Oil! What do you use?

Sh0velMan · 04-19-2012, 04:44 PM

Hey guys, quick poll for those of us that live here on the surface of the sun and still want to modify our cars:

What's your favorite oil for your modified Z?

Thanks!

cv129 · 04-21-2012, 07:51 PM

Bobistheoilguy forum has your answer.

Sh0velMan · 04-21-2012, 08:03 PM

I was asking local people :P

Not because I want ideas on what I want to use myself, but because I want to get a feel for what people are using locally.

fuzzywuzzy · 04-21-2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

I was asking local people :P

Not because I want ideas on what I want to use myself, but because I want to get a feel for what people are using locally.

Nissanboy · 04-21-2012, 11:47 PM

redline

DEpointfive0 · 04-22-2012, 12:56 AM

I use Nissan's Ester oil, and so far, I am the ONLY person in our DFW group that runs at 180-190...

chrischhorn · 04-22-2012, 01:12 AM

I run at 180-190.........though i have a '12 with an oil cooler

but anyways, no oil changes yet other then my first free one i had done at 1500 miles. Probably gonna run Mobil1 or redline though.

Sh0velMan · 04-22-2012, 04:54 AM

Redline is a popular one. The ester oil is so expensive... But oil temps (without a cooler) probably have more to do with driving style and oil weight than oil brand, wouldn't you think?

Here's a sample from tonight, this is the 5th pull.

Granted, this is on a new crankcase full of high quality oil, meaning it heats up (and cools down) more slowly than oil that's had several hundred miles on it, and my oil cooler is badass. My point is that selecting the proper weight has more to do with temperature stability than brand or formula does, and I don't think most folks with our cars choose the right weight for their environment/configuration.

This is all IMO, of course, I'm no engineer.

I was also curious what weights folks are using, rather than just MFG, should have been more specific, my bad!

Compdoc777 · 04-22-2012, 09:38 AM

I believe this oil talk is all crap. My RSX and my Sky Redline, Expedtion all have VVT dual OHC or SOHC, high RPM.

I think the problem lies in the fact that the motor has no oil cooler even my Expedtion has and oil cooler. My Sky has a cooler for everything. My RSX has the same size oil/water cooler as the 2012 370z. This is on a 2.0! My sky and RSX have oil squirters as well to help cool the motor.

This engine seems like it was designed to fit many cars and the just shoe horned it in the Z. Most of Nissans line up are base on the same chassis, wiring and motor including the Z.

I would not be surprised if it does not have oil squirters that spray on the piston skirts which help keep the motor and oil cool. The valve train design -the VVT was in my 1985 Toyota MR2. Yet was in my 1991 Toyota MR2.

In any case I am at my own cost going to add an oil cooler which is sad for a car at this price range. I am going to use Mobile 1 which I use in all my cars and some have 300k and still going strong!

To me any car that need to use a specialized oil is not special it's a design failure. A failure which will cost the buyer extra at every change and modification to run properly.

A company that can design the GTR can't seem to put together a decent motor for the 370z enthusiasts car is not a company I really want to stay with in the future.

Pauly · 04-22-2012, 10:08 AM

i agree with you, compdoc, about the lack of an oil cooler (pre 2012) for the price. but im at peace with the design not being perfect. partially because aside from keeping the Z platform alive all these years, it has improved with each generation, and partially because i have to give credit to nissan for everything they are bringing to the industry lately. everything from the amazing performance of the GTR, in comparison to every other sports car in the world (at an unbeatable price point), to the Leaf, the introduction of syncro rev match, etc. those guys have their hands full, haha!

Pauly · 04-22-2012, 10:13 AM

OP, didnt mean to sway off topic, i use ester oil.

NBZ34 · 04-22-2012, 10:30 AM

Currently using Nissan Ester (after my 2500mi oil change).. switching to Redline at 6k.

Ron · 04-22-2012, 12:57 PM

Redline all around. Tranny, diff, power steering and engine. Only used Nissan Ester oil during break in.

Nissanboy · 04-22-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Redline all around. Tranny, diff, power steering and engine. Only used Nissan Ester oil during break in.

Exact same.
You need to stop copying me! Especially on the things I want to do but don't have the money for

Ron · 04-22-2012, 01:53 PM

04-19-2012, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Oil! What do you use? Hey guys, quick poll for those of us that live here on the surface of the sun and still want to modify our cars: What's your favorite oil for your modified Z? Thanks! __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

04-21-2012, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	I was asking local people :P Not because I want ideas on what I want to use myself, but because I want to get a feel for what people are using locally. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

04-22-2012, 10:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	i agree with you, compdoc, about the lack of an oil cooler (pre 2012) for the price. but im at peace with the design not being perfect. partially because aside from keeping the Z platform alive all these years, it has improved with each generation, and partially because i have to give credit to nissan for everything they are bringing to the industry lately. everything from the amazing performance of the GTR, in comparison to every other sports car in the world (at an unbeatable price point), to the Leaf, the introduction of syncro rev match, etc. those guys have their hands full, haha! __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

04-22-2012, 10:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	OP, didnt mean to sway off topic, i use ester oil. __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

04-22-2012, 10:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 54 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 13	Currently using Nissan Ester (after my 2500mi oil change).. switching to Redline at 6k. __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

04-21-2012, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Bobistheoilguy forum has your answer.

04-21-2012, 11:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nissanboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: H-Town Posts: 378 Drives: Too slow Rep Power: 14	redline

04-22-2012, 12:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I use Nissan's Ester oil, and so far, I am the ONLY person in our DFW group that runs at 180-190...

04-22-2012, 01:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	I run at 180-190.........though i have a '12 with an oil cooler but anyways, no oil changes yet other then my first free one i had done at 1500 miles. Probably gonna run Mobil1 or redline though.

04-22-2012, 09:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Compdoc777 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nismo #4 MB Rep Power: 13	I believe this oil talk is all crap. My RSX and my Sky Redline, Expedtion all have VVT dual OHC or SOHC, high RPM. I think the problem lies in the fact that the motor has no oil cooler even my Expedtion has and oil cooler. My Sky has a cooler for everything. My RSX has the same size oil/water cooler as the 2012 370z. This is on a 2.0! My sky and RSX have oil squirters as well to help cool the motor. This engine seems like it was designed to fit many cars and the just shoe horned it in the Z. Most of Nissans line up are base on the same chassis, wiring and motor including the Z. I would not be surprised if it does not have oil squirters that spray on the piston skirts which help keep the motor and oil cool. The valve train design -the VVT was in my 1985 Toyota MR2. Yet was in my 1991 Toyota MR2. In any case I am at my own cost going to add an oil cooler which is sad for a car at this price range. I am going to use Mobile 1 which I use in all my cars and some have 300k and still going strong! To me any car that need to use a specialized oil is not special it's a design failure. A failure which will cost the buyer extra at every change and modification to run properly. A company that can design the GTR can't seem to put together a decent motor for the 370z enthusiasts car is not a company I really want to stay with in the future.

04-22-2012, 12:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Redline all around. Tranny, diff, power steering and engine. Only used Nissan Ester oil during break in. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ] Last edited by Ron; 04-22-2012 at 12:59 PM.

04-22-2012, 01:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	__________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]