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

Fern to the Z · 06-24-2016, 07:36 PM

What's up guys.. I'm about to do my first oil change (had one before I bought it CPO)..
Are we still doing Red Line 5W30 (6 quarts) and Purolator PureONE PL14610 oil filter?

Or is somebody using something else that might be better?

Thanks in advance

BoneZ · 06-24-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

What's up guys.. I'm about to do my first oil change (had one before I bought it CPO)..
Are we still doing Red Line 5W30 (6 quarts) and Purolator PureONE PL14610 oil filter?

Or is somebody using something else that might be better?

Thanks in advance

Depends on who you ask.

Fern to the Z · 06-25-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Depends on who you ask.

what do YOU prefer?

BoneZ · 06-25-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

what do YOU prefer?

I don't know if I would call it a preference, but I always use Mobil 1 synthetic and a K&N Filter.

barncobob · 06-25-2016, 08:14 PM

great choices...Im using the Purolator PSL 14610,,its an upgrade from PL, supposed to be for synthetic oils,,no problems yet...none of the major parts places have it but I found it at KMART of all places $8.95.

onzedge · 06-25-2016, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

What's up guys.. I'm about to do my first oil change (had one before I bought it CPO)..
Are we still doing Red Line 5W30 (6 quarts) and Purolator PureONE PL14610 oil filter?

Or is somebody using something else that might be better?

Thanks in advance

I was using Red Line and am switching to Mobil 1 on my next change.

I use K&N filters.

Fern to the Z · 06-27-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

I don't know if I would call it a preference, but I always use Mobil 1 synthetic and a K&N Filter.

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-44976-E...5w+30+6+quarts

Is this the one you recommend?

JARblue · 06-27-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-44976-E...5w+30+6+quarts

Is this the one you recommend?

Doubt it. Just get the regular 5W-30. Not High Mileage. Not Extended Performance.

I picked up 5 qts from Wally World today for $22

onzedge · 06-27-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-44976-E...5w+30+6+quarts

Is this the one you recommend?

No.

Use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-120764-...ds=mobil1+5+30

and this:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-1010-Perfo...ords=K%26n+gtr

This oil filter is designed to fit the GTR but also fits the 370 and is longer than the one specified for the 370.

Fern to the Z · 06-27-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

No.

Use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mobil-120764-...ds=mobil1+5+30

and this:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-1010-Perfo...ords=K%26n+gtr

This oil filter is designed to fit the GTR but also fits the 370 and is longer than the one specified for the 370.

Awesome, thanks for the links. You never had a leaking problem with this particular K&N oil filter? Just asking cause under the reviews it seemed to be prevalent

onzedge · 06-27-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

Awesome, thanks for the links. You never had a leaking problem with this particular K&N oil filter? Just asking cause under the reviews it seemed to be prevalent

I have been using K&N filters on numerous cars for more than 25 years and never had a problem. I abuse my cars also.

By the way -- do not forget to replace the crush washer on the drain plug.

TBatt · 06-27-2016, 05:31 PM

I use Mobil 0-40 and a Mobil filter. The 0-40 is a pure ester based oil. At least that what I was told. YMMV.

You do not have to remove the entire belly pan. Just take out the four bolts at the REAR of the belly pan. Take a bundgy cord and hook one of the belly pan screws holes and bend the panel of the belly pan forward (fold it) hook the other end of the bundgy cord to the front of the car. The pan was made to do this so you won't hurt a thing. Try it, it makes for a quick oil change.

BoneZ · 06-27-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I have been using K&N filters on numerous cars for more than 25 years and never had a problem. I abuse my cars also.

By the way -- do not forget to replace the crush washer on the drain plug.

Get them in mass quantities!

BoneZ · 06-27-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TBatt

I use Mobil 0-40 and a Mobil filter. The 0-40 is a pure ester based oil. At least that what I was told. YMMV.

You do not have to remove the entire belly pan. Just take out the four bolts at the REAR of the belly pan. Take a bundgy cord and hook one of the belly pan screws holes and bend the panel of the belly pan forward (fold it) hook the other end of the bundgy cord to the front of the car. The pan was made to do this so you won't hurt a thing. Try it, it makes for a quick oil change.

Yep, the bungee is your friend.

Fern to the Z · 06-27-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I have been using K&N filters on numerous cars for more than 25 years and never had a problem. I abuse my cars also.

By the way -- do not forget to replace the crush washer on the drain plug.

Yup got the 3mm crush washer on hand, thanks for the heads up

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TBatt Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	I use Mobil 0-40 and a Mobil filter. The 0-40 is a pure ester based oil. At least that what I was told. YMMV. You do not have to remove the entire belly pan. Just take out the four bolts at the REAR of the belly pan. Take a bundgy cord and hook one of the belly pan screws holes and bend the panel of the belly pan forward (fold it) hook the other end of the bundgy cord to the front of the car. The pan was made to do this so you won't hurt a thing. Try it, it makes for a quick oil change. Fern to the Z and BoneZ like this. __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	great choices...Im using the Purolator PSL 14610,,its an upgrade from PL, supposed to be for synthetic oils,,no problems yet...none of the major parts places have it but I found it at KMART of all places $8.95.