Back from a several month absence, time for an oil change?

Jsmith7861 · 04-22-2014, 03:57 PM

So I changed the oil a month before I left for 3 months, My wife started it on a weekly basis, sometimes twice a week. Should I change it or would you guys call it good? Normally I change every 3 months anyways, but I just checked it and its still a good gold color even. Opinions?

Silly Rabbit · 04-22-2014, 04:38 PM

I wouldn't, but no real hard feelings on it. I use synthetic and change twice a year regardless of miles.

As far as starting the car while it sits. Unless you are getting the car up to temperature, you are not helping. Just put the battery on a tender and let it sit. Short runs are hard on a car and the fluids.

Zteve · 04-22-2014, 04:39 PM

i spent a year on deployment when i had my 350z my wife got the oil changed twice and drove it around to keep it running smooth. your car should be fine unless your wife just let it idle for more than a few minutes.

SouthArk370Z · 04-22-2014, 05:29 PM

Depends. If the engine was not thoroughly warmed up, then I would go ahead and change the oil/filter. If you are using dino-based oil, I'd go ahead and change the oil/filter. If you are using full-syn and the engine was warmed up properly during storage, you should be good-to-go for at least a K or two more miles.

But I tend to be very conservative when it comes to changing lubricants. As long as you didn't permit condensation in the engine, you should be OK.

Mt Tam I am · 04-22-2014, 05:56 PM

I'd leave mine alone. Except financially, it never hurts to change oil.

04-22-2014, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jsmith7861 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 466 Drives: 2014 370z Base Sport Rep Power: 12	Back from a several month absence, time for an oil change? So I changed the oil a month before I left for 3 months, My wife started it on a weekly basis, sometimes twice a week. Should I change it or would you guys call it good? Normally I change every 3 months anyways, but I just checked it and its still a good gold color even. Opinions?

04-22-2014, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	i spent a year on deployment when i had my 350z my wife got the oil changed twice and drove it around to keep it running smooth. your car should be fine unless your wife just let it idle for more than a few minutes. __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Depends. If the engine was not thoroughly warmed up, then I would go ahead and change the oil/filter. If you are using dino-based oil, I'd go ahead and change the oil/filter. If you are using full-syn and the engine was warmed up properly during storage, you should be good-to-go for at least a K or two more miles. But I tend to be very conservative when it comes to changing lubricants. As long as you didn't permit condensation in the engine, you should be OK. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I'd leave mine alone. Except financially, it never hurts to change oil. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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04-22-2014, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	I wouldn't, but no real hard feelings on it. I use synthetic and change twice a year regardless of miles. As far as starting the car while it sits. Unless you are getting the car up to temperature, you are not helping. Just put the battery on a tender and let it sit. Short runs are hard on a car and the fluids.