First Oil Change

The BlueMax · 05-19-2010, 12:59 AM

I had my first oil change at 2,400 miles today with Mobil 1 10W30 and filter, I brought it to the dealership and they charged me 9.56 to change it, tax included. I was about a half of quart down upon changing it, I will be monitoring the progress.

allenhhp · 05-19-2010, 04:14 AM

I thought we should use 5w30 for the 370z
correct me if I am wrong please.

gumpy · 05-19-2010, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by allenhhp

I thought we should use 5w30 for the 370z
correct me if I am wrong please.

you know from what i can make of it, you can almost use any oil... go read the manual... if you live in an area where it never drops below 0*C then almost all of them are fine...

just don't go XW20 or something, they weren't on the list...

allenhhp · 05-19-2010, 05:22 AM

thanks, gumpy.
so 10w30 also gonna work, right? I have some 10w30 left after I sold my 240sx.

allenhhp · 05-19-2010, 05:43 AM

I just read the manual and it states that we need 5-1/8 qt
how can I　measure that 1/8qt?
or is it ok if I just put in 5qt?

The BlueMax · 05-20-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by allenhhp

I just read the manual and it states that we need 5-1/8 qt
how can I　measure that 1/8qt?
or is it ok if I just put in 5qt?

Put in 5qts then check the stick, thats what we did at the dealer we kept checking and topping off to about 5-1/8 thats about right.

gumpy · 05-20-2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by allenhhp

thanks, gumpy.
so 10w30 also gonna work, right? I have some 10w30 left after I sold my 240sx.

10w30 should be fine unless it gets really really cold over where you are...

once the oil warms up it'll behave the same as a 5w30 so happy days

allenhhp · 05-20-2010, 07:29 AM

I am in nor cal, so it is never too cold here.
I think I wil go with 10w30.
again, thanks, gumpy

Billarf · 05-21-2010, 09:52 AM

4 ounces is 1/8 of a quart.. You could half fill an 8 oz, Styrofoam coffee cup with oil and pour it in. Kitchen measuring cups, 4 oz. medicine bottles and other 4 oz. containers could be used, etc.. If you are a liquor drinker, a typical one ounce shot glass can be used to measure 4 ounces out..... IF you want exact measurement if oil in.

So, pour in 5 quarts and 4 ounces and you will have the correct fill for your 370Z. After this exact fill, look closely at your dipstick so you will know where proper oil level is on your dipstick. Remember have engine off 8-) off and leave off for say 5-10 mins and THEN check your oil level with the dipstick.

Billarf · 05-21-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bluemax

Put in 5qts then check the stick, thats what we did at the dealer we kept checking and topping off to about 5-1/8 thats about right.

Exact fill is 5 quarts 4 ounces! (an 1/8 of a quart is 4 ounces) With a 370Z oil change you remove oil drain plug and after a few minutes you remove the old oil filter. Let vehicle sit for say 10 minutes so oil has time to drain. Re-insert oil drain plug, (with new crunch washer) replace oil filter and then pour in 5 quarts and 4 ounces of new motor oil. No reason or sense or is it correct to "kept checking and topping off" Again drain and add 5 quarts and 4 ounces period!

ChrisSlicks · 05-21-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Billarf

Exact fill is 5 quarts 4 ounces! (an 1/8 of a quart is 4 ounces) With a 370Z oil change you remove oil drain plug and after a few minutes you remove the old oil filter. Let vehicle sit for say 10 minutes so oil has time to drain. Re-insert oil drain plug, (with new crunch washer) replace oil filter and then pour in 5 quarts and 4 ounces of new motor oil. No reason or sense or is it correct to "kept checking and topping off" Again drain and add 5 quarts and 4 ounces period!

Each to their own. The fill is 5 1/8th if you get every just drop out of your engine, which is never going to happen. To prevent overfill there is nothing wrong with checking as you add the last few oz. There is probably some rounding error in the original conversion from metric anyway.

Modshack · 05-21-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Each to their own. The fill is 5 1/8th if you get every just drop out of your engine, which is never going to happen. To prevent overfill there is nothing wrong with checking as you add the last few oz. There is probably some rounding error in the original conversion from metric anyway.

....Put in 5 quarts then check the stick. Add til it comes up to the top HOLE on the stick. This is what it is for....

Billarf · 05-21-2010, 01:10 PM

Please explain your rationale on this ............ 5 1/8 quarts (5 quarts, 4 ounces) will bring the oil level mark almost exactly between the dipsticks "Low" and "High" mark holes.. IF the dipstick shows oil on the dipstick at the top hole as mentioned then to me the vehicle is filled with over 5 1/8 qts. of oil. Again, Nissan states 5 1/8 quarts (see manual and pic in manual) which registers mid way between the low and high holes on the dipstick.. IF one fills to the high hole there is more then 5 1/8 qts. of oil in the vehicle plain and simple! Filling with 5 1/8 new oil plus some old oil remaining in the engine, pan then you may see reading above the dipstick reading a little higher then midway between the "Low" and "High" mark holes.. As long as the oil is no higher then the high mark then all is aok but why fill to the high hole routinely if it is not indicated/necessary..............

azn370z · 05-21-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by allenhhp

I just read the manual and it states that we need 5-1/8 qt
how can I　measure that 1/8qt?
or is it ok if I just put in 5qt?

The nissan ester oil container has 8 markings on the side of the bottle, not sure if other brands have that.

Modshack · 05-21-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Billarf

Please explain your rationale on this ............ 5 1/8 quarts (5 quarts, 4 ounces) will bring the oil level mark almost exactly between the dipsticks "Low" and "High" mark holes.. IF the dipstick shows oil on the dipstick at the top hole as mentioned then to me the vehicle is filled with over 5 1/8 qts. of oil. Again, Nissan states 5 1/8 quarts (see manual and pic in manual) which registers mid way between the low and high holes on the dipstick.. IF one fills to the high hole there is more then 5 1/8 qts. of oil in the vehicle plain and simple! Filling with 5 1/8 new oil plus some old oil remaining in the engine, pan then you may see reading above the dipstick reading a little higher then midway between the "Low" and "High" mark holes.. As long as the oil is no higher then the high mark then all is aok but why fill to the high hole routinely if it is not indicated/necessary..............

Is this your first car??? Seriously, when has it not been appropriate to fill to the H Mark?
Forget the nissan "recs". Full is full and, as has been pointed out, there are many variables that may make 5 and 1/8 qts. appropriate or not.

To many guys here don't check their oil at all... You could easily drift into the danger zone after several thousand miles by only filling it half way between L and H.. Many here have come close to seizing engines for this reason.

More oil equals more cooling. Fill to the H mark.

05-19-2010, 12:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	First Oil Change I had my first oil change at 2,400 miles today with Mobil 1 10W30 and filter, I brought it to the dealership and they charged me 9.56 to change it, tax included. I was about a half of quart down upon changing it, I will be monitoring the progress.

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05-19-2010, 04:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
allenhhp Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Cal Posts: 70 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow MT Rep Power: 15	I thought we should use 5w30 for the 370z correct me if I am wrong please.

05-19-2010, 05:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
allenhhp Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Cal Posts: 70 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow MT Rep Power: 15	thanks, gumpy. so 10w30 also gonna work, right? I have some 10w30 left after I sold my 240sx.

05-19-2010, 05:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
allenhhp Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Cal Posts: 70 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow MT Rep Power: 15	I just read the manual and it states that we need 5-1/8 qt how can I　measure that 1/8qt? or is it ok if I just put in 5qt?

05-20-2010, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
allenhhp Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Cal Posts: 70 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow MT Rep Power: 15	I am in nor cal, so it is never too cold here. I think I wil go with 10w30. again, thanks, gumpy

05-21-2010, 09:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 15	4 ounces is 1/8 of a quart.. You could half fill an 8 oz, Styrofoam coffee cup with oil and pour it in. Kitchen measuring cups, 4 oz. medicine bottles and other 4 oz. containers could be used, etc.. If you are a liquor drinker, a typical one ounce shot glass can be used to measure 4 ounces out..... IF you want exact measurement if oil in. So, pour in 5 quarts and 4 ounces and you will have the correct fill for your 370Z. After this exact fill, look closely at your dipstick so you will know where proper oil level is on your dipstick. Remember have engine off 8-) off and leave off for say 5-10 mins and THEN check your oil level with the dipstick.

05-21-2010, 01:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 15	Please explain your rationale on this ............ 5 1/8 quarts (5 quarts, 4 ounces) will bring the oil level mark almost exactly between the dipsticks "Low" and "High" mark holes.. IF the dipstick shows oil on the dipstick at the top hole as mentioned then to me the vehicle is filled with over 5 1/8 qts. of oil. Again, Nissan states 5 1/8 quarts (see manual and pic in manual) which registers mid way between the low and high holes on the dipstick.. IF one fills to the high hole there is more then 5 1/8 qts. of oil in the vehicle plain and simple! Filling with 5 1/8 new oil plus some old oil remaining in the engine, pan then you may see reading above the dipstick reading a little higher then midway between the "Low" and "High" mark holes.. As long as the oil is no higher then the high mark then all is aok but why fill to the high hole routinely if it is not indicated/necessary..............