Can Someone Post a D.I.Y. Oil Change for G37
06-19-2008, 12:21 AM
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Just changed my oil this past weekend, and I thought I'd share a tip for anyone who will be venturing to do the same.
Basically it is not necessary to remove the entire belly pan. Only the 4 backmost bolts need to be removed, allowing the rear section to fold down exposing the oil filter and drain plug.. see pic below:
Basically it is not necessary to remove the entire belly pan. Only the 4 backmost bolts need to be removed, allowing the rear section to fold down exposing the oil filter and drain plug.. see pic below:
08-12-2008, 04:25 PM
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bumpin this thread from the dead...
about to change her oil, how many quarts do i need to fill her up with again?
seem to have lost the owners manual..searched high and low
thanks everyone
about to change her oil, how many quarts do i need to fill her up with again?
seem to have lost the owners manual..searched high and low
thanks everyone
08-12-2008, 04:38 PM
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thanks guys, going out to buy the mobil 1 oil right now!
the sudden urgency is because all of a sudden my "Service Engine Soon" light came on yesterday at random.. I'm only 4k miles since my last oil change..might be because I only put 5 in last time without adding a little more..I hope its that
btw, im a little over 14k miles
the sudden urgency is because all of a sudden my "Service Engine Soon" light came on yesterday at random.. I'm only 4k miles since my last oil change..might be because I only put 5 in last time without adding a little more..I hope its that
btw, im a little over 14k miles
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08-12-2008, 04:47 PM
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thanks guys, going out to buy the mobil 1 oil right now!
the sudden urgency is because all of a sudden my "Service Engine Soon" light came on yesterday at random.. I'm only 4k miles since my last oil change..might be because I only put 5 in last time without adding a little more..I hope its that
btw, im a little over 14k miles
the sudden urgency is because all of a sudden my "Service Engine Soon" light came on yesterday at random.. I'm only 4k miles since my last oil change..might be because I only put 5 in last time without adding a little more..I hope its that
btw, im a little over 14k miles
06-23-2009, 02:02 AM
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Ok, If you need a DIY for how to change oil then please raise your hand and Tommy will come by and hit you in the head with a tack hammer because you are a MORON and have no business working on a car.
06-23-2009, 09:58 AM
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Agreed....this is one EASY oil change, and I'm a freakin newbie. Couldn't have been simpler. And to the poster who asked about the copper crush washer, YES, it needs to be replaced everytime to prevent oil leaks. They're available at your dealer's parts department. If you're going to use OEM oil filters, just grab a handful of washers and they'll last you for a few years' worth of oil changes. 
OR....you could be smart like me and install a Fumoto oil drain valve (google it) and never have to buy washers again or burn yourself on hot oil again. Brilliant idea. Worth the investment.
OR....you could be smart like me and install a Fumoto oil drain valve (google it) and never have to buy washers again or burn yourself on hot oil again. Brilliant idea. Worth the investment.
06-23-2009, 10:16 AM
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Agreed....this is one EASY oil change, and I'm a freakin newbie. Couldn't have been simpler. And to the poster who asked about the copper crush washer, YES, it needs to be replaced everytime to prevent oil leaks. They're available at your dealer's parts department. If you're going to use OEM oil filters, just grab a handful of washers and they'll last you for a few years' worth of oil changes.
OR....you could be smart like me and install a Fumoto oil drain valve (google it) and never have to buy washers again or burn yourself on hot oil again. Brilliant idea. Worth the investment.
OR....you could be smart like me and install a Fumoto oil drain valve (google it) and never have to buy washers again or burn yourself on hot oil again. Brilliant idea. Worth the investment.