbon molecule. Since we have already seen by now that not all hydrocarbons perform the same , it can be assumed that not all Esters function the same in terms of engine oil. There are some 600 known Esters, and manufacturers have found that some Esters can be synthesized from natural resources and be very stable in extreme heat and stress, such as in a racing engine. Most Esters help swell and condition seals, and may be used as an additive in other oils for this reason. Esters also have a polar affinity to most metals, and this allows film strength under zero pressure. Some esters, such as polyolesters, are not hydrolytically stable and are not compatible with elastomer type seals. Most Ester based oils will have NOACK scores around 6% for a 30wt oil.

kdo2milger · 02-13-2009, 07:47 AM

I will use only Royal Purple!

My older brother turned me on to it years ago...

In the many years that ive owned and driven cars, i have used every major full syn brand out there, and of course all saying they are better than the others.

I took my brother up on his advise and switch from mobile 1 full syn to royal purple full syn and immidiatley noticed a increase in low end torque right off the bat...i thought it was crazy and it was just me, but the mach felt much stronger on the low end power than with mobile 1. It had a "throw you back in the seat feeling to begin with but with royal purple it noticably increased a bit.

semtex · 02-13-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

I will use only Royal Purple!

My older brother turned me on to it years ago...

In the many years that ive owned and driven cars, i have used every major full syn brand out there, and of course all saying they are better than the others.

I took my brother up on his advise and switch from mobile 1 full syn to royal purple full syn and immidiatley noticed a increase in low end torque right off the bat...i thought it was crazy and it was just me, but the mach felt much stronger on the low end power than with mobile 1. It had a "throw you back in the seat feeling to begin with but with royal purple it noticably increased a bit.

In another thread, someone said that Royal Purple burns too quickly. Any truth to that?

Favorite Synthetic Oil

kdo2milger · 02-13-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

In another thread, someone said that Royal Purple burns too quickly. Any truth to that?

Favorite Synthetic Oil

imo i dont believe so...i change my oil evey three to five thousand miles anyway so it would be hard to say. Their website says you can go higher between changes though.

i started using it immidiately after i picked up my wifes explorer sport trac back in dec 06 and when i change the oil every 3 grand or so, it comes out clear caramel colored, its a clean burning oil for sure, but to say it burns faster, well i dont think so, because their website says you can run longer durations between oil changes suggesting it will last longer rather than burn faster.

NIZMOZ · 02-13-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

In another thread, someone said that Royal Purple burns too quickly. Any truth to that?

Favorite Synthetic Oil

Very true.

Bob is the oil guy forums has more info and all the tests that show it does. It isn't recommended and over hyped.

It is a gimmick like that blade you put in your intakes to swirl the air that never really helped.

NIZMOZ · 02-13-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

I will use only Royal Purple!

My older brother turned me on to it years ago...

In the many years that ive owned and driven cars, i have used every major full syn brand out there, and of course all saying they are better than the others.

I took my brother up on his advise and switch from mobile 1 full syn to royal purple full syn and immidiatley noticed a increase in low end torque right off the bat...i thought it was crazy and it was just me, but the mach felt much stronger on the low end power than with mobile 1. It had a "throw you back in the seat feeling to begin with but with royal purple it noticably increased a bit.

Haha...butt dynos. Sorry it will not increase your TQ. Maybe if you haven't done a oil change in 20k of miles.

NIZMOZ · 02-13-2009, 10:39 AM

Many high quality oils that are PAO based have ESTER in them. Amsoil does as well. RP however does not last I heard.

semtex · 02-13-2009, 04:36 PM

So does anyone know if there's a consolidated listing somewhere of all the different brands of oil that contain Ester?

NIZMOZ · 02-13-2009, 06:21 PM

I am not sure if there is a complete list. You should be able to find out by looking at their websites.

semtex · 02-13-2009, 06:50 PM

Yeah I think I'm going to go with the Motul 300V. This thread has been very informative!

02-12-2009, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Esters are an aromatic hydrocarbon group found in many fruits and vegetables. They are commonly used as flavoring agents in drinks, and for their smells in perfumes. Esters are defined by the presence of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms attached to the end of a hydrocarbon molecule. Since we have already seen by now that not all hydrocarbons perform the same , it can be assumed that not all Esters function the same in terms of engine oil. There are some 600 known Esters, and manufacturers have found that some Esters can be synthesized from natural resources and be very stable in extreme heat and stress, such as in a racing engine. Most Esters help swell and condition seals, and may be used as an additive in other oils for this reason. Esters also have a polar affinity to most metals, and this allows film strength under zero pressure. Some esters, such as polyolesters, are not hydrolytically stable and are not compatible with elastomer type seals. Most Ester based oils will have NOACK scores around 6% for a 30wt oil. __________________ 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.

02-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	Many high quality oils that are PAO based have ESTER in them. Amsoil does as well. RP however does not last I heard. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-13-2009, 04:36 PM	#13 (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: 33	So does anyone know if there's a consolidated listing somewhere of all the different brands of oil that contain Ester? __________________ "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. Last edited by semtex; 02-13-2009 at 04:43 PM.

02-13-2009, 06:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	I am not sure if there is a complete list. You should be able to find out by looking at their websites. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-13-2009, 06:50 PM	#15 (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: 33	Yeah I think I'm going to go with the Motul 300V. This thread has been very informative! __________________ "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.

02-11-2009, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Phil Wallace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34 Drives: 1991 300ZX TT Rep Power: 220	I will agree with you on that. In the entire state of CT there are only three, one being mine, dealers that I would have work on my cars out of 40. What town are you in and I will call the Nissan are service rep to find out whos the best.

02-10-2009, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I get SO nervous when I take my car to the dealership for ANYTHING. Today I took them to install my front bumper protector and I thought they were gonna flip the car off the lift or something...

02-11-2009, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	The 350Z does not come with syn oil from the factory. I have also never heard of "break-in oil" for the 350Z. But I would use regular oil for awhile, I switched to syn at 9000 miles on my 350.

02-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
adam370z311 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Summerville georgia Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 17	I asked the same question and my dealer told me they didn't know if it was synthetic or not. I didn't think it would be so at 2000 miles i changed it over.

02-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	I will use only Royal Purple! My older brother turned me on to it years ago... In the many years that ive owned and driven cars, i have used every major full syn brand out there, and of course all saying they are better than the others. I took my brother up on his advise and switch from mobile 1 full syn to royal purple full syn and immidiatley noticed a increase in low end torque right off the bat...i thought it was crazy and it was just me, but the mach felt much stronger on the low end power than with mobile 1. It had a "throw you back in the seat feeling to begin with but with royal purple it noticably increased a bit.

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