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mokhan996 10-25-2018 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3794703)
I've filled my Z with a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 oil in every oil change (except 2) for 7.5 years and 100K miles. Fills it up to the top mark every time. Don't put 6 quarts in. Check it a few minutes after filling.

You don't need to run the damn car. Quit checking oil while the engine is running or after it has been running.
Gotcha!

Falconquey 10-25-2018 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794702)
Yeah dude like when I started working here they trained me to follow the "Oil Capacity Chart" which tells you how many quarts to fill judging on year and model of the car, but that chart half the time is wrong and misleading. Of course when techs work on customer cars they're like "oh its not my car" mentality which I despise. I'' throw in 5 tonight and let the car run for a little and I'll check where the level is
Again, exactly why I avoid dealerships.

mokhan996 10-25-2018 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Falconquey (Post 3794705)
Again, exactly why I avoid dealerships.
I honestly don't blame you bud, I really don't. Lol. If I didn't know how to work on my own, I'd never in my life bring it to a dealer unless theres a recall. That's it.

SouthArk370Z 10-25-2018 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794693)
... I've been working at Nissan as a tech for 3 years ...
And you don't know how to check your oil level. Why am I not surprised? :shakes head:

mokhan996 10-25-2018 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3794746)
And you don't know how to check your oil level. Why am I not surprised? :shakes head:
Haha, hey when its my own, I become too paranoid and overthink any little noise or concern. It's always been a flaw lol. Like I have a Tomei Single Exit and the piping sits so low to the ******* ground so anytime I think I scraped it by going over a speed bump or anything, I'll lift the car up and inspect the exhaust maybe 50 times to make sure I didn't scratch it. Everyone tells me I'm too paranoid lol :(

vtec to vvel 10-25-2018 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794693)
I've been working at Nissan as a tech for 3 years but when it comes to my own car, I become paranoid and clueless to life lol. OCD thing I guess
So if you work on other people’s cars, you couldn’t give two sh*ts whether you thoroughly perform the job or not and accurately?

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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794702)
Yeah dude like when I started working here they trained me to follow the "Oil Capacity Chart" which tells you how many quarts to fill judging on year and model of the car, but that chart half the time is wrong and misleading. Of course when techs work on customer cars they're like "oh its not my car" mentality which I despise. I'' throw in 5 tonight and let the car run for a little and I'll check where the level is
The oil capacity in the manual and your chart is based on an empty engine. When you drain the oil of your engine, you will not get 100% all of it out.

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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794708)
If I didn't know how to work on my own, I'd never in my life bring it to a dealer
What? So then if you knew how to work on your own, you’d bring it to the dealer?

SouthArk370Z 10-25-2018 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794752)
Haha, hey when its my own, I become too paranoid and overthink any little noise or concern. It's always been a flaw lol. ...
Checking your oil level twice a day is being "paranoid." That's not the problem.

Assuming you are actually a Nissan Tech with three years of experience, then ignorance is not the problem.

That doesn't leave a whole lot of options, bless your heart.

StormWhite 10-25-2018 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794693)
I checked the dipstick before I posted this thread after it sat over night and it was dead center on the dipstick but after I brought it to operating temp I immediately checked the level and it was a bit over LOW.
Seriously? and you claim to be a Nissan Technician? :confused:

nis350 10-25-2018 10:51 PM
same here... 5 quart jug is perfect.

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3794703)
I've filled my Z with a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 oil in every oil change (except 2) for 7.5 years and 100K miles. Fills it up to the top mark every time. Don't put 6 quarts in. Check it a few minutes after filling.

You don't need to run the damn car. Quit checking oil while the engine is running or after it has been running.

nis350 10-25-2018 10:57 PM
After reading your posts, I am curious what kind of work do you do exactly at Nissan.

It's not personal, but I would be afraid if you work on my car.

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Originally Posted by mokhan996 (Post 3794693)
Awesome feedback! I'm doing my oil change on my own today, I've been working at Nissan as a tech for 3 years but when it comes to my own car, I become paranoid and clueless to life lol. OCD thing I guess but anyway had my boy do my oil change one day, its weird because on customer 370z we'd put 5.1 quarts but he usually puts 6 quarts, is that correct? Also I checked the dipstick before I posted this thread after it sat over night and it was dead center on the dipstick but after I brought it to operating temp I immediately checked the level and it was a bit over LOW.

jchammond 10-26-2018 03:56 AM
My 2011 held 5.3qts. & put it on the top dot....checked once a week.
Always checked cold in the morning; never seen a difference in the level from being warm...Also used extended life Mobil 1 5w/30.
:tup:

God-Speed 10-26-2018 06:46 AM
:facepalm:

Leingod 10-26-2018 07:32 AM
Mine has a leak from the cooler and I am to lazy to fix it. So 6 quarts it is!!!!Maybe even 7 if I am feeling fancy!!!

CRiZO 10-26-2018 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nis350 (Post 3794933)
After reading your posts, I am curious what kind of work do you do exactly at Nissan.

It's not personal, but I would be afraid if you work on my car.
I'm wondering the same, there's no way this guy does actual repairs right? Do they have separate staff just for oil changes and other simple stuff?

mokhan996 10-26-2018 07:37 AM
Lol its just my paranoia when it comes to my car. Driving down the road I hear a noise coming from underneath, I'm like hoooolllllld up, I pull over and inspect everything and it concludes that I ran over a pebble. smfh. I'm not one of those ******** at the dealership not caring for others vehicles. When it comes to mine? I'm just extra EXTRA careful.


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