schrute's journal

schrute · 11-02-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Why did you change your oil at such a brief interval? What kinda oil are you putting in your engine? I use Mobil 1 5W30, and change it every 7,500k, per the Owner's Manual. Greetings, dude!

I changed the oil at 1300 miles to get the break-in oil out and fresh oil in. A new engine will shed more metal in the first 1000 miles than it will for the next tens of thousands of miles, or so I've read. Getting that material out was the goal.

The next oil change at 3800 miles had more to do with installing the magnetic oil pan drain bolt and filter magnet recommended in AK's Oil Change DIY than any other reason, I just didn't want to wait to install them. Also at that time I made the switch from Mobil 1 to Redline oil. I'll probably do the next change at 7500 miles and every 3750 or so after that. I like clean oil, and changing it myself is somthing I enjoy doing - not a chore.

AK370Z · 11-30-2009, 04:51 AM

VERY informative journal. I was going to give you two thumbs up but the fact that you're a fan of Dwight Shrute, I give you three of them!

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Originally Posted by schrute

I've had a buzz/rattle that's been bothering me pretty much since the car was new. At first I thought it was coming from the crossbar in the rear, but to find out for sure I asked the wife to ride back there in the hatch (just for a mile or so, lol) and she found that is was coming from the headliner, just in front of the hatch and just a little to the right of the centerline of the car. She's a good sport, isn't she? No pics of her riding back there, I know my limits.

wow.. that's crazy! If she is willing to ride in the trunk for you, she's keeper!

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Originally Posted by schrute

2nd Oil Change was done on 10/17/09 at 3807 miles.

This time I switched to Redline 5W30 after reading many posts about oil on this forum.

I also added the Magnetic Oil Pan Drain Bolt and Filter Mag from AK's DIY Oil Change thread. AK's put a lot of work into this forum - thanks man!

You're welcome. I'm glad the DIY helped you during your oil change.

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Originally Posted by schrute

I don't like the "egg yolk" look from the stock turn signal bulbs in the tail lights so I got these bulbs from Amazon. Finally got around to putting them in tonight.

Stock bulb

No more egg yolk

This is DEF next on my DIY list. thanks.

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Originally Posted by schrute

I changed the oil at 1300 miles to get the break-in oil out and fresh oil in. A new engine will shed more metal in the first 1000 miles than it will for the next tens of thousands of miles, or so I've read. Getting that material out was the goal.

The next oil change at 3800 miles had more to do with installing the magnetic oil pan drain bolt and filter magnet recommended in AK's Oil Change DIY than any other reason, I just didn't want to wait to install them. Also at that time I made the switch from Mobil 1 to Redline oil. I'll probably do the next change at 7500 miles and every 3750 or so after that. I like clean oil, and changing it myself is somthing I enjoy doing - not a chore.

You're correct Shrute. When you have low miles, it's a good idea to change the oil more frequently. You can decrease the interval as you rack up more miles. I think I was told by Blackstone lab to keep the oil change less than 6000 miles for now and increase it as I put more miles.

Again, great journal. Thanks for all your contributions.

schrute · 12-01-2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

VERY informative journal. I was going to give you two thumbs up but the fact that you're a fan of Dwight Shrute, I give you three of them!

wow.. that's crazy! If she is willing to ride in the trunk for you, she's keeper!

You're welcome. I'm glad the DIY helped you during your oil change.

This is DEF next on my DIY list. thanks.

You're correct Shrute. When you have low miles, it's a good idea to change the oil more frequently. You can decrease the interval as you rack up more miles. I think I was told by Blackstone lab to keep the oil change less than 6000 miles for now and increase it as I put more miles.

Again, great journal. Thanks for all your contributions.

Thanks for the kind words AK! Nice place you have here

schrute · 12-02-2009, 01:37 AM

After switching back to the stock wheels for winter they needed some spacers to look right. Thanks to M.J. for a good deal on the spacers, and to the forum for helping when I had a little trouble getting the wheels off.

I used some anti-seize on the mating surfaces so hopefully the wheels come off easier next time.

They are Type 2 spacers - 25mm front, 20mm rear.

k20z3 · 11-02-2009, 02:55 AM

Beautiful !

schrute · 11-02-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

Beautiful !

Thanks man! Good luck getting your Z

k20z3 · 11-02-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by schrute

Thanks man! Good luck getting your Z

Yeah lets hope so, if so we'll have a photoshoot get free $200.00 photos free!

lovethe370z · 11-02-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by schrute

Delivered at night as the dealership was closing. My patient wife (on the phone) and a dealership employee in the pic...

They just love to deliver cars in the dark, don't they.

CrownR426 · 11-20-2009, 07:54 AM

wow looks real good!
What size tires are those?

schrute · 11-20-2009, 11:45 AM

^Thanks!

Stock 18" sizes. 225/50-18 Front, 245/45-18 Rear.

imag · 11-20-2009, 06:17 PM

That looks sick. Industrial - I love it.

schrute · 11-21-2009, 12:29 AM

^Thanks man!

Jjaden · 11-25-2009, 10:23 AM

Wow, you are immaculate in taking care of your vehicle and have provided an excellent journal.

I love what you've done with the tailights my intention now is to follow suit. I have the identical winter tire/wheel setup, just looking to get my wheels powdercoated this week.

I noticed the bulbs you used are no longer available at amazon, do you know of any other online store that would carry those?

Reputation added for you sir.

schrute · 11-26-2009, 02:21 AM

^Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

I love what you've done with the tailights my intention now is to follow suit. I have the identical winter tire/wheel setup, just looking to get my wheels powdercoated this week.

I noticed the bulbs you used are no longer available at amazon, do you know of any other online store that would carry those?

Good luck with your tails - can't wait to see you post a pic when they're done!

I haven't bought from this website, but here is another source for the chrome coated bulbs. The 7440 is near the bottom of the page.

schrute · 11-29-2009, 01:25 PM

Finally stopped by the tire store yesterday @ 5880 miles to get the TPMS system reset to the different sensors in the winter wheel set.

The TPMS warning light came on just a few miles after switching wheels when it no longer recognized the sensors from the summer wheel set present. Over the last 500 miles since the wheel swap that light has been a bit annoying.

No charge for the TPMS reset - Nice surprise. And no more flashing TPMS light at the start of every drive.

12-02-2009, 01:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	After switching back to the stock wheels for winter they needed some spacers to look right. Thanks to M.J. for a good deal on the spacers, and to the forum for helping when I had a little trouble getting the wheels off. I used some anti-seize on the mating surfaces so hopefully the wheels come off easier next time. They are Type 2 spacers - 25mm front, 20mm rear. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

11-02-2009, 02:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 34 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 406	Beautiful ! James512 likes this. __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

11-20-2009, 07:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	wow looks real good! What size tires are those? __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

11-20-2009, 11:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	^Thanks! Stock 18" sizes. 225/50-18 Front, 245/45-18 Rear. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

11-21-2009, 12:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	^Thanks man! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

11-20-2009, 06:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	That looks sick. Industrial - I love it.

11-25-2009, 10:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jjaden Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 821 Drives: 370Z/MAT SILVER/6MT Rep Power: 17	Wow, you are immaculate in taking care of your vehicle and have provided an excellent journal. I love what you've done with the tailights my intention now is to follow suit. I have the identical winter tire/wheel setup, just looking to get my wheels powdercoated this week. I noticed the bulbs you used are no longer available at amazon, do you know of any other online store that would carry those? Reputation added for you sir. Last edited by Jjaden; 11-25-2009 at 10:58 AM.

11-29-2009, 01:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	Finally stopped by the tire store yesterday @ 5880 miles to get the TPMS system reset to the different sensors in the winter wheel set. The TPMS warning light came on just a few miles after switching wheels when it no longer recognized the sensors from the summer wheel set present. Over the last 500 miles since the wheel swap that light has been a bit annoying. No charge for the TPMS reset - Nice surprise. And no more flashing TPMS light at the start of every drive. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

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