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Old May 31, 2018 | 05:13 AM
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My 05' 350z conv. mt has been sitting for about a year. Im going to perform maintance, which fluids and new sparks plugs should I use?
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Old May 31, 2018 | 05:28 AM
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Ive always liked the NGK brand but there are other such as bosch or OEM Nissan ... unless you doing something crazy with the car you standard OEM / OEM replacement will be fine.
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Old May 31, 2018 | 06:00 AM
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OEM spark plugs are NGK, but ND will also do fine. Still--and depending on mileage--there's no real need to replace the plugs unless they're damaged or worn out. As for oil, there's plenty of threads on recommendations, but I'd go for Mobil 1 0-40W FS Euro blend and a top quality filter.
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The Car has been sitting for about a year so I was going to do as much as I could while its in the shop at this time. am I reading this correctly 0-40w oil? fulsyn euro blend?
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The shop should know. . .
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Old May 31, 2018 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
OEM spark plugs are NGK, but ND will also do fine. Still--and depending on mileage--there's no real need to replace the plugs unless they're damaged or worn out. As for oil, there's plenty of threads on recommendations, but I'd go for Mobil 1 0-40W FS Euro blend and a top quality filter.
Agree on both counts - I just replaced mine with NGK Iridium IX (LFR5AIX-11 #4469), and I use the M1 0-40 with k&n filters.
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Old May 31, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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If you didn't add a fuel stabilizer before storing the car, then dump the fuel and fill it with some fresh gas. You might want to add a bottle of Techron to the tank, since without stabilizer, it's likely to be a bit on the varnish side at this point. Also, check the condition of your hoses and belt. It wouldn't be a bad time to lube the hinges and do a quick inspection of your boots as well.
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