First oil change

510z · 06-22-2009, 07:39 PM

well my z has finally made it to the first oil change and it is completely covered by my dealership. Even still im just thinking about doing it myself since they will probably just put bulk oil in instead of the good stuff.

Modshack · 06-22-2009, 07:41 PM

Mine came with free changes for life, but it's unlikely I'll ever take advantage of it for the same reasons..

510z · 06-22-2009, 07:43 PM

It just looks like such a pain in the *** compared to my e30. I might do it just this first time.

Roo · 06-22-2009, 07:52 PM

Does the manual say to use a certain oil? If so then I would demand they use that oil.

510z · 06-22-2009, 07:53 PM

It recommends the ester oil.

CBRich · 06-22-2009, 07:55 PM

Here we go again. To sort it out before the thread gets ugly . . .

Manual recommends ester oil.
Dealers aren't REQUIRED to use it.
Most dealers will throw in the bulk oil.
Even after paying for better oil others have been screwed and got regular oil.
Do it yourself if you want it done right.

zZSportZz · 06-22-2009, 07:57 PM

The manual says they "recommended" ester oil. When I made my appointment for my free oil change they said they were going to put in regular oil. I mentioned the genuine nissan ester oil and the maintenance guy quoted me $180 dollars for that oil change. I had to haggle a bit and he finally agreed to comp the $180 oil change, but it sounded too much like he caved just to shut me up and get me off the phone. Needless to say, I didn't believe for a minute they would put in the good stuff...and since I have no way to verify...I just did it myself and gave up my free oil change.

510z · 06-22-2009, 07:58 PM

probebly just going to do it myself

Modshack · 06-22-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 510z

probebly just going to do it myself

Good plan. You and the car can bond..

Zeto · 06-25-2009, 02:12 AM

What is the mileage for the first oil change and what oil is recommended thus far?

AK370Z · 06-25-2009, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeto

What is the mileage for the first oil change and what oil is recommended thus far?

As per Nissan, 3750 miles. I changed mine around 2000 with regular oil and then synthetic around 4000 miles.

Ester is recommended but NOT required. If I can afford a 35K car, I can afford the slightly expansive ester based oil. With that mentality, I went with Redline Synthetic. Here's my oil change thread: Oil Change

Zeto · 06-25-2009, 02:56 AM

Thank you!

kannibul · 06-25-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Here we go again. To sort it out before the thread gets ugly . . .

Manual recommends ester oil.
Dealers aren't REQUIRED to use it.
Most dealers will throw in the bulk oil.
Even after paying for better oil others have been screwed and got regular oil.
Do it yourself if you want it done right.

Don't forget the dealers (sometimes) don't change the oil filters.

kannibul · 06-25-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

As per Nissan, 3750 miles. I changed mine around 2000 with regular oil and then synthetic around 4000 miles.

Ester is recommended but NOT required. If I can afford a 35K car, I can afford the slightly expansive ester based oil. With that mentality, I went with Redline Synthetic. Here's my oil change thread: Oil Change

I've been mulling over Redline, Amsoil, or Mobile1...GROUP-V vs Group IV, etc...to be honest, I'll probably go with Mobile1, because it's easily available...

I plan on changing over at 1000, then changing again at 3750.

Zeto · 06-25-2009, 10:00 AM

I'm at 2500 right now. I plan to change at 3000. To each his own I guess.

06-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	First oil change well my z has finally made it to the first oil change and it is completely covered by my dealership. Even still im just thinking about doing it myself since they will probably just put bulk oil in instead of the good stuff.

06-22-2009, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Mine came with free changes for life, but it's unlikely I'll ever take advantage of it for the same reasons.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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06-22-2009, 07:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	It just looks like such a pain in the *** compared to my e30. I might do it just this first time.

06-22-2009, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alta Loma Posts: 161 Drives: 2009 370z with nav Rep Power: 16	Does the manual say to use a certain oil? If so then I would demand they use that oil.

06-22-2009, 07:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	It recommends the ester oil.

06-22-2009, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Here we go again. To sort it out before the thread gets ugly . . . Manual recommends ester oil. Dealers aren't REQUIRED to use it. Most dealers will throw in the bulk oil. Even after paying for better oil others have been screwed and got regular oil. Do it yourself if you want it done right.

06-22-2009, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	The manual says they "recommended" ester oil. When I made my appointment for my free oil change they said they were going to put in regular oil. I mentioned the genuine nissan ester oil and the maintenance guy quoted me $180 dollars for that oil change. I had to haggle a bit and he finally agreed to comp the $180 oil change, but it sounded too much like he caved just to shut me up and get me off the phone. Needless to say, I didn't believe for a minute they would put in the good stuff...and since I have no way to verify...I just did it myself and gave up my free oil change.

06-22-2009, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	probebly just going to do it myself

06-25-2009, 02:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	What is the mileage for the first oil change and what oil is recommended thus far?

06-25-2009, 02:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Thank you!

06-25-2009, 10:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	I'm at 2500 right now. I plan to change at 3000. To each his own I guess.