Oil Change Question
#1
Oil Change Question
I know it is basic maintenance. However, when I bought my car I didn't receive a manual at all. Last night I only drained about 3 quarts of oil out of the pan, then later read that it takes 5 quarts of oil? Then saw an oil burning issue with 2005's. How can I tell if I'm burning oil? Because I see no signs of oil burning as of right now. Also, does the engine oil dual as transmission fluid? I noticed after the oil change my shifting was significantly smoother than before, it wasn't catching between 1st and 2nd gear. Any information would be great!
#2
What did the dipstick show before the oil change? You should be draining about 5 quarts. I find for this engine that it is easiest to get an accurate reading after the car has been sitting overnight. Start checking the dipstick often and keep a log. Transmission fluid and engine oil are different types of fluid and completely separate.
#3
#6
Easy way to tell.
Do oil change, go drink a coffee while the oil drains for 10-15 mins. Change filter too
Fill with 5 quarts of oil
After 3000 miles, drain oil and pour into jugs....those 5 quart oil change jugs at autozone are great for this. Usually i save one from the 5 quarts i previously put in. Drain the oil into it and look on the side for measurement.
I burn about 3/4-1 quart per 3500 miles on my '06 with 5AT. According to the TSB...nissan considers this "normal". I however...don't.
And no, engine oil and trans oil are separate.
Do oil change, go drink a coffee while the oil drains for 10-15 mins. Change filter too
Fill with 5 quarts of oil
After 3000 miles, drain oil and pour into jugs....those 5 quart oil change jugs at autozone are great for this. Usually i save one from the 5 quarts i previously put in. Drain the oil into it and look on the side for measurement.
I burn about 3/4-1 quart per 3500 miles on my '06 with 5AT. According to the TSB...nissan considers this "normal". I however...don't.
And no, engine oil and trans oil are separate.
#7
That was my question too, though by your first post I'm guessing it is. If it's an auto, it's not a revup and oil consumption doesn't come into play. Just check it regularly and top up if necessary. If MT, there's a sticky you can read up on to help you figure out what to do.
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#8
Easy way to tell.
Do oil change, go drink a coffee while the oil drains for 10-15 mins. Change filter too
Fill with 5 quarts of oil
After 3000 miles, drain oil and pour into jugs....those 5 quart oil change jugs at autozone are great for this. Usually i save one from the 5 quarts i previously put in. Drain the oil into it and look on the side for measurement.
I burn about 3/4-1 quart per 3500 miles on my '06 with 5AT. According to the TSB...nissan considers this "normal". I however...don't.
And no, engine oil and trans oil are separate.
Do oil change, go drink a coffee while the oil drains for 10-15 mins. Change filter too
Fill with 5 quarts of oil
After 3000 miles, drain oil and pour into jugs....those 5 quart oil change jugs at autozone are great for this. Usually i save one from the 5 quarts i previously put in. Drain the oil into it and look on the side for measurement.
I burn about 3/4-1 quart per 3500 miles on my '06 with 5AT. According to the TSB...nissan considers this "normal". I however...don't.
And no, engine oil and trans oil are separate.
my 05 5AT is short about 1.25Q after 5k, i get about 3.5-3.7 out, figure the oil filter is holding on to .1-.2Q.
#10
I know it is basic maintenance. However, when I bought my car I didn't receive a manual at all. Last night I only drained about 3 quarts of oil out of the pan, then later read that it takes 5 quarts of oil? Then saw an oil burning issue with 2005's. How can I tell if I'm burning oil? Because I see no signs of oil burning as of right now. Also, does the engine oil dual as transmission fluid? I noticed after the oil change my shifting was significantly smoother than before, it wasn't catching between 1st and 2nd gear. Any information would be great!
Second thing the engine and the tranny are seperate but work together. So dirty old oil will def cause the engine to shift hard, not miss shift to totally different things. I had my engine rebuilt before on a different G but the timing was off and the car was not shifting properly felt like the tranny was slipping. I decided to take a chance and replace the engine (got engine for good $$) when the new engine went in it shifted perfect. So moral of the story completely seperate but works together!!!!!!
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#12
I agree but after you do a oil change i always notice better shifts but its not a night and day thing. i notice cuz i drive my car all the time!
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