I searched on this forum and googled but couldn't find any articles with pictures showing the location of the oil filter (I do not have the owners manual on me at the moment). I wanted to know if it is mounted vertically or horizontally and if I "happen" to need an oil filter removal tool (preferably one of those adapters that fit onto the filter), would I have enough room to do that? I want to do the first oil change as it is approaching 1200 miles and I have free time today. I already have the Nissan filter and just need to buy the oil. Pictures would definitely help if anyone has them available. Thanks.

 

it's sideways. I used an oil wrench (the kind that have the rubber strap or something), and it wasn't too hard to take out.

It should be easy to use any one of those oil filter removal tools if needed.

Sorry no pics though.

Good luck

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2004 TB/W 6mt Coupe. Sunroof only.
Bel Vector 985 Hardwired.
Grounding Kit.
Splash Guards.
Custom Carputer.
Custom FG Sub Enclosure.

 

It's on the passenger side of the engine. I used my hand to remove it. You don't need to change the oil at 1200. Infiniti doesn't use break-in oil.

Russ

Black 6MT Coupe
Jax, FL
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If what you say is true, I might wait until the 3,750 mile scheduled oil change. Will that be okay?

 

Not sure if this pic will help or not.

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There is a plastic undercarriage tray that has about 20 screws that that picture does not show. The tray as a rectangular hole in it that shows the filter. I unscrew about 5 of them and bend it out of the way when I am taking the filter off. I had to use a screwdriver when I changed my oil the first time. I got an oil filter wrench that looks like a giant chanellocks and had plenty of room.

 

3750 miles for the first oil change is fine.
In the meantime get yourself some 2"x10" lumber,some 3" spikes, and build yourself a ramp like this. I used about 16' (total) of 2x10 to make them and they're perfect.

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Hey Colin are you using those ramps to get up to the Rhinos or are you getting under your car when it's on those alone?

Russ

Black 6MT Coupe
Jax, FL
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Hahaha, Those and jack stands if you want to see your next birthday.....[img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img]... gotta be safe right?

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That is a pretty scary looking lawnmower, what are you saving it for?

Though not as scary as some bathrooms I've seen lately...

2004 G35C 6MT Black. Killer.

 

I had to use a monkeywrench to take off the filter the first time, i [censored] you guys not. Not sure who was working the factory line that day at Nissan land but that thing wouldn't budge.

edit: btw i do not endorse using plumbing hardware on your g's