Originally Posted by marco_mendoza

Wow, an oil change every 500 to 600 miles...that would be changing the oil every 2-3 gas tank fill ups. Sounds wasteful.

Originally Posted by Track

I've always stuck with the manufacturer's oil.
I always get my oil changed at the dealership.
I think they use Castrol GTX.

I do this every 500 miles for two reasons.

1)It makes me happy to know that my engine is sparkling clean on the inside (as much as possible, anyway) with minimal suspended particles.

2)I not only reduce friction in my engine, but also at the service dept.

Every few weeks I pull in for my routine maintainance.
They do the full check over and the top offs recomended in the owners manual every 3700 miles.
They stamp and date and sign my warranty booklet, which reflects how much I baby this car. I also have evidence that I only use the factory recommended oil, changed by qualified technicians, along with a Nissan OEM filter.

Not only does this help back any questionable warranty claims after a few minor engine tweaks, but it allows me a chance to get to know the service manager and crew.

They all know me by name.
While it is being serviced, I visit the sales room.
If not with a customer or an "up", I'll stop by and shake hands with my salesman and his buddies, say "Howdy" to the sales manager, and remind them of my intentions of buying another z-car as soon as improvements are made (I'm a cash customer).
Of course, that is if and only if things go smoothly with my first one.

The service dept. knows me and marvels at how clean the oil is each time I come in for a change...and the engine and uncarraige as well (always garaged, driven on pretty days only). They call their bosses over to "check it out."
I've taken them for rides (the bosses).

Not only am I keeping my engine clean and enjoying the frequent changes, engine service and fluid top-offs, but I'm developing a relationship and trust with the service manager there.
I'm earning "frequent buyer" miles, and creating a staff who can testify on my behalf if the my engine explodes tomorrow and it's questionable if they should cover it under warranty.
I want headers at least, and I don't want my any trouble.

I've seen dealerships play dirty pool when it comes to voiding warranties. I've seen them voided for not using the proper/recommended oil, and I've seen them voided or compromised due to a lack of documentation that it was serviced according to plan.

I'm not going to be "that guy."

Originally Posted by chromesilver6

Man im sorry but this is pretty much the gayest thing ive read in a long time. Thanks so much for the laugh. Good times. Oh and to be on topic i use 5w30 Royal Purple and love it. Great oil. Doesnt burn a drop during my 5000k mile change intervals.