What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

JARblue · 01-21-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Town North? If yes, QUIT GOING THERE!

it's closest.... no other option for convenience...

ZForce · 01-21-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Went to the dealer, and they said I had about a 1.5 hr wait to get my coolant filled. The guy proceeded to tell me that it was due for a flush. I looked at him and said, "at 30K miles?!? The manual says 105K."

So I went inside to buy some (not the slightest bit interested in waiting and certainly not getting a full flush). After purchase inside I ask one of the service guys if I can borrow a funnel, and the guy responds incredulously that they can't lend tools to customers, as though I'm going to run off with their $0.75 funnel. Said fine, screw you too, and drove back to the office.

I only added a little because I don't want to overfill while it's hot. I will check it again tonight at home when it is on level ground and the engine is cold. Here's my red Solo cup funnel

IIRC....service schedule (not manual) sez 30k mile to flush the coolant. Even if it did not, I had mine flushed for free with the 30k mile servicing. Call me old skool but 105k miles on same coolant is way to long before flushes. Running the OEM Nissan GREEN coolant part # L248SP. I think they changed to blue but green still works. They gave me a gallon for free awhile back...so money saved.

dmhenderson · 01-21-2013, 04:09 PM

LED daytime running lights finally 86'ed. Just weren't feasible with that tow bracket (also one broke so yeah).

JARblue · 01-21-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

IIRC....service schedule (not manual) sez 30k mile to flush the coolant. Even if it did not, I had mine flushed for free with the 30k mile servicing. Call me old skool but 105k miles on same coolant is way to long before flushes. Running the OEM Nissan GREEN coolant part # L248SP. I think they changed to blue but green still works. They gave me a gallon for free awhile back...so money saved.

Hrmm... I don't remember seeing that in the service manual. I have to take another look. I'll probably just do this the next time I have a chance since my research tells me it's a pretty easy DIY

The Nissan GREEN Coolant is a different product altogether than the Nissan BLUE Coolant. At the dealership, the green stuff is out on the shelf for sale, but the blue stuff he had to go to the back to get. The blue is supposed to be longer lasting. The manual (specifically pg 8-8) states that mixing the two will lower the life expectancy of the factory-filled blue fluid. Of course, if you aren't pushing the change interval, this shouldn't make any difference.

ZForce · 01-21-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Hrmm... I don't remember seeing that in the service manual. I have to take another look. I'll probably just do this the next time I have a chance since my research tells me it's a pretty easy DIY

The Nissan GREEN Coolant is a different product altogether than the Nissan BLUE Coolant. At the dealership, the green stuff is out on the shelf for sale, but the blue stuff he had to go to the back to get. The blue is supposed to be longer lasting. The manual (specifically pg 8-8) states that mixing the two will lower the life expectancy of the factory-filled blue fluid. Of course, if you aren't pushing the change interval, this shouldn't make any difference.

Thanks for the 411, knew the blue was the better of the two. Now recalling I know I had the upper radiator hose replaced so they may have flushed it then. Dunno....gonna have to check service receipts to retract...for the record BLUE is the way to go.

dmhenderson · 01-21-2013, 06:11 PM

Speaking of retarded dealerships. I think we've solved the mystery of my f'ed up wheel. The dealership actually used a touchless tire mount at the maserati dealership next door....

...

Then they took the car through their automated touchless car wash. Derp.

Pintsize725 · 01-21-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Speaking of retarded dealerships. I think we've solved the mystery of my f'ed up wheel. The dealership actually used a touchless tire mount at the maserati dealership next door....

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Then they took the car through their automated touchless car wash. Derp.

That's how my satin black on the front end up chipped. Hope you get it fixed!

Haboob · 01-21-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowfax

Took her to Del Taco. Don't judge me! Sometimes I like shitty fast food mexican

Their burgers and fries are pretty good too.

She had her first oil change today.

shadowfax · 01-21-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Their burgers and fries are pretty good too.

She had her first oil change today.

Oh for sure, really good! Not many know that.

Dlm6568 · 01-21-2013, 09:56 PM

I did my first mod, Proclips iPhone 5 cradle. 5 minute install and looks pretty good. I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Officially have the mod bug! Shoes, exhaust and intake in no particular order!

axmea? · 01-21-2013, 11:11 PM

I drove her to La Jolla here in San Diego this morning. I could tell drivers were lurking around her while driving down 5 South. I valeted (yeah I validated this word

) her myself and found the best spot which defeats the purpose but I don't trust any of them. It was right in front of my room where I can see and hear her.

mick · 01-22-2013, 12:25 AM

Oil change

RN SHARK · 01-22-2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I drove her to La Jolla here in San Diego this morning. I could tell drivers were lurking around her while driving down 5 South. I valeted (yeah I validated this word

) her myself and found the best spot which defeats the purpose but I don't trust any of them. It was right in front of my room where I can see and hear her.

You still down here in SD?? I'll be out and about on Tuesday...

axmea? · 01-22-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RN SHRRK

You still down here in SD?? I'll be out and about on Tuesday...

'til Friday. I'm at La Jolla Shores.

Vegitto-kun · 01-22-2013, 05:38 AM

Went to work.

she needs to be cleaned bluuuh.

salt everywhere. but I am suprised how good the Z handles on snow with snow tires.

01-21-2013, 04:09 PM	#2208 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	LED daytime running lights finally 86'ed. Just weren't feasible with that tow bracket (also one broke so yeah). __________________

01-21-2013, 06:11 PM	#2211 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Speaking of retarded dealerships. I think we've solved the mystery of my f'ed up wheel. The dealership actually used a touchless tire mount at the maserati dealership next door.... ... Then they took the car through their automated touchless car wash. Derp. __________________

01-21-2013, 11:11 PM	#2216 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I drove her to La Jolla here in San Diego this morning. I could tell drivers were lurking around her while driving down 5 South. I valeted (yeah I validated this word ) her myself and found the best spot which defeats the purpose but I don't trust any of them. It was right in front of my room where I can see and hear her. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

01-22-2013, 12:25 AM	#2217 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	Oil change CDepp likes this.

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