First Oil Change experience at Nissan

[kevinbonds]

Bought my 2024 Nissan Z three weeks ago. It was a left over 2024 and was in the showroom for 300 days. I put 500 break in miles on it over the last few weeks, and I changed the oil today. I was not comfortable with one year old oil in the car.

I went to my local Nissan dealer, and they asked me if I wanted 0w20 or 5w30, which surprised me, given what I have read on this forum about dealers being resistant to use a different viscosity. So, they changed the oil with mobile 1 full synthetic 5w-30 and even had the larger GTR filter in stock and used that. They excepted my coupon, and I was in and out in one hour for $90 bucks. All in all, a very good experience, and I feel good knowing they used 5w30. I am not to hung up on the brand of oil, I don't anticipate putting more than 1-2k miles on it per year, since it's just a weekend toy for me. So, the oil get's changes annually, and I have normally always used Mobile 1, and never had any type of turbo or engine issues.

 

[thesilverbullet]

What the p/n for the gtr filter? Made in japan?

 

[kevinbonds]

What the p/n for the gtr filter? Made in japan?

This is the part number 15208-9E01A

I think they are made in Mexico, not 100% sure.

 

[RobotAZ]

Has there ever been any confirmation that the pressure differential across the GT-R filter is the same or less than our Z filter at the pressures our engine runs?

 

[kevinbonds]

Has there ever been any confirmation that the pressure differential across the GT-R filter is the same or less than our Z filter at the pressures our engine runs?

My understanding is the that bypass valve opens at a higher pressure, which is not really an issue, since I never go more than 1-2k miles on an oil change. This is a weekend toy, so the oil never really gets dirty, it just ages out. The reason I used that oil filter was so I could get a little more oil capacity, I live in South Florida, and it get's really hot here in the summer, so figured it couldnt hurt.

 

[RobotAZ]

My understanding is the that bypass valve opens at a higher pressure, which is not really an issue, since I never go more than 1-2k miles on an oil change. This is a weekend toy, so the oil never really gets dirty, it just ages out. The reason I used that oil filter was so I could get a little more oil capacity, I live in South Florida, and it get's really hot here in the summer, so figured it couldnt hurt.

I’m all for using bigger filters. Done it several times. I’ve just become a major stickler on stock filter specs since a Mobil 1 filter issue on an F-150.

I doubt the info is available, even on Bitog they don’t get into that.

I wonder if the Z filter is allowed as a (even temporary) replacement on the GT-R by Nissan. That would answer the question pretty much.

 

[kevinbonds]

I’m all for using bigger filters. Done it several times. I’ve just become a major stickler on stock filter specs since a Mobil 1 filter issue on an F-150.

I doubt the info is available, even on Bitog they don’t get into that.

I wonder if the Z filter is allowed as a (even temporary) replacement on the GT-R by Nissan. That would answer the question pretty much.

The GTR runs a higher-pressure bypass valve in their filter, it's done for a few reasons. Since it's designed to be a track style car, they expect the car to run at constant high RPM which requires a higher bypass valve pressure to make sure no oil bypasses the filter. Also, the GTR runs a bit thicker oil, which under hard acceleration can cause resistant across the filter so they have a higher threshold for the bypass. Therefore, it would not be a good idea to put the Nissan Z filter on the GTR, as it would trigger the lower pressure bypass valve and oil would not be filtered. I don't see any downside to running the larger filter on the Z, especially if you run a bit thicker oil, this ensure the oil is constantly filtered. I used to own a GTR, and if I recall some companies even make a filter without a bypass valve, to ensure all oil flows through the filter.

 

[thesilverbullet]

The higher bypass pressure is plus and I plan on running 10-30w. i want the japan version - either z version or or gtr.

i have nippon filters for my g37, maybe they have a filter for the Z?

 

[chadhunley]

Went today for first oil change and dealer said that 5w-30 would be ok if I wanted to use it. They didn't have 5w-30 in the oem container, so they used Mobil Super Synthetic 5w-30 instead. It's a full Synthetic oil, so I would imagine it's the same oil that is in the oem bottle, without the Mobil name on it.

 

[kevinbonds]

Went today for first oil change and dealer said that 5w-30 would be ok if I wanted to use it. They didn't have 5w-30 in the oem container, so they used Mobil Super Synthetic 5w-30 instead. It's a full Synthetic oil, so I would imagine it's the same oil that is in the oem bottle, without the Mobil name on it.

Yes, Exxon make the factory Nissan Oil, and that's what they used on my car, in the mobile 1 bottle. They use that since it's API and SN certified.

 

[steve2150]

Bought my 2024 Nissan Z three weeks ago. It was a left over 2024 and was in the showroom for 300 days. I put 500 break in miles on it over the last few weeks, and I changed the oil today. I was not comfortable with one year old oil in the car.

I went to my local Nissan dealer, and they asked me if I wanted 0w20 or 5w30, which surprised me, given what I have read on this forum about dealers being resistant to use a different viscosity. So, they changed the oil with mobile 1 full synthetic 5w-30 and even had the larger GTR filter in stock and used that. They excepted my coupon, and I was in and out in one hour for $90 bucks. All in all, a very good experience, and I feel good knowing they used 5w30. I am not to hung up on the brand of oil, I don't anticipate putting more than 1-2k miles on it per year, since it's just a weekend toy for me. So, the oil get's changes annually, and I have normally always used Mobile 1, and never had any type of turbo or engine issues.

I got a 2025 Performance and on the maroney it stated 3 free oil changes within the first 2 years. Did the 2024 have that.

 

[kevinbonds]

I got a 2025 Performance and on the maroney it stated 3 free oil changes within the first 2 years. Did the 2024 have that.

I did not have any free oil changes with my 2024 Nissan Z.

 

[peter]

I had the 24 month 20k service done, 8k in the clock, my dashcam was running the whole time of the service.
When i reviewed to footage I saw that what was actually done and what the dealer had on the invoice were at odds. A lot of the things listed as check and inspect and one or two changed were not done.
When I talked to the service manager he really couldn't deny it as I had the footage and told him he was welcome to see it.
After many apologies the dealer ship has offered the next couple of services for free, of course the dashcam will be running

 

[5amp5on]

I did not have any free oil changes with my 2024 Nissan Z.

I got 3 years of oil changes free but no one is servicing this Z car except me unless the engine or transmission need to be pulled. I can do everything else myself and I love doing it. I'm so glad my Dad made me take auto mechanics for my last 3 years in high school.

I do however have a great Nissan dealership and I have let them service my daughter's Sentra for 2 years and they have done a great job. No complaints.

 

[steve2150]

I got a 2025 Performance and on the maroney it stated 3 free oil changes within the first 2 years. Did the 2024 have that.

Meant to add bought mine used with 300 miles, older woman bought it new on 6/5 and traded it back on 6/21 for a larger used car and cash as her hubby had problems entering/exiting the Z. When I bought it on 7/22 I asked the mgr about the 3 free oul changes on the maroney, he said no problem as it is on the vin not owner and none were used. But read on another forum only for original owner. Wonder who is right.