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

Davetmml · 05-28-2011, 10:25 PM

Hi all.

I just completed the second oil change (first was done by dealership). Following this write up made the process very easy. I work on a military base and was able to utilize the auto hobby shop's car lift. $7.50 for an hour was very reasonable. In any event, I went with the Nissan Ester oil, stock filter & magnetic drain plug. I'm just over 7700 miles after 14 months of driving. I just wanted to say thanks for all the great advice and comments. I'll be doing my own oil changes from now on.

JTTZR · 05-29-2011, 11:53 PM

AK, you have converted me as well. Have shopped together all required components, including my first REAL toolset ;-), and will do this probably tomorrow.

Just a question in terms of the magnetic drain plug and the crush washer:

1) When tightening the drain plug (Exedium) using the crush washer (Nissan) - how tight do I need to screw it? Is it 1.5x after initial resistance? Several posters have mentioned things - am a little confused now...
2) Exedium drain plugs come with their own washer - do I discard that, use them both or....?

Pic is attached showing Exedium drain plug with washer versus Nissan crush washer.

Thanks very much.

EDIT: It's all done. Wasn't too hard either. Thanks for the great manual you have created!

V8Killer · 06-25-2011, 10:36 AM

I have been running RP since I have had my car. It has 15k miles now and I am wanting to switch to Red Line. So any advice on the switch?

SPOHN · 06-25-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by V8Killer

I have been running RP since I have had my car. It has 15k miles now and I am wanting to switch to Red Line. So any advice on the switch?

Just do it.

V8Killer · 06-25-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Just do it.

Okay cool thanks for the go ahead.

SPOHN · 06-25-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by V8Killer

Okay cool thanks for the go ahead.

I'd also pick up some trans fluid also. I've seen nothing buy great results on that change. Going to get mine tomorrow.

Fern to the Z · 07-01-2011, 03:51 PM

AK,
Do you recommend the purolator filter over the K&N gold? If so where do you purchase the purulator filter?

poorazn · 07-01-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

AK,
Do you recommend the purolator filter over the K&N gold? If so where do you purchase the purulator filter?

Amazon.com: Purolator PL14610 PureONE Oil Filter, Pack of 1: Automotive

onzedge · 07-03-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

AK,
Do you recommend the purolator filter over the K&N gold? If so where do you purchase the purulator filter?

Pepboys carries the Purolator Pure One.

poorazn · 07-04-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

AK,
Do you recommend the purolator filter over the K&N gold? If so where do you purchase the purulator filter?

This seems like a good deal

3 PureOnes for a $1.

Advance Auto Parts have Purolator PureONE Oil Filter on sale for $5. Add 3 to cart for $15 - $5 code BIG5 - $9 rebate = $1 with free store pickup. (from slickdeals)

370z_user · 07-04-2011, 03:40 PM

Just did the oil change on a 2011 370Z Nismo. Everything is the same except the undercover is larger (includes sides in front of wheel) and has way more clips (18 vs. 3 in original article). Mostly due to a cover not present in the original picture.

Billarf · 07-04-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z_user

Just did the oil change on a 2011 370Z Nismo. Everything is the same except the undercover is larger (includes sides in front of wheel) and has way more clips (18 vs. 3 in original article). Mostly due to a cover not present in the original picture.

Absolutely NO reason to pull the cover off when doing a simple oil and filter change on a 370Z. Just open the access door and that is it..

370z_user · 07-04-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Billarf

Absolutely NO reason to pull the cover off when doing a simple oil and filter change on a 370Z. Just open the access door and that is it..

Well, I had a reason. I wasn't just changing the oil, I was also surveying things for an oil cooler installation in the near future.

Yes, I'm aware of this great article on the370z.com: Modshack DIY: Oil Cooler (scratch built install, lottsa pics)

2011 Nismo#91 · 11-28-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z_user

Hey guys, I just did my first oil change last night and I found that the plastic cover has a large crack among other problems. Does anyone know the replacement part number for the 2011 Nismo? Also where is a good place to find some extra bolts and clips it seems many have gone missing with what happened to the cover.

semtex · 11-28-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Hey guys, I just did my first oil change last night and I found that the plastic cover has a large crack among other problems. Does anyone know the replacement part number for the 2011 Nismo? Also where is a good place to find some extra bolts and clips it seems many have gone missing with what happened to the cover.

I'd just go to the dealership parts dept in this situation.

07-04-2011, 03:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
370z_user Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Difference on 2011 Nismo. Just did the oil change on a 2011 370Z Nismo. Everything is the same except the undercover is larger (includes sides in front of wheel) and has way more clips (18 vs. 3 in original article). Mostly due to a cover not present in the original picture.

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05-28-2011, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davetmml Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 22 Drives: 09 370Z PG A7! Rep Power: 17	Hi all. I just completed the second oil change (first was done by dealership). Following this write up made the process very easy. I work on a military base and was able to utilize the auto hobby shop's car lift. $7.50 for an hour was very reasonable. In any event, I went with the Nissan Ester oil, stock filter & magnetic drain plug. I'm just over 7700 miles after 14 months of driving. I just wanted to say thanks for all the great advice and comments. I'll be doing my own oil changes from now on.

06-25-2011, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 17	I have been running RP since I have had my car. It has 15k miles now and I am wanting to switch to Red Line. So any advice on the switch?

07-01-2011, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fern to the Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Far West TX Posts: 151 Drives: 16 PW nismO Tech Rep Power: 15	AK, Do you recommend the purolator filter over the K&N gold? If so where do you purchase the purulator filter?