Carmax oil change

bigrob126 · 02-04-2011, 01:59 AM

Just a kwik Q, got my car from Carmax and an oil change was done. Would they have used the Nissan oil, or just any old thing? I get weird thinkin bout this and not knowing

I probably should just do a change to be sure!

ImportConvert · 02-04-2011, 02:22 AM

It really doesn't matter a whole lot. When you get right down to it, oil is oil, unless you are going for extended service intervals, or operating the engine in extreme conditions.

If it bothers you that much, just change it. $75 for peace of mind? Worth it to me, at least.

kenchan · 02-04-2011, 08:09 AM

Carmax oil change better than no change....if they do it right.

PapoZalsa · 02-04-2011, 08:52 AM

Even the Nissan dealer will not use Esther Oil unless you pay for it. Most of them use the regular Valvoline.

ClemsonWill · 02-04-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrob126

Just a kwik Q, got my car from Carmax and an oil change was done. Would they have used the Nissan oil, or just any old thing? I get weird thinkin bout this and not knowing

I probably should just do a change to be sure!

They definitely didn't use Nissan oil. They would have used whatever bulk oil they had on hand. Hopefully it was the correct viscosity. I would change it if it was my car. Use an ester oil.

spearfish25 · 02-04-2011, 09:04 AM

And now you wish you didn't post that question...

GZ3 · 02-04-2011, 11:13 AM

heeeeellllllll NO carmax used Nissan ester oil. They use whatever is cheapest along as it meets specs.

kenchan · 02-04-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

And now you wish you didn't post that question...

bigrob126 · 02-04-2011, 01:58 PM

Does Royal P have ester in it? I am leanimg toward that oil.

PapoZalsa · 02-04-2011, 02:03 PM

IBTL!!

GZ3 · 02-04-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrob126

Does Royal P have ester in it? I am leanimg toward that oil.

no sir, try redline, motul, are the ones that come to mind any group 5 oil is gonna really good for this car. As far as used oil analysis, Pennzoil Platinum has some of the BEST and consistent reports bar none....try reading over at www.bobistheoilguy.com

bigrob126 · 02-04-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

no sir, try redline, motul, are the ones that come to mind any group 5 oil is gonna really good for this car. As far as used oil analysis, Pennzoil Platinum has some of the BEST and consistent reports bar none....try reading over at www.bobistheoilguy.com

Thanks! Going between redline, RP, Penn plat, and Nissan oil. So dizzying!! Naturally I want the BEST oil for my baby!

EazyD · 02-04-2011, 04:14 PM

[what is IBTL, I see it a lot]

NCSUPACK09 · 02-04-2011, 04:31 PM

^ In Before The Lock

spearfish25 · 02-04-2011, 04:59 PM

Just go with Redline. It has 'esters' and many of us track our cars with it.

02-04-2011, 01:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Carmax oil change Just a kwik Q, got my car from Carmax and an oil change was done. Would they have used the Nissan oil, or just any old thing? I get weird thinkin bout this and not knowing I probably should just do a change to be sure! __________________ Rob

02-04-2011, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Even the Nissan dealer will not use Esther Oil unless you pay for it. Most of them use the regular Valvoline. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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02-04-2011, 11:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	heeeeellllllll NO carmax used Nissan ester oil. They use whatever is cheapest along as it meets specs. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

02-04-2011, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Does Royal P have ester in it? I am leanimg toward that oil. __________________ Rob

02-04-2011, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	It really doesn't matter a whole lot. When you get right down to it, oil is oil, unless you are going for extended service intervals, or operating the engine in extreme conditions. If it bothers you that much, just change it. $75 for peace of mind? Worth it to me, at least.

02-04-2011, 08:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Carmax oil change better than no change....if they do it right.

02-04-2011, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	IBTL!! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

02-04-2011, 04:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	[what is IBTL, I see it a lot] __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

02-04-2011, 04:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	^ In Before The Lock __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

02-04-2011, 04:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Just go with Redline. It has 'esters' and many of us track our cars with it. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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