Oil & Filter Change: G37 / 370Z - Motorvate's DIY Garage Ep. 8
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2016
- In this episode of Motorvate’s DIY Garage, we show you how to change the oil, oil filter and reset the “oil & filter maintenance reminders” on a G37 with & without navigation.
The oil + filter change portion should be the same for any Infinity or Nissan with the 3.7 v6. (G37, M35, Q50, Q70 and 370z)
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You don't have to remove the whole plastic shield. Just remove the 4 rear bolts, then you can fold the rear section forward, and you'll have access to the drain bolt and oil filter. Nissan designed it like that so you don't have to take off the whole thing.
Thanks for the comment!
I understand that you don't need to take the plastic shield off, but when on jack stands it gives you so much more room if you undo the extra 4 screws and take it completely out of the way. Also, I typically have a quick look for any oil leaks/sweats around the rear of the engine.
As always, do what works for you :)
Bro bet. I was about to say god Damn 💀 i just got a S model 2010
@@RICKY123335 the x models has a door cutout for the filter and drain plug. ive never heard of someone having to take the shield off nor saw a shield with no cutout.. weird
Thanks for the tip! It worked :)
@@RICKY123335 i jus got a 2010 s too boutta do my first oil change
Very detailed! I love the format of your videos, the angles under the car and how you outline the buttons you are pushing on the dashboard. You deserve more views!
BigDJay, thank you! Every episode uses 3 cameras which allows me to show different angles so you can see what to do, without something blocking your view. The channel have been growing quicker than I expected which is a nice surprise for me :)
Great angles, great editing, and simply explained. Thanks for the vid
Glad you liked it!
Hi, just a quick note. I had the oil changed today on my G37 coupe and the mechanic couldn't figure out how to reset the dash warnings. He got the navigation but not the dash lol. 5 minutes on RUclips and viola I did it myself thanks to you. Keep up the great work and thanks again :)
Hey Chad McBain,
Comments like this make my day. Thanks!
Thanks for clarifying that. I look forward to using you videos for my DIY's. keep up the good work.
Devin, I am glad to help :)
I just changed my oil out n did everything in the video. I appreciate how simply put this was.
Hey miSterGeekaLot,
I'm glad you found the video was helpful.
Thanks for the comment!
Thank you very much, very well done video. I recently bought one of these however its the Nissan Skyline and everything is in Japanese. You have taught me a lot. Keep doing what you are doing.
duttybiggz, thank you for your kinds words! I have been an instructor for the last 15 years and love it when I hear comments like this.
There are many more episodes planned for this year so stay tuned :)
This video has such great detail for a new owner of one of these cars. Great shots! Thanks a lot man!
Hey TechhMann,
Thanks for your kind words!
I hope you enjoy the car as much as I do :)
Love your videos. I always lower the car and run about half a quart through the engine so I remove residual dirt and it stays cleaner just a little longer.
Hey Philip Gray,
Thank you! I used to do the same thing... BUT once I realized there is still about 1 liter of oil that stays inside the engine ( mostly in the oil galleries/passageways ) and doesn't drain out, I stopped.
However, there is no harm in what you are doing :)
You have very good techniques doing this, good to watch!
Thank you very much!
Whats up Motorvate! Its time to change my oil for the first time and I knew you would have a awesome video with clear and precise instruction.... I super appreciate it dont ya know! Lol... Cheers man!
Hey Hunter & Ales Brewing,
Nice to hear from you again! I hope everything went well.
Motorvate DIY It went super smooth! Since its summer just gonna leave the plastic shroud off till fall. Theres more rust under there than id like to see but nothing out of the ordinary for a 09 in Chicago weather. Thanks again for your video. It helped since it was my first time on the G37!
Great vid! Informative and straightforward! I’m aiming to join the G37 community by August, and you’ve made my life a lot easier about 10 months from now 😂
Hey Isaac Melton,
Thanks for your kind words!
The G37 just might be one of Infiniti's best cars ever made. Great looks, all aluminum suspension, great brakes, good power and reliability. If only the fuel consumption was a little better, but you can't have everything.
Welcome to the G37 family!
Buy a 2012 or newer G37. That was the year they replaced the paper galley gaskets with metal ones. It's a common fault that they would blow out in the older versions.
Excellent videos, looking to pick up a G37xs this week, thanks.
Hey manalive33,
Nice! Good luck with the purchase :)
This car is smart with all its functions on screen... reminders etc. I like it!
Hey Aziz Peers,
I like it too. :)
Excellent video sir. Clear and concise. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Glad it was helpful!
I have the same car as yours except badged as a Nissan Skyline 370GT... watched some of your vids... fantastic! Thanks very much!
Hey Kalle Kas,
Thanks for the kind words! Some G37 owners in North America buy the Nissan Slyline 370GT badges, remove the Infiniti/G37 badges and put them on. They look good!
Great intructional video. Key was where to put jack for jack stand set up. Great Job and nice car!
Hey Rick Clark,
Thanks for your kind words and good luck on your next oil change :)
Very clean job! Thanks a lot!
Hey Aziz Peers,
Thanks!
The hardest part of doing an oil change on the G37x is the splash guard. Everything else is a cake walk! I have a video request and would love to see you do a video on doing a coolant change / flush on the G37!
True, that splash guard is a pain. When my coolant needs to be replaced (or close to it) I will be making a "coolant change" video. However that is now 2 years or 31,000 miles away :)
The splash guard has access screws to access the drain plug so you don't have to take the whole thing off.
Hey Dave Lam,
When I change my coolant, I will absolutely shoot an episode.
BUT it won't be until next year, when it is due for replacement.
Hey Bullgog44s,
Some G37s have a "access door" but my 2011 sedan does not. I wish it did, it would be so much easier.
Anyways, it gives me a chance to check for any leaks from the engine, power steering fluid, etc
Motorvate DIY Hey it’s been about a year since you posted that comment haha, shooting the coolant change? I recently just got an 08 g35 and it’s strikingly similar to your g37. I absolutely love how detailed your videos are I’ve been learning so much!
Very Helpful, Thanks.🙏🏼💯
Hey YoungBoy Neo,
Anytime :)
thanks for this DIY !
You are very welcome! I hope it helps you.
great video!
Thanks!
Thanks for this
Hey James Carter,
Anytime :)
Thanks for all your g37 videos. I own a 2012 g37s sedan should i be worried about the gallery gasket problem?
Hey Tony Figueroa,
Thank you for your kind words!!
That is an excellent question and I don't know what the answer is.
It would be a good idea to check your oil pressure:
Oil Pressure Check: G37/370z - Motorvate's DIY Garage Ep. 18
ruclips.net/video/-Io6ryxWFtQ/видео.html
Or install an oil pressure gauge, so you can monitor the oil pressure.
For the last 2 years I have been doing some research on a easy way to check for this issue, without checking oil pressure or taking anything apart. In the next few months, I hope to have enough data to see if my method is accurate.
Not in 2012 or newer. 2012 was the year Nissan replaced them with metal gaskets. It was 2011 and older that had the paper gaskets installed that are prone to blow out.
Does your shield underneath not have an access panel door for the oil filter? I have 2012 G37xS and it has a little flap held on with 2 bolts that exposes the oil filter.
Hey DoomFinger511,
I wish it did!
However, I don't mind removing the 20 bolts two times a year. They won't seize do to rust and I can inspect much more (oil pan, belts, etc) with a full view of the engine.
Can all of these DIY's you have uploaded on this channel be performed on any g37 model? I'm looking at purchasing a 2011 g37 xs coupe with 7AT and would love to follow your DIY videos for maintenance.
Devin,
If the title say "G37" it should be 95% the same for every G37 model.
If the title says "G37 Sport" it will not apply to a G37, G37x, or G37x Sport.
Good luck with your purchase!
My 2012 X sedan Canadian model had a trap door for the filter, all the other shield screws had never been removed, rusted in. Had a very cheap carquest filter overtightened.
Hey rickcstein,
Lucky!! I guess the rear wheel drive version doesn't get that door. :(
Great Job. Would love to see a Coolant Drain/ Fill Video if you get a chance. :)
Hey Dee Jay,
It is already on the production list and planned to shoot in the spring of 2018.
Thanks for the videos. I just bought a 2013 G37 Sport. Your videos will come in handy. What year is your G37?
I am glad the videos will help you! My G37 is a 2011, so it is mechanically identical to yours.
Thanks boss very professional cheers new sub :D
Thanks for subbing! There is a lot of development underway and I hope you like what you will see :)
Great video! Just wondering what would be a good low profile car floor jack would be good? Thanks!
Hey William Cheung,
Hmmm... I really don't know, since I have used my non low profile jack for the last 30+ years.
You should double check, but on my G37 Sedan there is about 6" of room at the front jacking point. If you can find a jack that has a lowered height less than that, you should be good.
Another option is ramps: I now use these when I change my oil:
ruclips.net/video/JPZ4ccFXMQg/видео.html
@@MotorvateDIY thanks!! I ended up purchasing one online through Costco for $99. Awesome.. I'll have to research online to see where I can jack up my q50 in the front before I slide in the jack stands. Thanks!!
Anytime & good luck!
Great videos keep up the good work. I have a question about spark plugs when do you know you have to change them? And can you do a video on how to change them. Thank you
Hey Jose S. Mata Taveras,
On my 2011 G37, they ate due for replacement at 105,000 miles ( or 168,000 km). When I change my plug, I will make a video just for you :)
However, I have 15,000 miles to go and that will take about 12 months. I hope that works for you.
Motorvate DIY ok good thanks alot.
I enjoy your videos, I just did my oil changes with your video. I noticed that my oil that was draining smelled like gas, does yours has gas odor too?
I'm glad you like the videos :)
It can be difficult to tell the difference between a "gas" smell and the normal "combustion" smell... so a little "gas" smell is normal.
If the car does a lot of short trips, it can have a stronger "gas" smell.
Easy fix: go for a hour+ drive :)
Do you have to take off the engine cover to unscrew the oil cap? Mine is literally like seized on? I can’t unscrew by hand.
Hey RzVids,
Nope... The engine cover can be removed with the oil cap on. Then you can get some pliers or channel locks on the cap to loosen.
Here is an important tip about the engine cover: ruclips.net/video/_CW7puY_Lls/видео.html
Looking at a high mileage G37s automatic (220K KM) what are things I should be looking out for. Common issues with the car. thanks :)
Hey Taz,
Your best bet is to spend a little time at myg37.com and get a feel for common issues.
I have only had my car for 18 months, but overall there no real common issues that I know of.
The biggest worry is that a few engines have a gasket issue on the rear timing cover and it creates an internal oil leak that results in lower oil pressure. I don't think it is very common, so the odds are in you favour.
Be prepared for about 20-22 MPG fuel economy on premium fuel, depending on how hard your drive and how much city driving you do.
For vq35hr or vq37hr, do you think it’s still safe to use 5w30 if i use high rpm for many times compare to using 5w40?
And how often do you change engine oil??
Hey Peter Kim,
If you are thinking that a "thicker" oil will offer more protection, it may BUT it will also increase oil pressure a little and use more power to pump the engine oil.
I use my G37 for the odd track day and drag racing and only use a synthetic 5W30. My engine sees 7,000 RPM+ fairly often.
I don't think there is any need for a thicker oil on a stock HR/VHR engine. If you have forced induction, then maybe. Your tuner/engine builder will know.
If you want to know EXACTLY is going in inside your engine, get a used engine oil analysis. It will tell you EVERYTHING you want to know and more. I typically use BlackStone (www.blackstone-labs.com/) and pay the extra $10 for the "TBN" test. (this tells you how much oil life is left)
Here is an episode where all is explained: ruclips.net/video/uvExyfxzsRo/видео.html
I also use the test results of the used engine oil analysis to determine when to change my oil.
For my car, that is every 7,000 miles (11,000 KM) At that point my TBN number is around 2.0 which means the oil additives are just about used up.
The service manual recommends oil changes every 7,500 (12,000 KM) or 6 months if the driving is mostly 15+ minutes long on a paved road (aka schedule 2)
The other recommendation is known as "schedule 1" and is every 3,750 miles (6,000 KM) or every 3 months for more harsher conditions (dirt/dusy roads, lots of engine idling, stop and go traffic, short trips)
So... either get your engine oil analyzed or change it every 4,000 or so miles - just to be safe :)
What is your opinion on Nissan's Ester Oil or other brands of Ester oils for the VVEL system (apparently without ester can cause ticking and increased wear.
Hey Dougie LaForce,
From everything I had read, the Ester oils are designed to work with the diamond like coating (DLC) on the cam followers to further reduce friction and to quiet down the valve train noise.
However, it is CRAZY expensive!!
I will continue to use a good synthetic oil and monitor the engine wear with a used oil analysis: ruclips.net/video/uvExyfxzsRo/видео.html
So my opinion is if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, go ahead and use the ester oil. For me, my used oil analysis shows the engine doesn't have any issues and runs great, so I will stick with a name brand synthetic oil.
Appreciate the timely reply. Keep up the fantastic videos !
Thanks, I do my best to respond to reply to all messages by the next day :)
Thanks for the video. I just bought 2013 m37 with 90,000km on it.
I never drive over 150km/h, but i only occasionally accelerate using about 4k rpm. - i rarely take it to the maximum of its performance. Now, to achieve some immediate response to the engine, i am about to switch lighter oil, such as 0w20 viscosity. What do you think? I would like to have your idea. Thanks.
I don't think using 0W20 is a good idea, since the engine was designed for 5W30. Plus I don't think you would feel any difference in performance with the 0W20.
If you want more performance from your M37, I would do the typical intake and exhaust mods. More air flow - more power :)
@@MotorvateDIY thanks for your feedback.
Hi fellow torontonian. For first oil and filter would you wait for manual specified 8000 km to do it sooner e.g. 2000 km. And why? Thanks in advance.
Hey Giuseppe Marotta,
I would follow the 8,000 KM oil change as specified in the owner's manual.
My reasons are:
(1) The factory knows the engine the best.
(2) The factory may use a slightly different engine oil for a proper seating of the piston rings during the 8,000 KM break in.
(3) You save a little money.
I hope you enjoy you new car :)
Hello so you want to pour 4 quartz get the pressure then after turn off vehicle add rest of oil from container? Thank you for the help.
Hey Maximillian Schwarz,
You got it!
Good luck with your oil change. :)
Thank you very much man! Doing oil change as we speak very descriptive! Thanks for reply
Quick question, by jacking only one said of the car wouldn’t that mean some oil wouldn’t get drained? I was thinking the 4 ramps method would work better ?
Hey Ryan Shivram,
You are right, there might be some oil that didn't drain out.
BUT it is a very small amount.
Even if you let the oil drain overnight, there still is about one litre/quart inside the engine in the oil passages.
Motorvate DIY oh gotcha never thought about it like that I was thinking more like all the fluids drain out then just refill with clean fluids, thank you
I only hand tighten the oil filter ? Is that fine or should Have used a tool to tighten the oil filter ?
Hand tight is fine, as long as it is tightened the proper amount. For the Nissan filter that is an additional 2/3 of a turn after the rubber gasket touches the oil filter housing.
Hi sir, I have a question regarding engine oil viscosity for our engine, VQ35HR/VQ37HR. I drive my G harshly and use RPM over 7,000 ~ 8,000 usually.
I worry about engine protection since I use high RPM a lot, so I've been using 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil for a few years.
Will stock engine oil viscosity, 5W-30, not be able to protect the engine at high RPM compare to 5W-40 or 0W-40 engine oil?
(I change engine oil every 5,000km/6 month which comes first).
And please I really want to know which brand and product engine oil you use for now (or you've been using to your g37ss).
Waiting for your advice sir.
Thank you.
I use a name brand synthetic 5W30 (Castrol, Quaker State, etc) and once my engine oil temp is 60C/140F (about 20 minutes of driving) my engine sees 7,000+ RPM almost daily.
The VQ engines are VERY strong and durable, just make sure to change your oil every 5000-7000 miles and it should last a very, very long time.
At engine operating temperature, the difference in oil viscosity between 5W30 and 5W40 is not very much. See: www.widman.biz/English/Calculators/Graph.html
With the 5W40 / 0W40 oil, the oil pressure will be slightly higher. I don't have any data on exactly how much, but it will be slightly higher.
The oil pump creates the oil flow, and the restrictions inside the engine (bearings, oil passageways, etc) create the oil pressure. Oil pressure is the resistance to oil flow... If the oil pressure is a little higher, the oil flow is a little lower.
What do you want? Oil flow or oil pressure?
You can also do a used oil analysis to see what parts of your engine are wearing:
K&N Filter Dirt Test: G37/370z - Motorvate's DIY Garage Ep. 16
ruclips.net/video/uvExyfxzsRo/видео.html
Sooooo, I don't think the difference in oil "thickness" between 5W40 and 5W30 has much benefit or drawback. BUT if you feel better with the 5W40, then that is what you should do.
Can you show your jack stand locations? My stands are similar to yours but putting them in the wrong spot and bending something worries me.
I understand your concern. If I don't need to get the car up very high, I now use ramps and drive the car up. This give me about 6-8" of extra room under the car in about 15 seconds.
Anyways, here are the jacking points: www.justanswer.com/nissan-infiniti/56ekl-infiniti-g37-sport-hello-08-g37s-coupe-need.html
Actually, I might be able to put together a "how to put the G37 on Jackstands" video... I will review the video from last summer's shoots and see what I can do.
Quick trick, if you set the LCD dash display to have intervals of 0 then it wont bother you at all and you can just use the main map/info screen.
Hey Dudeman9339,
That's a good idea! I have always reset both and never gave it a second thought!
Did all of the oil drain with the front raised like that ? Manual says car is supposed to be flat when draining oil ?
Hey 100 Keys,
Excellent observation!
However, there is about 3/4 to 1 quart of oil that stays in the engine after while the oil is being drained. This is the oil that is inside the oil passage ways in the engine, crankshaft and camshaft.
So if I add a little to that by the car not being 100% flat, I still have changed 80-90% of the oil... and the used oil analysis shows all is well with the engine wear.
See "K&N Filter Test… Two Years and 50,000 KM Later: Motorvate's DIY Garage Ep.34"
ruclips.net/video/7D9lJxQ1s-U/видео.html
1. Do you think longer oil filter is better?
2. Is it safe to install new oil filter without pre-filling with new oil in advance?
1. No. I trust the engineers at Nissan to know what is best for the engine.
2. Yes. Even with a dry oil filter, the oil pressure builds up in less than a few seconds. However, there is no harm in adding oil to it, if it makes you feel better.
What kind of motor oil did u used I couldn't see the numbers ?
Hey Deng s.,
In the video I used Quaker State Synthetic 5W30. Feel free to any synthetic 5W30 as it will do a great job!
You have used synthetic, but what type? Is it 5w30?
Hey Mr.Logic23,
You are correct, I used a synthetic 5W30.
I recently took my 2010 g37 in for an oil change and they said my power steering fluid should be changed as well. What is your opinion on that? Thank you for such great videos!!
I think it is a good idea. I change my power steering fluid on all my cars every 2-3 years. It is very easy to do it yourself. Simply use a turkey baster or large syringe and remove as much of the old fluid. Then top it off with the correct fluid. (for the G37 Dexron VI ATF) Then do the same thing next week. This will change most of the fluid and should keep your power steering pump and rack happy for a long time.
Almost forgot.... I am glad you are enjoying the videos. :)
Dumb question but what do you do with your old fluid?
Good question! I take it to the "Household Hazardous Waste" area at the local recycling facility. They recycle it or dispose it properly. If you don't know what is available in your area, maybe go to the city/town website and search around there.
Hi what is the best kind of oil to use in my 2010 Infiniti G37...and what is the best power steering fluid also if you wouldn’t mind letting me know
How do u check the transmission fluid?
For the G37, if it is a manual transmission, the steps are shown in this video: ruclips.net/video/L2bnGzf1Gqs/видео.html
If automatic, the 5 speed autos have a dipstick, but the 7 speed don't (I think). To check the 7 speed fluid level you need a special tool and need to know automatic transmission fluid temp.
Pop over to myg37.com and you should see how some others have done it.
does the oil pan bolt need a new washer or just use the old one????
The factory shop manual says to use a new one.
However, I have a quick look to make sure it is in good condition and reuse the old one.
Just make sure to check for leaks the next day or so.
I bought like 15 and keep it in my garage. Just use a new one in my opinion
What repair manual book do you use?
Hey Keegan,
Thanks to Nico Club you can download the G37 factory shop manual for free: www.nicoclub.com/archives/use-nicoclub-coms-factory-service-manual-database.html
I've removed my underbody cover. What's the down side to leaving it off
Hey John Kiene,
I am not 100% sure, but here are my thoughts: It may change the airflow around the engine. With the cover on, the air passes through the front grill, rad and then exits under the car by the transmission. Does it make a difference? I really don't know. (Hmm sound like a good idea for a future episode!)
However, it does prevent sand and road dirt getting into the groves of the serpentine / accessory belt.
Thanks that makes sense about keeping rocks from shooting up into areas you want protected. thanks
less aerodynamic under the car maybe less mpg
It’s a Nissan vehicle. It will rot and rust the entire section very quickly. Put that splash guard on and ensure you get a rust proofing done.
Hi Motorvate, could you please kindly share the oil filter wrench you used in the video? Thank you
It is the filter wrench that works with the FRAM PH6607.
@@MotorvateDIY may i know oil filter ‘wrench’ you used?
It is the filter wrench that works with the FRAM PH6607.
Measure the diameter of your oil filter and look on amazon for a oil filter wrench.
The one I used in the video is from a local auto supply store in Canada... so I link won't be any help to you.
Which place did you send the old out to? I could not catch it on the video
Hey chris barton,
I have used:
• Blackstone Labs (www.blackstone-labs.com) located in the US
• WearCheck (wearcheck.ca/about/introduction.php) located 30 minutes from Toronto.
True story:
I mailed out two oil samples on the same day, and Blackstone labs emailed me the report in 4 days.
Wearcheck (which is 30 minutes away) took almost 2 weeks and shipping more!!
I would lean towards Blackstone Labs... they do a good job.
By the way, if you want to know how much of your additive package is left, pay the extra $10 for the TBN / TB "Total Base number"
@@MotorvateDIY Thank you so much!
Hey chris barton,
Anytime :)
One comment though! Always pre-fill the filter with oil! It will prevent some dry engine run, if you care...
Hey Alex Cherkasov,
Thanks for the comment and yes I care. :)
I understand your thought process but I don't know if it makes any measurable difference in engine life.
After draining all the oil for an oil change, there is still about a liter/quart of oil in the engine oil galleries, camshaft and crankshaft. This prevents a true "dry" start.
In 35 years of changing my own oil, I have never filled the oil filter and have never had any engine failures or premature wear.
However, if you can fill the oil filter, it won't hurt. :)
As a long time mechanic let me say that pre-filling the oil filter is a waste of time. And on horizontally mounted filters will also make a huge mess
I don't know how long the time delay is on the VQ engine to build up full oil pressure, but on a Porsche that I had that had an oil pressure gauge the difference between putting a dry oil filter vs a pre-filled one was about 1 sec and about 5 or 6 sec. I also had an early 90s Ford Escort(1.9L engine) whose valve train would clatter noisily for about 5 or 6 seconds if a dry oil filter was installed. I don't know if the difference in oil pressure build-up times makes a significant difference in terms of engine longevity, but I prefer to err on the side of caution when doing any kind of maintenance. Also, on my Porsche I would disable the ignition when I did the first start after the oil change so that the engine would crank at lower revs while the oil pressure was building up. On my current car, a 2019 Nissan 370Z sport coupe 6MT, I use Nissan ester oil and change it every 3K miles, as that oil tends to shear down to a 20 weight oil after about 3K miles, from having read UOAs on the VQ37VHR engine. My car currently has about 17K miles, after having been carefully broken-in, and uses about 1 oz of oil per 1K miles.
@@videomaniac108 Here is a little unknown tip for you 370z: If you have the clutch to the floor (if you have one) AND the accelerator pedal to the FLOOR when you push the "start button" the engine will crank over for 8 seconds and WILL NOT START. This is known as the "clear flood mode" AND you can use it to build oil pressure without starting the engine.
This way you will have oil pressure BEFORE you start the engine, which is always nice :)
What’s the best engine oil level for our engine when engine is cold?
With my G37, as long as the level is about 1/3 above the min mark and below the full mark when cold all is good :)
@@MotorvateDIY so it looks like you don't fill up close to full mark when engine is cold.
Can you show how to change the transmission fluid
I have good news! The manual transmission gear oil change video is in post-production and is scheduled to be published at the end of next week.
awesome. thanks
Did you use Nissan OEM oil filter 15208-65F0E ?
Yes I did... For all my cars I always use the factory oil filter as they seem to be built a little better.
@@MotorvateDIY appreciate the reply. What are yo thoughts on the oversized Nissan OEM oil filter?
I just saw a Facebook post in VQNorth on this... Assuming the internal bypass valve pressure is the same, I guess it won't hurt anything.
Based on the my used oil analysis reports over the last 5 years, the smaller and recommended filter does well even with me changing the oil every 11,000 Km / 6,800 miles.
Hi there , would 5 quarts be enough ?
Hey Alvin zoo,
For the G37, the service documentation shows 5 1/8 quarts / 4.9 liters of oil is needed with and oil filter change.
5 quarts is enough, it just wont be at the very top of the "full" line.
That was a very good video especially because you show the annoying task of removing the under body plastic cover, which I find to be the most annoying part of the job. Do you really think even having that under body plastic is necessary, sometimes I just want to leave it off for future oil changes.
Thanks for your kind words... I agree TWENTY 10mm bolts to remove the under body plastic is a pain. My 2001 BMW 530 uses 7 quarter turn fasteners which makes it very easy to remove.
For me, I will always put it back. It protects the bottom of the engine from road dirt/sand and may help to direct air flow past the motor and exit out by the transmission.
@@MotorvateDIY Z1 Motorsports Georgia has an aluminum splash shield with an openable door to give access to the filter and the drain plug. But I agree with you that it is good to take that opportunity to inspect everything down under. I have aftermarket Hotchkis sway bars that have greasable polyurethane bar bushings with zerk fittings that get topped up with a shot of grease during oil changes.
@@videomaniac108 I *LOVE* Z1 Motorsports products... but I have no interest in a metal shield. I really like to inspect the underside of the engine and accessories (and take pics) when I change the oil which is about every 6 months.
Thank you, I'm going to do this on my 2016 370Z.
Hey cotes42,
I think the menu items to reset the oil change reminder are different on the Z.
Can you let me know how different?
Motorvate DIY hi! Yes I’ll link you a video of my Zed menus in a couple days. Thanks again!
Ever change your sway bars?
No. My G37 is the 6MT sport model, and I find the factory springs and sway bars work very well, with almost zero understeer and excellent feedback when at the track.
I believe the AWD versions are tuned for a much softer ride and can benefit from stiffer/larger sway bars.
Keep in mind, when you add a thicker sway bar you are increase the roll stiffness. This is good in the dry, BUT in the wet/snow traction can be lost much quicker.
Good luck on your sway bar hunt!
5qts...is 4.7liters I always pour a little into the oil filter then the whole 5qts great how to video...
Good points. There is no harm in pouring in some oil in the filter.
what would happened if I left the splash guard off???
I really don't think anything bad would happen. It does keep some of the road grim away from the serpentine belt and it may be there to direct airflow past the engine, but that is just my guess.
What oil do u recommend
Any brand name synthetic 5W30. :)
What engine oil (specifically) do you use in these days??
Hey Peter Kim,
I always use a synthetic oil like Castrol Edge 5W30 or Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5W30.
Generally any name brand synthetic 5W30 will work well.
@@MotorvateDIY could you send me any buy link for the engine oil you use to g37?
And is it safe to use any 5w30 which is not API SN ?
Hey Peter Kim,
Don't have a link to oil, as I pick it up at the local auto parts store.
Any 5W30 oil with an API SM or newer rating is what the owner's manual states.
@@MotorvateDIY Doesn’t our g sedan require API SN instead of SM?
Check your owner's manual in the Technical & Consumer Information section. My 2011 G37 calls fro API SM.
The newer G37 may switch to API SN, but that is just a guess.
Full synthetic or semi synthetic ?
Hey Diego Fuerte,
I use full synthetic 5W30.
I gotta show my kid how to change the oil on his G37 way more complex then my 83 Mercedes 240D but thanks for showing me how....
Hey Deepblu dude,
I agree...Older cars are much easier to change oil. If you son has the G37 coupe, they have a little door to remove the oil filter. My sedan requires at least 16 bolts to be removed and the cover will hinge down.
Since I work on jack stands, I remove the remaining 4 bolts to completely remove the cover.
Then I have a good look for any leaks.
Thanks I just drove it up my ramps, put a tarp down and had him crawl under with my impact and a 10mm driver, piece of cake so he has another skill now.
Very nice!
And 5 quartz big jug you have is enough oil correct?
Hey Maximillian Schwarz,
The G37 owner's manual shows 5-1/8 quarts for an oil change with a new filter.
So, 5 quarts is enough.
BUT the level will be a little lower than the MAX FILL, but still about 70% above the MIN level.
manual says 5.2 quarts so it will b enough but a lil short
What year is your g37? I don’t have 20 bolts
Hey Rich Wang,
Mine is a 2011, rear wheel drive sedan.
It seems Infiniti changed the design of the plastic underbelly shield over the years and even between coupe, AWD sedan and RWD sedan.
Some underbelly shields have a door, for easy access to the oil filter.
Motorvate DIY I have 2012 Infiniti G37 sedan journey. Seems like only 6 bolts I could be wrong though can’t find the oil panel yet 😂😂
Hey Rich Wang,
It would be great to have just 6 bolts, lucky you!
What’s your tire size? I wonder how you do tire rotation every 12k km since our cars have different tire size for front and rear…
Easy answer! I have a "square" (all tires the same size) set up for my snow tires.
You are correct, with a staggered set up (and directional tires, like I have" you can't rotate the tires.
I am on my THIRD set of rear tires and the first set of front tires. (my front tires were made in 2012!!! That's not good, but they grip well and are not dry rotted/cracked)
I have purchased new rims and will be moving to a 245-45-18 squire set up.
@@MotorvateDIY 1. Do you still use square set up with summer tires?
2. For 18 inch, our car’s original size is 225/50/18 for front and 245/45/18 for rear. Why are you using square set up which is not from the factory setup?
3. Isn’t there too much steering wheel movement on rough road if your front tire is wider than the original 225 size such as 245/45/18 ?? (I’m using 225/45/18 for front and steering wheel still moves quiet roughly on uneven road..)
4. Isn’t there any negative effect to our car’s suspension if you run square tire setup which is not from the factory setup? (Isn’t the car designed to run with 225/50/18 (front) and 245/45/18 (rear)?)
5. Wouldn’t 245 45 18 square tire setup damage front steering rack and pinion?
6. If you have different offset for front and rear rims, can you still do tire rotation with square setup safely?
Starting this summer, I will be running 245-45-18 on 18x8" rims.
That won't damage anything and will allow me to rotate for even wear as the offset is the same on a square setup.
@@MotorvateDIY 1. What is offset (e.g. +38, +22, …) for the 18x8’’ rims you will use?
2. What’s the reason you are running square setup instead of factory staggered setup?
3. Wouldn’t the steering wheel feel heavier if the front tire’s width gets wider from 225mm to 245mm?
1.35mm
2. rotate tires for even wear
3. I'll let you know when the tires are on
whats your front bumper lip?
It is the Infiniti OEM "Front Chin Spoiler". It is one of the reasons I purchased the car, I like how it looks. :)
parts.infinitiusa.com/nissanparts/index.cfm?siteid=15&action=accessories&itemid=154898&catalogid=212
oh yeah it looks great. I have 09 g37s should be fit it to mine too right
oh...seems like 2010 and up...
I think you are right... If you are looking for a spoiler, stillen.com, conceptzperformance.com or ebay might be a good place to start.
Good luck!
what year is your car
Hey Brandon Black,
It's a 2011 G37 Sport Sedan.
Why do you ask?
3:50 where do you get a new gasket for the drain plug
Local auto parts store or dealer.
However, I have never replaced them on any of my cars and have never had a leak.
@@MotorvateDIY thankyou going to do my first oil change as well 😄😂you done helped me with everything😆
@@MotorvateDIY should I let the car warm up a lil before?
I'm glad you found the video helpful!
Comments like yours really make my day :)
Yes... the warmer the oil, the thinner it is and the more you get out of the engine. Go for a 10-15 drive to get it up to temperature.
Good luck!
20 bolts 😱 ok will do that. Explorer has only 3 nuts twisted by hand and u are done ✅
I hear you.... my old 2001 BMW has 4 "quarter turn fasteners" and they are the best!! Quick and easy. My Infiniti... not so much :(
I changed the oil already and i just unfastened the 4 the back then u twist the cover.. it worked ;)
The splash guard took maybe 70% of the time for doing this lmao I with there was a cut out just for the oil pan and filter lol other than that this is a super easy job and I'll probably never pay to get my oil changed ever again
Hey Terrance Collins,
You are 100% correct, the splash guard is a pain and I am happy that you will be doing it yourself :)
I would fill it all the way up before starting the car personally
No harm in doing that. For me, I can't see the 3-4 oz of oil in added to the filter making any difference on start up. Keep in mind, the bearings still have a thin layer of oil before the oil pressure builds.
You have to show somebody how to change their oil??????
As I see it, not everyone knows how... so why not?