G35 Oil Change

[telcoman]

While changing my oil this past weekend I took a few photos

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[telcoman]

While changing my oil and rotating my tires this past weekend I took a few photos. My wife threw out an old shower curtain that is perfect for a concrete driveway & is easy to clean up any oil spills. note the 3 ton hydraulic jack, ramps,jack stands,oil filter, drain plug, and the fiberboard shroud that blocks access to the oil filter.

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Telcoman

[USAF_G35_Guy]

happy times, nice pics!gotta love the 10 minute job of takin off the lower engine cover just to do the 5 minute job of changing the oil haha!

[SVTCOBRA]

happy times, nice pics!gotta love the 10 minute job of takin off the lower engine cover just to do the 5 minute job of changing the oil haha!

n

I use an electric drill to zip'em off....still a pain.

Ramps and stands! Nice pics!

[telcoman]

n

I use an electric drill to zip'em off....still a pain.

Ramps and stands! Nice pics!

I use my cordless drill with a 10mm socket. (oil drain plug is a 14mm) I try to pick nice sunny days.It is more of a pain to pay the dealer $40 plus having to go there. I do not trust any of the quickie oil change places. I've heard too many horror stories about jiffy lube and others using incorrect oil, not tightening the drain plug, or not refilling the oil etc.

[dmpball]

i just squeeze my hand up into the little cutout thats there. works perfectly for me

[Q451990]

Nice! One thing you might consider is putting some hockey pucks between your jack stands and the body. The FSM calls for a specific adaptor that has a groove cut in it to protect the ridge that runs along the support point - but they never made it. I checked with Kent Moore Tools directly, and went through a couple of levels of tech support... anyhow he suggested the hockey pucks and they worked great.

I usually use four jack stands and jack up the whole car at one time. That keeps the oil pan level and I can rotate the tires while I'm waiting for every last drop of the old oil to drain out.

Anyhow - it's good to see someone else that doesn't trust anyone else to change their oil

Heath

[gwoods]

I put the plastic pan and the stock air filter system in the attic for when I sell the car.

[USAF_G35_Guy]

I put the plastic pan and the stock air filter system in the attic for when I sell the car.

I've been thinking of doing that. Does anyone know if it helps considerably at all with gas mileage or performance/aerodynamics. I know it does seem to keep the lower engine bay and bottom of motor a little cleaner by keeping stuff splashing up from puddles and whatnot...but does it do anything else? that's noticeable.

[gwoods]

I'm sure one of the guys with 'tech' in their ID will tell you for sure.

I think it helps with high speed stability by keeping an air pocket from building under the hood. It also keeps the engine clean.

But its a pain. Maybe you could cut it in the right spots so you could still do an oil change with it on?

Jeff

[telcoman]

Nice! One thing you might consider is putting some hockey pucks between your jack stands and the body. The FSM calls for a specific adaptor that has a groove cut in it to protect the ridge that runs along the support point - but they never made it. I checked with Kent Moore Tools directly, and went through a couple of levels of tech support... anyhow he suggested the hockey pucks and they worked great.

I usually use four jack stands and jack up the whole car at one time. That keeps the oil pan level and I can rotate the tires while I'm waiting for every last drop of the old oil to drain out.

Anyhow - it's good to see someone else that doesn't trust anyone else to change their oil

Heath

Thanks!

I'll try your suggestions next time

[SVTCOBRA]

where do you guys put your jack stands when using 4? On the rails where you normally put the jack? Or elsewhere? pics would be

[ArizonaG35]

Hey Telcoman! Thanks for the pics... not enough people change their own oil these days and I'm totally with the other guys that forbid my car even entering a quicky change place...

I was wondering about the large pooled oil/fluid stains on your shroud... i recall from previous posts that you mentioned your G35 burnt quite a bit of oil and that you were accustomed to putting in a quart every 2 weeks or so(Seems kinda high)... are you sure you don't have a leak somewhere and not burning oil? if the oil has been catching in the shroud and not falling on the garage floor, you may not notice the problem 'til it becomes a big problem...Just my observation... Good looking G by the way!

[telcoman]

Hey Telcoman! Thanks for the pics... not enough people change their own oil these days and I'm totally with the other guys that forbid my car even entering a quicky change place...

I was wondering about the large pooled oil/fluid stains on your shroud... i recall from previous posts that you mentioned your G35 burnt quite a bit of oil and that you were accustomed to putting in a quart every 2 weeks or so(Seems kinda high)... are you sure you don't have a leak somewhere and not burning oil? if the oil has been catching in the shroud and not falling on the garage floor, you may not notice the problem 'til it becomes a big problem...Just my observation... Good looking G by the way!

What you saw was some spilled oil on the shroud. I am usually able to get that red funnel to stay put without holding it while the oil drains. It went over and spilled a little oil on the shroud and my wife's old plastic shower curtain.

As far as oil consumption my vehicle used 1qt/1000 mi when new. I now get 2000 mi per quart with 42k miles on my G now. I change my own oil ever 3k to 3.5k miles. BTW I do about 500 to 600 miles per week.I'm the only one on my block that changes their own oil.

[MA04g35x]

Heath, if you don't mind explaining, where are the jack points under a G35x sedan? I know the 4 points on the sides to set the car on stands or change a tire w/OEM jack but where should I place my floor jack in the front and then the rear of the car?

Thanks!

-Kevin

[MoonRiver]

i just squeeze my hand up into the little cutout thats there. works perfectly for me

I did the same. It's a hell of less work than taking the engine splash guard (the under engine cover) off The thing is that it's not easy if you have big hands, but I'm kind of small so it wasn't a problem to me. Also you might want a cap oil wrench and a short ratchet. I learned this trick as I changed my own oil the 2nd time. The first time I had to take the entire cover off. It's was a pain in the neck, but It gave me a good view of the location of the filter, so it made the 2nd time much easier.

BTW, I am new here. Hello everyone! Getting a lots helpful info here.

[telcoman]

I put the plastic pan and the stock air filter system in the attic for when I sell the car.

Listening to a related question on this mornings Car Talk reminded me of your post.



Removing the fiberboard shroud & not reinstalling it after changing oil leaves the belts and alternator exposed to water when driving in the rain.

Telcoman

[telcoman]