2010 370Z Engine Lubricant etc...

munz · 04-20-2012, 03:51 AM

Hi All,

Just bought my first Z, 40th Anniversary edition and just got it serviced. Was wondering what kind of engine lubricant to use, I bought some Nulon Long Term 80,000kms engine treatment...won't do any harm would it? Also not too familiar with the fuel injection system and whether there would be any benefit in using a cleaner. The car's only driven 5,500km so it's practicallly brand new...i'd like to keep it that way. Suggestions would be great, thanks in advance.

ChrisSlicks · 04-20-2012, 07:54 AM

Don't use any of those snake oil engine treatments! At best they don't work, at worst they could accumulate in the wrong place and damage your engine and void your warranty.

To point out how bad this particular product is, they were banned from selling the USA due to unverifiable claims. Usually you can sell any kind of snake oil here! Heck take some multi-vitamins and relabel as "male enhancement" pills and you can make millions!

munz · 04-20-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Don't use any of those snake oil engine treatments! At best they don't work, at worst they could accumulate in the wrong place and damage your engine and void your warranty.

To point out how bad this particular product is, they were banned from selling the USA due to unverifiable claims. Usually you can sell any kind of snake oil here! Heck take some multi-vitamins and relabel as "male enhancement" pills and you can make millions!

thanks chris, i wish i'd read your post sooner as i just added the lubricant, but i haven't done anything else...just added it to the engine oil which was changed during the service yesterday. is there anything i can do now other than hope and pray i haven't screwed anything up?

LakeShow · 04-20-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Don't use any of those snake oil engine treatments! At best they don't work, at worst they could accumulate in the wrong place and damage your engine and void your warranty.

To point out how bad this particular product is, they were banned from selling the USA due to unverifiable claims. Usually you can sell any kind of snake oil here! Heck take some multi-vitamins and relabel as "male enhancement" pills and you can make millions!

don't do it.

munz · 04-20-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

don't do it.

i added the nulon before i saw your posts.

i had no idea they could be so harmful, never considered them accumulating...having said that the climate here on the gold coast is quite warm, any chance that might be positive? if not what can i do to fix it? another oil change or just leave it be?

MacLean · 04-20-2012, 04:08 PM

I have never heard of this snake stuff & I wouldn't use a damn thing.

ChrisSlicks · 04-20-2012, 08:35 PM

All you can do is change your oil to get rid of it, after a couple of oil changes it should be all gone. I wouldn't be hitting the track with that stuff in there, high temps can turn PTFE into a very nasty substance. Fortunately there probably isn't that much in there so you should be safe.

munz · 04-20-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

All you can do is change your oil to get rid of it, after a couple of oil changes it should be all gone. I wouldn't be hitting the track with that stuff in there, high temps can turn PTFE into a very nasty substance. Fortunately there probably isn't that much in there so you should be safe.

thank you chris, i've made an appointment for oil and filter change, unfortunately they haven't got anything available for another 10 days so i'll drive as little as possible till then. kicking myself for this now

ChrisSlicks · 04-20-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by munz

thank you chris, i've made an appointment for oil and filter change, unfortunately they haven't got anything available for another 10 days so i'll drive as little as possible till then. kicking myself for this now

Well it's in there now so I wouldn't freak out. Just drive your 5000 km and do an oil change as normal. How many miles do you have on the car?

bvl · 04-20-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by munz

thank you chris, i've made an appointment for oil and filter change, unfortunately they haven't got anything available for another 10 days so i'll drive as little as possible till then. kicking myself for this now

No midas/pep boys/etc...around? If you want to change it change it. Otherwise don't worry and change at next scheduled interval.

I personally would just drop the oil with 5 qt of fresh. Filter holds very little.

- b

XwChriswX · 04-20-2012, 10:39 PM

munz · 04-21-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Well it's in there now so I wouldn't freak out. Just drive your 5000 km and do an oil change as normal. How many miles do you have on the car?

it's only driven 5800km, i just serviced it on thursday, added the nulon friday and realized it was a very bad idea when i saw the responses here. i figured i'd take it back to nissan as opposed to any mechanic (midas/pep boys/etc). i know an oil change is simple and straightforward, so maybe the sooner the better, but i'd have to call on Monday to find out.

i spent money on the stupid nulon to begin with, but if necessary i'd prefer to spend the money and fix the problem as best i can

also what petrol should i be using? premium 95, premium 98? i figured 98 is a cleaner burning fuel, but i was dead wrong about the nulon so thought i'd check this too.

and yes chrisw, new here and very concerned so i thought i'd make this thread to get some input as i'm new to all this, everyone's comments are much much appreciated, thank you.

munz · 04-21-2012, 12:19 AM

also in case i do take it to another mechanic to get the oil change done, what oil to i tell them to top it up with?

anthonyy · 04-21-2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

fuzzywuzzy · 04-21-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by munz

also in case i do take it to another mechanic to get the oil change done, what oil to i tell them to top it up with?

Buy Redline 5w30. Bring it with you and pay them for "their" oil change and have them use your oil.

04-20-2012, 03:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
munz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 18 Drives: 2010 40th Anni 370Z Rep Power: 13	2010 370Z Engine Lubricant etc... Hi All, Just bought my first Z, 40th Anniversary edition and just got it serviced. Was wondering what kind of engine lubricant to use, I bought some Nulon Long Term 80,000kms engine treatment...won't do any harm would it? Also not too familiar with the fuel injection system and whether there would be any benefit in using a cleaner. The car's only driven 5,500km so it's practicallly brand new...i'd like to keep it that way. Suggestions would be great, thanks in advance.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Don't use any of those snake oil engine treatments! At best they don't work, at worst they could accumulate in the wrong place and damage your engine and void your warranty. To point out how bad this particular product is, they were banned from selling the USA due to unverifiable claims. Usually you can sell any kind of snake oil here! Heck take some multi-vitamins and relabel as "male enhancement" pills and you can make millions! __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms Last edited by ChrisSlicks; 04-20-2012 at 08:00 AM.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	All you can do is change your oil to get rid of it, after a couple of oil changes it should be all gone. I wouldn't be hitting the track with that stuff in there, high temps can turn PTFE into a very nasty substance. Fortunately there probably isn't that much in there so you should be safe. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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