Oil Assistance Needed - Couldn't Find In Search Bar - Sorry!

Husky Downs · 04-05-2011, 11:45 AM

Again, I searched for oil change, oil questions, etc. and couldn't find any, so I thought I'd start one here.

So, I'm at 17K miles on my 09' 370Z and the maintenance oil light just went on. I've never changed the oil, since I bought mine used. My friend told me I had to take it to the dealer and pay the $84.95 they want to charge for Ester Oil. However, a long time mechanic said he'd charge $25-$30 and I could put 5 W20 in it if I wanted to as long as it's before the first 30K miles.

Since you all are much more knowledgeable than I, what say you?

370zproject · 04-05-2011, 11:54 AM

i used royal purple for the first change now im useing mobil 1 full syntheic 5w 30 im at 18k

haggomyeggo · 04-05-2011, 12:01 PM

i cant believe you couldnt find anything

OIL CHANGE synthetic

Oil Change

dealer oil change

these were all on the first page of the search

oh and IBTL
miata doors
and VDC off

Husky Downs · 04-05-2011, 12:08 PM

I'm telling you, I was typing all kinds of things that had oil in it. Tried searching by thread, by post, advanced - dunno. Nothing populated.

Go Figure!

Any who, thanks for the find and thank you 370Z Project as well!

XwChriswX · 04-05-2011, 12:12 PM

onzedge · 04-05-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

oh and IBTL
miata doors
and VDC off

SoCal 370Z · 04-05-2011, 12:27 PM

Number one rule when purchasing a used vehicle: Change/flush all fluids. Take no one's word that they've done so, including a dealer's.

XwChriswX · 04-05-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Number one rule when purchasing a used vehicle: Change/flush all fluids. Take no one's word that they've done so, including a dealer's.

Not to mention inspect all filters/belts/tires... This is the one time you're allowed to be overly anal.

SoCal 370Z · 04-05-2011, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Not to mention inspect all filters/belts/tires... This is the one time you're allowed to be overly anal.

haggomyeggo · 04-05-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Not to mention inspect all filters/belts/tires... This is the one time you're allowed to be overly anal.

especially when a mustang owner had your car before you

XwChriswX · 04-05-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

especially when a extreme fapper had your car before you

SoCal 370Z · 04-05-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Red__Zed · 04-05-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

onzedge · 04-05-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

haggomyeggo · 04-05-2011, 12:45 PM

hopefully the clay bar and polish will take care of the last of those spots this weekend.

04-05-2011, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Husky Downs Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 168 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Oil Assistance Needed - Couldn't Find In Search Bar - Sorry! Again, I searched for oil change, oil questions, etc. and couldn't find any, so I thought I'd start one here. So, I'm at 17K miles on my 09' 370Z and the maintenance oil light just went on. I've never changed the oil, since I bought mine used. My friend told me I had to take it to the dealer and pay the $84.95 they want to charge for Ester Oil. However, a long time mechanic said he'd charge $25-$30 and I could put 5 W20 in it if I wanted to as long as it's before the first 30K miles. Since you all are much more knowledgeable than I, what say you?

04-05-2011, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	i used royal purple for the first change now im useing mobil 1 full syntheic 5w 30 im at 18k __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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04-05-2011, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Number one rule when purchasing a used vehicle: Change/flush all fluids. Take no one's word that they've done so, including a dealer's. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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04-05-2011, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 17	i cant believe you couldnt find anything OIL CHANGE synthetic Oil Change dealer oil change these were all on the first page of the search oh and IBTL miata doors and VDC off

04-05-2011, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Husky Downs Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 168 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I'm telling you, I was typing all kinds of things that had oil in it. Tried searching by thread, by post, advanced - dunno. Nothing populated. Go Figure! Any who, thanks for the find and thank you 370Z Project as well!

04-05-2011, 12:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 17	hopefully the clay bar and polish will take care of the last of those spots this weekend.