i reached 3600 miles on the G and want to change my own oil. what are your experiences with changing the oil on the G35? hard? easy is the location of the filter easy to get to?

 

i thought changing the oil was easy. only thing that sucked was taking off the plastic guard under the car. you can probably change the oil with it on, but it was my first time....so i didn't really think about doing it with the cover on.

 

yeah it took me a good 1hr 1/2 to change my oil last week dam plastic guard

 

lol! true story. the guard is a pain!

 

Took me about...hmmmm...took me about 15 minutes to change the oil and replace the filter. You guys take too long

 

i'm sure i'll cut my time in half the second time, then cut it in half again the third time. lol.

 

do you guys remove the plastic cover then?

do you guys use ramps or jacks?

 

i used ramps and removed the plastic cover...

 

I used a two post hydralic lift and air tools

 

haha...no wonder your time was quick.

 

will ramps work well with lowered Gs?

 

as long as you don't have a front lip. i've got the Data Systems front lip/1" drop and i don't clear.

 

ahh ok thanks. i'm going to try it out tomorrow. i hope the oil filter is not too tight. i dont have tools for that. heh.

 

if the oil filter's on too tight, puncture the oil filter with a screw driver, perpendicular to it's mounting and use it for leverage to remove the filter. or you could just invest in a strap/band wrench from craftsman for future oil changes.

do not buy fram (do some google searching on the disadvantages of using fram), buy either NAPA Gold or Nissan oil filters. Next best mineral to synthetic oil is Castrol GTX 5W-30. Checkers sells them pretty cheap. If you buy your oil filter elsewhere...it's advisable to change your oil pan drain plug gasket (washer) for a new one. just go to the parts at the dealer and pick up a new one...shouldnt cost you more than $1.00. If you're at NAPA, see if they have any magnetic drain plugs - it's just extra insurance against metal shavings. and check out these filter magnets. I had them when I had my buick...i should've removed them before i sold the car. argh.

-just some suggestions.

 

I leave the plastic tray on and just reach in the hole.

Be prepared to sweat on your first oil change....I think they use a gorilla to install the factory filter. Took me a while to get it off, fricken thing was stuck like you wouldn't believe.