Need Beginners Guidance And Tips Maintaining A Skyline!

[Mathiasnguyen]

I recently bought a skyline r34 Gtt, fairly modified, I want to keep the engine in its best condition and want it to last as long as it could. Are there any specific things I should be doing? Yes I know the really basic things like changing oils every 5kms and using the good stuff, letting your car warm up before boosting. What else could I be doing ? As I am new to the automotive world I'd like to get as much tips as I could!

[Ben C34]

Read the guides on here.

[Hadouken]

Don't bounce off limiter.

Get oil pressure/temp gauge

Depending on how much power you have get a oil cooler

Catch can

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[Yo-Yo]

I recently bought a skyline r34 Gtt, fairly modified, I want to keep the engine in its best condition and want it to last as long as it could. Are there any specific things I should be doing? Yes I know the really basic things like changing oils every 5kms and using the good stuff, letting your car warm up before boosting. What else could I be doing ? As I am new to the automotive world I'd like to get as much tips as I could!

You don't have to do oils every 5kms

You don't even have to do every 5,000kms haha. Interval of 10,000kms or 6 months is fine if you use good oils & filter. Make sure your spark plugs are gapped properly etc.

If on stock turbo don't overboost

let your car idle for a few minutes before turning the engine off after a long or spirited drive

You can take all the precautions necessary and stuff can still go bang, if you haven't already since buying it change out all the fluids & filters including trans & diff oil for peace of mind.

search on the DIY/maintenance forums for specific specs + your state's subforum if you want to find any import friendly workshops/mechanics

Enjoy the new toy mate

[niZmO_Man]

Learn how to drive.

Put better tyres on.

Overhaul brakes/suspension if required.

Don't an hero.

[AMR33]

If your changing oil every 5kms you will find that you probably cannot afford anything else in life except engine oil.

[defari]

i wouldn't bother changing oil every 5 thousand unless its quite heavily modified.