Ester oil or other synthetic? how often?

eastsyder · 10-10-2010, 03:23 AM

i just bought a 09 370 with 11,000 miles and took it to the dealership for an oil change. the previous owner only used ester oil and i hear thats recommended. the service person at the dealership said Nissan doesn't recommend other synthetics until 15,000 miles. is that true?

Also how often do you guys recommend oil change? the manual says 3000 to 7000 miles and i'm used to doing it every 3,000.

Trips · 10-10-2010, 04:11 AM

You can do it every 5k, and continue to use the more expensive ester? or another ester based synthetic like Red line, or any standard 5-30w oil like mobile1. I use red line 5-30w synthetic, and change the oil at 5k.
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CBRich · 10-10-2010, 06:01 AM

Your Answer Lies Here

eastsyder · 10-10-2010, 09:18 PM

thanks for the advice!

Jquad · 10-11-2010, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

You can do it every 5k, and continue to use the more expensive ester? or another ester based synthetic like Red line, or any standard 5-30w oil like mobile1. I use red line 5-30w synthetic, and change the oil at 5k.
Please use the advance search, there are many threads on this topic.

worldfamousz · 10-19-2010, 10:38 AM

there's nothing wrong with using synthetic from day one. Or ester from day one. your choice nothing wrong with either.

FYI on the ester oils, you can contact us at Fontana Nissan for pricing, we tend to be the cheapest usually

veryoldguy · 12-02-2010, 01:08 PM

My wrenchmeister at the local dealership cautioned me not to use anything but Ester oil as there would be a knock in the engine. I would prefer Amsoil as I have used it for 30 years in Porsches, Toyota twin turbo etc. It meets all API requirements. Ester oil @ 13.00/quart is almost good enough to drink!

daisuke149 · 12-02-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veryoldguy

My wrenchmeister at the local dealership cautioned me not to use anything but Ester oil as there would be a knock in the engine. I would prefer Amsoil as I have used it for 30 years in Porsches, Toyota twin turbo etc. It meets all API requirements. Ester oil @ 13.00/quart is almost good enough to drink!

thus redline ester synthetic at 10-11 a quart is slightly better.

corner3garage · 12-02-2010, 06:05 PM

moto iq has a great article on ester oil, but the link tool doesnt seem to be working...

10-10-2010, 03:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
eastsyder Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: airzona Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370z coupe Rep Power: 15	Ester oil or other synthetic? how often? i just bought a 09 370 with 11,000 miles and took it to the dealership for an oil change. the previous owner only used ester oil and i hear thats recommended. the service person at the dealership said Nissan doesn't recommend other synthetics until 15,000 miles. is that true? Also how often do you guys recommend oil change? the manual says 3000 to 7000 miles and i'm used to doing it every 3,000.

10-10-2010, 04:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	You can do it every 5k, and continue to use the more expensive ester? or another ester based synthetic like Red line, or any standard 5-30w oil like mobile1. I use red line 5-30w synthetic, and change the oil at 5k. Please use the advance search, there are many threads on this topic. __________________ Last edited by Trips; 10-10-2010 at 04:28 AM.

12-02-2010, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
veryoldguy Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 370Z PG Cp auto Rep Power: 0	synthetic oil--without ester My wrenchmeister at the local dealership cautioned me not to use anything but Ester oil as there would be a knock in the engine. I would prefer Amsoil as I have used it for 30 years in Porsches, Toyota twin turbo etc. It meets all API requirements. Ester oil @ 13.00/quart is almost good enough to drink! Last edited by veryoldguy; 12-02-2010 at 01:12 PM. Reason: forgot comment

12-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	moto iq has a great article on ester oil, but the link tool doesnt seem to be working... __________________ Corner3motorsports.com Last edited by corner3garage; 12-02-2010 at 06:17 PM.

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CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Your Answer Lies Here

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eastsyder Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: airzona Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370z coupe Rep Power: 15	thanks for the advice!

10-19-2010, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
worldfamousz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 52 Drives: mazdaspeed3 Rep Power: 15	there's nothing wrong with using synthetic from day one. Or ester from day one. your choice nothing wrong with either. FYI on the ester oils, you can contact us at Fontana Nissan for pricing, we tend to be the cheapest usually