hope i'm in the right place..need info on tune up for my 2005 350Z..couldnt find much, only that 100,000 miles is when a tune up may be needed, or maybe just new spark plugs..have 65,000 miles.
be kind as i am female with very little car savvy..thanks..

 

Definitely wrong section. I'll have it moved to the Maintenance/Repair section. Welcome to the forums...

 

..bump...all u car owners know nothing/nada/zilch about tune ups?

 

Read the scheduled maintenance in the owners manual. The Z doesnt really require much in the way of a tune up. The valves are self adjusting, I think most newer motors are that way now. You may want to change the belts, or have them changed sometime soon with 65k. Spark plugs dont need to be changed for 100k, but can be changed sooner obviously. Other than that, tranny fluid change, rear diff fluid, coolant flush... regular maintenance stuff.

 

thanx for reply, unfortunately dont have a manual, (dont we all love it when a dealer has no manual?)thought it would be better to come here than to look up manual on line.

 

Well heres a link to a online owners manual. Just choose what year 350z you have. http://www.courtesyparts.com/owners-manuals.php

 

I just changed my spark plugs they lasted 100k. I replaced them with NGK Double Patinum as thats what was in it from the factory. Also the tune up is cake it took me only 15 minutes from start to finish. I still need to change the belts they are just starting to crack a little and my radiator hoses need to be done soon. OEM parts last a good long while.

 

Andee,

we are all new at this at some point. Its all good.

If its a new car for you (or even if not and you are just unsure) , then the easiest (not cheapest) is to go to a Nissan dealer and explain you just bought it etc. and assume the worst. By 'the worst' that I mean assume the previous owner has done nothing and get a full 100,000 mile service...the works. everything checked. The full enchilada.

Whenever I buy a 2nd hand car (all but 1 of the many I have owned) I assume the worst and get a full 100,000 mile service done *plus* a new the-biggest-battery-I-can-stuff-into-the compartment, *plus* new tires and wheel alignment.

that will prevent 80% of problems from occurring straight away in one hit.

Most of the tuning functions are done atomagically by the ECU and don't require manual intervention these days. Servicing , however, is still a must.

If you don't like the dealers, look in your local phone book or internet listing and find a local garage that does Nissans or specialises in the Z car . Maybe go and buy some magazines on sports cars for the ads on who services Z's in your area. Inet forums etc.


Happy Z'ing