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AK370Z 03-04-2010 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 429640)
What's wrong with K&N oil filters? :ugh2:

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Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 429646)
I think the purolators are a bigger capacity filter.

Agreed. It's slightly bigger which makes it perfect IMO. Though there's nothing wrong with K&N even though some will say that their anti drain back valves aren't the best.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/DSC02920.jpg

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Originally Posted by nogoodname (Post 429650)
OHHHhhhhhhh.... purolators are oil filters... I was thinking about the shipping company called purolator..... my bad :bowrofl:

:wtf: ........ :bowrofl: If they had a shipping company called purolator, I would probably think twice before using them :wtf2:

SF_Phantom 03-05-2010 10:05 PM

Dang, AK, I saw the pic of the redline and filters and I thought you had found us a good source on a package deal....:stirthepot:

AK370Z 03-11-2010 11:21 PM

dlmartin, your issue with the dirty/gritty oil has been moved here:

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...nge-today.html

Please let me know if you need the title changed or any post removed/edited.

thanks

AK

dlmartin81 03-12-2010 09:19 AM

^^ Title is fine...thanks AK.

tjlazer 03-14-2010 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bsramzy (Post 211510)
thanks ak370z for the awesome write up. I just finished changing my oil and it was a piece of cake thanks to your detailed pictures.

on a side note: the guy at the factory who installed my filter must have had a bad day cause that thing was on so tight i had to punture it with a screwdriver to turn it and get it off.

I just changed my oil for the first time today. I only removed the four bolts where the flap is and had plenty of room to do the job. You might want to get a hook strap to keep the flap down and out of the way, especially when draining the oil as it will catch and make a mess!

My filter was also on VERY TIGHT. I could not remove it. I ended up using a Oil Filter Strapped Wrench:

Motion Pro Oil Filter Strap Wrench - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore

And it worked great removing the filter without having to puncture it, etc. Thought I would offer that tip for first time oil changes. I don't need to use it after this as I hand tight my filters on and they can be easily removed... :ughdance:

WICKED_GRIN 03-14-2010 09:24 PM

^^ or this...

GA333B, Wrench, Oil Filter, Band w/handles (2 7/8" to 3 1/4" filter diameter)

supraman626 03-15-2010 03:12 PM

damn filter
 
my oil filter was extremely tight! i tried puncturing it with the screwdriver and it still didn't work and was messy. It will also make the filter oily and slippery. i end up getting a $18 oil filter wrench at kragens a block away. Thank god kragens was nearby! The wrench had a jaw clamp so it worked pretty well. I'm planning to keep this wrench if i ever have to take out another oil filter on a new car.

AK370Z 03-15-2010 09:43 PM

I have been using this one for few years now. Only paid like $5. Works very well. :tup:

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/DSC02912.jpg

370zproject 03-15-2010 10:58 PM

i tried one like that was not very good XD

SoCal 370Z 03-16-2010 04:29 AM

Changing Engine Oil without Ramps or a Lift
 
I changed the oil without a lift or ramps—wanted to learn if either were absolutely necessary—and to determine how much oil was actually left in the engine that my oil evacuator could retrieve after I had drained all the engine oil via the oil drain plug. Here is how to do it, and it is not all that much fun unless you are a diehard, BUT it can be done:
  • Your 370Z must not be lowered via suspension mods.
  • The Sports Package front chin spoiler pieces (3) must not be installed.
  • Make sure that your oil catch pan is no higher than 5 1/2".
  • Have the proper size oil wrench or oil end cap filter wrench.
  • You have to remove the lower engine shroud—you cannot use the rear fold-down flap portion as there is simply not enough room for things to happen.
  • A level smooth floor surface is idea.
  • Before shutting down the engine turn the front wheels all the right (passenger's side); this will allow for more room under the 370Z to get the oil filter off and access the oil drain plug.
Findings:
  • After the engine was drained, oil filter removed, filler cap off, and had been sitting for about an hour I was still able to retrieve another 8+ ounces of oil out of the engine with the oil evacuator residing in areas of the oil pan that do not drain out even when the oil plug is removed.
  • I was able to use my torque wrench to properly install the oil drain bolt.
  • Since you cannot see the fastener locations of the lower engine shroud you need to double-check—by feel alone—all the fasteners to insure you have not missed any. I also use a very "low strength threadlock" so that I can easily remove the fasteners and do not have to cinch-down so much into the plastic engine shroud; this is also very good should you actually forget to tighten down a fastener as the fastener will be there the next time you go to remove the shroud.

Puma0183 03-25-2010 10:48 PM

I just wanted to say "Thanks AK" for porting these DIY. Its the first time that i had changed the oil in my Z and thanks to your detail guide it was the easiest oil change that i had ever done.
I got the same set up that you showed and it works lke a charm.
Thanks again!!!

AK370Z 03-25-2010 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puma0183 (Post 464614)
I just wanted to say "Thanks AK" for porting these DIY. Its the first time that i had changed the oil in my Z and thanks to your detail guide it was the easiest oil change that i had ever done.
I got the same set up that you showed and it works lke a charm.
Thanks again!!!

Awesome man! Glad to hear it! You're welcome :tup:

370zproject 03-26-2010 03:30 AM

what is a oil evacuator

Trips 03-26-2010 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 464967)
what is a oil evacuator

oil evacuation unit extracts used oil and other fluids from any vehicle using the venturi vacuum extracting system.

370zproject 03-26-2010 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 464969)
oil evacuation unit extracts used oil and other fluids from any vehicle using the venturi vacuum extracting system.

ah must be nice to have one.. when i put in my royal purple.. and checked it,.... i was still dirty looking cause i guess i missed a lot of oil that did not drain


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