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Old 12-11-2009, 04:56 PM   #46 (permalink)
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My dealer offers free tires for life as long as all my maintenance work is done there.

I still haven't gotten the first change yet but I'm wondering if it would just be cheaper to do it myself and buy the tires when I'll need them.

Any ideas?
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actually, who are we kidding? i bet there are all sorts of restrictions and conditions on that "free" offer to protect them from being raped by formula d-wannabe owners
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Old 12-12-2009, 01:21 PM   #48 (permalink)
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I'm not an engineer or a mechanic. An engineer from the U.S. purchased an sample oil filter of each brand on the market, opened them up, and discovered that the Pureone has the best materials/construction. I'm not making this up, guys. Just do your homework.
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My dealer offers free tires for life as long as all my maintenance work is done there.

I still haven't gotten the first change yet but I'm wondering if it would just be cheaper to do it myself and buy the tires when I'll need them.

Any ideas?
I had that with a car from chrysler, make sure you do the changes right on time that they say. When I went to get the new tires for my chrysler, they looked in the records and said that I went over their recommended milage changes on a couple of ocassions and wouldnt honor the deal even tho I did all the oil changes with them.
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Question NISMO Oil Change

I'm new to Nissan's and the 370Z. I bought a NISMO 370Z, loved the way it handled. Now I'm concerned about this Oil change and the ability to do it myself as normal. What kind of ramps do have to use, and should their oil be used and who's filter. Just looking for information. I have always done my own oil changes on my Corvettes. Can anyone provide info where I can go to research or buy items needed.
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I'm new to Nissan's and the 370Z. I bought a NISMO 370Z, loved the way it handled. Now I'm concerned about this Oil change and the ability to do it myself as normal. What kind of ramps do have to use, and should their oil be used and who's filter. Just looking for information. I have always done my own oil changes on my Corvettes. Can anyone provide info where I can go to research or buy items needed.
I can't comment on which ramps will work for your Nismo but some have suggested to use a couple of sections of 2x6" planks right in front of the lead part of the ramp to help clear the front lip.
Given that the VQ engines are known to run hot, I think running a good synthetic is imperative. Get a cordless drill or screwdriver and the right size metric socket and remove every bolt and also the plastic clips that hold the under body shield on. Pay attention to where the bolts came from as the ones towards the rear are not the same as the others. I found it easier to work under the car to take the whole panel off but some just take off the rear bolts and bend the shield at the crease.
For oil, I have decided on Redline 5-30W, and for the filters I like the Mobil 1, part # M110. The M108 is the standard and same capacity as the Nissan filter, but the M110 is a little longer and with higher capacity. The Purolator Pure 1 filters are also highly recommended. Make sure to change out the copper crush washer with each oil change. I bought 6 from the dealer for about $10 so I'm covered for the next 3 years.
I changed the factory fill at 1250 miles and refilled with Nissan ester oil @ $11.99 per quart and a Mobil 1 filter. When I hit 5K miles I'm switching to the Redline synthetic which is also expensive not not as high as the Nissan oil. If you have done oil changes on other cars you won't have a problem with your Z. I plan on changing out the Redline oil every 5K miles after that. I could probably go 7500 miles with no problem but I'm trying to wean myself from the habit of 3K oil changes with dino oil that I have practiced since 1971.
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Hi guys,
Just wonder about the oil filters ???

Has anyone checked the flow rate/volume on the different filters and if so, how about the filtering material? Does the various materials retain the same amount of particles and if so, how about checking the contaminants in the oil being drained? The old oil is what retaines the lapping debris.

After reading the infinity forums on oil filters and several others, I am totally confused. I ran in the drags for nine years and built way too many engines. This was twenty years ago and with all of these new engines so high tech, I am wondering if any of the above issues are of concern?

Anyway, I just took delivery of my 2009 - 370Z with the Sport Package and I am looking for any guidance I can get.
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I knew about the $110 oil change so I got the $680 Bronze Maintenance plan for the Z which includes oil change and tire rotation for 60 months 75,000 miles. The tire rotation is not applicable on staggered tires.

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So in the end I spend about $40 per oil change (based on 60,000 miles after 5 years at 3500 mile intervals). Which is much better than $110 per oil change with ester oil. Anyone else got or was offered the same plan?
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I got 2 years of oil changes for $1 from the dealer when I bought my car. After reading this thread, I will probably buy my own filter and oil and have them change it out
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I seen one of the maintenance plans..it was around $900 for 5 years w/ free oil changes. I was gonna opt for it but I'd rather spend $89 every 4-6 months for the oil change as opposed to a one time fee of $900.
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