First Oil Change

Billarf · 05-24-2010, 08:27 PM

As mentioned earlier in this thread....

In regard to the 370Z. It has a low and high mark (no actual full mark) and the manual clearly states proper fill is between the two holes on the dipstick with recommended oil input at oil change (per factory) being 5 1/8 quarts. FACT is the proper fill per the manual is 5 1/8 regardless of the rationale of someone on a forum. For me over filling that a novice or anyone at that matter might due is harmful in itself. Best bet is to teach / preach what the factory says and not what some forum individual decides is best. Hopefully, this thread will make those here that are not savvy know that overfilling is an issue just as under filling/running low is. The really best bet is to fill as per the FACTORY recommendation for the 370Z which is 5 quarts 4 ounces and then monitor your dipstick religiously/closely. Add oil as needed. Keep the oil level of an at operating temperature 370Z between the low and high marks on the dipstick just as Nissan recommends.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Did they change my oil?	elmz	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	52	04-01-2010 03:13 PM
oil change	thegraylady	Engine & Drivetrain	3	02-01-2010 08:49 PM
Should I change the oil?	alexanderb	Engine & Drivetrain	19	09-30-2009 09:31 PM
First oil change	510z	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	23	06-26-2009 05:47 PM
1st Oil Change	tooohip	Mid-Atlantic Region	4	06-25-2009 07:50 PM

05-24-2010, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	As mentioned earlier in this thread.... In regard to the 370Z. It has a low and high mark (no actual full mark) and the manual clearly states proper fill is between the two holes on the dipstick with recommended oil input at oil change (per factory) being 5 1/8 quarts. FACT is the proper fill per the manual is 5 1/8 regardless of the rationale of someone on a forum. For me over filling that a novice or anyone at that matter might due is harmful in itself. Best bet is to teach / preach what the factory says and not what some forum individual decides is best. Hopefully, this thread will make those here that are not savvy know that overfilling is an issue just as under filling/running low is. The really best bet is to fill as per the FACTORY recommendation for the 370Z which is 5 quarts 4 ounces and then monitor your dipstick religiously/closely. Add oil as needed. Keep the oil level of an at operating temperature 370Z between the low and high marks on the dipstick just as Nissan recommends.