2009–2020 Nissan 370Z
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
Save $63 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $120
Quick answer: Engine Oil & Filter Change on a 2009–2020 Nissan 370Z is rated Moderate and takes about 30-60 minutes. You'll need 4 tools for this job, and parts cost about $57. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil (5W-30) | — | $45.00 | |
| Correct engine oil filter and drain-plug washer for 2009-2020 Nissan 370Z | — | $12.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
VQ37: about 5.1-5.2 quarts of 5W-30 with filter. Cartridge at the front/top — 65/67mm 14-flute cap wrench, not spin-on. Have the wrench, 19mm socket, drain pan, funnel, drain-plug washer. Z sits low — ramps or rated stands are a must.
Warm briefly, shut off. Lift the front onto ramps or rated stands — never a jack alone — and remove the under-cover's #10 bolts. Open the oil fill cap. Keep the #10 bolts in a tray.
Fit 65/67mm wrench on housing cap; lift it out with old cartridge. Pull old element; fit new cartridge and O-ring onto cap — O-ring lightly oiled. Thread the cap on by hand, then snug — never force the plastic threads.
I thread the cap on by hand until it goes smooth, then just snug it — never forcing those plastic threads. Forcing a cross-threaded cap is how I've seen a housing ruined beyond saving.
Refit the 19mm plug with a fresh washer, tightened firmly. Pour in about 5.2 quarts of 5W-30 through a funnel, adding the last half quart slowly and checking the dipstick so you land on the full mark without overfilling.
Idle briefly; check for leaks. Refit the under-cover. Recheck the oil level, record the date and mileage, reset the reminder. Check the level twice — after the first idle and after a short drive; it settles slowly.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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