oil change light

Jimbo370 · 01-26-2014, 04:36 PM

Hello, has everybody basically quit ester oil after the warranty? Does the 2009 have a dummy light for when to change the oil? I bought mine used and the guy said to change it in 1k miles but said he did it every 3k miles. I would think every 5k for synthetic.

TexasChuck · 01-26-2014, 05:17 PM

I saw some serious petroleum engineering reports on ester oil a year or so back. So technical it was hard to understand. Basically, 7 to 8% more lubricity with the ester than without. Exactly the same oil with and with out the ester. Nissan oil has it, and Mobil 1. I don't know about any others.
I'm sticking with it , the Mobil 1, and going the full 5000 miles. The quality of the filter is important also. Mobil 1 filter, Pure 1, Bosch. I'll never use a fram again. Check out "bob is the oil guy". It is almost impossible to find any hard independent test on motor oil. Seems strange but it is just not there.
Enjoy you new car. And don't sweat the small stuff.
Chuck

SouthArk370Z · 01-26-2014, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo370

Hello, has everybody basically quit ester oil after the warranty? Does the 2009 have a dummy light for when to change the oil? I bought mine used and the guy said to change it in 1k miles but said he did it every 3k miles. I would think every 5k for synthetic.

There is a dummy light with user-adjustable mileage target.

Edit: If you didn't get an owner's manual with the car - 2009 Nissan 370Z Owners Manual

TexasChuck · 01-26-2014, 08:42 PM

Accurate description. I have mine set to Zero. Just gave up on it. Keep your receipt with the mileage written on it, and take care of it.
Chuck

IDZRVIT · 01-27-2014, 07:33 AM

What, not another oil thread? Anyway, my buds over on the vette forum have some information on oil that is worth the read, I think. See post #5 by 540 RAT. He has done alot of oil testing on his own and is a member of the SAE.

synthetic vs conventional? - Corvette Forum

kenchan · 01-27-2014, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

What, not another oil thread? Anyway, my buds over on the vette forum have some information on oil that is worth the read, I think. See post #5 by 540 RAT. He has done alot of oil testing on his own and is a member of the SAE.

synthetic vs conventional? - Corvette Forum

i felt the same... not a good way to start a monday.

01-26-2014, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 11	oil change light Hello, has everybody basically quit ester oil after the warranty? Does the 2009 have a dummy light for when to change the oil? I bought mine used and the guy said to change it in 1k miles but said he did it every 3k miles. I would think every 5k for synthetic.

01-26-2014, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Ester oil I saw some serious petroleum engineering reports on ester oil a year or so back. So technical it was hard to understand. Basically, 7 to 8% more lubricity with the ester than without. Exactly the same oil with and with out the ester. Nissan oil has it, and Mobil 1. I don't know about any others. I'm sticking with it , the Mobil 1, and going the full 5000 miles. The quality of the filter is important also. Mobil 1 filter, Pure 1, Bosch. I'll never use a fram again. Check out "bob is the oil guy". It is almost impossible to find any hard independent test on motor oil. Seems strange but it is just not there. Enjoy you new car. And don't sweat the small stuff. Chuck onzedge and Leadfoot like this.

01-26-2014, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Dummy Lights Accurate description. I have mine set to Zero. Just gave up on it. Keep your receipt with the mileage written on it, and take care of it. Chuck

01-27-2014, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	What, not another oil thread? Anyway, my buds over on the vette forum have some information on oil that is worth the read, I think. See post #5 by 540 RAT. He has done alot of oil testing on his own and is a member of the SAE. synthetic vs conventional? - Corvette Forum __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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