This is not an oil specific question..

axmea? · 08-03-2014, 09:48 AM

I don't know if there are regulatory influences on intervals as it is merely mfr recommended intervals. Part of it is cultural and part of it is marketing by those little oil change shops. The 3000 mile/90 day rule has been imbedded here in the US for a long time and hard to change. Oil change shops will want shorter intervals to get you back in their bay. I think the average consumer needs to educate themselves on oil change intervals basing it on short distance driving/frequency, mileage of vehicle, what the vehicle is used for, vehicle mileage, driving conditions, etc. Many still think that today's motors and oils are the same as those from years ago.

cigarclifford · 08-03-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I don't know if there are regulatory influences on intervals as it is merely mfr recommended intervals. Part of it is cultural and part of it is marketing by those little oil change shops. The 3000 mile/90 day rule has been imbedded here in the US for a long time and hard to change. Oil change shops will want shorter intervals to get you back in their bay. I think the average consumer needs to educate themselves on oil change intervals basing it on short distance driving/frequency, mileage of vehicle, what the vehicle is used for, vehicle mileage, driving conditions, etc. Many still think that today's motors and oils are the same as those from years ago.

I agree....

Limeybastard · 08-03-2014, 03:10 PM

I didn't mean this thread to be about why we change at 3k 4k 5k etc intervals.

The original question is why Nissan has different intervals for different countries.

Someone mentioned earlier about the oil being different?

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Tadpole · 08-03-2014, 03:32 PM

Could be climate and different type of oil used. 5K is my standard change interval with synthetic at the dealership

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-04-2014, 09:59 AM

Alot of things are done not because they are the best thing for you individually, Oil grades in the US have constantly been dropping (10W-40 to 0W-20 or lower) why? Because its a simple way to improve emissions across the board along with other improvements, it's not for longevity. Using less oil for the entire EU will reduce consumption, slow down fuel price increases, and pollution.
In the end Oil and engines have improved to some extent and the 3k or 3 months doesn't apply, not sure it ever did, but some cars, like BMW have had issues with extreme oil change intervals.

kenchan · 08-04-2014, 10:01 AM

pretty soon engines will only use water.

ok, maybe not.

IDZRVIT · 08-04-2014, 05:25 PM

No worries lads. I just read on the internet that engines will now use only water for fuel and lubrication.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,239 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I don't know if there are regulatory influences on intervals as it is merely mfr recommended intervals. Part of it is cultural and part of it is marketing by those little oil change shops. The 3000 mile/90 day rule has been imbedded here in the US for a long time and hard to change. Oil change shops will want shorter intervals to get you back in their bay. I think the average consumer needs to educate themselves on oil change intervals basing it on short distance driving/frequency, mileage of vehicle, what the vehicle is used for, vehicle mileage, driving conditions, etc. Many still think that today's motors and oils are the same as those from years ago. cigarclifford likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Could be climate and different type of oil used. 5K is my standard change interval with synthetic at the dealership __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	No worries lads. I just read on the internet that engines will now use only water for fuel and lubrication. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 18	I didn't mean this thread to be about why we change at 3k 4k 5k etc intervals. The original question is why Nissan has different intervals for different countries. Someone mentioned earlier about the oil being different? Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

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2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,408 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Alot of things are done not because they are the best thing for you individually, Oil grades in the US have constantly been dropping (10W-40 to 0W-20 or lower) why? Because its a simple way to improve emissions across the board along with other improvements, it's not for longevity. Using less oil for the entire EU will reduce consumption, slow down fuel price increases, and pollution. In the end Oil and engines have improved to some extent and the 3k or 3 months doesn't apply, not sure it ever did, but some cars, like BMW have had issues with extreme oil change intervals.

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