Engine noise issue with my 2008 G37S

[notalk]

I do think that is the technology used in the new Max as they require ester as well but in reading that cam article you can see why the ester would benefit over long term operation.

I am sorry, but I don't see the long-run benefits. It appears the Nissan Ester uses Nissan's proprietary additives to match the reduced valve lifter operating friction of the VVEL lifters. The Ester oil additive creates a more durable lubricating film. Regarding the durability, I don't see where Nissan says its Ester oil can go longer than 3,750 miles. Regarding the reduced friction, how does this compare to synthetics? If the Ester oil friction is comparable to synthetics, and the patent examples only compare to conventional PAO based oils, then doesn't it appear Nissan created a conventional oil comparable to a full synthetic at a retail cost greater than the full synthetic?

I must be missing something here. Can you tell me what I'm missing?

[Jacko3]

Joe:

Yep, Jacko can be crazy . Most times my work requires that i speak in third person to remove myself from any conflict of interests that may exist---I write a lot at my job, and so i am somewhat tuned to writing in third person.
Modified by Jacko3 at 4:49 PM 11/13/2008

[Jacko3]

Nate:

Keep your car like Gold. Seems like the dealership is out for black G-35 Coupes. Mine is black with wheat interior.

[Jacko3]

Dear Telcoman:

I would have loved to save for the 401k as you adviced , however, I worry if i would be sane enough by the time I am ready to start using the 401K, if i don't flog my G today .

This is really hard for me because I have to choose between my sanity today by flogging and making love to the G everyday versus saving for a future 401K without my mind in its correct form . In economics we call this phenomenon, Opportunity Cost .

Only a sane man can understand the importance of a 401K, but the G-35 can ensure and enhance that sanity. I am sure you can see why i love RP

I love this rabbit.

[SteveTheTech]

As you can tell at this point information is very limited and speculation is rampant. I do not think we can make a fair assessment of this product just yet. The information we do have can be interpreted in several ways, but it is the only thing that I can find currently, I will post more once I can find it.

Wifies Acura recommends oil changes at 10K, but I use M1 and change it at <5K (depending on my laziness level). I could not leave anything in there for that long and if my car took some special oil I would think about using it. I do understand the skepticism regarding this issue as there are tons of products on the market that have even more claims and loyal fans.

There are too many variable in the way people drive and maintain their vehicles that any company needs to air on the side of caution when setting the maintenance intervals. I have seen Quests and other vehicles with a VQ die from excess sludge all over the motor (restricted oil passages lead to overheating)after only 10K without an oil change.