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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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I decided to do my oil changes from this point on, should of done it sooner. I was wonder for those who do it them selfs, how do you keep your oil change record?
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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i do my own oil changes, so i put reciepts of my oil and filter in a little booklet and write down at what time , date and mileage i did it.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I use a piece of tape with the next mileage i need to change it at in the top left corner of my window. also keep a table showing what oil i used and what date, along with many other things.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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I use the trip feature on the cluster. When i hit about 3k miles, i change.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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trip feature there is 2 trip meters so it makes it easy.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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+1 on writing it down and keeping records same goes when you get something else done to the Z ex spark plugs, alternator etc etc...
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
I use the trip feature on the cluster. When i hit about 3k miles, i change.
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I also write down the mileage I last changed it at, in the maintenace owners manual...
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I write the mileage down on the used container.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Spreadsheet. Keeps track of oil changes, tire swaps (summer vs winter), and anything else worth noting (installation of parts, etc).
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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I use the OEM nav's oil change reminder feature, using 3,500 as the interval. I do save all my oil and filter receipts as well for record-keeping.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Yes. In the little book they gave you when you bought the car. Don't have one? Nissan will give you one for free.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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I write down the mileage on the oil purchase receipt along with the flap from the filter box and staple it to my owners manual oil change due page(s).
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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I just write the mileage, type of oil and date I did the oil change. I dont want nissan to see that I have been putting 0w30. I need a new book. Someone told me that if you don't use the recommended oil which is 5w30 that they can void ur warranty. But surprised that when they did my oil change yesterday that they put 10w30 not 5w30 oh well as long as they did it.
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