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AK370Z · 10-07-2009, 04:35 PM

The Good

The weather here was getting colder by day so I thought why not change the oil. This is the 2nd oil change. First one was done at approximately 36xx miles (I believe).

As usual, I bought the filter from K&N. I don't know if it's promotional offer or no, but the filter was on sale with FREE shipping! That was a good deal IMO because I only paid $11.70 shipped to my door step.

The magnetic drain plug did it's job wonderfully. I saw tiny metal fragments (shavings) stuck on the drain plug magnet.

I was NOT able to cut the oil filter to see the inside but I'm sure the FilterMag trapped the metal fragments to itself. Maybe I should look into buying a oil filter cutter?

The Bad

I was told by the BlackStone laboratory to drive the car on the highway for about 20 minutes to bring the oil temp up for the oil sample (for oil analysis). I take the plastic shred off and go out driving. I come back after 15-20 minutes. I have everything ready to go. Please note that I only had about 3-4 hours of sleep. For some crazy reason, I forgot that I have Magnetic drain plug. So, I'm loosening the drain bolt and on the last turn, I'm hoping the bolt will fall down in the catch pan(failed to realize the bolt is magnetic). But since it's magnetic, it got stuck at a weird angle sending oil ALL OVER MY BRAND NEW DRIVEWAY CONCRETE!

At this point, I try to move the bolt with my hand and hot scolding oil almost burned my hands!

If you have the magnetic drain plug, MAKE SURE you physically remove the bolt with your hand on the last turn or else it'll get stuck by the opening, sending oil all over the place. (0h and sleep well

the night before)

The Ugly

Okay that's my brand new driveway. I need those stains off immediately. What can I use? Any suggestions?

I am sending them a TBN sample (even though they don't need one as per instructions) because I just don't know how they can calculate the active additives if they don't have a fresh sample to begin with.

Overall, everything was just as expected. NO leaks or problems whatsoever. I just wait for the analysis report now.

10-07-2009, 04:35 PM	#156 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	2nd Oil Change - the good, the bad and the ugly! The Good The weather here was getting colder by day so I thought why not change the oil. This is the 2nd oil change. First one was done at approximately 36xx miles (I believe). As usual, I bought the filter from K&N. I don't know if it's promotional offer or no, but the filter was on sale with FREE shipping! That was a good deal IMO because I only paid $11.70 shipped to my door step. The magnetic drain plug did it's job wonderfully. I saw tiny metal fragments (shavings) stuck on the drain plug magnet. I was NOT able to cut the oil filter to see the inside but I'm sure the FilterMag trapped the metal fragments to itself. Maybe I should look into buying a oil filter cutter? The Bad I was told by the BlackStone laboratory to drive the car on the highway for about 20 minutes to bring the oil temp up for the oil sample (for oil analysis). I take the plastic shred off and go out driving. I come back after 15-20 minutes. I have everything ready to go. Please note that I only had about 3-4 hours of sleep. For some crazy reason, I forgot that I have Magnetic drain plug. So, I'm loosening the drain bolt and on the last turn, I'm hoping the bolt will fall down in the catch pan(failed to realize the bolt is magnetic). But since it's magnetic, it got stuck at a weird angle sending oil ALL OVER MY BRAND NEW DRIVEWAY CONCRETE! At this point, I try to move the bolt with my hand and hot scolding oil almost burned my hands! If you have the magnetic drain plug, MAKE SURE you physically remove the bolt with your hand on the last turn or else it'll get stuck by the opening, sending oil all over the place. (0h and sleep well the night before) The Ugly Okay that's my brand new driveway. I need those stains off immediately. What can I use? Any suggestions? I am sending them a TBN sample (even though they don't need one as per instructions) because I just don't know how they can calculate the active additives if they don't have a fresh sample to begin with. Overall, everything was just as expected. NO leaks or problems whatsoever. I just wait for the analysis report now. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.