Just picked up a 2009 370z!

98C · 08-11-2016, 11:42 AM

As the title states I just bought an 09 370z! It's in pretty nice shape for its age, although it has 131k miles on it. It runs really well I've already put about 500 miles on it in the last week, it has been maintained and taken care of. But I'm looking for suggestions on maintenance, I will be changing all fluids first.. Should I go ahead and do spark plugs..etc? What about o2 sensors? Just looking for recommendations.

The only issue I've had was the AC compressor froze up and the car would stall out, so I ordered a new compressor and will be getting that in this weekend. It was fine before I bought it and fine for the 200 mile drive home, and with just my luck it was a problem once I was home. As long as the climate control or AC stays off the car runs fine and has no problems.

And I would post a picture but I'm sure all of you have seen a black on black stock 370z more than enough times.

Dirk McGurck · 08-11-2016, 12:02 PM

O2 is easy to get to, and would only need to be replaced if they are an issue.

Do you know what, if anything, was done to the car previously?

98C · 08-11-2016, 12:15 PM

As far as my understanding and looking around its all stock!

Dirk McGurck · 08-11-2016, 12:48 PM

Yeah, but what about maintenance records?

Dirk McGurck · 08-11-2016, 12:50 PM

Fluids are an easy change. Check out the rotors/pads. Apparently plugs may be a 100k thing, so hopefully they were changed?

Jimbo370 · 08-11-2016, 01:05 PM

I would look in glove compartment for records or call the guy back and asking him about the maintenance. Maintenance should have been the main topic before buying? Did you check carfax? Welcome to the Z family. If its stock that sometimes mean he wasn't hard on the engine. Look around the engine bay for dates of maintenance and tire dates on rubber. Other than oil/fluids most maintenance doesn't happen till about 110K miles(not a mechanic) I do know the MT 370z had clutch problems.

Otis · 08-11-2016, 02:34 PM

Steering lock may be an issue, but I hear it is now a recall covered by dealer - I'm also new so others here will have more info on that.

98C · 08-11-2016, 03:16 PM

The car was dealer maintained up to 90k miles and then maintained by the owner the last 41k miles

98C · 08-11-2016, 03:16 PM

Steering lock was fixed when I had the dealer inspect it before purchase.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-11-2016, 06:34 PM

Would've been nice if they would've recalled it 5.5 years ago when we realized it was a serious problem. I never had that issue. But I'll be taking mine in since its a recall.

Z_ealot · 08-11-2016, 06:46 PM

Having been through this all myself just a year ago when i picked up my 09 with similar miles to yours op i would strongly suggest going through everything. Change out all fluids including the differential and transmission if it's manual. Also if possible check to make sure the catalytic converters aren't clogged by hooking up a scantool that can read both long term fuel trim and short term fuel trim and will give you a read out of engine load value. Having a high negative long term and high positive short term fuel trim value along with low engine load at WOT means you have a clogged catalytic converter. Oh and also definitely change out those spark plugs, mine were still functional when i picked up my car, but it would take a little bit on the long side to start the car until i changed them out, oh and also probably a good idea to change out the battery if it looks a little on the older side

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98C · 08-11-2016, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

Having been through this all myself just a year ago when i picked up my 09 with similar miles to yours op i would strongly suggest going through everything. Change out all fluids including the differential and transmission if it's manual. Also if possible check to make sure the catalytic converters aren't clogged by hooking up a scantool that can read both long term fuel trim and short term fuel trim and will give you a read out of engine load value. Having a high negative long term and high positive short term fuel trim value along with low engine load at WOT means you have a clogged catalytic converter. Oh and also definitely change out those spark plugs, mine were still functional when i picked up my car, but it would take a little bit on the long side to start the car until i changed them out, oh and also probably a good idea to change out the battery if it looks a little on the older side

I want to put a full exhaust on so that will clear up any issues with cats.. And I will do the rest of what has been mentioned.

forgot pw · 08-13-2016, 06:14 PM

my 09 Z has 19.8k miles or something and looks like new.

Jimbo370 · 08-13-2016, 08:43 PM

I added a cabin filter too my used 370z. Most of the 2009 did not get 1 and Nissan saved $15 x ?cars .

seanose · 08-15-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by forgot pw

my 09 Z has 19.8k miles or something and looks like new.

Same. Picked up my 09 in May and it had one owner that put 20k on it. Took excellent care of it. I'm absolutely loving the hell out of it!

08-11-2016, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
98C Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Nevada Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 8	Just picked up a 2009 370z! As the title states I just bought an 09 370z! It's in pretty nice shape for its age, although it has 131k miles on it. It runs really well I've already put about 500 miles on it in the last week, it has been maintained and taken care of. But I'm looking for suggestions on maintenance, I will be changing all fluids first.. Should I go ahead and do spark plugs..etc? What about o2 sensors? Just looking for recommendations. The only issue I've had was the AC compressor froze up and the car would stall out, so I ordered a new compressor and will be getting that in this weekend. It was fine before I bought it and fine for the 200 mile drive home, and with just my luck it was a problem once I was home. As long as the climate control or AC stays off the car runs fine and has no problems. And I would post a picture but I'm sure all of you have seen a black on black stock 370z more than enough times.

08-11-2016, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	O2 is easy to get to, and would only need to be replaced if they are an issue. Do you know what, if anything, was done to the car previously? __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

08-11-2016, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	Yeah, but what about maintenance records? __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

08-11-2016, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	Fluids are an easy change. Check out the rotors/pads. Apparently plugs may be a 100k thing, so hopefully they were changed? __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

08-11-2016, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Would've been nice if they would've recalled it 5.5 years ago when we realized it was a serious problem. I never had that issue. But I'll be taking mine in since its a recall. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-11-2016, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
98C Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Nevada Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 8	As far as my understanding and looking around its all stock!

08-11-2016, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 11	I would look in glove compartment for records or call the guy back and asking him about the maintenance. Maintenance should have been the main topic before buying? Did you check carfax? Welcome to the Z family. If its stock that sometimes mean he wasn't hard on the engine. Look around the engine bay for dates of maintenance and tire dates on rubber. Other than oil/fluids most maintenance doesn't happen till about 110K miles(not a mechanic) I do know the MT 370z had clutch problems.

08-11-2016, 02:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Otis Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NC Posts: 60 Drives: 2013 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 8	Steering lock may be an issue, but I hear it is now a recall covered by dealer - I'm also new so others here will have more info on that.

08-11-2016, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
98C Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Nevada Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 8	The car was dealer maintained up to 90k miles and then maintained by the owner the last 41k miles

08-11-2016, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
98C Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Nevada Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 8	Steering lock was fixed when I had the dealer inspect it before purchase.

08-11-2016, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,044 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10090	Just picked up a 2009 370z! Having been through this all myself just a year ago when i picked up my 09 with similar miles to yours op i would strongly suggest going through everything. Change out all fluids including the differential and transmission if it's manual. Also if possible check to make sure the catalytic converters aren't clogged by hooking up a scantool that can read both long term fuel trim and short term fuel trim and will give you a read out of engine load value. Having a high negative long term and high positive short term fuel trim value along with low engine load at WOT means you have a clogged catalytic converter. Oh and also definitely change out those spark plugs, mine were still functional when i picked up my car, but it would take a little bit on the long side to start the car until i changed them out, oh and also probably a good idea to change out the battery if it looks a little on the older side Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-13-2016, 06:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
forgot pw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Iggyland Posts: 409 Drives: enterTrollment Rep Power: 2517	my 09 Z has 19.8k miles or something and looks like new. __________________ temporary newb suit.. i hope

08-13-2016, 08:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 11	I added a cabin filter too my used 370z. Most of the 2009 did not get 1 and Nissan saved $15 x ?cars . TreeSemdyZee likes this.

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