Low Mileage maintenance

2xtreme1

Hello guys,
I just wanted to ask a few questions in terms on maintenance on a Z which is kept at low mileage.
I bought my Z with 3.3k Miles last May 2012.
Now, about a year later, it is roughly at 6.7k Miles.

I've done a couple oil changes, but I am wondering what else should I consider servicing. I'm pretty clueless when it comes to maintenance, especially since I keep it low mileage. I am doing about 3k Miles a year.

Should I change out the break fluid soon? Power Steering Fluid? Etc.

( After running a VIN Check, the previous owner seemed like he only had the Z for like 4 Months before he sold it, he had it around Oct 2011, I bought it May 2012)

Any input will be highly appreciated, thanks!

DEpointfive0

Brake fluid every year for me, but I guess you can get away with every 2 years. Same with the power steering fluid. They're both cheap, so why not?
Change your diff fluid too

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2xtreme1

Thanks Andrew! You're always helpful!
Yea, they are not to pricey. I'll probably do break fluid pretty soon then and possibly power steering fluid.
Didn't you have them use the Brake Fluid they use for the GTR?

DEpointfive0

Yessir, went with GTR fluids, this time around something the forum suggests, and I'll do it at home

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Chuck33079

For brakes i always use Motul RBF600.

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Chuck33079

Every time I've bought a used car I immediately change out every single fluid, regardless of the mileage. That way i can start keeping track of maintenance from a known mileage, not a guess as to when the previous owner did it.

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paperboy42190

6.7k miles there shouldnt be much to worry about yet. but always good to check your fluid and replace if they look dirty. if you plan on flushing the brake fluid though, there's 2 bleeder valves on each front caliper for the sports package ones, the rear one is hidden and can be missed if not looking carefully

Fountainhead

I cycle my clutch fluid as soon as it darkens, but never a full flush.
Brake fluid? My fluid is still transparent, it's over 4 years old, I guess I could change it but I think I'll wait a bit. I have to be careful with my brake pedal it's still so stiff.
I'm not a spirited driver nor a tracker so I'm OK with waiting a while.

Chuck33079

The main reason you replace brake fluid is the fact that it absorbs water. 4 years is too long.

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Fountainhead

I agree it is hygroscopic but I don't go looking for trouble. If I have an issue I'll swap it out (not sure if I'll gravity drain or pump change or use pressure method) but as long as the pedal feels good and I'm stopping I'm leaving it alone. Hey, my brake pads still look brand new, the fluid hasn't dropped at all or changed color (my two criteria for judging), so I think I'll leave it alone for now.

Thanks!

DEpointfive0

And if you don't track or do canyon runs, I agree, you'd be OK.

Hell, I don't think my dad has EVER changed brake fluid on any car he's owned, lol. But he has NO need to.

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DLSTR

Fluids, seals, BATTERY> They go if you dont use a trickle charger. Flat spots on tires. Performance tires are soft.

kenchan

My 09 has 13k miles in 4yrs.

Only thing done is oil change, battery water level adjustment, and visual inspection.
Going to bleed brakes next yr along with oil change.

kenchan

tire psi and battery manager (float) required. Flatstoppers recommended.

1325

The list of fluid changes I've completed so far in my 65K-mile tenure:

• Engine oil (Mobil 1, every 3,750 mi)
• Manual transmission fluid (Red Line, every 30K mi)
• Rear differential fluid (Mobil 1, every 30K mi)
• Coolant (Nissan 50/50 pre-diluted blue fluid, probably annually)
• Brake fluid (Valvoline Synthetic, annually for me for piece of mind) - make it a habit to change this fluid at least every two years. Fluid appearance alone does not constitute fluid health as air and water may be present in the lines. This in turn will corrode your system from the inside out.
• Blinker fluid