Tune up

AndrewQ · 03-15-2020, 06:23 PM

Hey guys, I’d like to do a tune up on my 2009 370Z touring sport. Is there any recommendations on brands etc. ?
I’ve never done a tune up on the 370Z before, this will be my first one.
Thanks
Andrew

The Real JayZ · 03-15-2020, 08:01 PM

Do you have the owners manual?

SouthArk370Z · 03-15-2020, 11:14 PM

The two main ones are ECUTek and Uprev. Search is your friend.

Edit: If you are talking about an old style tune up then, as other have said, modern cars don't need tune ups. No carburetor to adjust, no ignition points, etc. You may want to inspect the spark plugs, clean the MAFs, etc.

Rusty · 03-15-2020, 11:58 PM

OP, if you want to tune the engine up. You would be better posting this in the engine section. You will get more hits there.

SteveSAS · 03-16-2020, 01:55 AM

The 370z doesn't need a tune up.

You just need to do general maintenance, oil, filters, coolant change etc.

Ive heard 09 models use a bit of oil so go up to 10w-40 oil.

Quicksilvers · 03-16-2020, 02:36 AM

Best advice is to check your owners manual general maintenance section or you can view your owners manual online at Nissan USA to find out what the general maintenance schedule is for normal duty and severe duty. If you do any kind of track duty with your Z classify it as severe duty. Posting this question in the correct section will move mountains as far as getting answers. If you have not ever changed your spark plugs since 2009 it would be a good idea to install new spark plugs. The brake fluid in our cars takes a beating. Depending on the condition of your brake fluid a brake fluid flush will always help. Also look at the DIY guide/instructions and do your own oil changes they are not too hard to do yourself.

jchammond · 03-16-2020, 04:55 AM

Denso Sparkplugs come factory in the US models, NGK Laser iridium plugs are available for them.
I always do my plugs at 50k, Nismo says 60 & base,Sport is like 90k miles.
It’s coil on plug & easiest if upper intake plenum is removed...requiring drainage of coolant & disconnecting some hoses & electrical plugs.
Intake gasket is reusable.
You’ll want to clean upper plenum with air intake cleaner (including both throttle bodies) & remove the 2 MAF’s....and spray them down good with mass air flow sensor cleaner only (let them dry before install)
Get a tube of dialectic grease & apply to intake gasket & around rubber seals on MAF’s.
It’s like a Vaseline.
Don’t rush & take your time- not that hard

If there’s a good bit of oil cleaned out of upper intake plenum; may want to replace both pcv valves....some guy’s add catch can’s; because the oil is no good in the combustion chamber.
Don’t forget your air filters. & serpentine belt.
Being an 09’ may want to consider new hoses.

Ultrakla$$ic · 03-16-2020, 05:53 AM

LS swap..........

SouthArk370Z · 03-16-2020, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchammond

... Get a tube of dialectic grease & apply to intake gasket & around rubber seals on MAF’s. ...

AKA "bulb grease".
Nice stuff to have around. I use it whenever I change a lamp (helps keep moisture out of the contacts) and when I need a "soft" gasket sealer. It's called grease but I've never seen or heard of anyone using it as a lubricant.

Zingston · 03-16-2020, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

AKA "bulb grease".
Nice stuff to have around. I use it whenever I change a lamp (helps keep moisture out of the contacts) and when I need a "soft" gasket sealer. It's called grease but I've never seen or heard of anyone using it as a lubricant.

I'm fairly certain Betty has used it for lubrication.

Ultrakla$$ic · 03-16-2020, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zingston

I'm fairly certain Betty has used it for lubrication.

03-15-2020, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
AndrewQ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sudbury Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 6	Tune up Hey guys, I’d like to do a tune up on my 2009 370Z touring sport. Is there any recommendations on brands etc. ? I’ve never done a tune up on the 370Z before, this will be my first one. Thanks Andrew

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The Real JayZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NC Posts: 60 Drives: 280z Rep Power: 5	Do you have the owners manual? Brendan likes this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The two main ones are ECUTek and Uprev. Search is your friend. Edit: If you are talking about an old style tune up then, as other have said, modern cars don't need tune ups. No carburetor to adjust, no ignition points, etc. You may want to inspect the spark plugs, clean the MAFs, etc. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 03-16-2020 at 05:38 AM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,852 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	OP, if you want to tune the engine up. You would be better posting this in the engine section. You will get more hits there. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-16-2020, 02:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	Best advice is to check your owners manual general maintenance section or you can view your owners manual online at Nissan USA to find out what the general maintenance schedule is for normal duty and severe duty. If you do any kind of track duty with your Z classify it as severe duty. Posting this question in the correct section will move mountains as far as getting answers. If you have not ever changed your spark plugs since 2009 it would be a good idea to install new spark plugs. The brake fluid in our cars takes a beating. Depending on the condition of your brake fluid a brake fluid flush will always help. Also look at the DIY guide/instructions and do your own oil changes they are not too hard to do yourself. jchammond and old guy like this. __________________ Mr. Clean

03-16-2020, 01:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
SteveSAS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 61 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 5363	The 370z doesn't need a tune up. You just need to do general maintenance, oil, filters, coolant change etc. Ive heard 09 models use a bit of oil so go up to 10w-40 oil.

03-16-2020, 04:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Denso Sparkplugs come factory in the US models, NGK Laser iridium plugs are available for them. I always do my plugs at 50k, Nismo says 60 & base,Sport is like 90k miles. It’s coil on plug & easiest if upper intake plenum is removed...requiring drainage of coolant & disconnecting some hoses & electrical plugs. Intake gasket is reusable. You’ll want to clean upper plenum with air intake cleaner (including both throttle bodies) & remove the 2 MAF’s....and spray them down good with mass air flow sensor cleaner only (let them dry before install) Get a tube of dialectic grease & apply to intake gasket & around rubber seals on MAF’s. It’s like a Vaseline. Don’t rush & take your time- not that hard If there’s a good bit of oil cleaned out of upper intake plenum; may want to replace both pcv valves....some guy’s add catch can’s; because the oil is no good in the combustion chamber. Don’t forget your air filters. & serpentine belt. Being an 09’ may want to consider new hoses. Rusty, old guy, Zingston and 2 others like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

03-16-2020, 05:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
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