Oil Change

tvfreakazoid · 04-08-2009, 03:10 PM

How you got a magnetic plug for you 370?

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Originally Posted by semtex

Use conventional oil with an ester additive for the first 5000 -- that's what the Nissan Ester Oil is. Then switch over to an ester-based synthetic, like Motul 300V. That's what I'm doing anyway.

Edit: Just to be 100% clear, I'm not saying wait until 5000 miles to do your first oil change. Do your first oil change at 1500 miles, and replace the drain plug with a magnetic one if you can. For that first oil change, refill it with Nissan Ester Oil. Then at 5000 miles, do your second oil change and switch over to synthetic, preferably one that is ester-based as ester bonds to the metal, which is what enhances lubricity at start-up.

semtex · 04-08-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

How you got a magnetic plug for you 370?

Hooked on Phonics didn't quite work for you, huh?

(I'm just kidding around with ya.

)

I ordered it from Evasive -> Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports

tvfreakazoid · 04-08-2009, 03:20 PM

LOL you funny!

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Hooked on Phonics didn't quite work for you, huh?

(I'm just kidding around with ya.

)

I ordered it from Evasive -> Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports

tvfreakazoid · 04-08-2009, 03:22 PM

Can you explain why people needs to get a magnetic oil plug? Or at least why it's a good idea to get one! Purpose and point!

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Hooked on Phonics didn't quite work for you, huh?

(I'm just kidding around with ya.

)

I ordered it from Evasive -> Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports

dad · 04-08-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Hooked on Phonics didn't quite work for you, huh?

(I'm just kidding around with ya.

)

I ordered it from Evasive -> Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug: Evasive Motorsports

Magnetic drain plug, what is the purpose and function of that?

semtex · 04-08-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Can you explain why people needs to get a magnetic oil plug? Or at least why it's a good idea to get one! Purpose and point!

It's just an additional line of defense against small metallic debris. Your oil filter is supposed to catch debris -- that's what it's for. But sometimes things may get past your filter as no filter is 100% foolproof 100% of the time. As those particles circulate, eventually they'll end up in the oil pan where they'll stick to the magnetized drain plug instead of circulate back into the engine. So when you change your oil, you can clean off any debris stuck to the tip of the plug before you put it back in.

SoCal 370Z · 04-08-2009, 03:30 PM

You will most likely find factory installed magnets in the automatic transmission oil pan too. I always switch out to a magnetic oil drain plug as it captures metal debris as the engine wears. Semtex, I like the quality of the ones in the link you pointed out, thanks! Which one did you order?

tvfreakazoid · 04-08-2009, 03:32 PM

Ah spank you.

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Originally Posted by semtex

It's just an additional line of defense against small metallic debris. Your oil filter is supposed to catch debris -- that's what it's for. But sometimes things may get past your filter as no filter is 100% foolproof 100% of the time. As those particles circulate, eventually they'll end up in the oil pan where they'll stick to the magnetized drain plug instead of circulate back into the engine. So when you change your oil, you can clean off any debris stuck to the tip of the plug before you put it back in.

dad · 04-08-2009, 03:33 PM

Sounds very good to me. I'll need to find out what size I need.

semtex · 04-08-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

You will most likely find factory installed magnets in the automatic transmission oil pan too. I always switch out to a magnetic oil drain plug as it captures metal debris as the engine wears. Semtex, I like the quality of the ones in the link you pointed out, thanks! Which one did you order?

M12 x P1.25 is the one for Nissans. (They include a fitment chart on the web page.) It's the red one, in case you're wondering about color. I just did my first oil change this past Saturday and can confirm that it fits perfectly.

Btw, I also discovered that Courtesy is selling magnetic plugs -> CourtesyParts :: Magnetic Oil Pan Plug (But they're not a pretty color like the Kics ones.

)

wstar · 04-08-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Sounds very good to me. I'll need to find out what size I need.

I ordered the "MAG-1", which is M12x1.25 thread. Sounds like the right one to me, haven't received/installed it yet.

SoCal 370Z · 04-08-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Sounds very good to me. I'll need to find out what size I need.

Yeah, where the hell is Semtex when you need him? Out making videos?

I believe it is the M12 x P1.25, but if Semtex has traded them out it would be good to know his thoughts. And more importantly what color he ordered?!

semtex · 04-08-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Sounds very good to me. I'll need to find out what size I need.

M12 x P1.25

semtex · 04-08-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Yeah, where the hell is Semtex when you need him? Out making videos?

I believe it is the M12 x P1.25, but if Semtex has traded them out it would be good to know his thoughts. And more importantly what color he ordered?!

I responded a couple of posts prior, Mr. Impatient!

Re. color, you don't get to choose. Each size has its own color -- I think that's so they can tell them apart. So if you order the size for Nissans (M12 x P1.25), you get red.

SoCal 370Z · 04-08-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

M12 x P1.25

Knowledge = rep points!

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Originally Posted by semtex

I responded a couple of posts prior, Mr. Impatient!

I'm not feeling the love dude...

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