I want to let you all know that there is a new oil available to resolve any noise issues and lost performance from conventional or synthetic. I have performed this change on a few vehicles now and have noticed improved performance and no noise one part throttle acceleration. This is the oil that the engine was designed to use and it actually works.

curious about G35's now...

+1 on will this work in the G35 as well.

I'm always looking for better performance out of any product I use in my cars.

As for use in the G35 I really do not know. Since I don't know exactly what is different with this in comparison to conventional or synthetic oil. I will also look into that and keep you posted.

Esters provide better lubrication because they are "magnetically" attracted to each other (molecules) and to the metalic surfaces in the engine.

Motul has some great info about esters

http://www.motul.com.au/fact_sheets/estel_oil.html

Essentially what the article says is that normal oil will only protect metal to metal contact while the engine is running. Ester oil, because of it's attraction to the metal surface, will continue to create a film on the metalic surfaces even when the engine is not running.

So in addition to it's ability to be "custom tailored" it prevents excessive start-up wear (this is usually where most of the engine wear comes into play).

F/S:G35/350Z/FX35/Altima Grounding Kits

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go see her, have the most brutal sex ever, then drink most of her milk from the carton and leave.

edit: curious to know where you can buy this or motul 5w30 ester oil, infiniti shops have the oil change for 110$ a hit, but if you supply your own oil they charge you 24.95$ w/oil filter.

Modified by Omegamerc at 4:28 PM 9/29/2008

I would do some research into Amsoil too. I think they have ester-based synthetic as well.

DJ

Black 2006 G35 Sedan 6MT w/ Aero Package - New Motor and Transmission at 54k miles - JWT Stage 2 Clutch - JWT 13lbs Flywheel - JWT Pop Charger - Z Tube - MD 5/16th Spacer - DC Headers - Resonated Test Pipes w/ CEL Fixes - 350z HR Y Pipe - Coupe Mid Pipe - Custom Generic Muffler - 06 revised 350z suspension - Rolled Rear Fenders - 19 inch Coupe Rims - 245 35 front 255 35 rear General Exclaims - Royal Purple 5w-30 Synthetic - Black Side Markers - Shark Fin - 15% tint all the way around - Polk Audio DB1000 Tweeters - Car Computer w/ 7" Touchscreen - LED Interior, Trunk, Reverse, Plate and Corner Lights - And a 170lb Fat Man!

If anyone here decides to make the swap let us know I am very curious.

I think I will make the switch to this in the wifes Xterra here in a few weeks. Then in my G in a few months when it is time to chage the oil again.

But have no fear. I will report on the G's mileage/performance chsnges.

Infiniti did my first oil change and I'm due for a 2nd one, just wondering if this oil is used by default or if I have to request it.

To piggieback Sentient's info, I can definitely vouch for esters and Motul specifically. I've run Motul 8100 for years and can verify the protection, longevity, smoothness and power. I haven't pushed it, but I know some Audi guys who have gone 15K on it, and had it tested with no issues. It's about twice the price of say M1 (~$10-$12/L), but if you're looking for the specific benefits it offers, it can't be beat. Besides, if you go ~2X the duration, it all evens out on cost.
Just piling it on.
PS - The brake fluid is great too.

Some of the 37s that have a rattle on accel there is a reflash as part of the update with the ester. It rearranges the parameters for part throttle accell. No loss of power or any other driveability related issues with the reflash, in case your curious.

EDIT- this is my 1000 post. LOL

Post Whore! Atleast you post up invaluable info hehehe.

I got the Nissan tranny oil and amsoil diff oil. Maybe I'll do the Motul and see what kind of fuel economy gains can be had hehehe.

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EDIT- this is my 1000 post. LOL I have still only been here for two months.

And I thought we were slow here at the VW dealer. Infiniti shops must be dead.

I am contemplating using the ester in the wifes RSX. It is still under warranty I don't want to experiment on our only car at the moment, I think I am going to stick with M1.

Just a hint- Nissan dealers use the same oil and have a different price matrix

1. Going with this Ester oil does it make the car run faster?
2. I got a little over 6,000 miles on the G37 good time to switch?
3. long term impact for the engine?
4. I got no noise but using conventional oil to break in the engine,ready for a switch if this is called for the G37.
5. What is the average cost per quart?

Thanks
G37 Man

I would shop areound. But the Nissan dealer in town is the only one for 45+ miles in any direction. And no Infiniti dealers for over 100+ miles. So I quess I'm stuck paying the price I get at the local Nissan dealer.

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In reading further about Ester oil,the price is anywhere from $12-$17 a Qt. I'll stick with conventional oil and if there is a problem let Infiniti correct it.

You need to make friends w/ the parts department

With friends like that,I might as well hand over the keys to the G37 because it will get to the point that the oil changes will cost more than the car over time!

I was skeptical about this until I saw that Nissan was registered under the patent holder. This is pretty long but it is a worth while read.

Nissan Ester Oil Patent