First oil change question
04-02-2010, 06:05 PM
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To each his own ... frankly I don't see the point of buying a 40k car then going cheap on the oil. The G engine has to run hot and there are ton's of tests that show synthetic does hold up better than dino and not just after 3k miles
04-02-2010, 09:03 PM
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Frankly I don't understand how the price you pay for a car has anything to do with what oil you put in it. I have never used synthetic in any car I have ever owned and have never had engine problems. As was said before, if you plan on keeping a car after warranty its probably a good idea but otherwise, why waste the money on oil???
04-02-2010, 09:41 PM
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Frankly I don't understand how the price you pay for a car has anything to do with what oil you put in it. I have never used synthetic in any car I have ever owned and have never had engine problems. As was said before, if you plan on keeping a car after warranty its probably a good idea but otherwise, why waste the money on oil???
2) Why base how long you are keeping the car for on what quality of product you put in it? I take pride in everything I own, which means keeping it in as pristine condition as I have control over -- regardless of how long I plan on keeping it for.
To each his own I guess
04-02-2010, 10:58 PM
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1) If you think putting a higher quality product in your car is a waste of money, then why did you get a G37 and not a Geo metro? They both get you from A to B.
2) Why base how long you are keeping the car for on what quality of product you put in it? I take pride in everything I own, which means keeping it in as pristine condition as I have control over -- regardless of how long I plan on keeping it for.
To each his own I guess
2) Why base how long you are keeping the car for on what quality of product you put in it? I take pride in everything I own, which means keeping it in as pristine condition as I have control over -- regardless of how long I plan on keeping it for.
To each his own I guess
Agree, it is same to me as people asking why my cell phone exploded after using 3-rd party cheapo battery from Ebay with it
Or why would I use high octan number gasoline on G if I could use low octane for cheap?
04-03-2010, 02:59 AM
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I have had three new cars in the past (well many) years ..all I have kept over 100k miles and over 10 years each ... not a bit of engine issues in any (Sterling, Sienna and Xterra). I used synthetic in all, I rest my case.
You don't understand the cost of the car having input on the oil? Would you buy a $3000 Nikon body and put a $100 Vivitar lens on it? A GT2 with Pep Boy special tires?
You don't understand the cost of the car having input on the oil? Would you buy a $3000 Nikon body and put a $100 Vivitar lens on it? A GT2 with Pep Boy special tires?
04-03-2010, 09:44 AM
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Infiniti doesn't stipulate the usage of synthetic in their engines. I use the exact type of oil recommended in the owner's manual as well as the recommended octane gas. If Infiniti stipulated the use of synthetic I would use it, but I'm not wasting my money on something else when I plan on turning the car in after 36 months anyway.
04-03-2010, 10:10 AM
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Yeah, thats the same thing.
Infiniti doesn't stipulate the usage of synthetic in their engines. I use the exact type of oil recommended in the owner's manual as well as the recommended octane gas. If Infiniti stipulated the use of synthetic I would use it, but I'm not wasting my money on something else when I plan on turning the car in after 36 months anyway.
Infiniti doesn't stipulate the usage of synthetic in their engines. I use the exact type of oil recommended in the owner's manual as well as the recommended octane gas. If Infiniti stipulated the use of synthetic I would use it, but I'm not wasting my money on something else when I plan on turning the car in after 36 months anyway.
It's not a waste of money to put a higher quality product in something than the "factory recommendation"
04-03-2010, 10:26 AM
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I went to the dealer and end up paying extra $40 for Mobil 1 Synthetic; I asked again if anything against synthetic been said by Nissan and he said - no. I also talked to the mechanic who did oil change and he said - you could drive 5K miles on this oil without worry. And that is not bad advantage since 3700 miles oil change cycle is pain in special place to me.
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04-03-2010, 10:30 AM
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Yeah, thats the same thing.
Infiniti doesn't stipulate the usage of synthetic in their engines. I use the exact type of oil recommended in the owner's manual as well as the recommended octane gas. If Infiniti stipulated the use of synthetic I would use it, but I'm not wasting my money on something else when I plan on turning the car in after 36 months anyway.
Infiniti doesn't stipulate the usage of synthetic in their engines. I use the exact type of oil recommended in the owner's manual as well as the recommended octane gas. If Infiniti stipulated the use of synthetic I would use it, but I'm not wasting my money on something else when I plan on turning the car in after 36 months anyway.
Again it is your car, but I wouldn't buy G37 if I would assume that I would save money on cheapo oil and low octan gasoline. I would get Hundai ...
04-03-2010, 10:38 AM
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Yeah, thats the same thing.
Infiniti doesn't stipulate the usage of synthetic in their engines. I use the exact type of oil recommended in the owner's manual as well as the recommended octane gas. If Infiniti stipulated the use of synthetic I would use it, but I'm not wasting my money on something else when I plan on turning the car in after 36 months anyway.
Infiniti doesn't stipulate the usage of synthetic in their engines. I use the exact type of oil recommended in the owner's manual as well as the recommended octane gas. If Infiniti stipulated the use of synthetic I would use it, but I'm not wasting my money on something else when I plan on turning the car in after 36 months anyway.
Not exactly same but philosophy for about same mentality people. G37 not exactly car for saving money ...
04-03-2010, 11:37 AM
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I went to the dealer and end up paying extra $40 for Mobil 1 Synthetic; I asked again if anything against synthetic been said by Nissan and he said - no. I also talked to the mechanic who did oil change and he said - you could drive 5K miles on this oil without worry. And that is not bad advantage since 3700 miles oil change cycle is pain in special place to me.
My entire oil change (when I don't do it myself) costs me ~$45.00 ($23 for the oil and my dealer charges me $22 for putting it in)
04-03-2010, 01:48 PM
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Extra for non regular oil.Why would I take it to the dealer than if I have to go Wallmart? Does it requared too much of your brain/skills to drain oil and use buttles from Wallmart?
Personally, I would pay extra $50 do not go inside stores like Wallmart, I guess you know what I mean. 
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04-03-2010, 01:58 PM
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Who said it cost me more than $40? It is total 39.95, because first service is free as I said before Extra for non regular oil.
Why would I take it to the dealer than if I have to go Wallmart? Does it requared too much of your brain/skills to drain oil and use buttles from Wallmart? Personally, I would pay extra $50 do not go inside stores like Wallmart, I guess you know what I mean.
Extra for non regular oil.Why would I take it to the dealer than if I have to go Wallmart? Does it requared too much of your brain/skills to drain oil and use buttles from Wallmart?
Personally, I would pay extra $50 do not go inside stores like Wallmart, I guess you know what I mean. And no, I don't know what you mean b/c I can barely understand what you are typing.
04-03-2010, 02:00 PM
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This debate has been going on since synthetic oil has been available. The powertrain warranty covers 72months/70,000 miles regardless of the oil used. I just choose to follow the owners manual for everything about the car oil/gas etc. Others do not. Doesn't make it right or wrong, it's just an opinion. I don't race, autocross or otherwise put the car through extreme conditions, others do. It's your car do what you want.