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370z ester oil - I changed my oil @ 1500 miles to Nissan Ester Oil. A place for all 370Z enthusiasts to come together and discuss their love for the most Ester based oil with high zinc is the way to go. Here we go again. Rep Power: 305 dealership said 0w-20 in 2015 370Z. It was fairly expensive and after doing some reading, decided to use Redline 5W-30 instead. Hotrodz uses Enos oil 01-24-2022, 11:04 PM #3 justin_boy. I hope this video will answer some of your q OEM Nissan / Infiniti Ester Oil, 5w30 synthetic. Nissan Ester Oil $7. Is Nissan Ester oil made from VHVI? felix0121: Nissan 370Z General Discussions: 6: 05-23-2015 12:51 PM [FOR SALE] Orlando Area: 7 Quarts of Nissan Ester Oil + Nissan Filter: flashburn: Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 3: 07-02-2012 05:20 PM: Genuine nissan oil filter made in japan!! Cheaper than dealer a lot: darren. 5w30 Ester Oil Gl4. So just use a PAO Ester oil and Nissan Oil change kit for 370Z/G37. its just not sitting right with me that 0w-20 is in my car when the owners I will hardly drive my three week old Z 3750 very gentle miles in a whole year, let alone 3-6 months. Base  · Nissan Ester oil is a formulation that is like the esters used in ac compressors. I plan on using it. Still shouldnt have let it drop in there, though. 06-05-2010, 02:05 PM #11 simons. 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z 06-01-2018, 06:04 PM #14 Trek. I am now going to stick with the Redline ester based and check my oil every week instead of every month. Ester Synthetic oil will help protect So I've just sent my Nismo in for its first service since I bought it, and I made sure to get an Ester based oil with zinc at 5W-30. So after I built my engine my car was VERY quiet, people commented on how quiet my engine was and all was right with the world. Are any of you familiar with the difference in Ester Oil and regular grade? Should I use the Ester oil? Thanks! 11-21-2011, 10:15 AM #2 Zaggeron Hello looking for expert opinion for my 2016 370Z 7AT. Aug 11, 2009 #2 It is correct that none of the Nissan engines need the ester oil. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan Drives: 09 There was 5W-30 synthetic oil in the engine unfortunately I was not running ester oil. 3 US qts of oil. Does it say in the car manual? 04-07-2009, 04:05 PM Nissan Ester Oil available from Infiniti dealership when your breaking in the car (12,000 mi). 370Z engines tend to be noisy - if it's not the valve train, it's the clutch; if not the clutch, it's a rear wheel bearing, etc, etc, etc. One of the most critical aspects of Nissan 370Z ownership and maintenance is Aug 1, 2010 · Went for my first "free" oil change last week. This listing was automatically generated by searching for its Nissan part number. Most of us are going to ester based synthetics 06-21-2009, 09:20 PM #9 fly yellow. Anyway it's an interesting read, check it out. In the end, the oil Dec 2, 2010 · i just bought a 09 370 with 11,000 miles and took it to the dealership for an oil change. It can also be caused from not using fully synthetic oil and or ester oil but this guys has codes. You just bought a 370Z now pony up the cost of a couple gallons of gas for the right oil! I would not use a 5w-30 oil in warm months. Location: Baltimore, MD. It starts out talking about our "Green" lead free engine bearings and oil temperatures, which is why the 370z has limp mode because of no factory oil cooler. Share Sort by: Best. 38 US gal. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Which dealer has the best prices for a 370z Ester Oil Change in Western Washington? 2ndZ: North West Region: 2: 04-15-2011 05:47 PM: Historical Z Prices: didymus: Nissan 370Z General Discussions: 10: 07-01-2009 03:46 AM So I was doing the oil change on my 370z using Nissan Ester oil, and a tiny flake of the aluminum oil bottle seal (about the diameter of a pinhead)fell into the the oil filler tube as I was filling up. Upon research on various sites I see that people just stay stick with the Nissan recommendation and running their oil, but seeing used oil analysis it show's otherwise. One of the most critical aspects of Nissan 370Z ownership and maintenance is PROJECT VQ 05: 370Z NISSAN ESTER OILOn this video, we'll be doing oil change on the 370z using Nissan Ester Oil. OEM Nissan / Infiniti Ester Oil, 5w30 synthetic. Redline is Sep 28, 2011 · ok so i have always used mobile 1 in my cars forever. Thomas. 7L engine in the G37 and 370Z, called VQ37VHR). Pushing oil changes out to 5,000 or even 10,000 mi is best done only with synthetic oils. It will not affect anything, the plastic will dissolve and its not like its a big major piece that can act as a For those of us using Nissan Ester Oil: \. Not trying to start an oil debate, everyone has their preferences, I prefer Nissan Ester oil. The Nissan ester oil isn't that great and was almost $14 a quart at the dealer after tax. If you do go aftermarket, try to stick to ester-based ^^ Good synthetic oil is PAO Ester which is the same family of molecule that Nissan adds to their dinosaur juice mineral oil for the 370Z. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a I have been bringing my 2010 Z to the dealership for oil changes and have found out that they are not using ester oil. 2009 Nismo 370Z #0136 The past 2008 STi stock thanks to questionable ringlands, Z1 Motorsports Redline Oil Change Kit for all '09+ 370z and '08+ G37 models. Ester base stocks and friction modifiers provide additional slipperiness to lower operating temperatures by reducing the sliding friction in hypoid gears; Superior shear stability and Its not the recommended grade Nissan designed it to use 5w30 . There was a recent posting on Ester oil in the general area that talks about several oils including your oils and Group 111-Group V oils in general. your intake tubes are hitting the Refrigerant line on the driver side. Can anyone who switched from ester R&T 370Z long term Can anyone who switched from ester oil to synthetic comment on . With that being said, it’s not my primary driver. 1. Track Member . Posts on forums indicate that some Nissan dealers are charging up Feb 9, 2010 · Nissan ester oil is supposed to be changed every 3750mi per the manual. It is recommended from Nissan to use ester-oil, which both Motul and Mobil 1 have in some, if not all of their oils. Will an oil cooler help? Today I noticed on Ebay that someone had Nissan Ester Oil, 999MP-5W30EP for sale at seven bucks a bottle, plus S/H. Posts: 35 Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs: 191: 03-01-2012 07:22 PM: Ticking noise: zrider: Intake High enough that i replaced the OEM oil cooler with the NISMO 34 row. Bought the car used a couple months ago, so this is my first UOA. This kit comes complete with all the items necessary to do a complete oil change on your car. However, as one poster stated, "Nissan developed the oil specifically for this engine". ARC Oil Coolers for 370z Z34 12. So what oil and filter is the best performing recommendation from all of you? The Nissan ester oil is crazy expensive. Looks like their Nismo oil cooler almost caused a catastrophic problem. I have used 2. Nissan has determined the revving the VQ37VHR without load helps 21 votes, 28 comments. Open comment sort options. Posts: 35 Drives: 2013 370z MT. The tech. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions: Nissan Ester Oil User Name: Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6. jtroun Posts: 8 Joined: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:24 pm Car: 2009 Nissan 370Z with Sports Package. The crap oil change centers keep filling people's heads with lies, ie Jiffy lube etc. but you can you use what ever you want. Lots of reasons but mainly the 370z engine relies heavily on oil pressure at certain points, valve control for one, cam chain tension for another but there are many, pressure is resistance to flow , thicker oil is more resistant to flow and may increase the pressure at these points. RLI Bio-Syn afterwards. Most guys either pay extra and go with ester oil or another ester based synthetic. Only 94 miles, the long way home, but absolutely love it! The service department warned me that you should . Sep 4, 2012 · In Germany the 370Z oil interval is 15000km or 1 year. This is when they told me the difference between the OEM filter and Nissan ester oil showed up when the VQ37VHR engine did in the G37 and 370Z, IIRC. They use Castrol 5-30 synthetic here. Switched back zddp oil, and within a few minutes, noise started diminishing until I tried finding an ester oil but all I could really find were race oils and I have read they aren't great for regular street driving. Post Reply Print view; Search Advanced search. Originally Posted by Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions: Nissan Ester Oil User Name: Remember Me? Password: Register: All Albums: FAQ: Donate: Members List: Calendar: Today's Posts: Search Redline Oil, still happy with it? Well overall it sounds like I don't have to regret buying this box of Redline synthetic that just arrived. 00 Per Quart - Nissan 370Z Forum Nissan Ester Oil $7. In fact, even in the 370z's owners manual, it merely states Genuine Nissan Ester Oil is recommended. Join Date: Jan Drives: 2018 370z, red, auto. Will it be ok to have the mix Nissan’s TSB for the noise involves switching to the ester super oil and reflashing the engines ECU. I figure I'd go with Mobile One or Description. Nissan 5W-30 Ester oil is recommended by Nissan/ Infiniti for all 370Z/G37. After the break in . Also, does it matter what kind of oil is in the car now (for example if the car had ester in it now vs something else). At the 5,000 mark I switched to Redline Jul 26, 2009 · It very well may be that the Nissan Ester oil is the best for these engines but just because a manufacturer sells something does not mean it is the best. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General or maybe they put "ester oil" on the paper and put the regular oil(if they did that I will sue them~!! haha) Ester oil runs at near $12 per quart that's crazy if they only charged you that. Ask Mobil 1 Archive - Nissan. Motul is the only actual ester oil mentioned but you don't like it for some reason. Are any of you familiar with the difference in Ester Oil and regular grade? I installed my oil cooler with inputs facing up while running the ester oil. example constant temp and rpms? Apr 15, 2009 · Most oil manufacturers aren't very transparent on these issues, unfortunately. I have recently found out my car is burning M1 0W40 oil, i figure its because it is less viscous when cold compared to a 5w30 oil(i tend to go . Delivery options and timing may vary based on your location. 2007 Dodge 6. I bought a Nissan 370Z new in 2009. It was kinda horrible. 05-05-2010, 11:32 AM #11 semtex. Before I had used Mobil 1. 5w-30 is very unstable** - Jan 19, 2010 · First Oil Change: Mobile 1 or Castrol Syntec? I’ve had my Z for several months and just hit 1,700 miles today. However, the wording in the manual of the 370z is no different than the wording in my 2010 Altima's owners manual when it comes to the ester oil. They are recommended for use in the new Maxima, Z cars and GTR. I checked my oil regularly and never noticed it low. 23K subscribers in the 370z community. the previous owner only used ester oil and i hear thats 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. Don't forget that they have a financial reason for selling their oil. Join Date: May 2009. The US public has a lot to learn. New. It's my last chance to pull out before switching to synthetic from the Nissan Ester Oil. for sure i need thicker oil what do you guys run whats the best to . I have decided to change the factory oil at about 1200 miles and refill with the Nissan ester oil, and then run that to about the 5K mark the thoroughly break in the engine. Apparently the DLC coating on the cam followers needs a ester synthtic to stick to it. Also, if you are dead set on doing the oil change while parallel to the ground read this post: Changing Engine Oil without Ramps or a Lift The last change I did without the evacuator, on the Race Ramps (it was the first time I used my new Race Ramps so I was pretty excited, and did not get out my evacuator); measured just a Jun 16, 2010 · BTW, here are a few links talking about Nissan Ester oil over at BITOG: Nissan Ester OIL 5W-30 - Bob Is The Oil Guy VOA - Nissan Ester 5W-30 - Bob Is The Oil Guy Nissan Ester 5W30-'08 Infiniti G37, 1. Still tight Most dealers will not know what an ester oil is, they will just have a barrel of correct spec oil to cover many cars. A True Z Fanatic . I used Redline in my 370Z because it was an ester-based oil that was also a synthetic - the Nissan ester is not a synthetic. 370Z oil flow rate. 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D 08-04-2011, 11:04 AM #3 dbw. I don't plan on If you are changing your 370Z’s oil, make sure you use Nissan Genuine Ester 5W-30 engine oil. 7 liter VQ engines. 30. I remembered reading about I'm preparing for my 1st Z oil change at 1200 miles. Said I would need Ester Oil? Is more then twice what normal oil is. Sep 18, 2010 · There are many Oil threads. Nissan Ester Oil: ZzzZz: Nissan 370Z General Discussions: 336: 03-13-2010 08:10 PM: Nissan Ester Oil: spearfish25: Parts for sale (Private Regular or full synthetic oil change? I bought 2011 370z with 4500 miles few months ago. 38 gal. 370Z Forums HOME: My Nissan Ester Oil ^ Thanks. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Nissan Ester Oil Quote: Originally Posted by VCuomo "I'll say it again: just make sure you put in the correct W oil for your driving conditions (for most, that would be 5W30), make 370Z Forums HOME It looks like Nissan Ester Oil is part or full synthetic also. The cars the same from the previous I went to a different Nissan dealer and they showed me the aftermarket filter and notified me I did not get the ester oil I paid for. Feb 9, 2010 · Nissan Ester Oil: ZzzZz: Nissan 370Z General Discussions: 336: 03-13-2010 08:10 PM: Nissan Ester Oil $7. Rep Power: 705. Total is a quality brand and 5w-30 is fine, so the knocking should not be due to the engine oil. 2009 370Z, 16514 miles, 3056 miles on this oil. Aug 14, 2011 · The oil that they are supposed to use is the ester based synthetic oil. The appointment was set up when I bought the car and was 3 months from the day I bought it. 04-08-2013, 07:13 PM #8 Nailzs. Top. Nissan 5W-30 Ester oil is recommended by Nissan/ Infiniti for If you are changing your 370Z’s oil, make sure you use Nissan Genuine Ester 5W-30 engine oil. I'm just gathering info here and getting ready to do my first oil change now have some questions: 1) This copper crush washer Is it just some standard crush washer . Is it advisable to change the oil at around 1,000 miles or we need to follow the Jul 26, 2010 · Received my results from the Blackstone oil analysis. Is it advisable to change the oil at around 1,000 miles or we Redline is a Ester based oil which is recommended for our Z's VVEL. Black as tar at the next oil change. What oil should I use? THE OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT MAKE MENTION OF SYNTHETIC OIL. (I have an Altima coupe for DD) So should I nevertheless change the oil based on time elapsed (3 months from delivery) rather than . Join Date: May 2015 Motul 5w-40 No, the factory fill is not Nissan ester oil - Nissan recommends that dealers change a 370Z's fill to the ester oil if there is excessive drive train noise. Enthusiast Member . With all of these . Renewable Lubricants, Inc. ) MOTUL 8100 Eco-nergy 5w30 bottle - QTY 1 - NISMO Oil Filter or OEM Oil Filter (Optional Below)-QTY 1 - OEM Nissan Copper Oil Drain Crush Washer - QTY 1 - Z1 Oil Change Sticker Please note: A single 5L or 1. But i have been using ester oil the whole time, and well its at the dealership with no problem. One of the most critical aspects of Nissan 370Z ownership and maintenance is 2019 NISMO 370Z Oil Change. The value of an ester-based oil is its effectiveness in HTHS (high temperature, high shear) measurements. I've had this in my Nismo since the last service and I can say the way the engine runs, The so-called Nissan Ester oil was recommended for the VVEL-equipped engine (3. 00 Per Quart: ZCarMan: Nissan 370Z General Discussions: 6: 08-23-2009 10:46 PM: Nissan Ester Oil: spearfish25: Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 19: 08-05-2009 08:31 PM: Oil Change - Nissan Ester oil: YamahaR6: Engine & Drivetrain: 1: 05 Aug 23, 2009 · Is it advisable to change the oil at around 1,000 miles or we need to follow the 3,750 interval? Any insight? 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd. What is the oil flow rate design for at idle and WOT for a 370Z? My stock 370Z did not come with a oil pressure gauge I bit the bullet and put the expensive factory ester oil in at 1200 miles until the is more solid experience with other oils. Rep Power: 2684392. The OEM is good for just driving around, but when you get spirited on the track, the oil temp will get upwards of 260+ The engine coolant seemed to be fine, only the oil temp. I would say: do research, pick a good full synthetic, and run it and get some oil testing done to see how it is holding up Just buy a set of ramp for 30 bucks and do it yourself. Premium Member The current R&T also has a 370Z update. " May 18, 2009 · The conversations on oil temperature issues leads to Nissans recommendations for Genuine Nissan "ester" based oil and the super expensive oil service. On my other car, it is normal to use up to . Quote: 2009 370Z, 16514 miles, 3056 miles on this oil. I was told it would be free, and was also given a paper good for 2 years or 20,000 miles of free oil changes "in accordance with the maintenance schedule in your Nissan Service and Maintenance Guide. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain: What is the best synthetic oil? User Name: Remember Me Nissan Genuine 5W-30 Ester Engine Oil for both the 370Z and G37 platforms. or maybe they put "ester oil" on the paper and put the regular oil(if they did that I will sue them~!! haha) 08-25-2010, 10:35 AM #7 ArtVandaleigh. How many miles for oil change. Join Date: It's my last chance to pull out before switching to synthetic from the Nissan Ester Oil. Somehow the dealer used Valvoline non synthetic on my oil change. I found this article and it explains why Nissans Ester oil is the best option for our engines. Choose your location. 5w is only required for "winter" sub-freezing ambients. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain: Redline Oil, still happy I have 9 brand new quarts of Nissan Ester Oil 5W30 that I'd like to sell. 5L with no VVEL, so no Ester oil is needed or recommended '09 and later Maxima lists an Ester Oil Recommendation in the manual. Also, it's interesting to note that the patent Nissan got on their Ester Oil mostly isn't about the actual esters, it's about suspended metallic nano-particles added to their formula to help properly lubricate the Diamond-Like Coating (DLC) on the VVEL parts. 1999nick. Jun 22, 2009 · 370z's do come with nissan's ester oil from the factory, and it is recommended to continue using that oil. Do it every 5000km, or 3000 miles, 3 months or less, synthetic 5w-30 or Nissan ester oil (also 5w-30). Sign in to set address Dec 8, 2010 · Yes, on the 370Z you can, or at least I have. I only have 5000 miles on my 370z. 5k mi - Bob Is The Oil Guy Nissan Ester Oil 5W-30; 09 Maxima; 14,300 Miles - Bob Is The Oil Guy Pay particular attention to the last two. It is a conventional oil with an ester additive. Ester Synthetic oil will help protect Jul 25, 2010 · I've been advised by the Service Manager at Cronic Nissan to run Ester Oil in the engine rather than a good grade of oil, like a 5W-30W. Esters are stable molecules, provide good solvency, and provide very good low temperature and high temperature performance in engine oils. You can join Bob . 08: AK370Z: Engine & Drivetrain: 27: 03-03-2010 03:42 AM: Oil changes with coolers? wstar: Engine & Drivetrain: 2: 04-26-2009 09:07 AM: All times are GMT -5. Controversial. Redline Oil, still happy with it? I have a case of Redline Synthetic 5w30 coming tomorrow. Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions: Ester Oil have a shelf life? User Name: Remember Me? Password: Register: All Albums: FAQ: Donate: Members List: Calendar: Today's Posts: Search LinkBack: Thread Tools: Display Modes: 05-10-2010, 01:18 PM #1 Hi-Step'n370Z. 5 qts/2000 miles. Q&A. Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z It's good, but is it better than Royal Purple? That's sooooo subjective I have no l no clue where to start. Each MOTUL oil change kit comes with the following: - QTY 1 - 5L (1. Black 2009 370Z. My car is 90% street use and 10% track use. So I'm going in for oil change soon and just wanted some opinions. Rep Power: 16. - I switched to Redline 5w30 @ 5000 miles (a few days ago). I ran it almost The mechanic there said they spoke to Nissan engineers and Stillen now uses the ester based Redline 10w 30 full synthetic. Originally Posted by 370Zsteve They have to make the disclaimer. There's no benefit for running an ester-based oil like 300V if you're not pushing your oil temperatures past normal (> 100/110-degrees). bottle contains approximately 5. The mobil 1 my dad uses doesn't even turn brown past 5000, however being that he is a truck driver and drives 80 miles at 2 in the morning to work may have something to do with the color change. ? They actually make competition co-branded fluids for Nismo and it happens to be the recommended motor oil in GT-R owner's manuals, being a full Group IV/V oil. They will use ester oil if I request it but the service manger said it's not necessary. Put used french fry oil in for Nissan Ester Oil. what oil is recommended for the 370z? Im gonna go to auto zone but i wanna know what to get before i go there. Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '11 370Z SPT 6MT BLK. Maximas and Altimas have a different engine - 3. 99/Qt Nissan Ester Oil 5W30. Well aware of Nissan's "recommendation" for utilizing their Ester Based oils. I drive . The Nissan Owner's Manual Conflicting Requirements Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain: Conflicting Requirements Re:Engine Oil Viscosity User Name: Remember Me? Password: Register: All At 7,000 miles, called the dealership and they want 95 for an oil change. As I understand it from this thread, a quart or so of oil will remain in the cooler, so I will have a quart of old ester oil in my system when I make the switch to synthetic. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Regions > Canada: Ester Oil The first one was done at the dealer and they used the Ester oil. Good price for Nissan Ester Oil - Nissan 370Z Forum Please don't recommend using Motul products I do not like them and will not use them on this 2018 Nissan 370Z. Did 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : its expensive, but I just stick with the nissan ester oil. There are rumors of $200 oil changes at the dealer, anyone know this to be true? However, a few years ago Mobil 1 removed the Ester in their oils in an effort to keep their prices competitive in the market place. Ester Synthetic oil will help protect This may suggest that if someone is having an unusual oil problem, after the break in period, when they do the first oil change, they should stay with the Ester oil, and really drive the Z to help what 6MT described happen in the engine, then go with the better lubricating synthetic. 370Z ester oil recommended? Nissan 350z / Nissan 370z general community discussion forum. Now it's at 6500 miles. I just got my first Nissan Ester Oil. I figure with hotel, gas, brakes, registration, and average track weekend cost 1000-1500, so what is another 70 for the proper oil. it says use "synthetic oil". Originally Posted by cab83_750 Well, I think I am taking my car in. 370Z: Parts for sale Might try some ester oil next change; it's supposed to help quiet the valve train. Also, because of its ester-base, 300V won't last as long as something cheaper like EDGE. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Went to the local nissan dealer today to get my first oil change in my 2010 370Z roadster. Specifically designed for the new 3. 05-11-2021, 10:59 AM #12 SwedeZ. Is this oil expensive? May 28, 2009 · DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside However, the esters are polar molecules and have very significant solvent properties - an ester base oil all Sep 14, 2013 · 5w30 Oil for 370z. just bought my 370Z this week, great car lots of fun so far does anyone know anything about the recommended ESTER oil that the car runs on Dealer says it . 5w 30 Redline Oil change kit from z1 with Nismo filter. I've been told by an ex-Nissan mechanic that they only recommend ester-oil to Mar 3, 2018 · Ester oil was made for the 370z, because it was overheating the oil on the track, it has excellent heat breakdown properties. Basically the Ester oil maintains a consistent viscosity at a range of temperatures and high pressures like Nissan's high performance engines produce. At 5K miles I will switch to Redline 5-30W. Motul Lubricant Sale Motul offers different types of oils that offer low friction, longer oil life, capable of withstanding extreme driving conditions, and better fuel economy. Typically ester oils are used in passenger cars . 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures Nissan recommends either their Ester Oil, or Mobil 1. Old. Nissan also recommends Mobil1 as an Ester alternative. I have the service records and it UOA on Nissan Ester 5W30. I just came from a Porsche where the change interval was one year or 24000 km-the longest I went in 12months was15000 km, had the oil analyzed as always, and the oil was healthy. Location: Sweden. Ester Oil. I don’t exactly trust the oil filters installed by the ‘quickie Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions: Oil filter of Choice User Name: Remember Me I change annually or at 5k miles which ever comes first using Mobil 1 and an ester additive this time as the valvetrain last Drives: 09-370z-6spd-SPRT. Add a Comment . Basically a synthetic 5w30, with extra molybdenum to reduce heat breakdown. I plan to switch to Mobil 1 synthetic on my next oil change. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Marketplace > Parts RS-R Ran-Up Engine Oil Treatment. What I've noticed today is much smoother idling as well as during operation. Should I be worried? No. Originally Posted by azn370z How do I add nissan oil to my order? I 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) Good price for Nissan Ester Oil User Name: Remember Me can someone tell me what type of oil i need for my 370z?? what type of oil? can someone tell me what type of oil i need for my 370z?? 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z I believe Nissan recommends their Ester Oil. You can look at my DIY and get an idea how hard it will be. Without it you can develop a drive train tick that may not go away after your next oil change. Esters are one of the classes of synthetics . 370Z Forums Here's my input: Gauge: Defi Red Racer 0 - 1,000 kPa (0 - 140 psi) Sensor Location: On oil filter sandwich adapter plate (non-thermostatic) Oil Cooler: None hey guys so i run 5w30 right now but when it gets hot it ticks. This is the recomended oil for the Nissan 370Z and Infiniti G37, that use the 3. Age: 47. What is Ester?-Ester oil is synthetic base oil that has been chemically synthesized. Posts on forums indicate that some Nissan dealers are charging up to $300 for an oil change for the special oil that is mandatory for use on the 370Z. You may want to check your brake fluid, as it would get hot as well. It's now up to you to use that or go with an aftermarket oil. they didn't go through all the trouble of patenting their own oil for this engine for no reason. According To a MB1 rep I spoke w/ @ sema, 0w40 has ester as part of its ingredient list. Said could run normal oil but engine may start knocking. 7L High Lift engines. 370Z ester oil recommended? Quote; Post by jtroun » Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:54 pm. Ester based oils are very important in NISSAN engine's. Along with being a ester and all of its benefits, redline has a high amount of ZDDP (anti-wear EP additives). For those of us using Nissan Ester Oil: \. Originally Posted by imag Reading that, I have to say, for $70 (that was what they charged me too), I'm tempted to stay with Nissan for oil changes. I then switched to Mobil 1 full synthetic for all except the last one. Jump to Latest 3K views 3 replies 2 participants last post by rogoman Jul 30, 2020. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. A True Z I found this article and it explains why Nissans Ester oil is the best option for our engines. He said that Nissan recommends it. Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg. Synthetic Oil for 370z; Amsoil? Originally Posted by Scott@FontanaNissan yupthe service manual says the 370's need Ester Oils. 00 Per Quart Nissan's Ester Oil is not a synthetic. The kit consists of the following: 5 qts of Genuine Nissan Ester Engine Oil (5W-30) 1 Nissan Oil Filter; 1 Copper Crush Washer 5 days ago · If you are changing your 370Z’s oil, make sure you use Nissan Genuine Ester 5W-30 engine oil. I change it every two events. DEpointfive0 and batkogogo like this. My plan was to continue using it, but I've since decided to use but I've since decided to use some . Does our car have to have the ester? Why not go to a trusted shop and watch as they put something like castrol, mobil 1 etc for 20 bucks. It's 5W-30. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Drives: 11 Nissan Ester oil is supposedly mineral oil, vegetable oil, and animal fats that is synthesized in process. woketman Discussion starter 18 posts · Joined 2006 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jul 30, 2020. Unless you go boost or something i recommend sticking with factory recommendations of 5 30 ester. _____ 07-14-2009 Nissan Oil change kit for 370Z/G37. Ester Oil: CAN-ZED: New 370Z Owner: 1: 05-05-2009 01:01 PM: All Jul 9, 2011 · 5w50 would be a change in the oil when it is operating at higher temperatures. There should be tons in archives. Drives: Mag. 7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z! 10-19-2009, I have 9 brand new quarts of Nissan Ester Oil 5W30 that I'd like to sell. Last time I was at my dealer (a few months ago), that was still the case according to them (they said that the factory fill is still a regular 5W30 non-ester oil). Well, I've researched everything I can find regarding the use of Ester Oil in my Nissan 2009 370Z, and I've been unable to find anything that alludes to the use of Ester Oil Jul 15, 2014 · This supposedly with their ester oil at about 150 Cdn $ each time. Rep Power: 25 04-08-2013, 08:42 PM #11 jcosta79. however i just ran across a couple threads saying it wasnt good for our motors since it was non ester based oil. Aug 21, 2014 · Any recommendations for oil changes? My 2012 370z has 8k miles, not driven too hard and ready for an oil change. Join Date: Dec I have a 2009 370z Nismo with around 89k miles on it. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Marketplace > Parts for sale Hey guys, I have TP's and a 25 row oil cooler, and a lot of the time, especially after spirited driving, I see the oil temp raise to about 190 degrees I smell burning 1 Post By 370Z Purist; 1 Post By O&G; 1 Post By DR_ LinkBack: Thread Tools: Display Modes: 10-15-2012, 07:12 PM #1 DEpointfive0. Ive owned the car for about 4-5 years and have been using semi-synthetic or synthetic blend oil for oil changes. Rep Power: 7. Regular 5w 30 Nissan ester oil with Nissan filter for cheaper option. - The analysis is ran on the Nissan Ester Oil that was Jan 7, 2025 · Redline, Motul X-Max or FUCH Silkolene Pro-S. I've done around 3-4 oil changes. What oil do y’all use? First result on google recommends Nissan Genuine Ester 5W-30 engine oil, but I want to know what others use too. I use the Nissan Ester oil. I'd be changing my oil more often if I were you and still using Nissan Ester Oil. Ester works better in higher temps so it doesnt heat up as easily. It's NOT a synthetic. I just opened an account with Motul and received my first shipment of 300V to offer our . You should be fine with 5w30, you just need a ester based oil. Since I purchased my 370z about 3 weeks ago, I've been hearing a slight engine knocking. There is also a bunch in bobistheoilguy. This "special" ester oil, is NOT even synthetic. Join Date: Mar 2018. My plan was to continue using it, but I've since decided to use some My plan was to continue using it, but I've since decided to use some . Rep Power: 21. Ester/Dino/Synthetic Oil - Your usage. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership 2013 Nismo 370z. Location: St. . Like red line. Best. Base Member . Join I've used Redline and the Nissan Ester Oil and had Blackstone analyze both after about 3K miles of driving (one at 15K miles and the other at 18K). I switched immediately to redline, and it’s been about 500 miles since the switch. The only difference is standard oil keeps the valve train noisy at idle and the easter based oils seem to quiet it down, but at a higher cost since ester based oils are more expensive. I'm going to use regular oil for her oil changes until 10,000 mi. Oh and you may have to look up the 09 370z cuz when I ordered they didn't have it for 10. It sucked bad also. I think it's a synthetic blend with ester mixed. Is it advisable to change the oil at around 1,000 miles or we need to follow the 3,750 interval? Any insight? 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd. W. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > DIY Section (Do OEM Nissan / Infiniti Ester Oil, 5w30 synthetic. inside the block. Synthetic oil like mobile one is synthesized dinosaur oil, like regular oil, only synthesized in process. _____ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let At first Nissan didnt know what was causing the problem but when the oil was replaced with genuine Nissan oil the problem stopped. Even with VERY good quality synthetic, you won't cross $80/change. Following the popular release of our popular Nissan Oil Change kit for the 370z, customers can now choose to purchase the same essential kit now available with Redline Synthetic 5w30 engine oil. Anyone here know which dealership in Toronto carries Nissan Ester Oil (and how much)? Also how much for the nissan oil filter and oil bolt crusher/gask Ester Oil Toronto Thanks in advance. it has had nissan's ester oil for its entire life until i changed to m1 0w40 at 29k miles _____ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock Apr 8, 2009 · i wanna do the oil change today. 1) why doesnt nissan mention this in the manual. Quote: Originally Posted by 2011 Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs: 191: 03-01-2012 Went to the local nissan dealer today to get my first oil change in my 2010 370Z roadster. Probably better off with Mobil 1 considering the price. Ive had my first oil change done and they used Nissan Ester oil. It came as the recommended oil for that motor because of the tighter valvetrain clearances that came with the VHR motors. Many 370Z drivers are reporting the average temps seem to drop when the engine has a few thousand miles on it. The day I Esther Oil? Just picked up my black Z with sport package last night. Rep Power: 5. The factory recommended the ester oil on that model too. While we have not carried it before, we can order it for you, pending availability from Nissan. _____ Originally Posted by 370Zsteve But the stock break-in oil is Ester Oil, unless you can provide documentation to the contrary I think this notion that Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions: Nissan Ester Oil User Name: Remember Me? Password: Register: All Albums: FAQ: Donate: Members List: Nissan Ester Oil. i'm the second owner, oil last changed at 4k. Nissan "ester" oil is just normal non-syn oil with ester additive to quiet down the vvel. The good thing with the Redline oil is that it is an Ester I know this topic has been beaten to death about what oil is best for engine knocking, but I have not found my answer yet. It starts out talking about our "Green" lead free engine bearings and oil temperatures, which is why the 370z has limp mode because of no factory oil The manufacturer recommended oil is the Nissan Ester Oil 5W30. Redline oil does equally as well as the Ester Oil in terms of wear, and not sure how it would cause more damage to the stock catalytic converter. **edited to fix interval to 3750** _____ Jul 9, 2009 · The conversations on oil temperature issues leads to Nissans recommendations for Genuine Nissan "ester" based oil and the super expensive oil service. RTFM. That being said, nobody is 100% positive if that's what Nissan Nissan Ester Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions: Nissan Ester Oil User Name: Remember Me? Password: Register: All Albums: FAQ: Donate Good price for Nissan Ester Oil. Especially for VVEL operation. Almost sounds like a lifter tap. told me once I use the ester Nissan Ester Oil. i just got my oil changed at a dealership and they put in 0w-20 they said that nissan recommends it and it is Mobil One Super Synthetic 0w-20 which is interchangeable with the 5w-30 ester oil the service manual says. Nissan 5W-30 Ester oil is required for all 370Z/G37 under Factory Nissan Warranty. Join Date: May 2020. First oil change for my 370z nismo. 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Introduction > New 370Z It can also be caused from not using fully synthetic oil and or ester oil but this guys has codes. Good price for Nissan Ester Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) Good price for Nissan Ester Oil User Name: Remember Me? Password: Register: All Albums: FAQ: Donate: Oil Change. Im due for the next one and read synthetic oil is recommend, but also read you shouldnt switch the kind of oil you use (I mean dont switch from synthetic, semi, or regular, Im not Is it advisable to change the oil at around 1,000 miles or we need to follow the 3,750 interval? Any insight? 370Z Forums HOME: My Picture Album: Nissan 370Z Pictures: Premium Membership: Become a Forum Sponsor : Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd. Good luck DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside Did you use Nissan ester oil on your vehicle before? When I went to do my oil change at my Nissan dealership. Posts: 46 Drives: 2018 370z, red, auto. Joined Jan 14, 2004 Messages 1,087 Location Germantown TN 38138. PCgaming4ever • Red Line Reply reply xgfyx • Mobil1 - just turned to 163k mikes too. Anyways, use your favourite brand of 5W-30. You can use other brands, but as Ester Oil. The fact . 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