Oil Change for the 370Z

alcorrea · 12-07-2009, 11:49 AM

I took my Z for her first oil change and I could not believe it when they told me that the cost of the oil change was $110.00. How much did you people out there paid for this service and why so expensive.

Modshack · 12-07-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by alcorrea

why so expensive.

Dood! You live in LA! Hopefully the dealer is using Nissan Ester Oil ($12/qt) at that price.

My dealer offers free changes for life, but I'll never take advantage of that. Control your destiny by doing your own ($30 with a good synthetic and filter)

Matt · 12-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Nissan Ester Oil + charing you for removing the panel with 19+ screws and fasteners.

A local shop charges $20 if I bring the oil/filter.

Trips · 12-07-2009, 12:17 PM

Easy guys! it's his first post...
save some money and do it yourself or shop around to see if another dealer might give you a break.. you can use the search function, this has been discussed.

Matt · 12-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Hey, I wasn't harsh!

I just ordered Z1's oil change kit for the Z. That, plus the $20 labor my trusted repair shop is charging, it puts me almost the same amount as the dealership....but I know it's getting done right and hell, I can watch!

Avoiding my dealership at all costs!

GETU1 · 12-07-2009, 01:20 PM

If you include my oil(Royal Purple) that I brought in, it's about $65.

Paul_S · 12-07-2009, 01:35 PM

I'm going to do my first 370Z oil change soon (thanks to AK for his great guide). I just need to decide what oil and filter to choose.

VCuomo · 12-07-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Nissan Ester Oil + charing you for removing the panel with 19+ screws and fasteners.

A local shop charges $20 if I bring the oil/filter.

It's only 4 bolts to pull down the flap - you don't need to remove the entire bottom panel.

vipor · 12-07-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

It's only 4 bolts to pull down the flap - you don't need to remove the entire bottom panel.

makes it a lot easier though. and usually helps you prevent a mess because you're not having to try as hard to get to anything.

PapoZalsa · 12-07-2009, 07:35 PM

The stealership offers me 2 free oil changes, I'll take my own Synthetic Oil and they can fork out the filter.

If not I take it over my friend's shop for a free Synthetic oil change he gave me when I had the 350.

NiñaBonitaZ · 12-07-2009, 08:59 PM

Pennzoil platinum= 20-25 dlls at Walmart
Mobil 1 filter = 11 dlls at Autozone
Changed by me in my garage with the help of Rhino 12000 ramps

engine runs just as quiet as with the overpriced NIssan ester oil mambo jumbo.

JakeZ34 · 12-07-2009, 10:32 PM

buying this car already I knew the oil change was pricey so this is what I did, as a courtesy I asked the dealers to throw in a couple of free oil changes and they agreed so I am going to bring my car in at 1,500 to do a first oil change, and again at 3,000. That's two oil changes they said they'll do for me for free as courtesy. So after that I'll swap to full synthetic redline and do it myself from then on out. I don't need to pay $100+ dollars to do a job that takes about 30 min to an hour. It's simply not worth it and plus changing your own motor oil can be therapeutic if your an enthusiast

JakeZ34 · 12-07-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_S

I'm going to do my first 370Z oil change soon (thanks to AK for his great guide). I just need to decide what oil and filter to choose.

People here have great liking to Redline synthetic, as far as filters I like Mobil1 or K&N. Remember to follow AK's magnetic drain bolt and filtermag. It gives you an even more peace of mind knowing there is magnets holding on to all that metal shavings.

kenchan · 12-07-2009, 10:38 PM

im just going to use the factory filter and a jug of 5qt M1. $32?

JakeZ34 · 12-07-2009, 10:44 PM

hey kenchen I read in a thread somewhere (I wish I remember) People cut open a factory nissan filter and found that it has the same cardboard set up as a Fram. Ever since I heard that I decided to use M1 or K&N.

12-07-2009, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
alcorrea Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redondo Beach CA Posts: 17 Drives: nissan 370z white Rep Power: 16	Oil Change for the 370Z I took my Z for her first oil change and I could not believe it when they told me that the cost of the oil change was $110.00. How much did you people out there paid for this service and why so expensive.

12-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	Nissan Ester Oil + charing you for removing the panel with 19+ screws and fasteners. A local shop charges $20 if I bring the oil/filter. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

12-07-2009, 12:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Easy guys! it's his first post... save some money and do it yourself or shop around to see if another dealer might give you a break.. you can use the search function, this has been discussed. __________________

12-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	Hey, I wasn't harsh! I just ordered Z1's oil change kit for the Z. That, plus the $20 labor my trusted repair shop is charging, it puts me almost the same amount as the dealership....but I know it's getting done right and hell, I can watch! Avoiding my dealership at all costs! __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

12-07-2009, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
GETU1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 81 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	If you include my oil(Royal Purple) that I brought in, it's about $65. __________________ Added Wincos 30% tint and VentureShield clear bra.

12-07-2009, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'm going to do my first 370Z oil change soon (thanks to AK for his great guide). I just need to decide what oil and filter to choose. __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

12-07-2009, 07:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	The stealership offers me 2 free oil changes, I'll take my own Synthetic Oil and they can fork out the filter. If not I take it over my friend's shop for a free Synthetic oil change he gave me when I had the 350. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

12-07-2009, 08:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
NiñaBonitaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 34 Drives: 09 370Z Sport AT7 Rep Power: 16	Pennzoil platinum= 20-25 dlls at Walmart Mobil 1 filter = 11 dlls at Autozone Changed by me in my garage with the help of Rhino 12000 ramps engine runs just as quiet as with the overpriced NIssan ester oil mambo jumbo. __________________ Dr. David de la Llata 2014 Solid Red 370Z 7AT, Touring, Sport, Navig

12-07-2009, 10:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	buying this car already I knew the oil change was pricey so this is what I did, as a courtesy I asked the dealers to throw in a couple of free oil changes and they agreed so I am going to bring my car in at 1,500 to do a first oil change, and again at 3,000. That's two oil changes they said they'll do for me for free as courtesy. So after that I'll swap to full synthetic redline and do it myself from then on out. I don't need to pay $100+ dollars to do a job that takes about 30 min to an hour. It's simply not worth it and plus changing your own motor oil can be therapeutic if your an enthusiast

12-07-2009, 10:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im just going to use the factory filter and a jug of 5qt M1. $32?

12-07-2009, 10:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	hey kenchen I read in a thread somewhere (I wish I remember) People cut open a factory nissan filter and found that it has the same cardboard set up as a Fram. Ever since I heard that I decided to use M1 or K&N.

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