Hmm oil change ASAP or wait for filter?

hansoac · 06-21-2011, 07:27 AM

So I have approached my oil change mileage ( 60 miles over it actually) and can go to the local stealership for the change anytime this week. Here is my question: I was going to order the K&N Performance oil filter and have them install it with the change. That being said, if I order today it won't be here for another couple of days. So is it bad to be driving it a hundred or so miles past the due mileage, or is it worth waiting for the oil filter before taking it to get changed?
Also, I understand I can change it myself. However, I have never changed my own oil in past cars and am not sure the Z is a good one to start with. They were all free so I never bothered.

USMCASA · 06-21-2011, 07:38 AM

wait, a little over won't hurt anything unless you have a boosted engine

hansoac · 06-21-2011, 07:42 AM

^ drives t3h shmexy chicane yellow also

spearfish25 · 06-21-2011, 08:02 AM

A little over won't hurt anything WITH a boosted engine. Don't worry about it.

hansoac · 06-21-2011, 08:03 AM

Another question...K&N oil filter OR Purolator PureONE?

kenchan · 06-21-2011, 08:19 AM

I just use the factory filter. No issue.

USMCASA · 06-21-2011, 08:53 AM

i've used k&n and mobil 1 ever since i bought it. runs great

wstar · 06-21-2011, 09:08 AM

A more recent oil filter study than is often linked:

GM Truck Central Oil Filter Study

And the BITOG thread discussing it (seems like the data is good, but his subjective ratings at the end are questionable).

New Oil Filter Study - Bob Is The Oil Guy

spearfish25 · 06-21-2011, 10:03 AM

Just pick one and go for it. You'll never notice any difference. Some things are much too over thought...we're not racing in the 24hrs of Le Mans here.

wstar · 06-21-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Just pick one and go for it. You'll never notice any difference. Some things are much too over thought...we're not racing in the 24hrs of Le Mans here.

Pick a quality one and go with it, IMHO, if you want to keep your engine in top shape for a long long time. And with all the rebranding and ******** claims on the boxes, it's not obvious to the consumer which ones are quality. Mobil1, PureOne, Wix / NAPA Gold, K&N, all seem to be in the top contender category (or if you buy the linked newer results, also Royal Purple and AmSoil (which is probably Wix media)). I'd be especially wary of any model that had a shitty or faulty anti-drainback valve.

bvl · 06-21-2011, 02:22 PM

Lets see, 150K of Honda OEM filters on the GS-R (saw track time)
110K of OEM filters on the NA6 Miata (including 70K of 12 PSI FM II goodness)
110K (and counting) of OEM filters on the Stage 2 WRX

3.5K and counting of OEM filters on the Z Roadster

Amount of time spend worrying about oil filter quality on my cars: 5 minutes.
Amount of time spent driving instead of thinking about oil filters...

- b

zmyride · 06-21-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCASA

i've used k&n and mobil 1 ever since i bought it. runs great

same here. the best combination ever.

ZOLE · 06-21-2011, 06:03 PM

I've been running K&N and Redline since I bought it. I agree with the others, don't worry about going a little over the mileage.

FYI, if you have an Autozone around you, you can check to see if they sell the K&N filter. The one around me does. They also have Purolator filters as well.

sonic370 · 06-21-2011, 09:41 PM

no expert here but going over some of the mileage won't do a thing....
in fact I'm overdue by about 500 miles..........

as far as the filter goes imho if its a new one........ theirs not a hairs difference between the top 5... in fact i doubt anyone could tell the difference.......

that being said mobil 1 and filter...... 24,000 miles doesn't burn a drop of oil.
as i knock on wood.........

djpathfinder · 06-21-2011, 10:12 PM

Yup, what everyone else has said...I use K&N (#HP-1008) even with a Stillen oil cooler. Seals properly and works well. It's slightly bigger in diameter compared to the OEM one.

If you have the inclination to do your own oil change, the Z is quite easy to learn on. The oil filter and drain plug are close to each other, so drain pan placement is good with minimal mess. The only tedious part is removing the 16 bolts that hold the under tray in place. Just find and follow AK's DIY and it's a piece of cake. You'll need to buy a copper crush washer for the drain plug (never reuse an old one).

06-21-2011, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	Hmm oil change ASAP or wait for filter? So I have approached my oil change mileage ( 60 miles over it actually) and can go to the local stealership for the change anytime this week. Here is my question: I was going to order the K&N Performance oil filter and have them install it with the change. That being said, if I order today it won't be here for another couple of days. So is it bad to be driving it a hundred or so miles past the due mileage, or is it worth waiting for the oil filter before taking it to get changed? Also, I understand I can change it myself. However, I have never changed my own oil in past cars and am not sure the Z is a good one to start with. They were all free so I never bothered.

06-21-2011, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	A little over won't hurt anything WITH a boosted engine. Don't worry about it. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-21-2011, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	A more recent oil filter study than is often linked: GM Truck Central Oil Filter Study And the BITOG thread discussing it (seems like the data is good, but his subjective ratings at the end are questionable). New Oil Filter Study - Bob Is The Oil Guy __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-21-2011, 10:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Just pick one and go for it. You'll never notice any difference. Some things are much too over thought...we're not racing in the 24hrs of Le Mans here. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-21-2011, 10:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Yup, what everyone else has said...I use K&N (#HP-1008) even with a Stillen oil cooler. Seals properly and works well. It's slightly bigger in diameter compared to the OEM one. If you have the inclination to do your own oil change, the Z is quite easy to learn on. The oil filter and drain plug are close to each other, so drain pan placement is good with minimal mess. The only tedious part is removing the 16 bolts that hold the under tray in place. Just find and follow AK's DIY and it's a piece of cake. You'll need to buy a copper crush washer for the drain plug (never reuse an old one). __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

06-21-2011, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	wait, a little over won't hurt anything unless you have a boosted engine

06-21-2011, 07:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	^ drives t3h shmexy chicane yellow also

06-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	Another question...K&N oil filter OR Purolator PureONE?

06-21-2011, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I just use the factory filter. No issue.

06-21-2011, 08:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	i've used k&n and mobil 1 ever since i bought it. runs great

06-21-2011, 02:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	Lets see, 150K of Honda OEM filters on the GS-R (saw track time) 110K of OEM filters on the NA6 Miata (including 70K of 12 PSI FM II goodness) 110K (and counting) of OEM filters on the Stage 2 WRX 3.5K and counting of OEM filters on the Z Roadster Amount of time spend worrying about oil filter quality on my cars: 5 minutes. Amount of time spent driving instead of thinking about oil filters... - b

06-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 15	I've been running K&N and Redline since I bought it. I agree with the others, don't worry about going a little over the mileage. FYI, if you have an Autozone around you, you can check to see if they sell the K&N filter. The one around me does. They also have Purolator filters as well.

06-21-2011, 09:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	no expert here but going over some of the mileage won't do a thing.... in fact I'm overdue by about 500 miles.......... as far as the filter goes imho if its a new one........ theirs not a hairs difference between the top 5... in fact i doubt anyone could tell the difference....... that being said mobil 1 and filter...... 24,000 miles doesn't burn a drop of oil. as i knock on wood.........

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