FooFighter Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 I've got a service kit (thanks to Alex!), found a handy "how to" vid on Youtube and I'm about to take the plunge and change my own oil for the first time. Having nearly ruptured myself trying to get my brake caliper bolts off the other month, I am approaching this new job with caution. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good tool to get the oil filter off? Many thanks Ed 1 Quote
KyleR Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 You can buy an oil filter removal tool. Halfords probably have them. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 These work really well Ed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-OIL-FILTER-REMOVAL-TOOL-SKYLINE-200SX-300ZX-350Z-GTR-SILVIA-PULSAR-/181056445148?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3A350+Z&hash=item2a27ce1adc#ht_1742wt_986 Alex. Quote
Jp606 Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Oil filter tool from Halfords does the job, but you might not even need it. Mine was on hand tight. An oil change is very easy though, difficult to get wrong. Just make sure you don't over fill or under fill. Just a word of warning, the screws on the under tray on the Z are pants, so I recommend soaking them with a good penetrant spray. Expect a couple to break. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 You do not require the undertray off to change the oil and filter. Alex Quote
Neilp Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 You do not require the undertray off to change the oil and filter. Alex i could get to the sum bolt without removing it but couldn't get to the filter Quote
FooFighter Posted September 21, 2013 Author Posted September 21, 2013 Thanks for your help guys. Much appreciated. I have ordered the gizmo Alex mentioned. It looks a bit more idiot proof than the Halfords one. Will report back on how I get on. Quote
Stutopia Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 I'm no mechanic but I'm sure I've seen something on here about remembering to put the sump plug back before you start to fill her up Quote
Dblock Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 I'm no mechanic but I'm sure I've seen something on here about remembering to put the sump plug back before you start to fill her up Yup! Quote
choptop Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 On the later 350z's you have to remove the oil tray to really get at anything. The aperture in it is so small it is not really fit for anything. I like the KandN oil filter. Comes with a nut on the end of it so removal next time is a piece of cake. Good filter too 1 Quote
Jp606 Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 As above, it makes life so much easier if the tray is removed. I've got a HR Z, so like you said its difficult to get at with the tray in place. Quote
Neilp Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 On the later 350z's you have to remove the oil tray to really get at anything. The aperture in it is so small it is not really fit for anything. I like the KandN oil filter. Comes with a nut on the end of it so removal next time is a piece of cake. Good filter too Thats what I use, the k&n gold performance one Quote
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