First Big Service, Here's My Proposed List Of Goodies...

[SS8_Gohan]

Ok, it is time... well, it's actually overdue. 11K's km extra put on the clock (since importing) and it's time for a nice big old service (checked the oils/filters bout 3K's km in and looked fine, sparkies and coilpacks done quite early after car landed)

anywho... with some huge help from "khunjeng" i have been recommended the following...

Engine Oil

- Redline 10w40, if not...

- Motul 300V series, if not...

- Mobil 1 0w40 (lower if possible)

Gearbox Oil

- Redline Shockproof lightweight

Diff Oil

- Castrol Syntrax 75w90 (does series 1 R34 have a helical or viscous LSD?)

Oil Filter

- OEM Nissan

- any other thoughts on this one?

Fuel Filter

- Paper filter?

Air Filter

- Paper filter?

Oh, and i heard that Ryco make shite products, and to stay clear of them?

Ok, question time...

Mainly filters...

- Can OEM Nissan oil filters be bought anywhere besides nissan?

- What other oil filters do the job?

- Air and fuel filters? Which ones for these? I don't have big power, got a full 3" exhaust on in the next week or so, but still, car will be lightly modded.

How many litres do i need for...

-engine?

-gearbox?

-diff?

I'd love to go with the best stuff, but my goodness Redline is expensive!! Is is really worth the extra $?

Where bouts could i pick up Motul oil?

cheers!

daniel

[captinsane]

For my RB25 Stagea

OIL FILTER:

RYCO z145A ...or

Valvoline V04 ...or

Fleetgaurd SF 3434 ($9)

OIL:

Castrol Edge 10W60

AIR FILTER:

A360 (Ryco) ...or

K&N 33-2031-2 ...or

PiperCross PX-PP1128

DIFF:

Castrol SAF-XA 75W140

Edited February 5, 2007 by captinsane

[Bl4cK32]

Engine Oil

- Motul 300V series, if not...

Gearbox Oil

- Redline Shockproof lightweight -overrated. Use castrol equivalent

Diff Oil

- Castrol SAF-XA

Oil Filter

- Purolator PureOne (equivalent of z145a)

Fuel Filter

- std ryco does the job, no need to use anything else...

Air Filter

- Depends if you have a std airbox or pod...just replace element if its dirty or just vacuum the crud out the old one if its not too bad

Oh, and no Ryco (thanks khunjeng)

Ok, question time...

Mainly filters...

- Can OEM Nissan oil filters be bought anywhere besides nissan? err no, thats what oem stand for -origional equipment from manufacturer

- What other oil filters do the job?

- Air and fuel filters? Which ones for these? I don't have big power, got a full 3" exhaust on in the next week or so, but still, car will be lightly modded. K&N replacement panel for std box, or apexi pod? Just use ryco fuel filter...

How many litres do i need for...

-engine? 4.6 (with fresh oil filter)

-gearbox? till it runs out of the fill hole on a flat surface

-diff? same as gb ^

I'd love to go with the best stuff, but my goodness Redline is expensive!! Is is really worth the extra $? No

Where bouts could i pick up Motul oil? Do a search, or ask in your local state forum

Dont forget a coolant flush and change

Edited February 5, 2007 by Bl4cK32

[SS8_Gohan]

ok, googled...

found a lot of bad stuff bout ryco... basically people cutting them open and comparing to other brands. I'll prob just go genuine Nissan for a few extra bucks. $10-$15 i was finding at justjap.com for various filters.

Motul is available at recpo and autobarn... which is strange because my closest autobarn doesn't have it. Oh well, at least i know some big places have it.

I take it Castrol SAF-XA is different to Syntrax?

Yes, have standard air box.

Coolant... right... didn't think about that. Thanks

hehe, now... is coolant, coolant? or is it like oils as well?

[Bl4cK32]

nulon coolant or tectaloy seem to be the best, and dilute it to the recommended amount.

People who make it stronger are kidding themselves thinking it will work better, when it doesnt.

If u wanna be a nut with the service, change the thermostat as well.

genuine nissan are much better (compare the spring to an aftermarket item) Ive never had trouble using genuine thermostats..

Edited February 6, 2007 by Bl4cK32

[SS8_Gohan]

too busy! must get around to this...

anywho...

I gave Nissan a call, do these prices sound ok?

(these are OEM Nissan filters)

- Oil: $16

- Fuel: $33 (are fuel filters generally more expensive?)

- Air: $18

Would i be ok just to go down and pick all the filters in one hit? Is genuine Nissan stuff good enough?

cheers,

daniel

[JVP]

OEM fuel filters are always dearer.

but they are a better product overall.

stay with genuine.

ive seen ryco, repco etc filters leaking etc....

the prices u got are good. pretty normal.

what nissan dealer was it?

[SS8_Gohan]

cool, that's good to hear. Wasn't that keen running around chasing 3 different brands

I rang Brighton Nissan, nice and helpful over the phone. And they have the stuff in stock. The guy said they suit quite a few models, so shouldn't much drama with supply.

(03) 9563 9977

i'd imagine prices would be much of a muchness, regardless of dealership.

[SS8_Gohan]

right getting it down..

mobil 1

castrol syntrax

OEM filters

just gotta confirm gearbox oil.

I was told to do an oil flush? Does this mean a specific product to flush out all the old oil build up? Or is it just using more Mobil 1 to do the flush?

cheers,

daniel

[seriesII]

hey, i just seached and found this topic. perfect, im doing the same thing .. so you used: Mobil 1 0w40 for engine oil?, does any one know the queensland dealership or number i can call nissan to gain some filters also?, or is it just on there website?

[SS8_Gohan]

i used www.whitepages.com.au

Do a 'business' search, put in 'nissan' and choose Queensland. Find the nearest dealership, and give them a call. Will most likely have in stock. I'm going down tomorrow to pick up the filters, haven't got all the oils yet. Will be organising that tomorrow as well.

[seriesII]

i used www.whitepages.com.au

Do a 'business' search, put in 'nissan' and choose Queensland. Find the nearest dealership, and give them a call. Will most likely have in stock. I'm going down tomorrow to pick up the filters, haven't got all the oils yet. Will be organising that tomorrow as well.

sweet, yellow pages, good idea, ddamn em,, thanx for that..