Oil Change

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.

semtex · 04-08-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

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

You've ordered the correct one. I installed mine on Saturday and it fits perfectly.

tvfreakazoid · 04-09-2009, 02:41 AM

What about oil filter? What do you guys recommend?

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Originally Posted by semtex

You've ordered the correct one. I installed mine on Saturday and it fits perfectly.

ZzzZz · 04-09-2009, 02:52 AM

I was going to go with Purolator PureOne for the filter but I've read somewhere that although OEM might have worse filter material, its spec'd as the engine was designed for (maintaing a certain level of oil pressure mainly). So you might want to go with OEM for now until there's more research done.

I know for Mobil1 some people will go with a different filter than what Mobil lists because of bigger/better filter and materials but the specs aren't in line with the original design. I haven't come across a filter which matches OEM specs with better filter media but if anyone on this board knows or is more knowledgeable on the subject, please chime in.

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

What about oil filter? What do you guys recommend?

wstar · 04-09-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ZzzZz

I was going to go with Purolator PureOne for the filter but I've read somewhere that although OEM might have worse filter material, its spec'd as the engine was designed for (maintaing a certain level of oil pressure mainly). So you might want to go with OEM for now until there's more research done.

I know for Mobil1 some people will go with a different filter than what Mobil lists because of bigger/better filter and materials but the specs aren't in line with the original design. I haven't come across a filter which matches OEM specs with better filter media but if anyone on this board knows or is more knowledgeable on the subject, please chime in.

Hopefully the filter isn't what's maintaining the correct oil pressure for the engine. All good filters have bypass valves in case they get clogged, and our oil pump has a regulator to prevent overpressure.

semtex · 04-09-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Either they didn't replace the crush washer or they really screwed up torquing the drain plug.

Or they didn't properly tighten the oil filter. That'd cause a leak as well.

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Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

What about oil filter? What do you guys recommend?

I put a K&N on. The part number is HP1008, should you choose to go with K&N as well. Mobil1 filters are also good. In fact, their internals are pretty much identical to K&N. The only real difference between them is that the outside of the K&Ns have an integrated 'nut' on the end that allows you to use a normal wrench for installation and removal instead of an oil filter wrench. Anyway, if you go with Mobil1, then you want part number M1-108.

ChrisSlicks · 04-09-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Or they didn't properly tighten the oil filter. That'd cause a leak as well.

Possible, but it would have to be very loose or they didn't lube the O-ring.

semtex · 04-09-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Possible, but it would have to be very loose or they didn't lube the O-ring.

True. Either way, this is why I do my own oil changes. With the 370, another thing to worry about is the fact that they have to remove the undertray to do an oil change. My specific concern is that they might get lazy and not put all 21 bolts back into place afterwards. It is a PITA with 21 bolts, after all, and I can see the temptation for someone to cut corners and leave a few of them off, especially when it's not their car, know what I mean?

OnCallZ · 04-09-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

True. Either way, this is why I do my own oil changes. With the 370, another thing to worry about is the fact that they have to remove the undertray to do an oil change. My specific concern is that they might get lazy and not put all 21 bolts back into place afterwards. It is a PITA with 21 bolts, after all, and I can see the temptation for someone to cut corners and leave a few of them off, especially when it's not their car, know what I mean?

Yeah It was always in the back of my mind, just never thought it would happen to me. I usually get down and dirty with my vehicles but this time I decided to cut some corners and do the free oil change

wstar · 04-09-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

True. Either way, this is why I do my own oil changes. With the 370, another thing to worry about is the fact that they have to remove the undertray to do an oil change. My specific concern is that they might get lazy and not put all 21 bolts back into place afterwards. It is a PITA with 21 bolts, after all, and I can see the temptation for someone to cut corners and leave a few of them off, especially when it's not their car, know what I mean?

It's not 21, It's 16 bolts and 3 snaps

, there's 6x 10mm with phillips heads along the front, 3 of the same down each side, 4 slightly different ones (no phillips, but still 10mm) along the back, and then 3 snaps in a row through the middle. I've learned it by heart now, I think I've taken that thing off like 8 times already. Last time I didn't even jack the car up, I just laid down on the floor by the front bumper, reached under, and did it blind by feel.

dad · 04-09-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

True. Either way, this is why I do my own oil changes. With the 370, another thing to worry about is the fact that they have to remove the undertray to do an oil change. My specific concern is that they might get lazy and not put all 21 bolts back into place afterwards. It is a PITA with 21 bolts, after all, and I can see the temptation for someone to cut corners and leave a few of them off, especially when it's not their car, know what I mean?

Plus, why pay some one, for something, you can do!

molamann · 04-09-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

True. Either way, this is why I do my own oil changes. With the 370, another thing to worry about is the fact that they have to remove the undertray to do an oil change. My specific concern is that they might get lazy and not put all 21 bolts back into place afterwards. It is a PITA with 21 bolts, after all, and I can see the temptation for someone to cut corners and leave a few of them off, especially when it's not their car, know what I mean?

Perhaps I shouldn't trust myself considering I've already lost one bolt, lol. I swear the damn thing just f*cking vanished.

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