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Anybody know oil change DIY's for the 7AT XS coupes??

Old Mar 17, 2017 | 09:19 AM
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Also, these oil filter sockets. Do they differ in size depending on the model? or should there be one generic size that fits most/all infiniti vehicles? would I inquire about this at a nissan/infiniti dealership or can I pick one up at any auto parts store? where did you get yours? Thanks
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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Doesn't the filter on the vg37 attach horizontally?
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
Doesn't the filter on the vg37 attach horizontally?
Yes, that would be correct
I just use my hand to loosen the filters FWIW, if you need a wrench you've over tightened it
But I use those grippy mechanics gloves so that helps since I'm an old fart.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Yes, that would be correct
I just use my hand to loosen the filters FWIW, if you need a wrench you've over tightened it
But I use those grippy mechanics gloves so that helps since I'm an old fart.
Good to know. Maybe I will just hold off on getting the oil filter wrench for now.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Yes, that would be correct
I just use my hand to loosen the filters FWIW, if you need a wrench you've over tightened it
But I use those grippy mechanics gloves so that helps since I'm an old fart.
My cheapy latex gloves don't have a good grip. I use a socket to get it off, same to snug it up slightly.
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
My cheapy latex gloves don't have a good grip. I use a socket to get it off, same to snug it up slightly.
Thanks jsolo, where did you buy your socket?
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 09:38 AM
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Thanks for the explanation and the picture landshark. Much appreciated. So the drain plug can only be located by "feel"? Wouldn't that make it somewhat tricky to get it threaded back in and torqued properly? Thanks
no, you reach under and just feel the right side of the oil pan to locate it.

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Also, these oil filter sockets. Do they differ in size depending on the model? or should there be one generic size that fits most/all infiniti vehicles? would I inquire about this at a nissan/infiniti dealership or can I pick one up at any auto parts store? where did you get yours? Thanks
there are different sized ones, and "adjustable" ones. i accumulated various sizes over the years for different cars, and happened to have one that worked. all local auto parts chain stores have them, probably Walmart, too.

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Doesn't the filter on the vg37 attach horizontally?
yes, my bad - just did the 1st oil changes on my car and my wife's car within two days of each other and mixed them up. i needed the socket extension for her car with the vertical filter.
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks jsolo, where did you buy your socket?
No clue. I think it's the same socket I was using on my motorcycle(s). Just take the new filter with you to walmart or pepboys and match it up.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 03:53 PM
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Where I can find the front diff oil DIY for my car? I don't see there is one.
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Old Mar 24, 2017 | 11:32 PM
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Where I can find the front diff oil DIY for my car? I don't see there is one.
Check this one~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...ferential.html
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