Request: DIY Oil Change

Chupacabra · 05-19-2009, 06:02 PM

I need a quick answer. please. I am in the middle of an oil change, in has gone 6 quarts of oil, but it looks like there is room for another 4 or so, the dipstick says half way. Am I missing something here?/ please advise, before autozone closes.

SoCal 370Z · 05-19-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

I need a quick answer. please. I am in the middle of an oil change, in has gone 6 quarts of oil, but it looks like there is room for another 4 or so, the dipstick says half way. Am I missing something here?/ please advise, before autozone closes.

STOP! Even with a new oil filter the capacity is only 5 1/8 quarts. Overfilling an engine can be harmful! You should have run the engine BEFORE checking the dipstick.

Chupacabra · 05-19-2009, 06:12 PM

oh snap, so now I need to remove some oil, cool. I knew something had to go wrong or I just would not be happy.

thanks dude.

SoCal 370Z · 05-19-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

oh snap, so now I need to remove some oil...

Yes. Do you have an Oil Evacuator (example)?

Chupacabra · 05-19-2009, 06:19 PM

yeah, took it out. I had a feeling that I should have stopped at 5.25 quarts.

SoCal 370Z · 05-19-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

yeah, took it out. I had a feeling that I should have stopped at 5.25 quarts.

Cool!

Chupacabra · 05-19-2009, 07:12 PM

First off Thank you Socal 370.

So I have never changed the oil on one of my cars, never had the need to. But I decided to do it in this, which almost ended in me breaking something.

I took pics, so if there are other out there like me, who have never done this, hopefully it can help them.

First off, READ INSTRUCTIONS!!! if it says 5 1/8 quarts do that, not 6.

so some tools:

some rhino ramps, these things suck. they slipped in my garage and had to do everything outside. Mind you it was a nice rainy day.

Oil and filter, and crush washer. I got the washer from nissan, as no other store seemed to carry it.

So first step take of the bottom plate. Its a pain but nothing to worry about. The three pins in the center pull out, so with your nail just pull them out, and you can remove the plate.

Pic of the clip. (My camera sucks)

Once this is done, you need to drain the oil. You can see the oil filter and the drain pan screw right next to it.

The oil filter was welded on, and the tool I bought was not meant for it, so I ended up using the screwdriver through the filter trick. (the engine was hot, so that did not help)

The cap of the engine to pour the oil can be seen here:

remove the old crush washer with a knife and put the new one on the screw, make sure to clean it off

then just put the filter back on, and the screw back in, make sure its all tight, and begin to pour the oil.

once done run engine and make sure its all good, and bolt the bottom plate back on, remember to put he three pins back.

then just set your computer to warn you when your next change will be required:

so yeah there it is. Not very painful, and if you do your homework first it will be painless.

Hope this helps someone here.

AK370Z · 05-19-2009, 07:21 PM

looks good /\

Here's my version: DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

Kinda weird how both of us did the change on same day...

Btw, it was bright and sunny today here in the jersey!

YamahaR6 · 05-19-2009, 07:23 PM

Great write up.

Any abnormal ticking value noise using other oils than the Nissan Recommended Esther Oil?

Thanks again

AK370Z · 05-19-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Great write up.

Any abnormal ticking value noise using other oils than the Nissan Recommended Esther Oil?

Thanks again

Are you asking me or Chupacabra? My synthetic IS ester based but I don't see any problem running other oils( like Royal Purple, Amsoil etc) . I felt a lot quieter idling with my engine but it can simply be my imagination.

YamahaR6 · 05-19-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Are you asking me or Chupacabra? My synthetic IS ester based but I don't see any problem running other oils( like Royal Purple, Amsoil etc) . I felt a lot quieter idling with my engine but it can simply be my imagination.

Which other oils out there are Ester Base?

Is Mobil 1 0W40 Ester Base?

Thanks

05-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 202	I need a quick answer. please. I am in the middle of an oil change, in has gone 6 quarts of oil, but it looks like there is room for another 4 or so, the dipstick says half way. Am I missing something here?/ please advise, before autozone closes. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

05-19-2009, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 202	oh snap, so now I need to remove some oil, cool. I knew something had to go wrong or I just would not be happy. thanks dude. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

05-19-2009, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 202	yeah, took it out. I had a feeling that I should have stopped at 5.25 quarts. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

05-19-2009, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 202	First off Thank you Socal 370. So I have never changed the oil on one of my cars, never had the need to. But I decided to do it in this, which almost ended in me breaking something. I took pics, so if there are other out there like me, who have never done this, hopefully it can help them. First off, READ INSTRUCTIONS!!! if it says 5 1/8 quarts do that, not 6. so some tools: some rhino ramps, these things suck. they slipped in my garage and had to do everything outside. Mind you it was a nice rainy day. Oil and filter, and crush washer. I got the washer from nissan, as no other store seemed to carry it. So first step take of the bottom plate. Its a pain but nothing to worry about. The three pins in the center pull out, so with your nail just pull them out, and you can remove the plate. Pic of the clip. (My camera sucks) Once this is done, you need to drain the oil. You can see the oil filter and the drain pan screw right next to it. The oil filter was welded on, and the tool I bought was not meant for it, so I ended up using the screwdriver through the filter trick. (the engine was hot, so that did not help) The cap of the engine to pour the oil can be seen here: remove the old crush washer with a knife and put the new one on the screw, make sure to clean it off then just put the filter back on, and the screw back in, make sure its all tight, and begin to pour the oil. once done run engine and make sure its all good, and bolt the bottom plate back on, remember to put he three pins back. then just set your computer to warn you when your next change will be required: so yeah there it is. Not very painful, and if you do your homework first it will be painless. Hope this helps someone here. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

05-19-2009, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,931 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	looks good /\ Here's my version: DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside Kinda weird how both of us did the change on same day... Btw, it was bright and sunny today here in the jersey! __________________ 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.

05-19-2009, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 19	Great write up. Any abnormal ticking value noise using other oils than the Nissan Recommended Esther Oil? Thanks again

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