I haven't done a blackstone analysis, but I go 5000-6000 miles between oil changes on synthetic. As far as an oil filter wrench goes, I use an oil filter socket like , but that fits our cars. It was about $10 at autozone. BTW, how important is it to replace the crush washer? I've never replaced mine in the past 6 oil changes and haven't had any leaks.

 

Here's a good video, using sound and correct procedures on how to change oil on an 08. (Though personally I don't smear quite as much oil on the filter gasket...just enough to lube it)

http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/20...and_oil_filter

 

Thanks for all of this info guys , and that video too was a nice touch =) I just picked up my filter and crush washer at Infiniti while I was there. And hope to pick up the rest of the stuff this weekend.

 

Yes sir, miles. Synthetic -- Mobil 1 Extended Performance to be specific.

Here's my old running UOA thread, i'll try to remember to post the newest stuff.

 

Just use the amsoil signature, good for 15k or 1 year whichever comes first. You do nee their ea oil filter too. I'm doing that now on my G and wife's altima (they use the same filter).

Also you have to get the crush washer from dealer - they do not sell them at autozone, just universal ones.

The reason I change my own (8 bucks is fair for labor if you bring in the oil+filter to the nissan dealer) is I want to do it on a saturday and now wait around forever. I can do it myself and save the time - or do it on sunday which you can't do at the dealer. Plus I don't trust anyone to put all the clips and screws back in, seems like there is always one missing when someone else touches it (My G had a missing clip from the infiniti dealer).

With the amsoil it's even less of an issue