DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

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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.

armensti

yeah i had the same problem but i was lucky because my dad had this tool and it grabbed the filter pretty good.

pbs370z

Sorry if this has been covered here, but I ain't readin' all these posts to find out.

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

thispecialk

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

armensti

i think the small one because thats the size of the stock one thats on the stock bolt.


by the way the car runs sooooooooooo smooth i cant believe it lol

thispecialk

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

mnms370Z

Hello, Thanks for the insight and pics on the oil change. Did mine today and it went smooth with the pics and instructions before hand made it a real easy task.
Off to the drags on Friday!

Zof9i6

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.

thispecialk

where u scraping agains the ramp already? how was it when u got off the ramp?

thispecialk

with the ramp how much does it raise off the ground? im alittle big so not sure if that will work for me

Zof9i6

i got rhino 8000. it was fine goin up it. it probably raised about less than a feet or less. i didnt really measure it. it still looked low on the ramp

davidyan

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.

AARC51

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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wstar

My factory filter was a bitch too, although I imagine it varies. When the going gets tough, the "easy" way to remove any filter of course is to stab it with a screwdriver and turn it with the screwdriver handle. Just be sure you stab through the end that's not by the engine

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AARC51

I wonder if it has anything to do with the filter being hot. When I tried pulling it off it was after I just had come in off the road with the oil reading about 200F.

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