AMUSE kit owners...oil changes?

takimbe · 05-02-2012, 05:46 PM

For all those Amuse kit owners out there (replica or authentic), do you have to remove the front bumper just to do an oil change? I am almost due for one and I am trying to figure out whether I can just take it to a quick oil change spot or if I have to budget out some time on my weekend to do it myself.

kellyefields · 05-02-2012, 05:51 PM

first off never take your car to those fast change oil places to include most dealers. I have heard many horror stories about them not changing the filter and or oil and charging you for it. also they could use regular oil vs synthetic to make a buck or 100. Take the time to do it yourself to ensure it is done right. as far as the amuse kit you do not have to take the bumper off there should be a cutout there that allows you to access the oil filter and drain plug.

jlaughman22 · 05-02-2012, 05:52 PM

i pull my bumper off just makes it easier

Jamaica · 05-02-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

first off never take your car to those fast change oil places to include most dealers. I have heard many horror stories about them not changing the filter and or oil and charging you for it. also they could use regular oil vs synthetic to make a buck or 100. Take the time to do it yourself to ensure it is done right. as far as the amuse kit you do not have to take the bumper off there should be a cutout there that allows you to access the oil filter and drain plug.

the only reason I take mine off because of my supercharger

phelan · 05-02-2012, 05:55 PM

the cutout is crazy tiny. you can dremel it a little bigger for easier access.

LakeShow · 05-02-2012, 06:33 PM

I would hate taking the bumper off everytime.

MacLean · 05-02-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I would hate taking the bumper off everytime.

+1.....

That would be a kick in the di*k to-do ever 4-6k miles.

theboydiddy · 05-02-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaughman22

i pull my bumper off just makes it easier

easier ?
this dude on serious drugs. lol

MacLean · 05-02-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theboydiddy

easier ?
this dude on serious drugs. lol

Shadowx2x · 05-03-2012, 09:42 AM

I never take my front bumper off for it.

TerribleONE · 05-03-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

the cutout is crazy tiny. you can dremel it a little bigger for easier access.

this

jlaughman22 · 05-03-2012, 10:48 AM

I might be but it's easier then cutting my bumper with a dremel

kenchan · 05-03-2012, 10:50 AM

wow, that's a lot of work just to do an oil change. how about just making a larger hatch under the filter and plug area?

GaleForce · 05-03-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wow, that's a lot of work just to do an oil change. how about just making a larger hatch under the filter and plug area?

Hee, hee, you said plug the area.

takimbe · 05-05-2012, 08:21 PM

Thanks guys, ill look into it and let you guys know how I go about it.

05-02-2012, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
takimbe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 223 Drives: 09' PG 370Z w/SP Rep Power: 264	AMUSE kit owners...oil changes? For all those Amuse kit owners out there (replica or authentic), do you have to remove the front bumper just to do an oil change? I am almost due for one and I am trying to figure out whether I can just take it to a quick oil change spot or if I have to budget out some time on my weekend to do it myself. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes/CBE/Pulley/Grounding Kit/Sways/Front lip \|Megan Racing Spec-RS Coils \|Amuse rear \|S-Tune Spoiler \|CF B-Pillars \|Forgestar F14 20" Bronze Burst (soon) \|Kenwood 7" HU \|Boston Acoustics speakers/Sub \|Kenwood Excelon Amp \|\|EVO-R Side Blades

05-02-2012, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	first off never take your car to those fast change oil places to include most dealers. I have heard many horror stories about them not changing the filter and or oil and charging you for it. also they could use regular oil vs synthetic to make a buck or 100. Take the time to do it yourself to ensure it is done right. as far as the amuse kit you do not have to take the bumper off there should be a cutout there that allows you to access the oil filter and drain plug. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

05-02-2012, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	the cutout is crazy tiny. you can dremel it a little bigger for easier access. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

05-02-2012, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	I would hate taking the bumper off everytime. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-03-2012, 09:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shadowx2x Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 252 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I never take my front bumper off for it. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse

05-02-2012, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
jlaughman22 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the bay Posts: 61 Drives: 2010 z Rep Power: 15	i pull my bumper off just makes it easier

05-03-2012, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
jlaughman22 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the bay Posts: 61 Drives: 2010 z Rep Power: 15	I might be but it's easier then cutting my bumper with a dremel

05-03-2012, 10:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow, that's a lot of work just to do an oil change. how about just making a larger hatch under the filter and plug area?

05-05-2012, 08:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
takimbe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 223 Drives: 09' PG 370Z w/SP Rep Power: 264	Thanks guys, ill look into it and let you guys know how I go about it. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes/CBE/Pulley/Grounding Kit/Sways/Front lip \|Megan Racing Spec-RS Coils \|Amuse rear \|S-Tune Spoiler \|CF B-Pillars \|Forgestar F14 20" Bronze Burst (soon) \|Kenwood 7" HU \|Boston Acoustics speakers/Sub \|Kenwood Excelon Amp \|\|EVO-R Side Blades

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