Should you do an early oil change?

Valentino · 09-04-2009, 12:07 AM

I just changed Oil and filter @ the dealer 670 Miles (Nissan Ester oil)

Liquid_G · 09-06-2009, 12:31 PM

ok here's maybe a dumb question... are those shavings in that pan actually magnetic? Arent our engine blocks made of aluminum? (aluminum = non-magnetic)

just curious.

dad · 09-06-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6

3. Metal shaving left over.

You need one of these:MyNismo.com - PROJECT KICS Magnetic Oil Drain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

ok here's maybe a dumb question... are those shavings in that pan actually magnetic? Arent our engine blocks made of aluminum? (aluminum = non-magnetic)

just curious.

Very good question!

YamahaR6 · 09-10-2009, 02:52 PM

I got both Project KICs Oil Drain Bolt and the Filter Mag.

Not sure if that works, but just insurance.

Cjanik · 09-11-2009, 12:00 AM

I agree with doing the early oil change, here's my reason why:

at 50 miles, thats what the oil looked like in my other vehicle. all the dirty crud from the factory being cleaned out by the oil. the second oil change was clean as should be (blackish), but that first one scared me! looks like brains, hehe.

junior_jam · 10-25-2009, 05:59 AM

Just got my first oil change at 1000 miles. Regular oil of course. I figured it couldn't hurt. Besides, the dealership does the first oil change for free and I had it there to take care of a couple of other things, so it was convenient.

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09-04-2009, 12:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 305	I just changed Oil and filter @ the dealer 670 Miles (Nissan Ester oil)

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Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	ok here's maybe a dumb question... are those shavings in that pan actually magnetic? Arent our engine blocks made of aluminum? (aluminum = non-magnetic) just curious.

09-10-2009, 02:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	I got both Project KICs Oil Drain Bolt and the Filter Mag. Not sure if that works, but just insurance.

09-11-2009, 12:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	I agree with doing the early oil change, here's my reason why: at 50 miles, thats what the oil looked like in my other vehicle. all the dirty crud from the factory being cleaned out by the oil. the second oil change was clean as should be (blackish), but that first one scared me! looks like brains, hehe.

10-25-2009, 05:59 AM	#21 (permalink)
junior_jam Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Just got my first oil change at 1000 miles. Regular oil of course. I figured it couldn't hurt. Besides, the dealership does the first oil change for free and I had it there to take care of a couple of other things, so it was convenient.