03-06 Nissan 350Z Oil Cooler Installation Instructions

1. Install the small rubber o-rings supplied with the kit onto all the fittings that screw into the oil outlet and inlet ports (threaded). Every connection to the oil filter sandwich block will require a rubber o-ring gasket. Do not use any thread sealer or Teflon tape on any of the fittings to the oil filter, block, cooler, or cooler lines. If you are installing an oil temperate gauge or aftermarket oil pressure gauge, please use Teflon tape on these sensors ONLY. If no aftermarket gauges are being installed at this time, use Teflon tape on the plugs that are supplied with the kit.
2. Locate the oil filter adapter plate fittings that came with the Mishimoto oil cooler. Use the factory oil filter to locate the correct oil filter thread for your car. Screw the fittings in as shown and make sure you use the fitting that screws into the oil filter without ANY play in the threading. There are 3 main thread sizes for oil filters and they are very close to each other. Take extra care to select the correct fitting. Two of these fittings will not be used.
3. Install the oil filter adapter block on top of the factory oil cooler. Lube the o-ring on the oil filter with engine oil prior to installing the Mishimoto oil cooler adapter onto the factory oil filter location. Use the fitting that fits the oil filter and screw the block down.

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