Oil Level Check Question

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

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.

CRiZO · 10-26-2018, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

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, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

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.

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Originally Posted by nis350

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 nis350

same here... 5 quart jug is perfect.

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Originally Posted by StormWhite

Seriously? and you claim to be a Nissan Technician?

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

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?

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.

What? So then if you knew how to work on your own, you’d bring it to the dealer?

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

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?

Lol everything from brakes, trans, flushes, every recall for Nissan, etc

JARblue · 10-25-2018, 08:36 AM

Are you the Nissan tech who left their lunch under my hood??

You're overthinking this. Drain oil while oil is warm and car is level. Fill with 5 qts fresh oil. Wait a few minutes for oil to settle in pan. Check dipstick.

Based on my dealership knowledge and experience, I guess it shouldn't surprise me that these questions are coming from someone who has been a Nissan tech for 3 years

Falconquey · 10-25-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Are you the Nissan tech who left their lunch under my hood??

You're overthinking this. Drain oil while oil is warm and car is level. Fill with 5 qts fresh oil. Wait a few minutes for oil to settle in pan. Check dipstick.

Based on my dealership knowledge and experience, I guess it shouldn't surprise me that these questions are coming from someone who has been a Nissan tech for 3 years

No doubt dude! Exactly what I was thinking! And why I always try to avoid dealerships for anything/everything!

mokhan996 · 10-25-2018, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Are you the Nissan tech who left their lunch under my hood??

You're overthinking this. Drain oil while oil is warm and car is level. Fill with 5 qts fresh oil. Wait a few minutes for oil to settle in pan. Check dipstick.

Based on my dealership knowledge and experience, I guess it shouldn't surprise me that these questions are coming from someone who has been a Nissan tech for 3 years

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

Falconquey · 10-25-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mokhan996

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

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.

vtec to vvel · 10-25-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mokhan996

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

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

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?

JARblue · 10-25-2018, 08:49 AM

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.

mokhan996 · 10-25-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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!

nis350 · 10-25-2018, 10:51 PM

same here... 5 quart jug is perfect.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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.

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.

God-Speed · 10-26-2018, 06:46 AM

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!!!

10-25-2018, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Are you the Nissan tech who left their lunch under my hood?? You're overthinking this. Drain oil while oil is warm and car is level. Fill with 5 qts fresh oil. Wait a few minutes for oil to settle in pan. Check dipstick. Based on my dealership knowledge and experience, I guess it shouldn't surprise me that these questions are coming from someone who has been a Nissan tech for 3 years SouthArk370Z and StormWhite like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 10-25-2018 at 08:38 AM.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	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. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-26-2018, 03:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	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. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	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!!! __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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