There should be no shame in asking a question like this. NOOB or not, this is an open forum for sharing thoughts and ideas about the highly technical and expensive machines that we own and love. "noobs" rely on the experience of others to guide them along and encourage them to learn more and do more with their cars, not ridicule them.

I've changed the oil many times in my cars over the last 30 years that I have been driving, but one of the first things I did after I got my G was to come here to look and learn.... there may be some steps that you all have found that make the process a lot easier - such as not removing all the shroud bolts - that I would not have known had I not read about it here.

Be respectful and don't eat the young... they may help you in return one day.

David

 

YJ, my comments were carefully chosen, and not meant to ridicule any one. Primarily, severe engine damage can result from an improper oil change - filters getting double gaskets, stripped drain plugs (or loose ones), over/under filled sumps due to car angle, forgotten drain bolt gaskets, etc.

While a DYI can address the majority of this, I still truly believe a novice/someone not mechanically inclined first [few] oil changes really SHOULD be done under the supervision of an experienced who's done this before and knows what to look out for. A dyi is a good starting to point to give an idea how to do something, but should never be considered all inclusive.

 

Thanks for clearing that up. :-)

David

 

Anyone have an Infiniti/Nissan part number for the under-engine splashguard (belly pan) retaining screws on a 2010 G37? There are 15 10mm screws (M6 threads, 22cm long, 10mm hex head). A "quickie lube" joint lost 4 of them during an unfortunate oil change event. Never again. Thanks.

 

You'll need a four ton floor jack, ramps, jack stands, and sockets. A cordless drill helps for quickly removing the fiberboard shroud.







Notice the wife's old plastic shower curtain that prevents oil spills on my concrete driveway







Have fun

Telcoman

 

01456-00691

 

You don't think that might be a little overkill?

 

^^^^^^^

No!

If one is going to acquire one get one with a little more capacity. I had a three ton and was not happy with it.

Telcoman
Just my opinion

 

I have a 1.5 ton floor jack, and it works just fine for each corner of the car. It would probably work fine for either half of the car as well.

I'd rather have a 2 ton...but that one wasn't discounted nearly as much as the 1.5 ton. I also wouldn't bother jacking the car unless I need to remove the wheels or take weight off the suspension.

A nice wide set of Rhino Ramps (or alternative) is all I use when I change my oil. It takes all of 5 seconds to drive up on ramps.

I also use a battery powered impact driver on the splash guard bolts. Be careful when reinstalling not to over-tighten.

 

So an 8000 capacity, with a probable safety factor of TWO !
Do you also service a Mack truck?

 

What if he suggested using a car lift? Don't you think that's overkill for an oil change? But on the same token, people use car lifts all the time to do oil changes. It's a moot point. The important thing is getting the front end of the car up and safely secured so you can get under and perform the change.

 

Since he didn't make a suggestion, he stated what was "needed", I guess I'll have to disagree with you there, but then I can be literal like that.

 

I think something like this has enough margin..

 

Replacing the "belly pan" (lower engine cover) screws that the idiot "quickie lube" idiots forgot to replace after an oil change. Never again, never again! Do it yourself or go to the dealer.


The 2010 G37 convertible has 15 screws that retain the center plastic cover - only 4 need to be removed to get to the oil drain and the oil filter.


They are M6 x 1.0 metric screws, 22mm in length, captive washer, 10mm socket head to remove. The Nissan/Infiniti part # is 01456-00691.


It has been like pulling teeth to get this information. I put the 2010 G37 up on ramps, and did it myself.


A fine YouTube video is at

 

Mine seems to be missing any plastic cover, and my oil pan has some rust on it. What do?