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

JARblue · 03-03-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

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Carlitoboy · 04-11-2015, 02:26 PM

Many thanks for sharing!!!

LinPark · 04-25-2015, 01:24 PM

Just did my 4th oil change and actually came back to this for reference - for the umpteenth time "Thanks AK!".

140BPM · 05-26-2015, 08:19 PM

So I just finished my oil change for the ?th time and as I'm finishing up pouring in the oil I realize that I probably put that stupid crush washer in backwards. Funny how the most simple procedure can slip your mind no matter how many times you perform a task.

Anyone else do this by accident? I've read a few other posts saying it shouldn't be an issue but just curious if anyone here has experience first hand. I did remove the old one FWIW.

I guess I'll run it and check for any seepage in a few days... I'm not about to drain all the oil fresh oil out for a stupid copper washer just yet

BoneZ · 05-28-2015, 03:48 PM

This car requires a crush washer to change the oil?

JARblue · 05-28-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

This car requires a crush washer to change the oil?

Yup. And don't ask if you can reuse them. It's not worth the risk for the cost. You can get them for about $0.50 apiece. Your local dealer should have them or you can order them online in bulk for cheap.

BoneZ · 05-28-2015, 03:56 PM

Reading this thread. Looks like this car requires a bit more effort to get the job done. Interesting.

onzedge · 05-28-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Reading this thread. Looks like this car requires a bit more effort to get the job done. Interesting.

It is a piece of cake.

Worry not.

BoneZ · 05-28-2015, 04:00 PM

Air ratchet ftw.

AK370Z · 05-29-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Reading this thread. Looks like this car requires a bit more effort to get the job done. Interesting.

True .. in a way.. but that's bc I'm ocd and I like to do it perfectly. You can just pull the back flip (held by only 3 screws and do the oil change. Maybe a bit messy and you may get oil on under tray. It takes 10 min to remove 10 screws, so why not?

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Originally Posted by LinPark

I've never cut my filter open to look at it but I've seen stuff on the tip of the magnetic drain plug. I thought there were pics on the web of folks who had cut the filters in half and you could see the stuff trapped on the side of the filter. If you don't want to spring for the $25 and put it on then don't. I know I sleep better at night knowing it's on there.

I should just stop being lazy and cut one of the filter. I need a good hacksaw though

I just want to update everyone that my car turned over 93,000 miles and still running like a boss for being a 6 1/2 year old car. This Redline oil combo with purolator filter worked awesome. No complain. I def. don't baby the car. Almost every Sunday I redline the living crap outta it at autox venues and Z comes out winning class or podium finishes in competitive regions. So if someone ask me "is this redline with purolator is a good combo?" I can most certainly tell them "yes. it is. I think we have enough data to say it now." I changed to redline at 3600 miles.

MyZ4U2C · 05-29-2015, 01:08 AM

Thats the combo im running and will run for a long time.

Smashley · 05-29-2015, 03:46 AM

0W-30 Castrol Syntec makes my Z very happy

~37oZ~ · 05-30-2015, 08:34 PM

Just fold the flap back on the under tray, the oil stream clears the tray so there is no mess

JARblue · 05-30-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ~37oZ~

Just fold the flap back on the under tray, the oil stream clears the tray so there is no mess

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.

140BPM · 05-31-2015, 09:54 PM

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

Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

04-25-2015, 01:24 PM	#723 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	Just did my 4th oil change and actually came back to this for reference - for the umpteenth time "Thanks AK!". AK370Z likes this.

05-26-2015, 08:19 PM	#724 (permalink)
140BPM Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	So I just finished my oil change for the ?th time and as I'm finishing up pouring in the oil I realize that I probably put that stupid crush washer in backwards. Funny how the most simple procedure can slip your mind no matter how many times you perform a task. Anyone else do this by accident? I've read a few other posts saying it shouldn't be an issue but just curious if anyone here has experience first hand. I did remove the old one FWIW. I guess I'll run it and check for any seepage in a few days... I'm not about to drain all the oil fresh oil out for a stupid copper washer just yet __________________ 2009 370Z Touring w/Sport 6MT

05-28-2015, 03:48 PM	#725 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	This car requires a crush washer to change the oil? __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

05-28-2015, 03:56 PM	#727 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	Reading this thread. Looks like this car requires a bit more effort to get the job done. Interesting. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

05-28-2015, 04:00 PM	#729 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	Air ratchet ftw. onzedge likes this. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

04-11-2015, 02:26 PM	#722 (permalink)
Carlitoboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 28 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z HW M6 Rep Power: 14	Many thanks for sharing!!!

05-29-2015, 01:08 AM	#731 (permalink)
MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 554	Thats the combo im running and will run for a long time. __________________ 40th Anniversary Fairlady Z - Tommy Kaira - FI CF CBE - Stillen Gen 3

05-29-2015, 03:46 AM	#732 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 12	0W-30 Castrol Syntec makes my Z very happy

05-30-2015, 08:34 PM	#733 (permalink)
~37oZ~ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Edmonton Posts: 133 Drives: 2010 40th 370Z M6 Rep Power: 24	Just fold the flap back on the under tray, the oil stream clears the tray so there is no mess onzedge likes this.

05-31-2015, 09:54 PM	#735 (permalink)
140BPM Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	1 week after putting the crush washer on backwards and dry as a bone underneath. Just in case any other noobs are curious Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk onzedge likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring w/Sport 6MT

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