Nissan Ester Oil

kdoske · 08-05-2009, 04:38 PM

I want to change my own oil but my nissan service tech told he wouldn't recommend it. Not becuase of the quality of oil I may use instead but because of warranty issues.

He claims that not having a record with Nissan of oil changes could put you at risk of your warranty if something were to go wrong with your engine. Is there any truth to this or is this just a scare tactic to make you use their service department???

I mean really? this warranty stuff is getting crazy no?

VCuomo · 08-05-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kdoske

I want to change my own oil but my nissan service tech told he wouldn't recommend it. Not becuase of the quality of oil I may use instead but because of warranty issues.

He claims that not having a record with Nissan of oil changes could put you at risk of your warranty if something were to go wrong with your engine. Is there any truth to this or is this just a scare tactic to make you use their service department???

I mean really? this warranty stuff is getting crazy no?

Scare tactic. Your Nissan service tech is full of shiite. You do NOT need "a record with Nissan of oil changes" in order for the warranty to remain valid - the courts ruled on that BS a long time ago.

But FOR SURE keep a written log of your oil changes - include the date and miles on the odometer.

Mike · 09-01-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kdoske

I want to change my own oil but my nissan service tech told he wouldn't recommend it. Not becuase of the quality of oil I may use instead but because of warranty issues.

He claims that not having a record with Nissan of oil changes could put you at risk of your warranty if something were to go wrong with your engine. Is there any truth to this or is this just a scare tactic to make you use their service department???

I mean really? this warranty stuff is getting crazy no?

I had the engine replaced in my 350z under warranty for fuel consumption. My receipt for 10 genuine nissan oil filters was good enough to show that I did regular oil changes.

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kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 17	I want to change my own oil but my nissan service tech told he wouldn't recommend it. Not becuase of the quality of oil I may use instead but because of warranty issues. He claims that not having a record with Nissan of oil changes could put you at risk of your warranty if something were to go wrong with your engine. Is there any truth to this or is this just a scare tactic to make you use their service department??? I mean really? this warranty stuff is getting crazy no?