I noticed the OEM oil filter is made in China,why.?Japan cannot make oil Filter.?
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06-13-2009, 09:30 PM | #50 (permalink) | |
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Yes. It only costs $1.04. You cannot reuse copper OEM washer because it compresses as you tighten (one time use only).
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Yes. You can buy the washer from ANY Nissan dealer.
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I've heard some stuff about how to change the oil in a brand new car, namely the 370Z; something like the very first oil change is 500 miles, using petroleum-based, not synthetic, oil. Is there anything about that concerning this car? |
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You should wait till at least 3000 miles before switching to synthetic (I switched at 3800 miles). Again some members here switched as early as 1200 miles but it's recommended to wait about 3000 miles. Here's a discussion you can check out: Does oil temp affacts to performance? Quote:
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Maybe I'll go with Redline or Royal Purple, but since RP doesn't use ester base... well, Redline will do, even though it costs more than already expensive RP. I also saw in your DIY oil change that you used magnetic bolts and a filter attachment; should I get those and apply them now? This car is so new I wouldn't be surprised if the oil filter came out with what seems like sand in it. I guess I might use a larger filter as well; experiencing high oil temps (around 220-240, once 250) and I read someone's thread on how his larger filter dropped temperatures dramatically. |
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Yes, you CAN use synthetic oil from the get-go - you do NOT have to wait 3000 miles. Here is some info straight from Mobil (Mobil_Oil_Myths):
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And you should be VERY surprised "if the oil filter came out with what seems like sand in it" - modern engine manufacturing tolerances are way too tight for that type of thing. If it was normal for that type of debris to be present in a new engine, Nissan would tell you to do the first oil change within the first 500 miles (or probably sooner). Last edited by VCuomo; 06-15-2009 at 02:13 AM. |
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But you certainly can't do any harm by changing the oil sooner than the recommended 3750 miles! Last edited by VCuomo; 06-15-2009 at 12:21 PM. |
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oil change intervals/oil brands
I only have approx. 850 miles on my 370Z and as yet have not changed out the oil yet. I used Mobil 1 5W-30 and Amsoil 0W-30 with OEM oil filter in my previous 350Z without any noticeable oil consumption/oil presssure issues on a daily driven car.
I am curious on other members feedback using Amsoil's EA oil filter or Amsoil's remote by-pass oil filter on their 370Z. |
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