First Oil Change ?
#16
Yes
Originally Posted by heeb
loaner for an oil change?^
#17
Originally Posted by DesertRat
Yeah, I hate all those little screws. It doubles the time to do the oil change. If I remember correctly it is possible to drain the oil with the skid plate on. There was a little cut out beneath the drain bolt. Wasn't there? Either way, you need to take it off for the oil filter. Real pain, but worth it.
I did the oil change without removing the underpanel. To remove the filter all you have to do is attach a swivel attachment to the oil filter socket, use an extension and there is actually a corner opening that you can see where the filter is where you would insert your extension through and slowly turn till the filter to loosen it, let the oil drip straight down but do not remove the oil filter till the oil is done dripping. When the oil filter is done dripping oil just take a small sandwich bag and cover the oil filter and loosen by hand. and voila done.
If you are concerned about making a mess just stick a small shop rag under neath the area of the filter near the drain plug area just don't cover the opening where it can drain out from. Ill take pics next time i do an oil change.
Last edited by nikko; 11-30-2005 at 02:58 PM.
#18
Originally Posted by nikko
Yes there is an opening where the drain plug is.
I did the oil change without removing the underpanel. To remove the filter all you have to do is attach a swivel attachment to the oil filter socket, use an extension and there is actually a corner opening that you can see where the filter is where you would insert your extension through and slowly turn till the filter to loosen it, let the oil drip straight down but do not remove the oil filter till the oil is done dripping. When the oil filter is done dripping oil just take a small sandwich bag and cover the oil filter and loosen by hand. and voila done.
If you are concerned about making a mess just stick a small shop rag under neath the area of the filter near the drain plug area just don't cover the opening where it can drain out from. Ill take pics next time i do an oil change.
I did the oil change without removing the underpanel. To remove the filter all you have to do is attach a swivel attachment to the oil filter socket, use an extension and there is actually a corner opening that you can see where the filter is where you would insert your extension through and slowly turn till the filter to loosen it, let the oil drip straight down but do not remove the oil filter till the oil is done dripping. When the oil filter is done dripping oil just take a small sandwich bag and cover the oil filter and loosen by hand. and voila done.
If you are concerned about making a mess just stick a small shop rag under neath the area of the filter near the drain plug area just don't cover the opening where it can drain out from. Ill take pics next time i do an oil change.
#19
Originally Posted by DesertRat
You do this every time? Is it worth it? Seems like it would take a long time for the oil to drain out of the oil filter. I couldn't get straight at it, so figured it couldn't be done but I stand corrected. As much of a pain as it is, I think I will still just unbolt the 20 screws. I'd like to see some pics though.
#20
Originally Posted by dkhuynh
DO NOT BUY OEM NISSAN/INFINITI FILTERS! Like partyman said, someone did a good article on it. Umm durno bout forum to forum linking, but you can find out more information on www.norcalg.com
#22
If that were true, Nissan would lose serious business and be in the ranks of its domestic counterparts in terms of reliability and resale value. Sales would come crashing down and Nissan would go bankrupt. The VQ35 is a common motor across the Nisssan/Infiniti line. I'm sure this filter is used in more than just the 350Z/G35.
#23
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you definitely need to replace the WASHER. do a search. It was horrible for me. If you don't replace the washer(also known as oil gasket), there is a chance of leaking. Don't listen to the lazy ***** that tell you to bring the car to the dealer. They treat your car like SH IT! GL. pm if you have any questions. g-owners.com has a great DYI. remember to change the WASHER!!!
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