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Did my first oil change over the weekend. Had to put 2x4's in front of the rhino ramps like everyone else has said and that was fine. Two thoughts on
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Did my first oil change over the weekend.
Had to put 2x4's in front of the rhino ramps like everyone else has said and that was fine. Two thoughts on the filter -- why is it so damn small?? The guy at the parts store told me that the same filter is used on a CRB motorcylce, wtf?? Worse than that, whoever put that thing on at the factory is hercules!! I couldn't get it off and I couldn't find a filter wrench small enough to fit it without slipping. |
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I agree, ridiculously small. I'll be damnified if I'll use the stock pencil sized motorcycle filter on this car. I've been using oversized filters on my Z since the last couple changes. Here are a couple filters that fit (with the same or nearly the same by-pass relief press. spec.) The tiny Z recommended filter is listed at the bottom. The one I used below is the Wix 51334. Much bigger (i.e. Height and O.D.). I just found these myself, so use at your own discretion. 370Z ALTERNATE Oil Filters Wix: 51334 (bigger) UPC Number: 765809513341 Height: 3.194 Outer Diameter Top: 3.252 Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed: Gasket Diameters O.D. I.D. Thk. Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233 Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11 Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20 Burst Pressure-PSI: 280 Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM Part (Wix): 51344 (bigger still) UPC Number: 765809513440 Height: 4.069 Outer Diameter Top: 3.242 Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed Gasket Diameters O.D. I.D. Thk. Attached 2.490 2.200 0.148 Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11 Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20 Burst Pressure-PSI: 360 Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM Nominal Micron Rating: 21 Fram XG3593A. I like this one. SPECIFIED FOR 370Z Product Line: NAPA Gold Filters Part Number: FIL 1358 (Tiny) Attributes: Beta Ratio : 2/20=6/20 Flow Rate : 8 - 10 gpm Gasket I.D. (Inches) : 2.23" Media Type : Glass Enhanced Cellulose Oil Filter Gasket O.D. (Inches) : 2.42" Oil Filter Height (Inches) : 2.782" Oil Filter O.D. (Inches) : 2.685" Oil Filter Style : Spin-On Lube Filter Burst Pressure : 265 psi Gasket I.D. (mm) : 57 mm Oil Filter Gasket O.D. (mm) : 61 mm Oil Filter Height (mm) : 71 mm Oil Filter O.D. (mm) : 68 mm Oil Filter Thread Size (mm) : 20 x 1.50 mm WIX (equiv.) Part Number: 51358 UPC Number: 765809513587 Style: Spin-On Lube Filter Service: Lube Type: Full Flow Media: Paper Height: 2.782 Outer Diam Top: 2.685 Gasket Dia. O.D. I.D. Thk. 2.475 2.173 0.233 Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed: Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8 Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20 Burst Pressure-PSI: 265 Max Flow Rate: 8-10 GPM Nominal Micron Rating: 21 P.S. and for you Fram oil filter haters: If you take a look at their premium filters (like the Fram Ultra Guard Synthetic, or even the Tough Guard) I don't think you'll find much better (standard type) filters. I opened up the Tough Guard and it appeared to be built as well as the top-o-line Wix that I've been using. I did not however stretch the media paper out to check the total area. If anyone has more info on the premium Frams, please post it here. Thx Last edited by pbs370z; 05-07-2014 at 02:26 PM. Reason: speleeng |
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Okay I got the magnetic filter and it came with 2 washers which one do I use. Lol I don't read Japanese so I don't know wat it says for each discription
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by the way the car runs sooooooooooo smooth i cant believe it lol |
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im 1000 miles from first oil change and i have all that i will need. instead of redline i went with purple stuff. ive always used them and i will stick with them forever hehe
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just did my 1st oil change. i bought mobil1 + k&n filter for $30. everything was easy except i took a while to take the nissan filter out. that thing was so tight on it. had to wait til my bro get home from work to use his tools to get the thing off. and also i use rhino ramp and drained the oil and then it stopped. then i lift just the back left side of the car and more oil drained out. maybe some of u guys might need to do that.
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I got the Rhino 12000 and have some trouble clearing. Its not just that black plastic piece, its also part of the bumper. I'll put a 1 inch tall block of wood right before the ramp to help clear. Not sure, but I've been told the 8000 has the same incline.
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I have to call BS on the hand-loosening of the oil filter. Either that or Chong Lee from Bloodsport was the guy who put my factory filter on because it took an hour and an assortment of tools to get that thing off.
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