General Service in Sydney

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Hey ppl, as some of you would know I recently (last couple of days) got my new car..

While it is running well I still would like to get some oils changed on it at get some new spark plugs in it as I know for sure that the compliancing guys did not replace the spark plugs, or the gearbox & diff. oil (they aren't required to)..

I'm wondering if you could recommend a good mechanics/workshop on the north shore in sydney that I could take it to and get the following done.

1. Spark plugs replaced with new copper ones (they are still the jap ones)

2. Engine, gearbox and differential oil changed

3. Radiator coolant flushed and replaced

From what I can tell this is a good start for a car that has come from japan.. everything is running sweet, only thing is when giving it a bit of stick tends to backfire when coming off the throttle.. that's about it - could have something to do with exhaust + possibly running a bit rich?? no carbon on the exhaust or on the rear of the car though..

Also - an estimated cost + time to do each of these would be great.. I do realise I could do all of these myself, however I don't have the tools or the garage area to do it. I mean - if someone wants to offer their services for a day I would love it, otherwise i'll drop it in somewhere..

from the top of my head - would take a couple of hous to get this done, draining all the shit out is easy, but has to be done before the spark plugs are done if it's on a hoist.. so prob 2 hours would have thought for a decent mechanic(maybe more?/less?)

Also - what oil's are recommended for each? should gearbox + diff be the same?

Look forward to the info - cheers,

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[NFAA32]

umm i think major service at our workshops are rated at 2 hours, maybe 2.2 if plugs are there too, however, it could be different, at nissan/mazda dealership were i work, our labour rate is $82, so i would say budget $200 plus parts and thats comfortable(should be).

as i dont think most places charge that rate for labour(would have to ring particular workshop).

either way, i would call a workshop, and get a quote.

i wouldnt know best workshops down there to do the work :s check with nsw guys.

gearbox and diff will be slightly different, alot of people recommend redline, some recommend motul stuff, its all a bit of personal preference. Personally, i have had no problems with motul engine oil. so ill stick with it.

With your backfiring problems, i personally would get a fresh import and get a dyno run, for a/f ratios, just to be safe. but thats me.

Michael

[inissane]

Powerplay Imports in Drummoyne are a good service workshop or maybe UAS Castle Hill, havent been there though

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Do all the sydney guys tend to service their cars themselves??

[TokyoTaxi]

I service my own car ( but I'm a qualified mechanic and have all the tools etc. ) IMO If it's fun fiddly stuff on top, get some assistance and learn. But if you're planning on getting under a car and you really don't know what you're doing......don't !! Take it to a mechanic !

Example: About 4 and a half years ago a guy refused my help and did the work on his car himself only to have it fall on him which crushed his pelvis, hips and lower spine. He'll never walk again.

[d00dz]

Links ring up George at DB4s - 0298793322.

27 College St

Gladesville

They have been great to me since I got my car. Did a full service with them when I 1st got the car. (approx 1.5g and about 6hrs of work, including timming belth change and all oils and fluids changed)

Tell George Victor sent ya

Powerplays are good too, but whenever I go there they are always busy, seems like Alistair needs a new mechanic or something, as he seems to be doing all the jobs there.

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Cheers Victor, i'll look into giving them a call..

At the moment i'm going to do the following myself - 1. Spark Plugs, 2. Engine oil change, 3. gearbox oil change..

I'll take a look at my car and decide, they are in order of difficulty 2..

I should be alright, done some previous mechanical stuff + have a decent idea, just want to be sure, so goto find someone that will help me learn, or see if I can stick round @ a mechanics while he does everything..

Gladesville is a bit far from where I wanted to go (wanted somewhere I could drop it off to on the way to work), but i'll have to see - and find out how much it is..

Cheers,

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[ScottKing GTS-4]

DONT GO TO UAS! Rip off, half hack, bad job, etc etc

[benl1981]

Do DB4s do a lot of skylines?

I know unique does a lot..

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I've been told about UAS before.. won't be going there + they are a long way from where I am..

Might look into DB4's.. there is another thread almost identical to this one.. might try and get it moved over.. anyone know anywhere in Artarmon - Chatswood - Hornsby area? has to be some..

[lwells]

There was a thread in the NSW forum about recommended places, but I can't for the life of me find it.

Personally I really like...:

Grey Imports

1a Trafalgar St Annandale 2038

(02) 9519 5150

Nathan is as straight as they come and a great guy to boot.

Lucien.

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I keep chuckling to myself, everytime I ask for places north, people suggest ones further away..

Anyways - this probably needs to be done anyway - finding the best places for servicing in sydney.

If I find the other post - as ^^ lwells was trying i'll link this one into it or the other one in here..

[lwells]

Grey imports isn't that far IMHO. Quick dash across the bridge and on a good day its probably only 20 minutes. Good mechanics are hard to find and worth travelling for IMHO.

LW.

[benl1981]

How much is grey imports per hour?

Do they do dyno tuning and do they do know skylines. UAS seemed pretty good I thought...

[lwells]

How much is grey imports per hour?

Do they do dyno tuning and do they do know skylines.  UAS seemed pretty good I thought...

No, they don't do dyno tuning: they are a mechanic and compliance centre, not a aftermarket parts store/dyno/workshop like UAS et al.

Give them a call as I can't remember exactly what they charge. If you do a search you'll see plenty of people use Nathan and are very happy.

Lucien.

[d00dz]

BD4s yea do lots of skylines and other nissans, they are HKS distributors in australia

The mechanic there (Yoshi) is japanese and knows lots about jap cars.. Nathan is good also.

BD4s charge $88/hr for any fixes... And George is a reasonable guy.

I live near UNSW, and i go there for all my mechnical needs, its car but yea i like em

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Here is the second thread, it's in the NSW forum..

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=79318

This one is a bit longer though.. so i'll keep posting in this one (as I started it 2)..

Beerbaron suggested: Polmar motors in artarmon