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)
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05-30-2012, 01:26 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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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 |
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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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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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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)
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Psch....... Real pros actually pull up on a moving car trailer & change their oil there. I like to bring Hollywood scenes to real life.
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