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Old 04-12-2011, 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 04-12-2011, 08:44 AM
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Struts and springs should go. Front lca compression bushings, uppers,
Glance at hub bearings, alignment, etc...
Old 04-12-2011, 09:03 AM
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Transmission and diff fluid. Maybe refresh all of the radiator hoses?
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Z has ignition coils not wires
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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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Do the 60,000 mile maintenance here: https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...intenance.html
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When you change plugs make sure that the valve covers aren't leaking.
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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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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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