Oil Change 101 - What you need
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Bullit,
Where do you get the Mobil 1 filters? Since reading http://minimopar.net/oilfilterstudy.html I've wanted to use them, but I can't find them anywhere.
Where do you get the Mobil 1 filters? Since reading http://minimopar.net/oilfilterstudy.html I've wanted to use them, but I can't find them anywhere.
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watch out with rhino ramps
Rhino ramps are great, got mine for 19.99
But just a heads-up for those with aftermarket wheels: In the fine print on the Rhino ramp label, it states that the maximum wheel width usable is 7.5 inches. Thats just good enough for non-track 350Z front wheels. If you have wider aftermarket wheels, you might want to check you ramp specs first.
RaymanZ
But just a heads-up for those with aftermarket wheels: In the fine print on the Rhino ramp label, it states that the maximum wheel width usable is 7.5 inches. Thats just good enough for non-track 350Z front wheels. If you have wider aftermarket wheels, you might want to check you ramp specs first.
RaymanZ
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Couple questions
question 1) has anyone used an "oil removal pump" like they sell at Griott's garage? how does it get all the way to the bottom of the oil pan?
question 2) can you access the oil filter without removing the panel on the bottom?
question 2) can you access the oil filter without removing the panel on the bottom?
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Originally posted by danotto
Sunset, I believe that the drainbolt faces the rear of the car.
Sunset, I believe that the drainbolt faces the rear of the car.
The Z doesn't have a small cutout in the panel to access the oil drain? I have a small opening, just large enough to slide the filter up and into place, and to access the drain plug.
I was wondering what the 10mm was for until I read that! I have the aero/zero lift on my G, wonder if the covers are interchangeable. I did not have to remove any bolts or covers.
What a pain to take the cover off every oil change, esp. if you are on a 3k schedule like me. I'd look into seeing if I could get the cover with the access port in it.
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so if your car is lowered and you have an aftermarket bumper, what is the best way to go to change ur oil? Im thinking about buying a racing jack and just raise it up. I want to use the rhino jacks, but will i be scraping?
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Can I use Rhino ramps with my nismo suspension?
The answer is NO.
I have nismo suspension and the stock front bumper. The rhino ramps won't even get under the car on the floor. Do not buy these ramps if you have the lowered suspension.
-LamaZ
I have nismo suspension and the stock front bumper. The rhino ramps won't even get under the car on the floor. Do not buy these ramps if you have the lowered suspension.
-LamaZ