Hello once again

I would like to help fellow 350z owners with the information needed right here on Part 1 (with many to come) instead of keep having newcomers making new threads or ask the same questions. Also let me know if someone already done this type of threads so I don't get flame on

-Thai

T.F- Transmission Fluid
Recommended lubricants and fluids
Automatic Transmission fluid.....................Nissan Matic J auto t.f
Manual Transmission fluid.........................75w-85 or 75w-90 GL 4 gear oil
Power steering fluid
U.S models................................................Nissan PSF or equivalent
Canadian models......................................Nissan PSF, Nissan ATF, DEXRON lll MERCON automatic t.f

Differential lubricant..................................API GL-5 80W-90 gear oil
Transfer case lubricant..............................Nissan Matic D automatic t.f
Brake fluid.................................................DOT 3 Brake fluid
Clutch fluid................................................DOT 3 Brake fluid
Engine coolant..........................................50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol-based antifreeze and distilled demineralized water

Chassis lubrication grease........................NLGI No. 2 moly-based chassis grease

Capacities*
Engine oil (including filter)
2007 and later 350z models...................5-1/8 quarts (4.9 liters)
2006 and earlier 350z models................5 quarts (4.7 liters)
Manual transmission.....................................3 quarts (2.9 liters)
Automatic transmission (fluid and filter change), all models.....Up to 10-7/8 quarts (10.3 liters) (the best way to determine the amount of fluid to add during a routine fluid change is to measure the amount drained. This way you won't overfill the transmission).

Brakes
Disc brake pad lining thickness (minimum)....1/8 inch

Ignition system
Spark plug type
350z models
2006 and earlier models....................PLFR5A-11 or equivalent
2007 and later models.......................FXE22HR-11 or equivalent
Spark plug gap.............................................0.043inch (1.1mm)

Torque specifications
Note: One foot-pound (ft-lb) of torque is equivalent to 12 inch-pounds (in-lbs) of torque. Torque values below approximately 15 ft-lbs are expressed in inch-pounds, since most foot-pound torque wrenches are not accurate at these smaller values.

Engine oil drain plug.................................................25 34.5
Automatic trans. drain plug......................................25 34.5
Manual trans. drain/fill plugs....................................25 34.5
Differential drain/fill plugs(front and rear)................ 25 34.5
Transfer case
Drain plug........................................................ ...22 29.4
Fill plug........................................................ .......26 35
Spark plugs
350z
2003 models........................180 to 252 inch-lbs 20.3 to 28.4
2004 and later models.........216 inch-lbs 24.5
Wheel lugs nuts............................80

 

The mother of all treads has been tried before with limited success. We have the all wheel thread and all brake thread to name two. Never works. Members will still ask "What is the best motor oil?"

It does not work because my350Z.com is a "discussion" forum not a reference work. In fact the format makes it a mediocre reference work.

 

Quick reference, I like it. Thanks!

 

bookmark it for future references

 

Good point...too many times a "newcomer",asks a question--is forwarded to a thread by
a forum veteran.While this is all and good,it educates the new guy on where to go,it also may send a message to the newbee,"I don't have time,dummy",(#@^$@)read this and don't bother me...Most times its a simple and I admit,a dumb question.But hey,give
these guys a break with a quick answer rather than a referal.
They'll feel more welcome!

 

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ADMIN!!! please sticky this

-Thai