Changed my oil today, Just want to share my thoughts

IDZRVIT · 04-19-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Couple things.

First, have you ever tried to pull off a filter mag? No F'ing way that can fall off with anything short of a driving off a cliff and hitting the rocks below.

Second, be careful when changing your oil if you're only lifting on two jack stands. The first time I did that, I overfilled because I didn't drain the oil completely. I just did an oil change yesterday and put the car on four jack stands to level it out. Took 5 quarts exactly since the K&N oil filter is smaller than the stocker.

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.

And for those who are OCD about getting all the oil out, consider this. It takes 5.8 L of oil to fill a dry engine. So, where is that other 0.6 L hiding that just won't come out?

gumpy · 04-19-2010, 07:15 PM

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.

And for those who are OCD about getting all the oil out, consider this. It takes 5.8 L of oil to fill a dry engine. So, where is that other 0.6 L hiding that just won't come out?

ME I have OCD!!!

I thought our car takes 4.9L of oil so i got 5L's of the stuff for my next change... I'm f'd in the a if I need to buy another 5L bottle for the extra part...

the manual states 4.9L =(

IDZRVIT · 04-19-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gumpy

ME I have OCD!!!

I thought our car takes 4.9L of oil so i got 5L's of the stuff for my next change... I'm f'd in the a if I need to buy another 5L bottle for the extra part...

the manual states 4.9L =(

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

Quote:

Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.9 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)
Without oil filter change 4.6 (4-7/8, 4)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.7 (6, 5)

kenchan · 04-19-2010, 07:33 PM

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

IDZRVIT · 04-19-2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

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

Pales in comparison to guys discussing exhausts.

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!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Some more 370Z pictures to share	AK370Z	Exterior & Interior	16	03-16-2011 09:48 AM
anyone changed the LED in the 'Z' signal lamp?	vehl	Exterior & Interior	0	03-24-2010 03:54 AM
Can someone explain what can be changed in AT and MT?	소녀시대	Engine & Drivetrain	16	02-14-2010 09:15 AM
Changed my oil today...	kannibul	Engine & Drivetrain	9	08-11-2009 12:37 PM
Changed my Sig	eXo5	The Lounge (Off Topic)	0	05-11-2009 12:24 PM

04-19-2010, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
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...