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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Got a 350Z with 98k on it that my wife bought brand new. It has been neglected all it's life as far as maintenance goes EXCEPT for oil & oil filter changes every 5k miles. I'm going to finally spend a day on it for a little tune up by replacing the plugs & plug wires, grease all the fittings, and replace some fluids.

I was wondering if any of you "seasoned" guys have any other suggestions that I should do besides what's listed above? Also, what fluids do you suggest replacing? Car has ran great with no problems so far.

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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Struts and springs should go. Front lca compression bushings, uppers,
Glance at hub bearings, alignment, etc...
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Transmission and diff fluid. Maybe refresh all of the radiator hoses?
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Z has ignition coils not wires
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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+1 on all of the above (maybe not so much the springs as the shocks themselves). for sure replace all belts and hoses as well.

check for oil leaks or any fluid leaks (unlikely), and replace seals as needed based on what you find there
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Do the 60,000 mile maintenance here: https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...intenance.html
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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When you change plugs make sure that the valve covers aren't leaking.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by John@z1
When you change plugs make sure that the valve covers aren't leaking.
Which z1 seems to have plenty of !
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Thanks guys for the suggestions. I forgot to say I'll be changing the fuel filter if it's not in the tank and the air filter as well. I just started reading the manual to see what else. I'm trying to fly through this so I can get back to workin on my TA.

My TA has coil packs and plug wires, does this just have coil packs and no wires then??
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