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

onzedge · 12-31-2014, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7

So I got my oil change done at the dealer and they put my greedy plug on there. I don't think it had a copper crush washer. It isn't leaking, but should i just put one on there next change or replace the oil and put one on there now? I'm not sure how critical the washer is.

The washer is important. Does your Greddy plug come with its own washer? Most do. If that washer is in place, you are good to go. Note that the Greddy washer is not copper.

kenchan · 12-31-2014, 10:40 AM

+1... that washer is a gasket. you'll want that on there.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-31-2014, 12:30 PM

I guess I need to jack my car up and check this out.

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Kaldaien · 02-24-2015, 02:41 AM

I just finished the break-in period for my car and changed its oil for the first time in preparation for a cross-country move.

After removing the undertray, I noticed there were some white stains on it. I washed them off, but am somewhat curious.

What leaking liquid in the engine compartment would dry white? It's not a chronic problem, thankfully nothing is visually leaking, but it was disconcerting.

littlejuanito · 02-24-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaldaien

I just finished the break-in period for my car and changed its oil for the first time in preparation for a cross-country move.

Moving to Cali?

jayhuffdaddy · 03-03-2015, 07:04 PM

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JARblue · 03-03-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

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AK370Z · 05-28-2015, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Reading this thread. Looks like this car requires a bit more effort to get the job done. Interesting.

True .. in a way.. but that's bc I'm ocd and I like to do it perfectly. You can just pull the back flip (held by only 3 screws and do the oil change. Maybe a bit messy and you may get oil on under tray. It takes 10 min to remove 10 screws, so why not?

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Originally Posted by LinPark

I've never cut my filter open to look at it but I've seen stuff on the tip of the magnetic drain plug. I thought there were pics on the web of folks who had cut the filters in half and you could see the stuff trapped on the side of the filter. If you don't want to spring for the $25 and put it on then don't. I know I sleep better at night knowing it's on there.

I should just stop being lazy and cut one of the filter. I need a good hacksaw though

I just want to update everyone that my car turned over 93,000 miles and still running like a boss for being a 6 1/2 year old car. This Redline oil combo with purolator filter worked awesome. No complain. I def. don't baby the car. Almost every Sunday I redline the living crap outta it at autox venues and Z comes out winning class or podium finishes in competitive regions. So if someone ask me "is this redline with purolator is a good combo?" I can most certainly tell them "yes. it is. I think we have enough data to say it now." I changed to redline at 3600 miles.

Carlitoboy · 04-11-2015, 01:26 PM

Many thanks for sharing!!!

LinPark · 04-25-2015, 12:24 PM

Just did my 4th oil change and actually came back to this for reference - for the umpteenth time "Thanks AK!".

140BPM · 05-26-2015, 07:19 PM

So I just finished my oil change for the ?th time and as I'm finishing up pouring in the oil I realize that I probably put that stupid crush washer in backwards. Funny how the most simple procedure can slip your mind no matter how many times you perform a task.

Anyone else do this by accident? I've read a few other posts saying it shouldn't be an issue but just curious if anyone here has experience first hand. I did remove the old one FWIW.

I guess I'll run it and check for any seepage in a few days... I'm not about to drain all the oil fresh oil out for a stupid copper washer just yet

Filipe · 02-28-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 140BPM

So I just finished my oil change for the ?th time and as I'm finishing up pouring in the oil I realize that I probably put that stupid crush washer in backwards. Funny how the most simple procedure can slip your mind no matter how many times you perform a task.

Anyone else do this by accident? I've read a few other posts saying it shouldn't be an issue but just curious if anyone here has experience first hand. I did remove the old one FWIW.

I guess I'll run it and check for any seepage in a few days... I'm not about to drain all the oil fresh oil out for a stupid copper washer just yet

how do you know which way is the "proper" way of putting it on?

BoneZ · 02-28-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Filipe

how do you know which way is the "proper" way of putting it on?

The part of the washer that has the notch needs to contact the head of the bolt. The more open side of the washer contacts the oil pan.

BoneZ · 05-28-2015, 02:48 PM

This car requires a crush washer to change the oil?

JARblue · 05-28-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

This car requires a crush washer to change the oil?

Yup. And don't ask if you can reuse them. It's not worth the risk for the cost. You can get them for about $0.50 apiece. Your local dealer should have them or you can order them online in bulk for cheap.

12-31-2014, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	+1... that washer is a gasket. you'll want that on there. onzedge and Dragon_Ball_Z like this.

12-31-2014, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 18	I guess I need to jack my car up and check this out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk onzedge likes this. __________________ Build in Progress

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jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	This promo is good until 5/31/15 https://mobiloil.com/en/promotion/mobil-promotions onzedge, JARblue and Dragon_Ball_Z like this. __________________ Get your free dropbox account here http://db.tt/m4cYBiU When you sign up you and I get an extra 500MB of storage. Rimbit, the new Bitcoin alternative http://igg.me/at/rimbit-com/x/7599377

04-25-2015, 12:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,078 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 24	Just did my 4th oil change and actually came back to this for reference - for the umpteenth time "Thanks AK!". AK370Z likes this.

05-26-2015, 07:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
140BPM Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	So I just finished my oil change for the ?th time and as I'm finishing up pouring in the oil I realize that I probably put that stupid crush washer in backwards. Funny how the most simple procedure can slip your mind no matter how many times you perform a task. Anyone else do this by accident? I've read a few other posts saying it shouldn't be an issue but just curious if anyone here has experience first hand. I did remove the old one FWIW. I guess I'll run it and check for any seepage in a few days... I'm not about to drain all the oil fresh oil out for a stupid copper washer just yet __________________ 2009 370Z Touring w/Sport 6MT

02-24-2015, 02:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kaldaien Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 167 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 12	I just finished the break-in period for my car and changed its oil for the first time in preparation for a cross-country move. After removing the undertray, I noticed there were some white stains on it. I washed them off, but am somewhat curious. What leaking liquid in the engine compartment would dry white? It's not a chronic problem, thankfully nothing is visually leaking, but it was disconcerting.

04-11-2015, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 15	Many thanks for sharing!!!

05-28-2015, 02:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,301 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	This car requires a crush washer to change the oil? __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

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