Just a friendly reminder to check your oil!

Mitco39 · 10-15-2012, 03:46 PM

I know oil consumption threads are all over this forum, its actually what saved me from what would have been a big mess. I am getting towards my first (although the previous owner had the a few oil changes done) and figured it was a bit since I checked my oil. My other vehicles had all been diesel trucks which unless your leaking oil it is very rare to have to add oil between changes.

Anyways reading through a few of the oil posts I figured it would be a good idea to check the oil. Sure enough it was right at the very bottom of the dipstick, thank god it was still on it. I added about 1 1/4 quarts to it and it will be getting changed here right away (just before I park it for the winter).

Had a good scare this weekend, and now I am going to religiously check it at every fill up. If you haven't checked your oil in the last 500 miles I suggest you do it.

onzedge · 10-15-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I know oil consumption threads are all over this forum, its actually what saved me from what would have been a big mess. I am getting towards my first (although the previous owner had the a few oil changes done) and figured it was a bit since I checked my oil. My other vehicles had all been diesel trucks which unless your leaking oil it is very rare to have to add oil between changes.

Anyways reading through a few of the oil posts I figured it would be a good idea to check the oil. Sure enough it was right at the very bottom of the dipstick, thank god it was still on it. I added about 1 1/4 quarts to it and it will be getting changed here right away (just before I park it for the winter).

Had a good scare this weekend, and now I am going to religiously check it at every fill up. If you haven't checked your oil in the last 500 miles I suggest you do it.

LakeShow · 10-15-2012, 06:08 PM

Will check tonight.

Snakes709 · 10-15-2012, 07:54 PM

dont forget the drivetrain, or this might happen...

That oil is 2 weeks old, approx 500-600km's.

Mitco39 · 10-16-2012, 10:02 AM

Ouch, what is that out of and how did that happen?

BlackZMamba · 10-21-2012, 01:14 AM

What type of oil is recommended in the 370z?

LakeShow · 10-21-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZMamba

What type of oil is recommended in the 370z?

I believe recommended is Esther oil, but a good Synthetic oil will do like Redline or Mobil 1.

Z_ealot · 10-21-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I believe recommended is Esther oil, but a good Synthetic oil will do like Redline or Mobil 1.

redline is esther, mobil no

axmea? · 10-21-2012, 01:38 AM

Redline does it for my VQ.

Z_ealot · 10-21-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Redline does it for my VQ.

same here, expensive stuff but well worth it

NitrousZ34 · 10-22-2012, 08:53 AM

Everytime i go on a thread i see that guy with the evo posting pictures about what broke on it. Lol guess im never going to buy a used evo

Snakes709 · 10-22-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NitrousZ34

Everytime i go on a thread i see that guy with the evo posting pictures about what broke on it. Lol guess im never going to buy a used evo

I dont mean to thread jack threads but if helps at least one person out with any time of car, ill be happy. The picture i posted had brand new oil put into it 2 weeks prior (about 500-600kms) and look at it now. Now yes that was caused by a tow truck towing my car wrong but if people neglect their drivetrain, this **** will happen as well.

Which reminds me. Dont forgot to change spark plugs and gap them. Or this could happen (just finished pulling my friends engine due to a faulty spark plug)

NitrousZ34 · 10-24-2012, 11:25 PM

its all good haha i just find it funny. I have always wanted an evo but your scaring me with all those pictures and horror stories lol

Jordo! · 10-25-2012, 12:51 AM

I check 2-4 times between oil changes.

Z-Girl 12 · 10-25-2012, 05:25 AM

Checking today!

10-15-2012, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Just a friendly reminder to check your oil! I know oil consumption threads are all over this forum, its actually what saved me from what would have been a big mess. I am getting towards my first (although the previous owner had the a few oil changes done) and figured it was a bit since I checked my oil. My other vehicles had all been diesel trucks which unless your leaking oil it is very rare to have to add oil between changes. Anyways reading through a few of the oil posts I figured it would be a good idea to check the oil. Sure enough it was right at the very bottom of the dipstick, thank god it was still on it. I added about 1 1/4 quarts to it and it will be getting changed here right away (just before I park it for the winter). Had a good scare this weekend, and now I am going to religiously check it at every fill up. If you haven't checked your oil in the last 500 miles I suggest you do it. PapoZalsa, onzedge, Footloose301 and 4 others like this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

10-15-2012, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Will check tonight. Mitco39 likes this. __________________ \|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\|

10-15-2012, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 18	dont forget the drivetrain, or this might happen... That oil is 2 weeks old, approx 500-600km's. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

10-16-2012, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Ouch, what is that out of and how did that happen? __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

10-21-2012, 01:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Redline does it for my VQ. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-21-2012, 01:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
BlackZMamba Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: La Salle, IL Posts: 345 Drives: 2013 Z @ 321 whp Rep Power: 13	What type of oil is recommended in the 370z?

10-22-2012, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	Everytime i go on a thread i see that guy with the evo posting pictures about what broke on it. Lol guess im never going to buy a used evo DEpointfive0 likes this.

10-24-2012, 11:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	its all good haha i just find it funny. I have always wanted an evo but your scaring me with all those pictures and horror stories lol

10-25-2012, 12:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I check 2-4 times between oil changes. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

10-25-2012, 05:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Checking today! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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