Nissan Ester Oil

Trips · 03-10-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

I've been using Redline. I just got my UOA results back from my last change at 9k miles. Posted the results here if anyone's interested -> Used Oil Analysis @9k miles using Redline 5W-30

LiquidZ · 03-10-2010, 10:24 PM

My car came out of storage two nights ago. I'll hopefully be dumping the Nissan ester for some 0W-30 Signature Series from Amsoil within a few weeks.

homeslice · 03-11-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SigPapa226

Penzoil Platinum beats Amsoil & Royal Purple hands down.

Yeah, and I just LOVE how you showed proof of that.

NOT!

VCuomo · 03-11-2010, 02:20 PM

Why are a lot of you guys using 0W30 instead of the recommended 5W30? Just curious...

PapoZalsa · 03-11-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

My car came out of storage two nights ago. I'll hopefully be dumping the Nissan ester for some 0W-30 Signature Series from Amsoil within a few weeks.

Did you put Ester oil in your engine or you are assuming it came with it?

BTW, I went to my local dealer service department today. Asked the service guy, Do you guys use Ester oil? He looked at me like I was crazy.

Then I asked, What oil do you guys use on the 370Zs? He grabbed the phone and called someone, comes back to me and says "Valvoline 5W30".

Then he told me a couple war stories about the oil, I was rolling. Told him thanks and left.

370Zsteve · 03-11-2010, 08:30 PM

LiquidZ · 03-11-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Did you put Ester oil in your engine or you are assuming it came with it?

BTW, I went to my local dealer service department today. Asked the service guy, Do you guys use Ester oil? He looked at me like I was crazy.

Then I asked, What oil do you guys use on the 370Zs? He grabbed the phone and called someone, comes back to me and says "Valvoline 5W30".

Then he told me a couple war stories about the oil, I was rolling. Told him thanks and left.

I dropped the factory fill, whatever it was, and replaced it with Nissan's oil prior to storage.

dalparadise · 03-11-2010, 09:40 PM

Got my first oil change today (free as part of initial service call). There is a small upcharge for Nissan Ester oil if you want it.

A Nissan Ester oil change costs $64 INCLUDING ALL TAXES AND FEES at Baker-Jackson Nissan in Houston. Compared to some stories I've heard, that is a real bargain.

I'll say this, my car was noticeably smoother and quieter after the Ester went in. My guess is that the factory fill is not Ester. This truly is the most dramatic change I've ever felt after an oil change. In my opinion, it's well worth it, even at full price.

gumpy · 03-11-2010, 11:43 PM

My dealer is willing to take 60 bucks of a 209 intermediate service fee if i provide the oil.

What champions. As to which oil I dunno yet, my local Autobahn has Motul, Pennzoil and Red Line... I guess I'll get the one with the best marketing claim about being the best... no seriously... i have no idea what i'll get and may just use the cheapest synthetic available considering i'll be sticking strictly to the 6 month service interval and I don't redline it...

semtex · 03-12-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gumpy

My dealer is willing to take 60 bucks of a 209 intermediate service fee if i provide the oil.

What champions. As to which oil I dunno yet, my local Autobahn has Motul, Pennzoil and Red Line... I guess I'll get the one with the best marketing claim about being the best... no seriously... i have no idea what i'll get and may just use the cheapest synthetic available considering i'll be sticking strictly to the 6 month service interval and I don't redline it...

You saw that I provided the UOA results for Redline at 9k miles, right?

Frozenr6 · 03-12-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

You saw that I provided the UOA results for Redline at 9k miles, right?

Has anybody else done the OA with other oils, I dont mean to be a jerk but as good as that report is, it is relatively useless without comparitive data?

RandyJamesA · 03-12-2010, 10:05 AM

Here's a quick question for the group; how can I tell for sure if the dealer put in Ester? Does it have a specific smell or color?

Matt · 03-12-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyJamesA

Here's a quick question for the group; how can I tell for sure if the dealer put in Ester? Does it have a specific smell or color?

It should have a neon orange hue and smell sort of like asparagus.

(Unfortunately, no easy way to tell what type of oil the dealer used.)

370Zsteve · 03-12-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyJamesA

Here's a quick question for the group; how can I tell for sure if the dealer put in Ester? Does it have a specific smell or color?

quick answer is "no".

370Zsteve · 03-12-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

It should have a neon orange hue and smell sort of like asparagus.

(Unfortunately, no easy way to tell what type of oil the dealer used.)

03-10-2010, 10:24 PM	#302 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	My car came out of storage two nights ago. I'll hopefully be dumping the Nissan ester for some 0W-30 Signature Series from Amsoil within a few weeks. __________________

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dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	Got my first oil change today (free as part of initial service call). There is a small upcharge for Nissan Ester oil if you want it. A Nissan Ester oil change costs $64 INCLUDING ALL TAXES AND FEES at Baker-Jackson Nissan in Houston. Compared to some stories I've heard, that is a real bargain. I'll say this, my car was noticeably smoother and quieter after the Ester went in. My guess is that the factory fill is not Ester. This truly is the most dramatic change I've ever felt after an oil change. In my opinion, it's well worth it, even at full price. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

03-11-2010, 02:20 PM	#304 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Why are a lot of you guys using 0W30 instead of the recommended 5W30? Just curious...

03-11-2010, 11:43 PM	#309 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	My dealer is willing to take 60 bucks of a 209 intermediate service fee if i provide the oil. What champions. As to which oil I dunno yet, my local Autobahn has Motul, Pennzoil and Red Line... I guess I'll get the one with the best marketing claim about being the best... no seriously... i have no idea what i'll get and may just use the cheapest synthetic available considering i'll be sticking strictly to the 6 month service interval and I don't redline it...

03-12-2010, 10:05 AM	#312 (permalink)
RandyJamesA Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nowhere, USA Posts: 39 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	Here's a quick question for the group; how can I tell for sure if the dealer put in Ester? Does it have a specific smell or color?