Nissan 370Z Forum  

OEM CMC / CSC that have not failed

Hey all, Most of us know about the failing CSC and/or CMC issues from the factory, and many have already replaced the CSC. I wanted to know how many of

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Like Tree4Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-28-2019, 01:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
Track Member
 
wdkwang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 899
Drives: slidewayz
Rep Power: 20
wdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond repute
Default OEM CMC / CSC that have not failed

Hey all,

Most of us know about the failing CSC and/or CMC issues from the factory, and many have already replaced the CSC.

I wanted to know how many of you who have 60k+ miles and are still on the OEM CSC/CMC. Even though there's a seemingly high failure rate on them, I wonder if there's a percentage of people who have gone over 80-100k+ miles without any issues.

Currently, I'm close to 60k miles without failure although there are random days of every year where the CMC acts up on me when the weather changes dramatically.
__________________
Powerhouse Amuse | K&N Typhoon Intakes | MotorDyne ART Pipes | Borla Catback Exhaust | B&M Short Shifter | Intake Ducts | Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers | Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap | Tints | 10000k HIDs | Vtak, yo!
wdkwang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 02:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ga
Posts: 13,467
Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z
Rep Power: 2684390
Spooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond repute
Default

2 cars over 60k, just make sure you do your clutch fluid service. Don't let it get nasty.
Spooler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 02:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
Track Member
 
wdkwang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 899
Drives: slidewayz
Rep Power: 20
wdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooler View Post
2 cars over 60k, just make sure you do your clutch fluid service. Don't let it get nasty.
Thanks for replying. And agreed, i'm doing a flush this weekend with Motul rbf 600.
__________________
Powerhouse Amuse | K&N Typhoon Intakes | MotorDyne ART Pipes | Borla Catback Exhaust | B&M Short Shifter | Intake Ducts | Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers | Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap | Tints | 10000k HIDs | Vtak, yo!
wdkwang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 04:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 259
Drives: Gunmetal 12'
Rep Power: 11
240se is a jewel in the rough240se is a jewel in the rough240se is a jewel in the rough240se is a jewel in the rough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Spooler View Post
2 cars over 60k, just make sure you do your clutch fluid service. Don't let it get nasty.
I'm hoping this works. I bleed my clutch every time I bleed the brakes which is at least once a year. Most of the time the fluid is completely clean but I have seen a little bit of black dust in the fluid at times.
240se is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 05:16 PM   #5 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: toronto, canada
Posts: 144
Drives: 2016, 370z
Rep Power: 192
stansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond reputestansens has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I have to agree. As soon as the master cylinder fluid darkens even slightly I withdraw it with a vacuum pump and replace with fresh DOT4. Quick and easy with good results so far. Sometimes it takes 8 months for this to happen and other times 8 weeks.
stansens is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 05:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Cyber370's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Montreal, QC Canada
Posts: 679
Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT
Rep Power: 19371
Cyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond reputeCyber370 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I’ve been flushing/changing fluid once a year with Nissan GTR brake fluid. This is the recommended clutch fluid for Nismo models. No problems so far but it only takes one summer for the fluid to darken.
__________________
"That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the f*ck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)
Cyber370 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 05:40 PM   #7 (permalink)
Base Member
 
CMadison's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Lubbock, Tx
Posts: 226
Drives: '12 PW T/S 6MT
Rep Power: 11
CMadison is on a distinguished road
Default

Going on 81K and still no issues... unless it was replaced before I bought the car, but I doubt it.
__________________
Berk CBE | Berk HFC | Stillen G3 CAI | Uprev | Fujimura | 322 whp
CMadison is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 06:24 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ga
Posts: 13,467
Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z
Rep Power: 2684390
Spooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond reputeSpooler has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyber370 View Post
I’ve been flushing/changing fluid once a year with Nissan GTR brake fluid. This is the recommended clutch fluid for Nismo models. No problems so far but it only takes one summer for the fluid to darken.
I was doing it every other oil change. So, 8000 miles.
ZontheRocks likes this.
Spooler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 06:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
RonRizz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Pine grove, Pa
Posts: 2,132
Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals
Rep Power: 6774
RonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond repute
Default

62k, no issues
__________________
P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals
RonRizz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-28-2019, 07:49 PM   #10 (permalink)
Track Member
 
wdkwang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 899
Drives: slidewayz
Rep Power: 20
wdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond reputewdkwang has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I'm relieved to hear there are people going 80k+ with no issues. Seems like the plan is frequent clutch fluid changes which makes sense.
ZontheRocks likes this.
__________________
Powerhouse Amuse | K&N Typhoon Intakes | MotorDyne ART Pipes | Borla Catback Exhaust | B&M Short Shifter | Intake Ducts | Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers | Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap | Tints | 10000k HIDs | Vtak, yo!
wdkwang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2019, 08:00 PM   #11 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: 312-land
Posts: 58
Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT
Rep Power: 11
confucius is on a distinguished road
Default

At 120k (now 140) I had to replace my original OEM clutch and did the CSC, Master and flywheel while up on the rack. No failures to that point.
wdkwang likes this.
confucius is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2019, 03:24 PM   #12 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 29
Drives: 2010 370z Coupe
Rep Power: 11
welterbf123 is on a distinguished road
Default

I just replaced my clutch and installed the CMAK kit @ 85,000 miles. I did it as a preventative measure, but when I got the old clutch assembly out it really didn't look that bad. I just didn't want to get stranded if it should go on me.
welterbf123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-08-2019, 05:20 PM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: socal
Posts: 1,084
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 13434
nis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond reputenis350 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

how often do you change the clutch fluid?

Quote:
Originally Posted by confucius View Post
At 120k (now 140) I had to replace my original OEM clutch and did the CSC, Master and flywheel while up on the rack. No failures to that point.
nis350 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2019, 12:04 AM   #14 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: 312-land
Posts: 58
Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT
Rep Power: 11
confucius is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nis350 View Post
how often do you change the clutch fluid?
Just once at 85,000 w/ OEM fluid.
confucius is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2019, 08:52 PM   #15 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 724
Drives: 07' Nismo, 14' Nismo
Rep Power: 29261
NissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond reputeNissanTracker has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I'm just about to cross 60k miles on my HR nismo. Had a supercharger on it for about 5K miles. (3 years now). Still grabs since day one. Since I'm in New England, I store my Z for the winter's. I usually have it out from April until mid October. When the spring comes, I change almost all fluids. Brake, clutch, charger oil, engine oil. Diffy and transmission every 2 years. But out of all honesty, I drive it a Max 1,500 - 2,000 a year. These 350z nismos are hard to come by, so vigorously do maintenance.
NissanTracker is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
CSC Failed - Need Help Fast Please Dwight Frye Engine & Drivetrain 31 01-05-2017 06:58 PM
Oil Change Almost Failed RedNismo Engine & Drivetrain 19 04-04-2014 10:55 PM
Clutch failed for the 4th time Glambutang Engine & Drivetrain 19 02-22-2014 03:21 AM
Add another one to possible failed CSC OldFart Engine & Drivetrain 6 07-30-2013 04:48 PM
failed HFC install Zsteve Intake/Exhaust 42 03-20-2010 09:10 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2