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mattstoke

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has been covered counltess times before but not for the 370z. I would of thought it the same requirements though. Whats does your service manual say. Contact the chaps at Opie oils to see what they recommend

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One thing I have heard about for the 370z is this new Ester oil that Nissan seem to be weilding. It apparently has nono-technology which means it contains very very small cabon like particles which act like little ball bearnings on contact in the VVEL system, between the cams and followers. Was massive talk about it in the US, but think its died a death now and they all just run normal oil. See if Opie know anything about that :)

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Bizarrely the workshop manual says 10W-30 SL/SM outside the USA, 5W-30 Ester in the USA :wacko:

 

Except for North America

 

Genuine NISSAN engine oil

API grade SL or SM

ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 or GF-4

Viscosity SAE 10W-30

 

10W-30 is preferable.

5W-30 is also preferable and will improve fuel economy.

If 10W-30 or 5W-30 is not available, select the viscosity, from the

chart, that is suitable for the outside temperature range.

 

For North America

 

• Engine oil with API Certification (*1, *2)

• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 (*1, *2)

 

*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendationâ€.

*2: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available a NISSAN dealer.

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Forgot to add...

 

With oil filter change ...... 4.9 litres

Without oil filter change .. 4.6 litres

 

Seems to be an attempt to get Americans to use less fuel... Their section says: "NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy." :lol:

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Forgot to add...

 

With oil filter change ...... 4.9 litres

Without oil filter change .. 4.6 litres

 

Seems to be an attempt to get Americans to use less fuel... Their section says: "NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy." :lol:

 

:yawn::bangin: Yanks!... but you don't buy a 370z for fuel economy now do you ? :lol:

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