spartikus1975

Hey guys I need some help with my 2004 350z. I am pretty good at doing my own oil changes and have been doing them on several cars. I have done two oil changes on this car since buying it. It seems to me that the car only takes 4.2 quarts or so of oil. I put in on jack stands at all 4 corners and drain oil completely but I cannot figure out why the dipstick shows full after just the 4.2 or so quarts of oil. I do also change the filter. Can anyone give me some insight into this would it help if I put only the front part of the car up to drain oil better? I have tried searching but cannot find anything helpful as of yet. Thank you so much.

dcains

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I think the manual states DE capacity 4.7 qts. with a filter change. After you've got the car back on the ground and driven it to fully heat the oil, check the dipstick after it's been sitting for a while and top off as necessary. There's a thread somewhere about how to properly read the dipstick (supposed to be difficult on a Z?) but I've never had any issue with it. Mine's an HR, so maybe it's a bit different.

I wouldn't get too stressed over this, and if this car is new to you, check the oil frequently to make sure it's not leaking/burning too much.

HRMoneyPit

Check the oil after its been parked for a while


I use 5 quarts to change mine. Rotella 5-40

KornerCarver

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The owner's manual for the 2003 models states 5 quarts of oil when changing the filter. Since I always change the filter, I use a 5 quart jug of oil when changing.

GreyZ

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Im pretty sure the updated dipstick on the HR is the single greatest improvement they made in the switch from DE to HR. The DE dipstick literally sucks *****.

spartikus1975

The dipstick on my car is horrible. I just don't want to put in the full 5 quarts if there is enough oil in the car. like I said it took just over 4 quarts and seems to be fine I will just monitor the level and add as needed. any suggestions on how to raise the car up to drain better? like should it be level or tilted a bit? thanks for all the good info I appreciate it.

GreyZ

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Is 4 quarts bringing it up to the low line or the high line on the dip stick? What is your dip stick method?

dkmura

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https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...il-levels.html