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

AK370Z · 02-16-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

oh yeah, a pic is worth a thousand words. thanks.

Thanks Paul for the picture

. +1 rep.

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Originally Posted by schrute

Naw, you're probably referring to the sway bar (black thing in the pic below). The exhaust is quite a bit further back.

Exhaust is further back. It's the front sway bar.

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Originally Posted by NeverBoneStck

I just switched to red line and let me tell you what .. This oil is awesome . I had the engine tick and had the tsb done with nissan ester oil . Still there . Mobil 1 is garbage , made it worse. I tried Amsoil , Motul and Royal Purple. All of these did not work . I put Red Line in and guess what ?? No tick and engine is alot smoother . I will only put Red Line in my G .. Awesome oil !!!!!

Awesome. Thanks for you review.

chitown1863 · 02-17-2010, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the information...what size filtermag would you recommend for the Z? is the SS250 the perfect size?

Thanks,

schrute · 02-17-2010, 11:19 AM

^ SS250 is the correct size. HP250 if you want to spend a little more and get a stronger magnet.

370zproject · 02-18-2010, 12:38 AM

alright time to switch to Redline bye bye royal purple ...

370zproject · 02-19-2010, 03:51 AM

KICS-DRAIN-PLUG Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug 16.00 1 16PLUG-SIZE MAG1-23295

will this fit?

m4a1mustang · 02-19-2010, 07:35 AM

If it's M12xP1.25 then yes.

And yes -- looks like that product code is for the M12xP1.25 plug.

370zproject · 02-20-2010, 01:13 AM

kk i hope its the right size they said it was better... just the one ak reccomended was on major backorder

blackflag · 02-20-2010, 01:28 AM

Listen to me.

I did my first oil change on the car. I've been changing oil on cars since I was a kid, and this is the most brutal oil change I've ever had to do.

Before I change the oil in this thing again, I need: a suredrain plug (or similar), a remote oil filter location, or a hoist - or some combination of the above.

And I can't believe how pathetically small the stock filter was. You've got to be kidding me.

AK370Z · 02-20-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

kk i hope its the right size they said it was better... just the one ak reccomended was on major backorder

Sorry about that. You can order ANY magnetic drain plug as long as it's
M12xP1.25 size as M4a1 mentioned.

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Originally Posted by blackflag

Listen to me.

I did my first oil change on the car. I've been changing oil on cars since I was a kid, and this is the most brutal oil change I've ever had to do.

Before I change the oil in this thing again, I need: a suredrain plug (or similar), a remote oil filter location, or a hoist - or some combination of the above.

And I can't believe how pathetically small the stock filter was. You've got to be kidding me.

SOME members open the rear flap and changes their oil. You can look into it. It's like 3 bolts instead of 16. But you'll probably make more mess if it's windy out. I say buy a power screwdriver and your job will be so much easier.

The stock oil filter IS pretty small

blackflag · 02-20-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

SOME members open the rear flap and changes their oil. You can look into it. It's like 3 bolts instead of 16. But you'll probably make more mess if it's windy out. I say buy a power screwdriver and your job will be so much easier.

With the cover or without, there just wasn't enough room under there...I could only use my left hand, and the filter was cranked on there...dry gasket, I think. Man, what a mess. You really need to be standing under it.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

The stock oil filter IS pretty small

Man, no kidding...I don't know what they were thinking. I wouldn't put that thing on a Honda Civic. I had an Eclipse a while back... it had two size filters, and I always put the bigger one on. So I bought both of those, hoping to put the bigger one. It wouldn't fit, because of the alternator, so I wound up using the small Eclipse filter - at least it was bigger than stock. (I'm pretty sure it's the same size you used in your writeup, actually.)

If there's just a little room to put a remote filter, then I could switch to a better size...and it would be easy to put in the lines once I put a cooler on there...but I just can't see where to put it without standing underneath it.

Anyways, I'm SO glad to have the original oil out and fresh oil in. Still haven't pushed the engine real hard yet...getting anxious.

schrute · 02-20-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blackflag

Listen to me.

I did my first oil change on the car. I've been changing oil on cars since I was a kid, and this is the most brutal oil change I've ever had to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackflag

With the cover or without, there just wasn't enough room under there...I could only use my left hand, and the filter was cranked on there...dry gasket, I think. Man, what a mess. You really need to be standing under it.

Listen to me. (haha I love that)

Did you use ramps? Makes all the difference in the world.

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Originally Posted by blackflag

Anyways, I'm SO glad to have the original oil out and fresh oil in.

Preach on brotha

370zproject · 02-20-2010, 02:56 AM

[QUOTE=AK370Z;409245]Sorry about that. You can order ANY magnetic drain plug as long as it's
M12xP1.25 size as M4a1 mentioned

PLUG-SIZE MAG1-23295 that will work then correct?

FricFrac · 02-20-2010, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by schrute

Listen to me. (haha I love that)

Did you use ramps? Makes all the difference in the world.

Preach on brotha

Lol - yea "Listen to me." Nice

There are threads on here about the larger Pure One filter if it makes you feel better putting the bigger filter in....

schao · 02-20-2010, 05:12 AM

ok so what i dont understand is, where are those metal shavings coming from that the magnets pick up? i know that the engine is aluminum so a magnet wont pick up aluminum bits. so is it coming from piston rings? parts attached to the crankshaft breaking in?

370zproject · 02-20-2010, 08:25 AM

also whats the best way to get all the oil out when i put the royal purple in i think i missed some.. the oil kept looking drity... after we filled it up do u need to lower it and let it drain?

02-17-2010, 09:31 AM	#257 (permalink)
chitown1863 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 14 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Good Information Thanks for the information...what size filtermag would you recommend for the Z? is the SS250 the perfect size? Thanks,

02-17-2010, 11:19 AM	#258 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	^ SS250 is the correct size. HP250 if you want to spend a little more and get a stronger magnet. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

02-18-2010, 12:38 AM	#259 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	alright time to switch to Redline bye bye royal purple ... __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-19-2010, 03:51 AM	#260 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	KICS-DRAIN-PLUG Kics Project Magnetic Drain Plug 16.00 1 16PLUG-SIZE MAG1-23295 will this fit? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-19-2010, 07:35 AM	#261 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	If it's M12xP1.25 then yes. And yes -- looks like that product code is for the M12xP1.25 plug. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 02-19-2010 at 07:39 AM.

02-20-2010, 01:13 AM	#262 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	kk i hope its the right size they said it was better... just the one ak reccomended was on major backorder __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-20-2010, 01:28 AM	#263 (permalink)
blackflag Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: US Posts: 121 Drives: 2009 Z 6M base. Rep Power: 15	Listen to me. I did my first oil change on the car. I've been changing oil on cars since I was a kid, and this is the most brutal oil change I've ever had to do. Before I change the oil in this thing again, I need: a suredrain plug (or similar), a remote oil filter location, or a hoist - or some combination of the above. And I can't believe how pathetically small the stock filter was. You've got to be kidding me.

02-20-2010, 02:56 AM	#267 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	[QUOTE=AK370Z;409245]Sorry about that. You can order ANY magnetic drain plug as long as it's M12xP1.25 size as M4a1 mentioned PLUG-SIZE MAG1-23295 that will work then correct? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-20-2010, 05:12 AM	#269 (permalink)
schao Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: nyc Posts: 10 Drives: mitsubishi Rep Power: 15	ok so what i dont understand is, where are those metal shavings coming from that the magnets pick up? i know that the engine is aluminum so a magnet wont pick up aluminum bits. so is it coming from piston rings? parts attached to the crankshaft breaking in?

02-20-2010, 08:25 AM	#270 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	also whats the best way to get all the oil out when i put the royal purple in i think i missed some.. the oil kept looking drity... after we filled it up do u need to lower it and let it drain? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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