StraySheep

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I drive my Z all year round, spring/summer/fall/winter, and put about 20,000km/year. I also track once or twice a year.

Can someone suggest the proper intervals for changing fluids for the Z?

Engine oil: I do this every 6,000km
Transmission fluid:
Clutch fluid:
Brake fluid:
Differential fluid:
Power Steering fluid:
Coolant:

Any other fluids I missed that should be changed in regular intervals??

Thanks

XuperXero

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What I did for my Z:

Engine oil: 5,000
Transmission fluid: 40,000
Clutch fluid: once a year (I used DOT4 so they require more frequent changes)
Brake fluid: once a year (same as clutch)
Differential fluid: 40,000
Power Steering fluid: I've never done that in any of my cars.
Coolant: 80,000-100,000

I've done 15 track days with the Z, both drift and lapping. I also put 30,000km in one year DD and I redline at least once a day.

It's still running strong with the current owner which now has 110,000 km

kuoyang

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wow thats pretty impressive

StraySheep

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Which shop should I go to get my brake, clutch, transmission, differential fluids changed?

Thanks.

By the way, what's the suggested schedule to change these fluids based on Nissan's recommendation?

noodleman

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speedstar and aph are both more than qualified to do these fluid changes for you, depending which one is more convenient for you.

XuperXero

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I did it the hardcore way. DIY!

They're all pretty easy. Except clutch and brake where you'll need a second person to help you pump and hold for bleeding.

If you're lazy or don't want to get dirty. Then read Noodleman's posts. APH FTW

goneinsixtyseconds

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that's me i even get ed @ aph to change my headlight fluid.

ed@aph

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wth is headlight fluid lmao

Reality350

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You know~! the blinker fluid you sold me last time..

Seriously though..
Ocean,
I followed pretty much the same schedule as Xuperxero (david), but I would recommend changing the oil at around 4500-5000km
Our revup motors do not like extended oil change intervals.
I used to change my oil at 3500-4000km intervals.. just to be on the safe side.

And I agree with Noodleman (J).. APH and SS are both my goto shops.

StraySheep

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Just booked an appointment at Speedstart next week to inject the Z with new Motul fluids.

Another question.
With my driving conditions, if I use Motul 8100 synthetic engine oil, do I still need to change the engine oil every 6000km?

XuperXero

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^Recommended 5000km or less. VQ are pretty dirty ***** .

Oil turns black pretty quick on the VQ's for some reasons...

Not cheap to do, especially with expensive oil. Stupid Motul costs $60 for 5L fark! and I always use K&N filters. That's another $15.

StraySheep

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That's what I mean, oil change every 5000km can get really expensive with Motul 8100 at $60/5L.

Also, besides K&N what other engine oil filters should I use with Motul engine oil? Is the OEM Nissn oil filter OK?

XuperXero

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^NO! Search around... someone cut up the Nissan OEM VQ filter and found it with cardboard endcaps... BIG NONO!! K&N is metal end cap.

Expensive... but that's what you get for owning a VQ...

Reality350

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$60 for added insurance.. thats pretty cheap if you ask me
For your usage, I would stick with the OEM filter. David is correct when he says it has a cardboard endcap, but unless your seriously tracking the z (which david), its unnecessary. -IMO
You can also use Amsoil

XERMAN2001

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What I did for my 2004 Z, at 37,000 right now

Engine oil: twice a year 5,000 km 1st, 2,000 km 2nd
Transmission fluid: when i bought the car in 2008 4 years old at 30,000
Clutch fluid: never done, should it?
Brake fluid: never done, should it?
Differential fluid: when i bought the car in 2008 4 years old at 30,000
Power Steering fluid: never done, should it?
Coolant: never done, should it?

XuperXero

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^You should probably change the brake and clutch fluid... It would make a difference after all those years.
Power steering fluid, I have no idea what the intervals should be. My 97 camry had 230,000k and never changed that fluid either, never had a problem with it.
Coolant: you should be fine. just check your reservoir bottle and make sure it's between L and H and make sure it's not dirty. If it's dirty, flush asap.