Change engine oil step by step

stivs370z · 06-08-2014, 12:03 PM

First time change my own engine oil on my 370Z.

Fountainhead · 06-09-2014, 04:59 PM

Good job. What a nice quiet neighborhood.

kenchan · 06-09-2014, 05:40 PM

step one raise car.
step two remove screw.
step three see step two
step four see step two or three
step five see step two or three or four
step six see step two or three or four or five
..and so on...?

alcheng · 06-09-2014, 07:03 PM

Step 13: Please recycle used engine oil properly..... french fries..

alcheng · 06-09-2014, 07:03 PM

nice video OP

extra

for Canadian

fayez911 · 06-25-2014, 03:01 AM

Thanks man, that was helpful

kenchan · 06-25-2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fayez911

Thanks man, that was helpful

np!

aszyd · 06-25-2014, 01:05 PM

It is unnecessary to remove the entire engine cover. The four bolts at the rear of the cover should be enough. The flap can then be folded back and held in place with something. I use a small bungee cord. That should save a chunk of time.

kenchan · 06-25-2014, 02:49 PM

for me it's easier to see the entire bottom of the engine and full access to the oil filter so i dont have any drips.

also a good time to inspect other parts of the car, so removing the shroud does have its advantages. i dont care about speed, really. i spend a good 30min dripping the oil.

stivs370z · 07-06-2014, 10:35 AM

thanks. I let it dripping for more than 3 hours, I even went out shopping for a while.

zefaulter · 07-06-2014, 10:54 AM

Nice video! I thought I was the only one worried about oil pouring out on me when removing drain bolt lol

2004YZFR1 · 07-06-2014, 01:42 PM

Nice video and good quality also, I would suggest a couple of things for the next change that might help.

1. Use your torque wrench for your oil filter and your drain plug.

2. Use some brake cleaner or contact cleaner to get the last bit of oil residue off.

3. Lower car to get a accurate measure on the dip stick.

4. Crack a beer or two after you finish to admire your car and for saving money not having the dealer do it.

Nice job and thanks for sharing.

zefaulter · 07-06-2014, 03:01 PM

Brake cleaner?

2004YZFR1 · 07-07-2014, 09:45 PM

Brake cleaner is a good solvent and not very expensive. Dries without leaving a residue also. Try it some time.

zefaulter · 07-07-2014, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

Brake cleaner is a good solvent and not very expensive. Dries without leaving a residue also. Try it some time.

Where would you spray it? Just around the oil pan surface?

06-08-2014, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
stivs370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: canada Posts: 5 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Change engine oil step by step First time change my own engine oil on my 370Z. 2004YZFR1, SouthArk370Z, alcheng and 2 others like this.

06-09-2014, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	Step 13: Please recycle used engine oil properly..... french fries.. Zoren 370 and zefaulter like this.

06-25-2014, 03:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
fayez911 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Miami Dade Posts: 13 Drives: 370Z 2014 Rep Power: 11	Great Video Thanks man, that was helpful

06-25-2014, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	It is unnecessary to remove the entire engine cover. The four bolts at the rear of the cover should be enough. The flap can then be folded back and held in place with something. I use a small bungee cord. That should save a chunk of time. fayez911 likes this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

07-06-2014, 10:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
stivs370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: canada Posts: 5 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	thanks. I let it dripping for more than 3 hours, I even went out shopping for a while. zefaulter likes this.

06-09-2014, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	Good job. What a nice quiet neighborhood.

06-09-2014, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	step one raise car. step two remove screw. step three see step two step four see step two or three step five see step two or three or four step six see step two or three or four or five ..and so on...?

06-09-2014, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	nice video OP extra for Canadian

06-25-2014, 02:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for me it's easier to see the entire bottom of the engine and full access to the oil filter so i dont have any drips. also a good time to inspect other parts of the car, so removing the shroud does have its advantages. i dont care about speed, really. i spend a good 30min dripping the oil.

07-06-2014, 10:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 28	Nice video! I thought I was the only one worried about oil pouring out on me when removing drain bolt lol

07-06-2014, 01:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	Nice video and good quality also, I would suggest a couple of things for the next change that might help. 1. Use your torque wrench for your oil filter and your drain plug. 2. Use some brake cleaner or contact cleaner to get the last bit of oil residue off. 3. Lower car to get a accurate measure on the dip stick. 4. Crack a beer or two after you finish to admire your car and for saving money not having the dealer do it. Nice job and thanks for sharing. __________________ K & N Filters \| HPS silicone air intakes\| Fast Intentions CBE with 18" resonators \|

07-06-2014, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 28	Brake cleaner?

07-07-2014, 09:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	Brake cleaner is a good solvent and not very expensive. Dries without leaving a residue also. Try it some time. Plasmite likes this. __________________ K & N Filters \| HPS silicone air intakes\| Fast Intentions CBE with 18" resonators \|

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