R32 Gtst Oil Change Help

[chinkeboi]

Hi all.

** Ok I searched already. All the stuff on this forum regarding oil change is for the R33.. I'm going to have a lackey (friend) handy on sat so I can make him do the photo taking. Thus I can write up a proper guide specific to the R32 GTST.

I want to change my oil and oil filter this weekend for my RB20DET R32 skyline. This is going to be the first time i've ever done an oil change. Need a few questions answered before I start. They will be general questions, as i'm following Sciby's R33 oil change guide as a general guideline.

1. What is the general oil capacity for the RB20DET?

2. What type of oil filter is needed for the RB20DET? Brand recommendations?

3. Any tips on reaching the oil filter in the stock position? (looks like a hard to reach place.. plus looks like i'll be getting engine oil all over that area)

4. Any other handy tips before i start?

Cheers, if I successfully get it done i'll post a proper guide with pictures by next week. Ben.

[jeffworld2]

should be exactly the same as the r33. buy 5L of oil and leave .5-.8 in the bottle. filter is probably z145a or equivalent

get an oil filter wrench from your local shop if you cant budge the filter. you will get oil there, but if you get a big enough oil pan, you can cover that area and the sump plug easily so theres no need to spill it.

open the sump plug, and watch the oil run out. when it slows down a lot/finishes, take the filter off, but there will still be oil in the filter. dont lose the sump plug or little washer. its not too bad a job have fun

[QWK32]

also, make sure you drain the oil through the sump plug before removing the oil filter, to minimize oil spilling everywhere. the oil filter is easy enough to get to on the 32 from the top, try unscrew it with you hands first, if its on tight and you need an oil filter wrench thats when it can get fiddley.

the oil filter will still be full of oil, so once you unscrew it try to tip it upright so it doesnt spill everywhere. and before you put the new oil filter on, dip your finger in some of the oil and put a smear of it around the oil filter seal.

[chinkeboi]

cool thanks for ur help..

so i'm guessing the oil capacity is anywhere from 4.2ltrs to 4.5?

While i'm at it... i'll take photo's..

[QWK32]

yeah, around that. keep in mind that you dont check the oil level as soon as you tip the oil in, you have to wait a minute or so for it to settle in the sump to get a correct level reading.

[blind_elk]

yeah, around that. keep in mind that you dont check the oil level as soon as you tip the oil in, you have to wait a minute or so for it to settle in the sump to get a correct level reading.

(if you fit a new filter) You have to run the engine first, so that you fill the filter before checking the level.

Also, make sure the 'O' ring comes off with the old filter. And the new 'O' ring doesn't have any little nicks in it.

[mark32gts-t]

May sound crazy but to prevent oil from spilling everywhere when I take my filter off I use an old 2L ice cream container and put it right under the filter. Once the filter is off you can squash the container enough to pull both the container and the filter in it through the top past the manifold. It prevents any oil from spilling anywhere. I do however have skinny arms so this may make it easier for me.

I also loosen the oil cap before removing the sump plug, as it lets the oil drain easier.

Good luck with your first oil change

[Godzilla32]

Drain old oil and remove filter. Fit new oil filter. Replace sump plug (preferably with new copper washer). Add 3 litres of oil initially so you can start it up. Wait for the oil pressure light to go out, this basically means oil filter and everything else is full of oil and upto pressure. Switch engine off. Wait 10 seconds and check oil level. Keep topping up until you reach the full mark (not necessary to start it again). As a general guide i have found on most cars that between the 'L' and 'H' marks on the dipstick is about 1 litre.

I have done this 100's of times at work so its tried and tested!

Good luck with it mate

Deren

BTW: make sure you check the oil level on a level ground.

Edited July 11, 2008 by Godzilla32

[danbevsta]

Should the oil be at H with the car warmed up or once its cold?

(sorry for thread bump)

[DVS JEZ]

Same level, but if ucheck when its warm make sure u waited atleast 30seconds or so for the pil to drain back down after turning engine off

[niZmO_Man]

1. What is the general oil capacity for the RB20DET?

I empty a 5L bottle into the engine, haven't had any issues. A bit of overfill is fine.

2. What type of oil filter is needed for the RB20DET? Brand recommendations?

Z145a, I use Z442 on the GT-R as it's smaller hence easier to put on. I use Ryco as it's readily available. Get Nissan ones if you want. Don't bother with more expensive (e.g. K&N) ones.

3. Any tips on reaching the oil filter in the stock position? (looks like a hard to reach place.. plus looks like i'll be getting engine oil all over that area)
You can degrease the area afterwards.

4. Any other handy tips before i start?

If it's the first oil change, if you're changing weights/type/brands, use engine flush (put flush in, idle car for 5 minutes or so, dump oil while still warm.)