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Originally Posted by semtex Hey wstar, you didn't by chance do this with the engine cold, did you? Because you're supposed to do oil changes with the engine warm, otherwise

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Old 04-01-2009, 09:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey wstar, you didn't by chance do this with the engine cold, did you? Because you're supposed to do oil changes with the engine warm, otherwise it can be nearly impossible to get the oil filter off. Also, not sure if you did this or not, but when you put a new filter on, you're supposed to smear a thin film of oil around the seal -- that helps make it easier to get it off when it's time for your next oil change.
Nope, this was done pretty hot actually. I came back from a fully-warmed-up drive and let it sit turned off for about 15 minutes to make it tolerable. And yes I oiled the seal on the filter, I'm not a total idiot
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Nope, this was done pretty hot actually. I came back from a fully-warmed-up drive and let it sit turned off for about 15 minutes to make it tolerable. And yes I oiled the seal on the filter, I'm not a total idiot
Damn, then they really are on tight. I think I'll let the dealer do the first change, it's free after all.
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Damn, then they really are on tight. I think I'll let the dealer do the first change, it's free after all.
Free? Is this a deal for your specific dealership, or does it apply to all 370Z's?
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Free? Is this a deal for your specific dealership, or does it apply to all 370Z's?
It's up to the dealership. This particular dealer always gives the first change free on all their cars, has for as long as I can remember.
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