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oil change and others 20k
ok guys so im a proud new owner of a 09 370z. i picked her up yesterday and i love it. just few questions how do i check when my next oil change should be? i know at 30k its oil filter trans fluid coolant and a few other things but im 200 miles away front 20k...i bought the car with 19802 on it...so when should i get my oil changed. i use to have a bmw that told me everything
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There is a reminder that shows up on the multi-display (where outside temp, MPG, &c are displayed) and can be set from the same panel. Owner's Manual has more info. Download the manual (and FSM if you plan on doing any work on your Z) if you didn't get one.
Unless I know for sure that PO changed them recently, I replace the engine oil/filter on any used car that I buy. I had all the fluids changed in my '09 at ~23k miles but I tend to be overly cautious about such things. |
I would have it changed at @20K if you do not know when the previous owner has the last oil change. Also unless they kept a record you do not know what type of oil they used (for all you know they threw in some cheap gas station oil)
Depending on your driving style and what type of oil you plan on using I would change every 3-5K miles. I would also recommend checking your oil every 1K to make sure you are not burning any oil. I run Redline 5-30 and change every 5K Congrats on the Z! |
yah just change the oil and filter. also remove the steering lock fuse or cut brown wire. check DIY.
latter is wat you should be more concerned about. |
so has anyone tried that new Pennzoil natural gas full synthetic yet? I use royal purple..... but have been itching to try this out if I could ever find a place that carries more than 3 quarts of 5W 30.
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As far as I can tell (but I'm no expert), "natural gas full synthetic" is marketing hype. It's the same basic synthetic oil, just using a different feedstock to make it - no different than any other full-syn lube except for maybe the additives. Ie, probably a good synthetic oil but not any better than what is already available. YMMV
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The biggest value of UOA is for fleet owners. Might help the determine reasonable drain intervals and save money on oil changes on lots of vehicles. |
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Just check your dipstick, if it's gold, purple, or whatever color they use, you are good. If it's brown, you need to change it, if it's black, you need to change it. And by brown, I mean Brown. If the oil looks milky, you have some problems. :ugh:
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Either way, he should be GTG there. |
I religiously change my oil every 3k miles, but as of recently, the Z has been garaged more and driven mostly on weekends. I'm still about 700 miles til my next change, but it has been a few months. Should I change the oil early? Or if I check the oil what is it that I'm looking for? Too dark-change now? Mileage is 23,3xx Thanks guys
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i change my oil once a year. probably put about 3-4k miles a year.
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I don't remember the Z's mileage interval, but 6 months is considered the longest you'd want to go.... |
they say 6months or 3750 miles or something.
but when you're only driving your car 6-7months out of the year... lol |
oil does not know time and there is no need to change a synthetic oil before 10000 miles as long youre not doing short trips that dont bring it up to hot temperature
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I do drive hard daily though |
The darker color of the oil indicates that its detergent is doing its job and it is not an indication of its effectiveness.
There are quite a few performance cars use M-1 full sync as factory fill and the oci is more than 10k miles. However, it doesn't hurt anything if change at 5k miles. Quote:
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http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-w...-lock-fix.html PS: Hi Ken :hello: |
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Anyway, I put my car up around November right after an oil change, and in 6 months it's May and I have put like 1,000 miles on the car. Is my oil "used"? Not really. I change it anyway, because that's how Nissan says the car must be maintained, but if there were no warranty constraints I certainly would not. |
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The myth of discolored oil being a BAD thing is still strong. Oil is a lubricant and also a cleaner - it's SUPPOSED to look dirty. |
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Yah just follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
I know some cars do have like a 10k+ miles interval. |
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Just throwing this out there, brake fluid should be changed every three years.
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Yes!!!! Don't give Nissan any excuses to deny the warranty claims. Those pathetic stealers would probably deny warranty work on the A/C due to oci.
Porsche and BMW all have OCI beyond 10k miles. My M3 was like 15k miles, but most owners do it half that at around 8k. I still don't see the logics behind Nissan's oci recommendation of less than 4k miles (or even 7.5k) as they have improved the V6 motor quite a bit over the years, other than $$$ from the services. Quote:
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That is just my thoughts on the Z. Most mass produced sedans are now using OEM brake fluid that is designed for 2-3 year change intervals. My wife drives an Acura with a three year lease, and I don't have screw with anything except tire inflation and oil changes. |
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-Clifford |
3000 for me too but I'm boosted
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brother Jwick boosted doe's the body good......:iagree: Wishing you well :tup: -Clifford |
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i do every 3k with synthetic. i run the living piss out of mine. still looks purplish when i drain (royal purple being used)
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