Just got my first Z!

[Inf]

My 1972 240Z finally got here from california. The body is in pretty good shape, with no detectable rust (except under the battery tray, but the previous owner says it has been there for a very long time) and found no bondo while checking with a refridgerator magnet.

I have a few problems though: I don't have an owners manual yet, and when I checked the oil, it was extremely low! The treaded part of the dipstick wasnt even oiled up when I pulled it out, and the oil that was on the tip of the dipstick was pretty dark in appearance. I plan to change the oil tommorow before I even THINK about driving it anywhere else, and I need to know how many quarts of oil it takes, and what type of oil and oil filter you experienced owners recommend.

Also, for other Texas members, what exactly do Texas inspections include for a car of this year? The owner told me the reverse switch in the tranny is missing, so I think this would be in violation, correct?

I will upload some pics in the next few days.

Thanks,

Andrew

[bonniec75209]

Hi and congratulations!! I also have a 72 240Z and all they require at inspection is that it can pass all safety issues. The cost is 12.00 for the sticker. (My car takes 4 quarts.) Have fun, Bonnie

[2ManyZs]

Hate to tell you this Bonnie, but it holds 5 quarts with a filter change.....:cross-eye

[bonniec75209]

OOPS!!:stupid: Sorry Inf!! I guess I should "play" attention next time I am watching my kids change the oil!!

[MrPeabody]

Congrats man I've owned my 70 for about two weeks and i'm loving it more and more every day. Washed it allot to, love that shine Sounds like you got a pretty good Z. What condition is it in?

-Ben

[Nigel Mulvey]

Congratulations and welcome.

I'm sure you'll find this club useful, there are plenty of people here with a lot of Z knowledge and I have found that there is always someone who can help you with problems.

Good luck and enjoy.

[ZmeFly]

it does take 5 quarts with a fram PH8and or NOS nissan filter.

i like to use the fram PH43 because of the anti flow back, it takes almost 5 with that filter.

[Alex 240Z]

Once you own a Z you will be hooked forever I bought my first Z in 1974 and have had some type of Z ever since !!!! Change your oil, check you plugs, and give your car a good once over!!! The more you drive it and the more your under the hood the more you learn about the car !!!! Welcome to club !!!!