Oil Changes

Boudreaux · 05-07-2010, 10:47 AM

Now that the intro is done.....it's down to business.

In researching the possible purchase on this great car, I would like to know about oil changes.

Like the accessibility & location of the filter under the engine? Is changing the oil something the average Joe can do at home with steel Ramps and common tools.....???

Xan · 05-07-2010, 10:50 AM

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

DjSquall · 05-07-2010, 10:57 AM

I heard vegetable oil works well.

40th370z · 05-07-2010, 11:49 AM

Or have a great service department,yesterday I took my Z into the service department to have the oil changed,with just 1300 km on it I wanted the Filtermag an drain magnetic plug on as soon as possible,the Service manager looked in saw an empty bay an had it inside in 5 minutes with no scheduled appointment.

So they put it up on the hoist an changed the oil an installed the magnets.
I went to pay for the early change he said dont worry about it the oil is bulk and the tech was standing around getting paid anyways,that an they are all car nuts an got to mess with a Z.

That's why I keep buying Nissan the service has always been top notch at my dealership

kenchan · 05-07-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

I heard vegetable oil works well.

sesame oil...

and to the OP, no different than doing any other car from the bottom. just needs more screws to remove to remove the lower cover.

DjSquall · 05-07-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

sesame oil...

and to the OP, no different than doing any other car from the bottom. just needs more screws to remove to remove the lower cover.

Personally, I use Canola Oil. I find that the bacon doesn't stick to engine as much.

Apparently there's a smaller cover that can be removed and there's just 4 screws?

6spd · 05-07-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

sesame oil...

and to the OP, no different than doing any other car from the bottom. just needs more screws to remove to remove the lower cover.

this is where you're wrong, my friend. some cars, especially toyota v6's and mazdas are nothing like nissans, which tend to be very simple, clean changes. rx8's are the worst... yuck

Boudreaux · 05-08-2010, 10:13 AM

Thanks Xan,

That's exactly what I was hoping to receive.

05-07-2010, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Boudreaux Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 10 Drives: 2000 Avalon Rep Power: 15	Oil Changes Now that the intro is done.....it's down to business. In researching the possible purchase on this great car, I would like to know about oil changes. Like the accessibility & location of the filter under the engine? Is changing the oil something the average Joe can do at home with steel Ramps and common tools.....??? __________________ Wilson Boudreaux Lafayette, LA "Cajun Country"

05-07-2010, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside __________________

05-08-2010, 10:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boudreaux Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 10 Drives: 2000 Avalon Rep Power: 15	Thanks Xan, That's exactly what I was hoping to receive. __________________ Wilson Boudreaux Lafayette, LA "Cajun Country"

05-07-2010, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	I heard vegetable oil works well.

05-07-2010, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 297	Or have a great service department,yesterday I took my Z into the service department to have the oil changed,with just 1300 km on it I wanted the Filtermag an drain magnetic plug on as soon as possible,the Service manager looked in saw an empty bay an had it inside in 5 minutes with no scheduled appointment. So they put it up on the hoist an changed the oil an installed the magnets. I went to pay for the early change he said dont worry about it the oil is bulk and the tech was standing around getting paid anyways,that an they are all car nuts an got to mess with a Z. That's why I keep buying Nissan the service has always been top notch at my dealership