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

AK370Z · 08-22-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

I just did an oil change and the oil filter looks small the k&n filter is that the right size?

Yes. As long as you're using HP-1008, you're fine.

VADSG · 08-29-2009, 09:09 AM

[FONT="Garamond"]I have 1850 miles on my CY Touring Sport/6MT. I had planned to do my first oil change today but am having trouble with the front air deflectors and chin spoiler hitting the ramp. I am using the Petersen Tru-Cut ramps witht the extension kit (Car Ramps, Truck Ramps and Extensions). The highest point of the inside and outside lip of the ramps appears to be 9 inches high. First the air deflectors hit the lips of ramps. I removed them and tried again and the chin spoiler hit the ramps. I placed a 2x4 under the rear base of the ramp to lower the approach angle of the chin spoiler but it still hit.

Are there any ramps anyone is using that works smoothly without hitting spoiler or having to remove deflectors? I have seen Rhino ramp mentioned. Is it lower than the Petersen or have a longer approach? I don't want to take the Z to dealer for a change.

Thanks.

370zproject · 09-10-2009, 02:10 PM

thanks i used RP it runs a bit quieter and smoother now thanks for the pics and details...

dcrew1x · 09-17-2009, 03:56 PM

Car is much quieter and shifting is so much smoother now after the oil change.

I used redline at 1400 miles and I am now at 1600 miles with no issues.

Thanks AK

Jason · 09-18-2009, 05:16 AM

ak, thanks for the writeup. did you remove your front spoiler to get the car on the ramps? i dont think i see it in the video. just curious.

thispecialk · 09-19-2009, 12:08 AM

hey i had a question . i went to teh auto store and i tried buying some royal purple but the guy was saying royal purple is bad for the z or any import car. i just change my oil last month to royal purple in my 370z and im alittle concerned from wat he said. also i recently bought a 06 350z and he was also saying that they have oil consumption problems and may need engine replacement. he was saying those engine had a recall. does anyone know for a fact if wat he told me is true about the engine being recalled and if royal purple is bad for our 370z. he was saying syntetic oil is bad.

Jason · 09-19-2009, 03:35 AM

I'd say you're okay. I don't listen to any of those autoparts store people.

AK370Z · 09-19-2009, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

ak, thanks for the writeup. did you remove your front spoiler to get the car on the ramps? i dont think i see it in the video. just curious.

I have never installed my front chin spoiler. Living in East Coast, I'll break it in few weeks. Therefore, it's easier for me to drive the car on the ramp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thispecialk

hey i had a question . i went to teh auto store and i tried buying some royal purple but the guy was saying royal purple is bad for the z or any import car. i just change my oil last month to royal purple in my 370z and im alittle concerned from wat he said. also i recently bought a 06 350z and he was also saying that they have oil consumption problems and may need engine replacement. he was saying those engine had a recall. does anyone know for a fact if wat he told me is true about the engine being recalled and if royal purple is bad for our 370z. he was saying syntetic oil is bad.

Some 06 350Zs had oil consumption issue. It has NOTHING to do with oil brands. If he is saying that synthetic oil is bad, you should try to ignore or avoid him next time you go to the store.

thispecialk · 09-19-2009, 06:42 AM

oh okay thanx ima head back there and get the royal purple then. i hope the 06 350z i bought dont have that problem. when doing oil change is it okay switch to different brand oils everytime just to try them out or is that bad for the car

Timmer1978 · 10-23-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thispecialk

oh okay thanx ima head back there and get the royal purple then. i hope the 06 350z i bought dont have that problem. when doing oil change is it okay switch to different brand oils everytime just to try them out or is that bad for the car

I got the same thing when I went in to o'reillys to buy some royal purple for my 370z. I was around 2400 miles and a 1/2 qt low. What they told me was that the nissan z engines break in period is 6k miles. He said the royal purple stuff is thicker than the regular synthetics and won't allow the engine to properly break in if you use it before the 6k mile area. Whether that's true or not I don't know. Thought's anyone?

AK370Z · 10-23-2009, 03:14 PM

IT is always recommended to wait a little before switching to synthetic motor oil. Few waits 3000 miles, some 5000 and some will religiously wait 10,000 miles. I waited 3600 miles where some members here switched as early as 1200 miles. Though, the redline bottle recommended at least 3,000 miles. So, I'd recommend wait untill 4,000 -5,000 miles and then switch to synthetic oil.

Matt · 10-25-2009, 01:34 PM

Has anybody had any experience with the Nismo front bumper using these ramps(or others?).

To make sure I have the right ramps, how much should I pay? Best place to get them is online?

Zcott · 10-25-2009, 03:41 PM

I did my first oil change today, and I have the sport package air dams.
I have 56" Race Ramps, and they work perfectly.
I suspect they will work on the Nismo as well.
Because of the shallow approach they are the easiest load I've ever done.
They are also extra wide so putting the car up by yourself is worry free.
They are a little pricey.
$200.00 for the pair.

They are very light... I'd say about 5lbs each.
I hang them on the wall for an out of the way storage solution.

56" Ramps - Car Ramps | Get your Car Up 8"! | Race Ramps, your best solution for Lightweight Low Profile Car Ramps!

vipor · 10-26-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Has anybody had any experience with the Nismo front bumper using these ramps(or others?).

To make sure I have the right ramps, how much should I pay? Best place to get them is online?

I just did my first oil change saturday on my Nismo. I did not use any ramps though, I just jacked up the right side of the car and squeezed up there a little bit. It wasn't the most ideal and I'll probably look into ramps for the next time. I'm spoiled having had floor jacks and jack stands until recently...

I went to the Grubbs Infiniti down the road (closer than the nearest Nissan dealer) and asked for some copper drain plug washers and the guy at the counter was nice enough to give me half a dozen at no charge.

A couple small differences with the underbody diffuser on the Nismo btw. I'll edit the pictures later tonight to accent where the clips and bolts are.

The diffuser. Note the extra rectangle panel held in with (9) clips.

Inside the fender well. (3) clips on each side.

Another shot. Don't know what that dark spot is....

The diffuser removed. You can see the (3) initial clips that AK mentioned, recessed into the area that the rectangle panel covers.

All done. FilterMag and Magnetic Drain Plug in place.

thispecialk · 09-19-2009, 06:47 AM

i went to the filter magnet web site and there are 2 types is the extra 30 dollars worth it for the stronger magnet?

08-29-2009, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
VADSG Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: fairfax station, va Posts: 24 Drives: CY 370Z 6MT T/S Rep Power: 17	chin spoiler/deflector hit the ramps [FONT="Garamond"]I have 1850 miles on my CY Touring Sport/6MT. I had planned to do my first oil change today but am having trouble with the front air deflectors and chin spoiler hitting the ramp. I am using the Petersen Tru-Cut ramps witht the extension kit (Car Ramps, Truck Ramps and Extensions). The highest point of the inside and outside lip of the ramps appears to be 9 inches high. First the air deflectors hit the lips of ramps. I removed them and tried again and the chin spoiler hit the ramps. I placed a 2x4 under the rear base of the ramp to lower the approach angle of the chin spoiler but it still hit. Are there any ramps anyone is using that works smoothly without hitting spoiler or having to remove deflectors? I have seen Rhino ramp mentioned. Is it lower than the Petersen or have a longer approach? I don't want to take the Z to dealer for a change. Thanks. __________________ VADSG

09-17-2009, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 370	Car is much quieter and shifting is so much smoother now after the oil change. I used redline at 1400 miles and I am now at 1600 miles with no issues. Thanks AK __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

10-23-2009, 03:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	IT is always recommended to wait a little before switching to synthetic motor oil. Few waits 3000 miles, some 5000 and some will religiously wait 10,000 miles. I waited 3600 miles where some members here switched as early as 1200 miles. Though, the redline bottle recommended at least 3,000 miles. So, I'd recommend wait untill 4,000 -5,000 miles and then switch to synthetic oil. __________________ 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.

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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 54	thanks i used RP it runs a bit quieter and smoother now thanks for the pics and details...

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Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	ak, thanks for the writeup. did you remove your front spoiler to get the car on the ramps? i dont think i see it in the video. just curious.

09-19-2009, 12:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	hey i had a question . i went to teh auto store and i tried buying some royal purple but the guy was saying royal purple is bad for the z or any import car. i just change my oil last month to royal purple in my 370z and im alittle concerned from wat he said. also i recently bought a 06 350z and he was also saying that they have oil consumption problems and may need engine replacement. he was saying those engine had a recall. does anyone know for a fact if wat he told me is true about the engine being recalled and if royal purple is bad for our 370z. he was saying syntetic oil is bad.

09-19-2009, 03:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 17	I'd say you're okay. I don't listen to any of those autoparts store people.

09-19-2009, 06:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	oh okay thanx ima head back there and get the royal purple then. i hope the 06 350z i bought dont have that problem. when doing oil change is it okay switch to different brand oils everytime just to try them out or is that bad for the car

10-25-2009, 01:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	Has anybody had any experience with the Nismo front bumper using these ramps(or others?). To make sure I have the right ramps, how much should I pay? Best place to get them is online?

10-25-2009, 03:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 17	I did my first oil change today, and I have the sport package air dams. I have 56" Race Ramps, and they work perfectly. I suspect they will work on the Nismo as well. Because of the shallow approach they are the easiest load I've ever done. They are also extra wide so putting the car up by yourself is worry free. They are a little pricey. $200.00 for the pair. They are very light... I'd say about 5lbs each. I hang them on the wall for an out of the way storage solution. 56" Ramps - Car Ramps \| Get your Car Up 8"! \| Race Ramps, your best solution for Lightweight Low Profile Car Ramps!

09-19-2009, 06:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	i went to the filter magnet web site and there are 2 types is the extra 30 dollars worth it for the stronger magnet?