So I finally did my first oil change at 2500 miles. The oil was a nice golden color but did not look too bad. My question is, should I use conventional oil and change at every 2500 miles or should I switch over to synthetic (after I hit my 10k mark) and change every 5000 miles? Pros and cons? The cost is about the same. $40 for 12qt of conventional or $40 for 6qt of synthetic. Sure I would buy two oil filters instead of one but who cares. Any input would be great. Thanks

Sean

 

when u hit the mark of 10k miles switch to full synthetic oil. I would recommend amsoil 0w-30. U can change it around 5000 miles.

 

Switch to synthetic whenever you want.
Stick with the recommended intervals in the manual.

 

^^ +1 switch whenever you want to, I switched at 1,500 miles and my car's running like a champ.

 

+1 but i change mine at 3k not 5k but that's just me being over protective

 

it takes around 8,000miles the engine breaks in, PROPERLY!!

After 8k when ur engine is broken in, then you use synthetic oil.
It not recommended before the 8k or 10k because the sythetic oil
protects the engine form wearing out (in this case its a bad thing, because the engine has to break in..DUH)

People stay till 10k, just to be safe. but hey that just me...

 

Looks like at 10k ill be going to Castrol Syntec. So what about oil filters? I prefer factory but is there a better one out there? Thanks again

Sean

 

amsoil 0w-30 is good so is castrol syntec
also https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/258663-vq-oil-analysis-and-info.html
for everything else

 

What ever you say man!
I changed my factory breakin oil and followed spec with breakin. I switched to amsoil and have had no problems, on my second oil change and she's spot on. In the end this has been debated over and over. So with that said do what you feel is right and enjoy the ride. I know i will!

P.S. you used duh in the wrong format=used derisively to indicate that something just stated is all too obvious or self-evident.
"this thread is a question so it's not self-evident" j/k

Cheers

Kevin

o and +1 on the amsoil again

 

As far as I no, I cant get Amsoil at the local Pepboys. Where do I go for this stuff and how much should I look at spending on a qt.?

 

Based on the tiny miniscule size of filter and sump you would always be better off changing conventional oil AND FILTER every 90 days/3750 miles unless you are in extremely cold climates such as Alaska, Minnesota, ND etc or extremely hot climates such as lower Arizona, Texas deserts etc.

Adding a larger oil sump by a few quarts can almost double the life of conventional oil why many BMW,MB, exotics use an 8 quart sump.
Nascar mandates 24 quarts because the engine go thru a quart every 50 miles.

 

Two ways, look up a local dealer, or order it from the main sight online.
It's about the same price as royal purple, and well worth it

Cheers

Kevin

 

O man, I was trying to be lazy and not do the research but I guess I have to now. Haha...thanks for the info.