How hard is it to change the oil?

morgantm · Nov 20th, 2007, 11:51 PM

My girlfriend is way overdue on her oil changed, so I told her we can do it this week to save some money in the shop. How hard is it to change the oil on the 1.8 engines. I know the draining part is easy but is accessing the oil filter a job in itself or is it pretty simple. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic in my truck and love it so I'm thinking thats what I'll put in hers, but what oil do you guys recommend? Also is there a certain brand of oil filter you recommend to use as well? Thanks for all your help.

**b15chik** · Nov 21st, 2007, 10:06 AM

i don't really think synthetic is necessary. if the car isn't heavily modded and you're changing oil when you should, it's just a waste of money IMO.
oil changes are cake. the filter is easy to access. just use the oem nissan filter

morgantm · Nov 21st, 2007, 03:12 PM

Where is the filter located?

**b15chik** · Nov 21st, 2007, 03:32 PM

it's right on the back of the block above the drain plug on the passenger side of the car

dens_310 · Nov 21st, 2007, 03:35 PM

thats pretty easy bro.... just let ez lube do it.. lol

**b15chik** · Nov 21st, 2007, 03:51 PM

lazy!!!

morgantm · Nov 22nd, 2007, 01:56 AM

I would take it down to Jiffy Lube but she wants to know how to do it herself. I'll put it up in the air tomorrow and take a look to see if its worth it lol.

**b15chik** · Nov 23rd, 2007, 11:07 AM

jiffy lube has a very bad rep, i wouldn't take it there if you paid me. the only place i'd take it to for an oil change is nissan

mananitee · Dec 16th, 2007, 02:52 PM

dealerships are horrible in my opinion. goodyear tire does a good job.

2dr_Sentra · Dec 16th, 2007, 11:52 PM

Changing oil has the same basic steps for every vehicle. Just different locations for things and different amounts of oil. Just remember to put oil back in it

theguardiansentinel · Feb 2nd, 2008, 08:55 PM

Is it so simple for a 1.8?