Thanks for all the kind words.
Back to the car, she got a long overdue oil change (9200 miles since the last change). I feel good that I was running high end Redline Oil but I don't think I'll make it a habit to wait that long. Somewhere near the end of that 9200 miles I added a quart when the level looked low. Forgot to get a sample for analysis, maybe next time.
I used a local DIY shop and their Hi-Lift 4-post Lift to make the job a lot easier, only $18/hr but I had a 50% off coupon, so $9. Pretty neat place.
www.wrench-it.com (Salt Lake City)
Date: 1/30/11
Mileage: 25846
Maintenance Performed: Oil Changed, Oil Filter Replaced
Parts Used: Redline 5W30-6qts, $58.20, Purolator Pure One Oil Filter #PL14610, $6.49, Drain Bolt Washer Replaced, Nissan OEM 11026-01M02 $0.66, 1 hour lift time $9 - Total $74.35