How early is too early for synthetic?

IsaacSG31 · 05-30-2012, 01:26 AM

Hey guys

Well I'm just about to hit 1200 miles now and heard its good to change the oil after that break in period. My question (and yes I've searched) is if switching to Redline 5w30 now would be alright, or is it too early? I see some people state that you should stay with Nissan's oil for the first two or so, and some say switch right away. I guess if i am supposed to stay with their oil at first I want to know why. Also, I'm about 65 miles away from the nearest Nissan dealer so if that's the route I'm supposed to take.. what oil would be similar to that?

Thanks a lot for your experience guys

mantella87 · 05-30-2012, 03:12 AM

Redline 5W-30, right now.

LakeShow · 05-30-2012, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantella87

Redline 5W-30, right now.

ASAP, or your car will blow up.

IsaacSG31 · 05-30-2012, 10:20 AM

Well ****... I'm driving right now! Should i park on the shoulder and do a change quick?!

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bvl · 05-30-2012, 10:55 AM

Change it at your first scheduled maintenance. No reason to do it early. Factory fill should be the Nissan Ester. Change it to whatever fill you like at that point as long as its within specifications.

Nissan dictates a very aggressive OCI for the Z for most drivers (3 months/3K). A street driven car with 3K on a good fill will pass a UOA with flying colors. Why waste time, oil, and money doing it earlier?

- b

shadoquad · 05-30-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsaacSG31

Well ****... I'm driving right now! Should i park on the shoulder and do a change quick?!

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I switched to synthetic at my second oil change.

kenchan · 05-30-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

ASAP, or your car will blow up.

this. do this IMMEDIATELY!!!

IsaacSG31 · 05-30-2012, 11:23 AM

Phew. Thanks guys! I don't think i could have made it one more mile. I got the stock oil out but didn't bring the Redline with me. Its a 5 mile walk but its all worth it to still have my engine!

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kenchan · 05-30-2012, 11:23 AM

oh wait, dont do it IMMEDIATELY!!!

jofro6 · 05-30-2012, 11:36 AM

anyone seen better pricing on the oil and filter than here on Z1s site? Not saying its a lot, just wondering if there is better available.

Red Line 5w30 Oil Change Kit (370z/G37)

shadoquad · 05-30-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsaacSG31

Phew. Thanks guys! I don't think i could have made it one more mile. I got the stock oil out but didn't bring the Redline with me. Its a 5 mile walk but its all worth it to still have my engine!

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You stopped the car? Newb. Should have put it in cruise control and changed the oil on the highway. That's how the pros do it.

*Disclaimer: do not actually attempt anywhere ever.

TreeSemdyZee · 05-30-2012, 11:44 AM

I think 11 is too early. I usually try to do it after lunch.

....And quit texting while you're driving.

osbornsm · 05-30-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

....And quit texting while you're driving.

IsaacSG31 · 05-30-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

oh wait, dont do it IMMEDIATELY!!!

Wha.... what should I do? Put the other oil back in?! Quick bro the people trying to get through this intersection are getting pissed!

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MacLean · 05-30-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

You stopped the car? Newb. Should have put it in cruise control and changed the oil on the highway. That's how the pros do it.

*Disclaimer: do not actually attempt anywhere ever.

Psch....... Real pros actually pull up on a moving car trailer & change their oil there. I like to bring Hollywood scenes to real life.

05-30-2012, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
IsaacSG31 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 50 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	How early is too early for synthetic? Hey guys Well I'm just about to hit 1200 miles now and heard its good to change the oil after that break in period. My question (and yes I've searched) is if switching to Redline 5w30 now would be alright, or is it too early? I see some people state that you should stay with Nissan's oil for the first two or so, and some say switch right away. I guess if i am supposed to stay with their oil at first I want to know why. Also, I'm about 65 miles away from the nearest Nissan dealer so if that's the route I'm supposed to take.. what oil would be similar to that? Thanks a lot for your experience guys

05-30-2012, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
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bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	Change it at your first scheduled maintenance. No reason to do it early. Factory fill should be the Nissan Ester. Change it to whatever fill you like at that point as long as its within specifications. Nissan dictates a very aggressive OCI for the Z for most drivers (3 months/3K). A street driven car with 3K on a good fill will pass a UOA with flying colors. Why waste time, oil, and money doing it earlier? - b

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IsaacSG31 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 50 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Phew. Thanks guys! I don't think i could have made it one more mile. I got the stock oil out but didn't bring the Redline with me. Its a 5 mile walk but its all worth it to still have my engine! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

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