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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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im about to change engine oil by myself. do i need 5 quart or 5 liter for Z?

and what TP psi is normal for street?
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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havent changed mine yet, I think its 5, but check your manual.
Look by the driver side door jamb, it will tell you correct psi, or in your manual. Mine says 35psi(06 enth.) but I keep them at 33-34
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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5 Quarts for the Z, not 5 liters...
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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haha make sure its not 5 liters or else youll be draining a lot of unused oil...
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Hey what type of oil do ya'll put in ya'lls. I haven't needed to change it yet but I bought some 10w-30 synthetic for when I need to. The manual says that you can go up to 10w-40 in weather above 0 F. Is synthetic actually any better, and is it better to have an oil with higher viscosity?

Yea I know every Z owner should know this but I'm definately car maint challenged lol
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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see:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....11#post2171711
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Recommended TP is 35psi cold. Maximum is 45psi when they are hot.

35psi cold will take them to 41 or 42 psi when hot.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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Do you have a owners manual? Did you buy the car used and not get one?
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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i didnt read the manual...im lazy a$$
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by orioriori
i didnt read the manual...im lazy a$$
LOL. I appreciate honesty.
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