Changed my oil today, Just want to share my thoughts

kenchan · 04-19-2010, 07:33 PM

3 pages worth of thoughts for a simple oil change? Dang...

gumpy · 04-19-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I was off by a few tenths of a litre. Anyway, from the service manual:

ah ok thanks...

yes you pose a good question of where that left over oil hides...

Billarf · 04-24-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I only put oil back in when the car is off the two stands. It's a lot easier than adding two more and there isn't that much oil left in the pan.

Yes, drain oil, (best done when engine warm) replace oil filter, reinsert oil filler plug that has new crunch washer, button plastic underbelly shroud back up and then let car back on all 4's on the ground.... then fill with oil.

Reminder: When you remove the old oil filter be 100% sure the rubber gasket is still in place on that old filter you removed!

j.arnaldo · 04-19-2010, 01:45 PM

Looks easy and safe with just the jack stands. Did you use chocks, too? The driveway where I do my oil changes has a mild incline, which forced me to purchase chocks.

JakeZ34 · 04-19-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Looks easy and safe with just the jack stands. Did you use chocks, too? The driveway where I do my oil changes has a mild incline, which forced me to purchase chocks.

Yes I did use chocks. Just didn't show in picture. 6.99 pair at walmart ftw

kenchan · 04-19-2010, 01:53 PM

you should use chocks anyway regardless of incline when lifting one end. so it was a worthy investment.

j.arnaldo · 04-19-2010, 02:06 PM

Thanks, dude! I got 'em on clearance at Kmart ($5.99/pair!) Greetings. BTW, carpal tunnel syndrome is making it more and more difficult to do such simple tasks. I might end up having to sell all my gear!...sigh...

kenchan · 04-19-2010, 03:42 PM

well, if you can't physically do it, just take it into the dealer and have them do it. grab a cup of coffee and watch tv in the waiting room. that's how 99% of the population do it anyways.

hope you feel better soon.

j.arnaldo · 04-22-2010, 08:43 AM

Kaput. Finito. The End. No Más. Se Acabó. O.K.!

jpit · 04-22-2010, 10:42 AM

The oil drain plug is at the back of the oil pan so putting the car on ramps (or jacking it up) will have no effect except the oil will drain out a little faster.

Trips · 04-24-2010, 11:55 AM

Since Jake has been pretty good in providing his experience with the oil change, as has had a good response. I agree this has run it's course and should be closed. I have Pm'd Jake to let him know so it's up to him to decide.

JakeZ34 · 04-25-2010, 08:44 PM

Locking this thread up!

04-19-2010, 02:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, dude! I got 'em on clearance at Kmart ($5.99/pair!) Greetings. BTW, carpal tunnel syndrome is making it more and more difficult to do such simple tasks. I might end up having to sell all my gear!...sigh... Last edited by j.arnaldo; 04-19-2010 at 02:08 PM.

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Since Jake has been pretty good in providing his experience with the oil change, as has had a good response. I agree this has run it's course and should be closed. I have Pm'd Jake to let him know so it's up to him to decide. __________________

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	3 pages worth of thoughts for a simple oil change? Dang...

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j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Looks easy and safe with just the jack stands. Did you use chocks, too? The driveway where I do my oil changes has a mild incline, which forced me to purchase chocks.

04-19-2010, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	you should use chocks anyway regardless of incline when lifting one end. so it was a worthy investment.

04-19-2010, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	well, if you can't physically do it, just take it into the dealer and have them do it. grab a cup of coffee and watch tv in the waiting room. that's how 99% of the population do it anyways. hope you feel better soon.

04-22-2010, 08:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Kaput. Finito. The End. No Más. Se Acabó. O.K.!

04-22-2010, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 18	The oil drain plug is at the back of the oil pan so putting the car on ramps (or jacking it up) will have no effect except the oil will drain out a little faster.

04-25-2010, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 199	Locking this thread up!