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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 03-31-2012, 05:06 PM
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Posted By ChrisSlicks
There's not really any such thing as a synthetic...

There's not really any such thing as a synthetic oil filter, however you should use a quality oil filter that does not have cardboard end-caps like the stock Nissan one does - not sure about the...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 11-28-2011, 10:45 AM
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Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
This diagram might help. 2010 Nissan 370Z...

This diagram might help.

2010 Nissan 370Z Floor Fitting - Diagram 5 747301 (http://www.nissanpartszone.com/components/2010-nissan-370z_floor-fitting-747-301_5.html)
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-14-2011, 02:24 PM
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Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Yes. Even with an oil cooler sandwich plate it...

Yes. Even with an oil cooler sandwich plate it fits with ease.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-14-2011, 12:50 PM
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Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
More filtration area and less pressure drop. ...

More filtration area and less pressure drop. Just look for a GT-R filter (like the HP-1010). My favorites or the K&N, Mobil-1 Extended Performance, and the Purolator, all in the extended length.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-28-2011, 11:04 AM
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Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
The cheap Mobil 1 oil is a hydrocracked group III...

The cheap Mobil 1 oil is a hydrocracked group III base oil. It is cheaper to manufacture but is less stable in higher temperatures. There are full synthetic Mobil 1 oils but they are going to be...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-06-2011, 08:06 AM
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Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Our engines have an ideal oil viscosity of around...

Our engines have an ideal oil viscosity of around 10 cSt at 100C (212F), a W50 oil is going to be closer to 18 cSt at that temperature (and thicker at startup). By having the viscosity too high for...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 01-05-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
5w50 is only going to be a better choice when...

5w50 is only going to be a better choice when running at continually elevated oil temperatures of 240+ were the viscosity of W30 oil drops off.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 12-07-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Be careful, there is a bit of a delay for the new...

Be careful, there is a bit of a delay for the new (cold) oil to reach the bottom of the sump. Wait 10 minutes and the reading will be a bit higher.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 11-12-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I believe Nissan uses bypass filtration, i.e. not...

I believe Nissan uses bypass filtration, i.e. not all the oil goes through the filter each time. The bigger the filter, the lower the pressure drop, so theoretically more oil should get filtered...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 08-23-2010, 10:48 PM
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Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
It's the same on all of them. I used a big as*...

It's the same on all of them. I used a big as* pipe wrench to get it off. It's supposed to be installed at 13 ft-lbs but it was double that.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 08-22-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
If you have a wide enough catch tray you can...

If you have a wide enough catch tray you can remove both at the same time. Order doesn't really matter but you will end up with less on your hands if you do the drain plug first.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 08-10-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
Advanced Auto Parts has then for $6.50 and they...

Advanced Auto Parts has then for $6.50 and they often run oil change specials where you can get a Purolator filter basically for free when you buy the advertised oil.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-16-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
He needs his nails trimmed. :p

He needs his nails trimmed. :p
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-11-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 807
Views: 332,735
Posted By ChrisSlicks
I got one of these on sale at sears last year for...

I got one of these on sale at sears last year for $50, included storage case.

Craftsman Microtork® Torque Wrench, 20-150 ft. lbs., 1/2 in. Drive...
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