Request: DIY Oil Change

355890 · 03-22-2009, 08:18 PM

Yes...Yes...I know...how simple. But every car is a little different.

I havn't been under vehicle yet....so was wondering if there is a DIY out yet.

Just a small explanation as to tools and such before I do the oil change would be very helpful.

semtex · 03-22-2009, 08:34 PM

Suggestion. This request should have been posted in the DIY section.

DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) - Nissan 370Z Forum

If you send a PM to AK370Z and ask him to move your post over, he'll be able to do that. You'll probably get better results there. Oh, and I haven't done my first oil change yet, otherwise I'd do a quick write-up for you.

dad · 03-22-2009, 09:39 PM

MA, section of the service manual, page 24. Sorry, I have no idea how to copy and post that!

355890 · 03-22-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Suggestion. This request should have been posted in the DIY section.

DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) - Nissan 370Z Forum

If you send a PM to AK370Z and ask him to move your post over, he'll be able to do that. You'll probably get better results there. Oh, and I haven't done my first oil change yet, otherwise I'd do a quick write-up for you.

I looked and could not find anywhere.......Yes, I agree request in wrong area.

Sorry. Will look at manual.

355890 · 03-22-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Suggestion. This request should have been posted in the DIY section.

DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) - Nissan 370Z Forum

If you send a PM to AK370Z and ask him to move your post over, he'll be able to do that. You'll probably get better results there. Oh, and I haven't done my first oil change yet, otherwise I'd do a quick write-up for you.

Message sent.....

molamann · 03-23-2009, 01:08 AM

I just changed my oil myself today and it was pretty standard. Only thing different was removing the plastic cover. There are 3 plastic clips in the center I couldn't figure out how to remove it for a couple minutes. :/

SiXK · 03-25-2009, 09:37 AM

I changed mine a few weekends ago. the engine splash shield has 20 screws and 3 plastic fasteners. i was able to get enough clearance by putting the front wheels up on small ramps similar to rhinoramps. once the splash shield is off the plug and filter are very easily accessible. easy car to do an oil change on, even if the 10,000,000 screws in the spash shield takes forever.

chubbs · 03-25-2009, 12:58 PM

If you download one of Golex's pdf files of the workshop manual (not the owner's manual), hosted on Scribd, it'll tell you all you need to know.

Here it is...

MA <------- Click

The file in the link is 'MA', the 'general maintenance' section.

Once again, thanks to Golex

ChrisSlicks · 03-25-2009, 01:27 PM

How come for outside of the US they recommend an oil change interval of 6000 miles but in the US they recommend 3750? Are they trying to say that we are too hard on our cars over here?

molamann · 03-25-2009, 02:26 PM

Hmm, did the drain plug come with a separate washer? Maybe I was too focused on loosening the plug but I don't remember a washer on it.

semtex · 03-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

How come for outside of the US they recommend an oil change interval of 6000 miles but in the US they recommend 3750? Are they trying to say that we are too hard on our cars over here?

They also only have 1 maintenance schedule outside of the US, while we have two.

semtex · 03-25-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

Hmm, did the drain plug come with a separate washer? Maybe I was too focused on loosening the plug but I don't remember a washer on it.

You're supposed to replace the washer every time you change your oil.

SoCal 370Z · 03-25-2009, 03:01 PM

There is a drain plug gasket, but molamann should be safe until his next change, and he experiences no oil leakage. The BEST aspect that can see from the exploded view is that using an oil evacuator should pose no problem as the schematics show a straight run; if this is true, this is great news!

molamann · 03-25-2009, 03:08 PM

I guess the 370 uses the same "crush washer" like the 350's? I remember some copper around the drain plug.

semtex · 03-25-2009, 03:30 PM

^Correct.

03-22-2009, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	Request: DIY Oil Change Yes...Yes...I know...how simple. But every car is a little different. I havn't been under vehicle yet....so was wondering if there is a DIY out yet. Just a small explanation as to tools and such before I do the oil change would be very helpful.

03-22-2009, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Suggestion. This request should have been posted in the DIY section. DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) - Nissan 370Z Forum If you send a PM to AK370Z and ask him to move your post over, he'll be able to do that. You'll probably get better results there. Oh, and I haven't done my first oil change yet, otherwise I'd do a quick write-up for you. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-22-2009, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	MA, section of the service manual, page 24. Sorry, I have no idea how to copy and post that! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary. Last edited by dad; 03-22-2009 at 09:42 PM.

03-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 185	I changed mine a few weekends ago. the engine splash shield has 20 screws and 3 plastic fasteners. i was able to get enough clearance by putting the front wheels up on small ramps similar to rhinoramps. once the splash shield is off the plug and filter are very easily accessible. easy car to do an oil change on, even if the 10,000,000 screws in the spash shield takes forever. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

03-25-2009, 12:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	If you download one of Golex's pdf files of the workshop manual (not the owner's manual), hosted on Scribd, it'll tell you all you need to know. Here it is... MA <------- Click The file in the link is 'MA', the 'general maintenance' section. Once again, thanks to Golex __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

03-23-2009, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I just changed my oil myself today and it was pretty standard. Only thing different was removing the plastic cover. There are 3 plastic clips in the center I couldn't figure out how to remove it for a couple minutes. :/

03-25-2009, 01:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	How come for outside of the US they recommend an oil change interval of 6000 miles but in the US they recommend 3750? Are they trying to say that we are too hard on our cars over here?

03-25-2009, 02:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Hmm, did the drain plug come with a separate washer? Maybe I was too focused on loosening the plug but I don't remember a washer on it.

03-25-2009, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	There is a drain plug gasket, but molamann should be safe until his next change, and he experiences no oil leakage. The BEST aspect that can see from the exploded view is that using an oil evacuator should pose no problem as the schematics show a straight run; if this is true, this is great news! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-25-2009, 03:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I guess the 370 uses the same "crush washer" like the 350's? I remember some copper around the drain plug.

03-25-2009, 03:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	^Correct. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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