66K Is it too late to go full synthetic?

JARblue · 06-23-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mike444

So im also looking to flush out and replace most of the fluids, I'm ordering:

- break pads(Front & Rear)
- Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32oz)
-5 qt full synthetic of mobil 1 or pennzoil platinum

Getting these from Thenismoshop.com, are the reputable?
- OEM tranny fluid (2 qt's)
- OEM Nissan drain washers( I need 3 Right, 2 for the tranny, 1 for oil)

Is changing the spark plugs a good idea?edit: just read there good for 100k
Should I also get the OEM power steering fluid, and how much of do I need? Also when changing the Motor oil do I need a new plug or is the same one ok?

Pretty much trying to do a full service, Thanks for all the input.

I assume you aren't tracking or autoXing your Z. If you are, you will probably want to rethink your choices (a quick search should give you lots of info).

Brake Pads - Centric PosiQuiets or OEM seem to be good DD pads (low noise/dust)
I only use Motul RBF600 for brake/clutch fluid. Any proper spec fluid should be fine for DD though.
I use Mobil 1 because it's dirt cheap at Walmart. Any proper spec synthetic should be fine.

The transmission fluid is 3+ quarts, not 2 quarts. I order 4 quarts and make sure it starts coming out the fill hole when filling.

3 washer is correct, but note they are different. One for the engine oil drain plug (copper crush washer) and two for the transmission (flat aluminum washer - one for fill plug and one for drain plug).

No need to mess with spark plugs unless you're having issues that you need to troubleshoot.

No need for new plug when changing oil - just make sure you use a new copper crush washer. Although many people purchase a magnetic drain plug for the oil pan.

I don't have any previous experience with the website you're asking about, but I bet you can find cheaper prices if you search around.

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