DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

kenchan · 06-01-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 140BPM

1 week after putting the crush washer on backwards and dry as a bone underneath. Just in case any other noobs are curious

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Wat would happen if you removed the plug and immediately fix the orientation and screwed the plug back in? Report back.

onzedge · 06-01-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Wat would happen if you removed the plug and immediately fix the orientation and screwed the plug back in? Report back.

That would work. While laying on one's back, remove the drain plug and quickly dam the flowing oil with your thumb and hold it there. Now, remove the crush-washer from the drain plug (with one hand) and then replace the crush-washer with a new one, being mindful of the orientation.

Now the tricky part:

Remove your thumb and quickly -- I mean VERY quickly -- replace the drain plug and secure it. Do not forget to torque it to the specified number of ft-lbs.

I think that peace of mind has no price. He should do this immediately.

Also, have one or two rolls of Bounty™ handy.

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~37oZ~ · 06-08-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

A bungee cord can help hold it out of the way. I have done enough oil changes that it actually stays folded enough out of the way without any help now.

Yup, that's what I did, I posted some pics on page #48 if anyone isn't sure what flap we are talking about

BoneZ · 06-23-2015, 11:06 AM

Wanting to buy the magnetic drain plug and oil filter mags. Any brands better than others or ones to avoid?

LennyK · 06-23-2015, 06:28 PM

Very Helpful Information - Thanks

BoneZ · 08-08-2015, 05:57 PM

Yay! Presents in the mail.

onzedge · 12-06-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Yay! Presents in the mail.

~37oZ~ · 12-06-2015, 10:04 AM

How much was the drain plug?

BoneZ · 12-23-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ~37oZ~

How much was the drain plug?

Like $15

LennyK · 12-24-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ~37oZ~

Just wanted to add, you only need to remove the 4 rear most bolts that hold the very back of the splash shield on instead of all 16 plus the 4 clips. The splash shield has a fold in it to allow quick access to the oil filter and plug once the four bolts are removed, just fold it back and hold in place with a strap or cable of some sort and it stays well out of the way of the dirty oil stream and oil filter, hope that helps save some time for someone down the road.

I think someone already mentioned doing it this way but here are some pics for clarity! I didn't get one drop of oil on anything. This flap was designed for the purpose of doing an oil change I believe.

GREAT INFORMATION...

barncobob · 12-24-2015, 11:49 AM

bungee cord works,easy oil change, put the magnetic oil plug in at 1200mi, few more months and see whats going on..

Dreadnaught · 01-02-2016, 06:49 PM

I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but, what I like to do once every so many oil changes once the oil has drained is to pour another quart in the motor while the drain plug is off to flush out the left hand side head and the left hand side of the engine block and sump. Then, I go ahead and button things up and add the proper amount of oil per the owners manual.

need4speed255 · 01-03-2016, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreadnaught

I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but, what I like to do once every so many oil changes once the oil has drained is to pour another quart in the motor while the drain plug is off to flush out the left hand side head and the left hand side of the engine block and sump. Then, I go ahead and button things up and add the proper amount of oil per the owners manual.

That's funny. I do the same but usually about a pint. Maybe a bit anal.

BoneZ · 01-03-2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreadnaught

I don't know if someone has mentioned it, but, what I like to do once every so many oil changes once the oil has drained is to pour another quart in the motor while the drain plug is off to flush out the left hand side head and the left hand side of the engine block and sump. Then, I go ahead and button things up and add the proper amount of oil per the owners manual.

Do you notice a lot of ick?

Dreadnaught · 01-03-2016, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed255

That's funny. I do the same but usually about a pint. Maybe a bit anal.

I'm anal annie when it comes to doing things on my car.

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