370z 146k Miles

FairladyZ40th · 09-03-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You say nothing other than oil changes have been done, but I bet that's not entirely accurate. But assuming nothing was done, I would replace the following:

Brake rotors, pads, and fluid. Upgrade fluid to Motul RBF600.

Coolant, power steering, and differential (if Sport model) fluids. Upgrade to Redline ATF D6 for power steering and Redline 75W90 for differential.

Air intake filters

In-cabin air filter

Wiper blades

Battery

Belts

Tires (I am especially interested to see pics of the OEM tires with 146K miles lol

)

Also, make sure whoever does the AT work has done it before - it is a very specific procedure and although it is simple, it is easy to screw up. Only use Nissan S Matic Fluid for the 7AT.

Dude... I use royal purple for freaking everything (engine oil, differential, transmission, coolant add on, fuel cleaner etc.) I'm starting to think maybe it's not a good idea to use that... Is it?

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Magic Bus · 09-03-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Geez... my 2011 just rolled over 16,000 and I thought that was bad....

You are bad.....gotta drive it more

JARblue · 09-03-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Dude... I use royal purple for freaking everything (engine oil, differential, transmission, coolant add on, fuel cleaner etc.) I'm starting to think maybe it's not a good idea to use that... Is it?

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Royal Purple is fine. It seems to be less popular with the import crowd, but it's perfectly fine.

I use Mobil 1 engine oil (cause $25/5qts at Walmart)
I use Motul RBF600 for brake fluid (because value of price point vs dry boiling temp)
I use Redline most everything else (because that's what people recommend on here).

90 ST · 09-03-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni9TFiVE

Hi everyone

I now have a 2011 AT 370z with 146k miles on it. It's basically had no maintenance ever done to it besides changing the oil when needed. I have a couple of questions for the people that know or gone through these things. What do you guys think the first things I should do it?

Things I think I should replace
-air filter
-spark plugs
-trans fluid, but I've been reading that you never need to do it idk I think I going to anyways

What other things or fluids you guys think I should change?

At this point, you should do at a minimum:
Belt
Plugs
ALL fluids
Brakes
tires
ALL filters

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Originally Posted by mishuko

this car is going to give 90 a run for his money... i think after he read this thread he went and jumped into his car and probably be MIA for couple days while he adds on some more miles

lol my '12 is a little higher than yours and that's including my east-coast road trip!

honestly reassuring knowing these cars can go so far and hold up so well for such an extended period of time with very basic maintanence

LOL, Naw just on holidays, I've still got a 90,000+ mile buffer. i'm over 232,000 miles right now. gave the car a week off. LOL
However my new truck should be at the dealer by the time I get home...I hope.

I have promised myself the truck will not really be driven until spring. I have to get over 250k on the car first, and I have mods on the truck to do before I really start using it as the Z replacement.

Ni9TFiVE · 09-03-2015, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

You say nothing other than oil changes have been done, but I bet that's not entirely accurate. But assuming nothing was done, I would replace the following:

Brake rotors, pads, and fluid. Upgrade fluid to Motul RBF600.
Coolant, power steering, and differential (if Sport model) fluids. Upgrade to Redline ATF D6 for power steering and Redline 75W90 for differential.
Air intake filters
In-cabin air filter
Wiper blades
Battery
Belts
Tires (I am especially interested to see pics of the OEM tires with 146K miles lol

)

Also, make sure whoever does the AT work has done it before - it is a very specific procedure and although it is simple, it is easy to screw up. Only use Nissan S Matic Fluid for the 7AT.

Hahaha I forgot to mention that we did change the tires a few times. Thanks the reply!!

Memphis370Z · 09-03-2015, 05:49 PM

Also, don't forget to change the air in your tires.

danegrey · 09-03-2015, 06:17 PM

I think its great to see the Z's being driven so far
my 2012 has about 39000 on it..
I got lazy and purchased nissan maintenance gold plan, so drive it to the dealer and they to the work.....

90 ST · 09-03-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Differential fluid and yes do the tranny fluid too you'll feel a great difference, I just did mine on both @ 90k miles 2010 370z and she runs far smoother now.

Also do a coolant flush, Prestone sells a liquid that cleans out the entire system before you do the flush just run it for like 2 days in your car and presto, swap the coolant fluid.

Check the integrity of your bands.
Brakes, tires, suspension... Maybe the hosing should be considered too. Make sure the oil you use is like 1 level thicker than the recommended due the wear on the Pistons... That's all I can think of...

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Not needed, i'm still running 5/30 and no real increase in oil use after 232,000.

Zipper 104 · 09-04-2015, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Geez... my 2011 just rolled over 16,000 and I thought that was bad....

I've had mine a year this week.....just over 5000 miles, but I stored it 4 months last winter.

104

FairladyZ40th · 09-04-2015, 07:46 AM

How you gonna keep a beast locked up like that!? Haha jk I wish I could store mine for a bit :/ but it's my only vehicle and I can't stop driving regardless...

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Duc_Z09 · 09-05-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Royal Purple is fine. It seems to be less popular with the import crowd, but it's perfectly fine.

I use Mobil 1 engine oil (cause $25/5qts at Walmart)
I use Motul RBF600 for brake fluid (because value of price point vs dry boiling temp)
I use Redline most everything else (because that's what people recommend on here).

I've been considering RBF600 but I've heard it draws moisture like a mother so you have to flush it out twice a year, minimum. Any truth to this?

OP: Just do everything since you don't know the history of the car. I got my Z with 39k and since I've gotten it to 50k I replaced air filters (K&N), oil + filter a few times, rear tires, manual trans fluid, diff fluid, cabin filter (well, added; it didn't have one) and spark plugs. I still need to check my brake pads, but the rotors seem fine at least...

JARblue · 09-24-2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

I've been considering RBF600 but I've heard it draws moisture like a mother so you have to flush it out twice a year, minimum. Any truth to this?

Not that I've experienced. Been running it for ~50K daily driven miles over 3 years. I typically aim to flush it every 6 months anyway (cause it only costs me $30 per flush). But I've let it go for a year before with no noticeable difference in braking performance

Chilleffect · 10-20-2015, 06:10 PM

I bought my 2011 370z roadster April 1'st of 2014 with 18,000 miles. Today 10/20/15 and I have 57,000 miles on it.

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danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,074 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 548872	I think its great to see the Z's being driven so far my 2012 has about 39000 on it.. I got lazy and purchased nissan maintenance gold plan, so drive it to the dealer and they to the work..... __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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Chilleffect Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 5 Drives: 11 370ZR PW A7 Rep Power: 10	I bought my 2011 370z roadster April 1'st of 2014 with 18,000 miles. Today 10/20/15 and I have 57,000 miles on it. 90 ST likes this.

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