What did you do with your Z today II

brucelidat · 03-24-2012, 03:50 PM

Had eibach sways installed today.

happytheman · 03-24-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

How did the Z like the movie?

It's just starting now. I'm secure enough in my masculinity that I can watch the Hunger Games.

onzedge · 03-24-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

It's just starting now. I'm secure enough in my masculinity that I can watch the Hunger Games.

We are planning on seeing it as well -- let me know how you like it.

happytheman · 03-24-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

We are planning on seeing it as well -- let me know how you like it.

Pretty good. Quite Orwellian. My wife needed a tissue at one point. I found the mixture of future-esque and yesteryear elements to be interesting. It's worth a matinee.

Oh, and there wasn't a single gay element.

Alchemy · 03-24-2012, 03:55 PM

Well, I just checked my oil and oh my is it low!!!! I have about 36xx miles on the last oil change and its beyond depleted

WOW, I knew oil consumption was a prob but Im shocked. She is SCREAMING for oil.

I really need to keep a better eye on my oil situation.

On another note what mileage would you guys suggest a transmission fluid flush/fill at???

onzedge · 03-24-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Well, I just checked my oil and oh my is it low!!!! I have about 36xx miles on the last oil change and its beyond depleted

WOW, I knew oil consumption was a prob but Im shocked. She is SCREAMING for oil.

I really need to keep a better eye on my oil situation.

On another note what mileage would you guys suggest a transmission fluid flush/fill at???

I replaced the transmission and differential oils at about 10,000 miles and I plan on doing it about every 15 to 20 thousand miles. I used Redline MT 85 in the tranny and 75/90 in the rear. I highly recommend the redline products.

You are likely going to get a wide range of opinions on this topic. How often is best, what oils to use, etc., etc.

Also, Mr. Alchemy -- stay on top of that oil level -- it is one of those "ounce of prevention" type deals.

Alchemy · 03-24-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I replaced the transmission and differential oils at about 10,000 miles and I plan on doing it about every 15 to 20 thousand miles. I used Redline MT 85 in the tranny and 75/90 in the rear. I highly recommend the redline products.

You are likely going to get a wide range of opinions on this topic. How often is best, what oils to use, etc., etc.

Also, Mr. Alchemy -- stay on top of that oil level -- it is one of those "ounce of prevention" type deals.

Im embarrassed about how low I let my oil get

Also, in my service schedule from Nissan at none of the intervals did I see it reccommend a trans flush. Did I miss it or is it not there??

onzedge · 03-24-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Im embarrassed about how low I let my oil get

Also, in my service schedule from Nissan at none of the intervals did I see it reccommend a trans flush. Did I miss it or is it not there??

I usually do not perform a transmission flush on a manual trans.

Alchemy · 03-24-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I usually do not perform a transmission flush on a manual trans.

Well Im at about 30k and havent done any trans fluid maintenence. I was planning on doing it at the same time I do my parts install
. Im wondering if my current fluid is helping contribute to my 5th gear grind?

dAvenue · 03-24-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I replaced the transmission and differential oils at about 10,000 miles and I plan on doing it about every 15 to 20 thousand miles. I used Redline MT 85 in the tranny and 75/90 in the rear. I highly recommend the redline products.

You are likely going to get a wide range of opinions on this topic. How often is best, what oils to use, etc., etc.

Also, Mr. Alchemy -- stay on top of that oil level -- it is one of those "ounce of prevention" type deals.

What amuses me about this, onzedge, is the stark contrast between enthusiasts and dealerships. I took my Z to the dealer at the 10K mark, and all they said was that it's "good to go" as no maintenance was required (I changed the oil a few weeks prior). They're the same dealership that told me this car did not have a break-in period. What a bunch of idiots.

Alchemy · 03-24-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

What amuses me about this, onzedge, is the stark contrast between enthusiasts and dealerships. I took my Z to the dealer at the 10K mark, and all they said was that it's "good to go" as no maintenance was required (I changed the oil a few weeks prior). They're the same dealership that told me this car did not have a break-in period. What a bunch of idiots.

I was also told by my dealer no break in

brucelidat · 03-24-2012, 04:27 PM

The manual says no tranny fluid change ever for autos, i wonder if that's really true.

onzedge · 03-24-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

The manual says no tranny fluid change ever for autos, i wonder if that's really true.

I know nothing of auto transmissions.

alcheng · 03-24-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Open another account. Problem solved. Thanks I'll be here all weekend.

arr.... I see..... now I am getting confuse... about Mr.kenchan and Agent Fire...

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

The manual says no tranny fluid change ever for autos, i wonder if that's really true.

I can't tell you "True" or "False", but when I was driving the Bimmer, its manual says the same thing. I didn't care cos I was driving MT.

kenchan · 03-24-2012, 07:29 PM

alchemy - check if your plug or filter is loose?

yah, i wouldn't worry too much about the tranny oil.

my G's just shy of 30K and she' still on factory oil from 8yrs ago. no issue shifting even at 2F. i think people over-reach when it comes to changing tranny and diff oil and just do it prematurely.

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	The manual says no tranny fluid change ever for autos, i wonder if that's really true. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	alchemy - check if your plug or filter is loose? yah, i wouldn't worry too much about the tranny oil. my G's just shy of 30K and she' still on factory oil from 8yrs ago. no issue shifting even at 2F. i think people over-reach when it comes to changing tranny and diff oil and just do it prematurely.