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

Trips · 02-20-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schao

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?

from the rotating parts as it breaks in...

zmyride · 02-21-2010, 05:24 AM

is the magnetic drain plug really necessary?

I mean if you already have the filter mag, that seems to take care the job already. A mag plug is overkill, yes?

spearfish25 · 02-21-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

is the magnetic drain plug really necessary?

I mean if you already have the filter mag, that seems to take care the job already. A mag plug is overkill, yes?

Probably overkill. But it's cheap and doesn't hurt anything, so why not? The first time you change you oil and wipe a shaving off that plug, you'll the purchase for yourself.

SF_Phantom · 02-21-2010, 12:18 PM

Wonder if someone might want to put a package purchase together for both mags (drain plug) (the strong mag for the filter), Redline oil, Purolator Pure One filter and crush washers. If we got a bunch of us, we should be able to save some major bucks. Hopefully we could find one supplier and we could order it from them as a package deal. That away the forum wouldn't have to have any sales licenses but they would get in big time with the supplier....everyone wins....

It could be the "the370z.com" special

I would do it but I don't know the suppliers...

Just a thought

Thx in advance

370zproject · 02-22-2010, 07:28 AM

i kinda like the idea

vipor · 02-22-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF_Phantom

Wonder if someone might want to put a package purchase together for both mags (drain plug) (the strong mag for the filter), Redline oil, Purolator Pure One filter and crush washers. If we got a bunch of us, we should be able to save some major bucks. Hopefully we could find one supplier and we could order it from them as a package deal. That away the forum wouldn't have to have any sales licenses but they would get in big time with the supplier....everyone wins....

It could be the "the370z.com" special

I would do it but I don't know the suppliers...

Just a thought

Thx in advance

Good idurra

370zproject · 02-23-2010, 12:53 AM

so basicly this size will work MAG1-23295 ?

370zproject · 02-23-2010, 02:06 PM

and the best way to get all the oil out is to lower back to the ground so as not at a angle?

zmyride · 02-23-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zproject

and the best way to get all the oil out is to lower back to the ground so as not at a angle?

how do you plan to do that?

turn the engine on, drive off the ramp, while there's no oil?

vipor · 02-23-2010, 07:44 PM

uhm, lower the jack/jackstands if you aren't using ramps..... or neutral and push (with someone in the car hovering the brake.

project: it's not worth worrying about, just take what oil you can get

AK370Z · 02-23-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

uhm, lower the jack/jackstands if you aren't using ramps..... or neutral and push (with someone in the car hovering the brake.

project: It's not worth worrying about, just take what oil you can get

The amount is VERY little.

370zproject · 02-23-2010, 08:18 PM

well we usedthe stands and i put in rp and draind it put the new oil in and it mixed with the old oil and was dirty lookin

370zproject · 02-24-2010, 04:03 PM

ok got the plug in today it is a titek innovations magnetic drain plug m12x1.25 red

AK370Z · 02-24-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zproject

ok got the plug in today it is a titek innovations magnetic drain plug m12x1.25 red

370zproject · 02-24-2010, 06:20 PM

i take it thats a good brand

02-21-2010, 12:18 PM	#274 (permalink)
SF_Phantom Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Zoolander, CA Posts: 25 Drives: 2009, 370Z, Platinum Rep Power: 15	Wonder if someone might want to put a package purchase together for both mags (drain plug) (the strong mag for the filter), Redline oil, Purolator Pure One filter and crush washers. If we got a bunch of us, we should be able to save some major bucks. Hopefully we could find one supplier and we could order it from them as a package deal. That away the forum wouldn't have to have any sales licenses but they would get in big time with the supplier....everyone wins.... It could be the "the370z.com" special I would do it but I don't know the suppliers... Just a thought Thx in advance __________________ "We are the Pilgrims Master, We Shall go always a little Further" Last edited by SF_Phantom; 02-21-2010 at 12:26 PM.

02-22-2010, 07:28 AM	#275 (permalink)
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02-23-2010, 12:53 AM	#277 (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	so basicly this size will work MAG1-23295 ? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-23-2010, 02:06 PM	#278 (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	and the best way to get all the oil out is to lower back to the ground so as not at a angle? __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-23-2010, 07:44 PM	#280 (permalink)
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02-21-2010, 05:24 AM	#272 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	is the magnetic drain plug really necessary? I mean if you already have the filter mag, that seems to take care the job already. A mag plug is overkill, yes?

02-23-2010, 08:18 PM	#282 (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	well we usedthe stands and i put in rp and draind it put the new oil in and it mixed with the old oil and was dirty lookin __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-24-2010, 04:03 PM	#283 (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	ok got the plug in today it is a titek innovations magnetic drain plug m12x1.25 red __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-24-2010, 06:20 PM	#285 (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	i take it thats a good brand __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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