Oil change

370zseth · 02-27-2015, 10:12 AM

Alright about to do my first oil change, I am of two minds.

1- Pay Nissan to do it and be done with it.

2- Do it myself.

If i do it myself, what oil do you all recommend using and what oil filter if anyone is partial to a certain kind.

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zseth

Alright about to do my first oil change, I am of two minds.

1- Pay Nissan to do it and be done with it.

2- Do it myself.

If i do it myself, what oil do you all recommend using and what oil filter if anyone is partial to a certain kind.

Nissan will rip you off.

do it yourself. it's very easy.

don't get people on this forum started on which oil to use. it gets long winded and filled with nonsense. i'm sure you can search for people's opinions.

personally I just grab the Z1 oil change kit with redline motor oil.

370zseth · 02-27-2015, 10:41 AM

Sweet Penvy thanks

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zseth

Sweet Penvy thanks

JARblue · 02-27-2015, 10:49 AM

DIY. Even if you don't have the tools, buying them will only set you back the cost of a few oil changes at the dealer. I recommend Harbor Freight for cheap tools with a lifetime warranty (great for one-use tools). I try to get nicer/higher quality tools if they are used more frequently.

I pick up Mobil 1 at Walmart ONLY because it's $25 for 5 quarts. With a not too expensive oil filter, my oil changes cost me about $35 and 30 minutes of my time.

Get yourself a new crush washer for the drain plug from the dealership (or you can find them on eBay or other online retailers).

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

DIY. Even if you don't have the tools, buying them will only set you back the cost of a few oil changes at the dealer. I recommend Harbor Freight for cheap tools with a lifetime warranty (great for one-use tools). I try to get nicer/higher quality tools if they are used more frequently.

I pick up Mobil 1 at Walmart ONLY because it's $25 for 5 quarts. With a not too expensive oil filter, my oil changes cost me about $35 and 30 minutes of my time.

Get yourself a new crush washer for the drain plug from the dealership (or you can find them on eBay or other online retailers).

harbor freight is nice for tools. I got my floor jacks from there on a nice sale.

JARblue · 02-27-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

harbor freight is nice for tools. I got my floor jacks from there on a nice sale.

I actually picked up my floor jack from Northern Tools originally. But it's basically the same thing as Harbor Freight. My jack was $179 on sale for $69 with coupon - 3 ton low profile with 23" high lift point. I've been eyeballing the rapid pump ones at HF for a long time, but I just haven't pulled the trigger. Mainly because I don't have any room in the garage lol

FPenvy · 02-27-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I actually picked up my floor jack from Northern Tools originally. But it's basically the same thing as Harbor Freight. My jack was $179 on sale for $69 with coupon - 3 ton low profile with 23" high lift point. I've been eyeballing the rapid pump ones at HF for a long time, but I just haven't pulled the trigger. Mainly because I don't have any room in the garage lol

well since my one jack is dead I may go pick up 2 2.5ton rapid pump jacks. start height is 2 3/4" which is lovely with the Z lol

02-27-2015, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zseth Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Palm Coast/Daytona-FL Posts: 319 Drives: 12 370Z Rep Power: 24	Oil change Alright about to do my first oil change, I am of two minds. 1- Pay Nissan to do it and be done with it. 2- Do it myself. If i do it myself, what oil do you all recommend using and what oil filter if anyone is partial to a certain kind.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	DIY. Even if you don't have the tools, buying them will only set you back the cost of a few oil changes at the dealer. I recommend Harbor Freight for cheap tools with a lifetime warranty (great for one-use tools). I try to get nicer/higher quality tools if they are used more frequently. I pick up Mobil 1 at Walmart ONLY because it's $25 for 5 quarts. With a not too expensive oil filter, my oil changes cost me about $35 and 30 minutes of my time. Get yourself a new crush washer for the drain plug from the dealership (or you can find them on eBay or other online retailers). FPenvy likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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370zseth Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Palm Coast/Daytona-FL Posts: 319 Drives: 12 370Z Rep Power: 24	Sweet Penvy thanks