OIL Question

Wonka2581 · 03-06-2013, 02:32 AM

They sell a oil filter wrench with a chain on it that's the best one to get, it looks like a bicycle chain. And yes just think of all of those little metal shavings that are stuck in the oil filter from the brake in of the motor.

Kendrick777 · 03-06-2013, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

And the car is in Guam? LOL

Yup. I cant wait to get her on a freeway. I appreciate your input though. So I should be good with the 3 oz extra right? Also what mileage do you think I should change the filter and oil? 3,000? Since I didnt change the filter?

Wonka2581 · 03-06-2013, 02:34 AM

If your in Guam go have a beer with Simota1 lol he's a member on here

DEpointfive0 · 03-06-2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendrick777

Yup. I cant wait to get her on a freeway. I appreciate your input though. So I should be good with the 3 oz extra right? Also what mileage do you think I should change the filter and oil? 3,000? Since I didnt change the filter?

Don't worry about the extra.
When you come stateside, or if you have the time or tools or whatever, you can remove just the filter and lose only like .5 quarts, then keep running on the oil you just put in

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

If your in Guam go have a beer with Simota1 lol he's a member on here

Lol, Guam has a population of like 53, I'm sure he has

Kendrick777 · 03-06-2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

If your in Guam go have a beer with Simota1 lol he's a member on here

Yeah I hear a lot about him. Theres way more Z's driving around Guam than I thought there would be before I came here.

Kendrick777 · 03-06-2013, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Don't worry about the extra.
When you come stateside, or if you have the time or tools or whatever, you can remove just the filter and lose only like .5 quarts, then keep running on the oil you just put in

Lol, Guam has a population of like 53, I'm sure he has

LMAO. Believe it or not dude Guam actually has a bunch of people and the traffic gets pretty bad.

DEpointfive0 · 03-06-2013, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendrick777

Yeah I hear a lot about him. Theres way more Z's driving around Guam than I thought there would be before I came here.

You haven't met him???
Guam is TINY!!!!!!

And yeah, there are a lot of forum members in Guam, or more than expected

Kendrick777 · 03-06-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You haven't met him???
Guam is TINY!!!!!!

And yeah, there are a lot of forum members in Guam, or more than expected

No I havent met him. He drives the Red Amuse right?

DEpointfive0 · 03-06-2013, 02:44 AM

And do 370Zs in Guam come with headlight washers/rear wiper/fog light?

asdfsammich · 03-06-2013, 02:44 AM

Yep. That guys SR is the sickest on the site I think.

Phone Tapatalk *nix ...

DEpointfive0 · 03-06-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendrick777

No I havent met him. He drives the Red Amuse right?

Yessir

Kendrick777 · 03-06-2013, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yessir

Nope. As far as I know everything is US spec here too. So nothing different. I dont think Ive seen his Amuse around. Just heard bout it. But Ive seen another solid red that has the 2 GTR hood scoops or whatever it is. And various other stuff

SouthArk370Z · 03-06-2013, 06:56 AM

Go by the dipstick. Every engine holds a slightly different amount of oil. What you see in the manuals is a close estimate. I'll hold back on the last 1/2 quart when refilling and top off as the dipstick dictates.

If you're just a little bit over (~1/8" or less), it shouldn't be a big deal. If you can, I'd drain down to the full mark, but don't jump through hoops to do it.

As for whether or not you should have changed the filter: I would have, if for no other reason that force of habit, but, with only 1000 miles on it, you should be OK. The oil gets dirtier during the break-in period, but modern engines aren't as bad about it as older engines. Once again I would go ahead and put a new filter on (at this point, you'll end up having to change the oil again), but you should be alright if you do you next oil/filter change a little early.

All that said, why risk it? Do another oil change, change the filter, and refill to the proper level.

Volk Z · 03-06-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendrick777

So Its still bad even though the Car and Filter only have 1,000 miles on it?

And as far as the filter equipment. I have the little plastic cup one that is fit for this filter size. It just wont grip ive tried putting stuff into the cup to create more grip it just wont. And also I have the wrench type filter remover but its the one with the dumb rubber strap that you put on there and torque. I dented the filter on my 2011 before. But is there a certain type you guys use? Cuz I noticed the filter is in the same place as a regular Z but it has more **** around it.

And You are very welcome sir!

Go to Home Depot and get some strap wrenches... It is a rubber band you can wrap around the filter and it will come off easily OR go to DIcks Sporting goods and grab a pair of Wide receiver Football gloves SUPER STICKY and will do the trick as well.

Also for a new filter go with a K&N it has a hex head so you can take it off super easily with a Socket wrench.

As everyone said change your filter, you probably wont have an easy time taking off the filter and not losing a ton of oil... If i were you i would re-do the whole job and take the filter and drain plug off first. Then put the new filter and plug back in and THEN fill up.

Nissan calls for 5 1/8 quarts as well for your first oil change FYI so if you say you put in 5 quarts your FINE...

03g35coupe6mt · 03-06-2013, 10:46 AM

FIrst filter change is always fun Nissan a has huge Gorilla tighten that bitch on there

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Go by the dipstick. Every engine holds a slightly different amount of oil. What you see in the manuals is a close estimate. I'll hold back on the last 1/2 quart when refilling and top off as the dipstick dictates. If you're just a little bit over (~1/8" or less), it shouldn't be a big deal. If you can, I'd drain down to the full mark, but don't jump through hoops to do it. As for whether or not you should have changed the filter: I would have, if for no other reason that force of habit, but, with only 1000 miles on it, you should be OK. The oil gets dirtier during the break-in period, but modern engines aren't as bad about it as older engines. Once again I would go ahead and put a new filter on (at this point, you'll end up having to change the oil again), but you should be alright if you do you next oil/filter change a little early. All that said, why risk it? Do another oil change, change the filter, and refill to the proper level. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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