Un-Moded Z took 6qts of Oil....

BrandonT · 02-17-2013, 04:37 PM

I thought full was the upper hole, not the H?

cheshirecat · 02-18-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Take note of fluctuations in oil level over time -- there is a TSB, and some of these VQ's, for reasons that remain unclear, glug oil to the point where the short block needs to be replaced (although you get a long block anyway, I believe).

Nissan usually only replaces the short block.

Dwight Frye · 02-22-2013, 05:20 PM

My oil change regimen involves pulling the plug and filter and letting it drain overnight. I use an oversize Mobil 1 # 110 oil filter. I pour some oil into the filter and swish it around to soak into the filter element and then fill the filter about 1/2 way before carefully screwing it back against the flange.
I then add 5 quarts plus another 1/4 from the bottle that I prefilled the filter with. After start up and checking the oil level later that day, my oil level on the dipstick always is exactly on the the top dot. So I can tell you even if you use a slightly oversize filter, 5 1/2 qts is the max that you will ever need with a stock engine, pan and no add on cooler.

KiwiNismo · 03-02-2013, 12:33 PM

When I change the oil in my 2012 nismo I start with replacing the filter, I also add a little bit of new oil to the new filter to soak the filter elements so when I start the car the oil start flowing quicker. After filter I drain and refill engine. I buy the 5 quart jugs from wal mart and that usually fills it up to the dot if not close enough, I'd rather be just under than over.

Initial Z · 03-24-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gawl128

So I just finished my oil change today. Put the 5qts in ran it - added about another 1/8 ... checked the dipstick and noticed I was still not really full...
I also checked for leaks of any kind - non were found.

Took it to a local Nissan shop, showed them and said: "Yea, your low - you need to add more".

I told him I had already given it more then 5qts...

He responded that it will take a little more of the last qt. He even went so far to say that we (Nissan) give 5quarts as a pretty close guide, but you have to trust what the car is saying - Your dip stick shows your low.

I got home gave it alittle more - still a good bit away from being "High" on the dip stick..... I would say after close to 6qts - I am 75% toward the "H" (for high) on the dipstick.

I have basically put 6qts of oil in this car, and after everything I have read about it only taking (at most) 5 1/8 qts - really freaked out.

Its un-moded. As in no oil pan spacer, and running the stock Nismo Oil Filter... Unless the Nismo oil filter holds more oil... Which as its the same size of stock - I don't see how that is the case.

What are your thoughts?

UPDATE:

Basically, I've decided to go pick up on "Oil Extractor" - a syhon for oil and lubricants.

Pull the extra .8 quarts out of the dipstick tube and call it a day on this one.

Sucks that I have to go buy this thing, but who knows - I hear it can come in handy when you are changing your other fluids.

Unless you are below bottom dot, you are not officially "low".

02-17-2013, 04:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 14	I thought full was the upper hole, not the H? Initial Z likes this.

02-22-2013, 05:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	My oil change regimen involves pulling the plug and filter and letting it drain overnight. I use an oversize Mobil 1 # 110 oil filter. I pour some oil into the filter and swish it around to soak into the filter element and then fill the filter about 1/2 way before carefully screwing it back against the flange. I then add 5 quarts plus another 1/4 from the bottle that I prefilled the filter with. After start up and checking the oil level later that day, my oil level on the dipstick always is exactly on the the top dot. So I can tell you even if you use a slightly oversize filter, 5 1/2 qts is the max that you will ever need with a stock engine, pan and no add on cooler. Initial Z and DEpointfive0 like this.

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KiwiNismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 22 Drives: 2012 Nismo cruiser. Rep Power: 12	When I change the oil in my 2012 nismo I start with replacing the filter, I also add a little bit of new oil to the new filter to soak the filter elements so when I start the car the oil start flowing quicker. After filter I drain and refill engine. I buy the 5 quart jugs from wal mart and that usually fills it up to the dot if not close enough, I'd rather be just under than over.