Originally Posted by semtex It is indeed just a recommendation , not a requirement , so I also agree with you that any oil that meets or exceeds the stated
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Just FYI Folks,
I just had my first oil change at my Nissan dealer and according to my service manager, there is now a specific service bulletin from Nissan regarding making the ester oil highly recommended although not required for the 3.7 engine. Also interesting is that this oil is apparently a Penzoil Platinum product and qualifies for their current $50 rebate after the proscribed number of oil changes. Now; I haven't confirmed any of the above with Nissan Corporate but that is what the dealer told me.
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Synthetic with Esters is easy to get but petro based with Esters is tough. I haven't come across any major brands that do it.
Supposedly German Castrol GTX but stores don't sell it anymore. I'm trying to figure this one out as well. ... maybe Nissan coming out with their own oil is justified after all. |
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Red Line Break In Additive
So I'm wondering if Red Line's Engine Oil Break In Additive would be a good addition to the oil since it states that "designed for flat-tappet camshaft engines and essential for solid-roller and hydraulic roller valve train".
It also states: "For use in conventional motor oils lacking zinc, phosphorous (ZDDP) and anti-wear additive packages necessary for protecting against excessive camshaft and valve train wear". It seems a lot of observations on motor oil change are about valve noise. I wonder if this additive with be a good addition at regular oil change intervals. I plan on using a full synthetic (royal purple) so maybe it's not as necessary as with other types of oil? |
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I assume my 370Z came from the factory with Nissan Ester in it. I've changed the oil twice since then NOT using Nissan Ester (Castrol GTX) and I can hear absolutely no difference in the sound of the engine today (~7,700 miles) versus the day I took delivery (8 miles). Just sayin'
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