Help: Oil changes!!!!

Joker_J · 01-21-2015, 03:30 PM

Does it make a big difference performance wise what oil you use when you get it changed at a dealership? I normally get the the full synthetic, but my friend gets the regular option.

Thanks in advance!

Chuck33079 · 01-21-2015, 03:43 PM

DIY all the way. Use an appropriate weight full synthetic of your choice. Keep the receipt for supplies for any potential warranty claims. Pocket the difference.

Joker_J · 01-21-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

DIY all the way. Use an appropriate weight full synthetic of your choice. Keep the receipt for supplies for any potential warranty claims. Pocket the difference.

Is there a thread on how to DIY? I saw one for a M/T but not for a A/T :/
Sorry new to all of this haha

Chuck33079 · 01-21-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

Is there a thread on how to DIY? I saw one for a M/T but not for a A/T :/
Sorry new to all of this haha

There's no difference between the two for changing the (motor) oil.

Joker_J · 01-21-2015, 03:51 PM

i see lol i'll have to give it a read once i get home!

kenchan · 01-21-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

Does it make a big difference performance wise what oil you use when you get it changed at a dealership? I normally get the the full synthetic, but my friend gets the regular option.

Thanks in advance!

such a joker you are.

Joker_J · 01-21-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

such a joker you are.

I try hahahaha

1st · 01-21-2015, 04:02 PM

Youtube has a diy for a 370z. Just youtube 370z oil change

kenchan · 01-21-2015, 04:05 PM

step1: drive to dealer
step2: pay

done

eastwest2300 · 01-22-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

step1: drive to dealer
step2: pay

done

reported!!!

SouthArk370Z · 01-22-2015, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joker_J

Does it make a big difference performance wise what oil you use when you get it changed at a dealership? I normally get the the full synthetic, but my friend gets the regular option.

Thanks in advance!

Many threads on this already.

In a nutshell, for a DD, it doesn't make a lot of difference.

alcheng · 01-22-2015, 02:36 PM

I know they use olive oil for bread, corn oil for pan fry...

synthetic oil.... ugh........ for some synthetic stuffs...??

eastwest2300 · 01-22-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I know they use olive oil for bread, corn oil for pan fry...

synthetic oil.... ugh........ for some synthetic stuffs...??

mr. alcheng, Im watching you.

troll wisely...

alcheng · 01-22-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

mr. alcheng, Im watching you.

troll wisely...

Jsolo · 01-22-2015, 04:54 PM

Word to the wise, don't over torque the drain plug or double gasket the filter.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	DIY all the way. Use an appropriate weight full synthetic of your choice. Keep the receipt for supplies for any potential warranty claims. Pocket the difference. TerribleONE and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 580 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 13	i see lol i'll have to give it a read once i get home!

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