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

koojo · 06-01-2009, 02:22 PM

Nice write up! But 16 bolts + clips to change the oil?? WTF was Nissan thinking?

Viera · 06-06-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by koojo

Nice write up! But 16 bolts + clips to change the oil?? WTF was Nissan thinking?

I know right? Geez.... Anywho, thanks for this DIY!

RedNismo · 03-01-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by koojo

Nice write up! But 16 bolts + clips to change the oil?? WTF was Nissan thinking?

The under body cover is actually an aerodynamic part. It minimizes the under body turbulance which causes lift. G-coupes, and Z's are zero lift designs. Most high end sports cars have them front and back.

Darkstar87695 · 06-07-2009, 12:42 PM

Noob question, but how often do you guys change ur oil filter?

AK370Z · 06-07-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by koojo

Nice write up! But 16 bolts + clips to change the oil?? WTF was Nissan thinking?

350Z was the same way... It's kinda PITA but the extra added protection makes me feel okay about it...

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Originally Posted by Darkstar87695

Noob question, but how often do you guys change ur oil filter?

You should change the oil filter EVERY time you change engine oil. So, I will change my filter TWICE a year since I'm running synthetic (appox. every 7000 miles).

Darkstar87695 · 06-07-2009, 02:34 PM

Thanks!

edeeZee · 06-09-2009, 01:31 AM

Hey AK370, you overlooked 1 thing on step 5. You're supposed to put some oil in the new filter prior to screwing it back on. I learned this in autoshop. It has something to do with the engine immediately requiring oil as soon as the engine turns. I hear it's bad to not put that oil in the new filter prior, it causes premature wear.

molamann · 06-09-2009, 01:38 AM

^
Never heard that before.

SoCal 370Z · 06-09-2009, 01:42 AM

Filling the oil filter is old school, and good school, but we have a horizontal oil filter attachment, and this would prove hard unless you were lightning quick!

AK370Z · 06-09-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

Hey AK370, you overlooked 1 thing on step 5. You're supposed to put some oil in the new filter prior to screwing it back on. I learned this in autoshop. It has something to do with the engine immediately requiring oil as soon as the engine turns. I hear it's bad to not put that oil in the new filter prior, it causes premature wear.

I agree. But as Socal 370Z mentions below, our filters are horizontal mount. It'll be a very messy situation and most of the oil end up in the ground!

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Filling the oil filter is old school, and good school, but we have a horizontal oil filter attachment, and this would prove hard unless you were lightning quick!

axio · 06-09-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I agree. But as Socal 370Z mentions below, our filters are horizontal mount. It'll be a very messy situation and most of the oil end up in the ground!

I actually do add some oil into the filter despite it being horizontally mounted. My Honda Prelude is the same way. I just don't add TOO much oil so it'd spill out. I only add about 1/3 of the filter's worth of oil. It doesn't leak out as i'm spinning the filter on. But whether this little oil really makes any difference though is another story...

edit: and yes, nice write-up!

k20z3 · 06-09-2009, 03:10 AM

nice write up ak

theDreamer · 06-09-2009, 02:58 PM

AK, what is the copper drain plug washer for?
Also, feel anything different about the car since the oil change?

AK370Z · 06-09-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

nice write up ak

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Originally Posted by axio

edit: and yes, nice write-up!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

AK, what is the copper drain plug washer for?
Also, feel anything different about the car since the oil change?

Copper washer goes between the drain bolt and drain pan.

Car feels VERY smooth idling, as I have mentioned before. Drive wise I don't feel any different. But I feel good knowing that my engine is protected even if I run the car HARDEST.

Forrest · 06-10-2009, 02:00 AM

Can i get a picture of your tork wrench?

06-01-2009, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
koojo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 61 Drives: Infiniti G20 Rep Power: 17	Nice write up! But 16 bolts + clips to change the oil?? WTF was Nissan thinking? $ully likes this. __________________ 2000 Infiniti G20 (TURBOCHARGED - SR20DET) - FOR SALE - http://www.koojo.net/

06-09-2009, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 267	Hey AK370, you overlooked 1 thing on step 5. You're supposed to put some oil in the new filter prior to screwing it back on. I learned this in autoshop. It has something to do with the engine immediately requiring oil as soon as the engine turns. I hear it's bad to not put that oil in the new filter prior, it causes premature wear. $ully likes this.

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SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Filling the oil filter is old school, and good school, but we have a horizontal oil filter attachment, and this would prove hard unless you were lightning quick! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 34 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 406	nice write up ak __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	AK, what is the copper drain plug washer for? Also, feel anything different about the car since the oil change? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	^ Never heard that before.

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Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	Can i get a picture of your tork wrench?

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