3R1K Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Guys where can I service my car? and how regular is it? I"m not sure about Import Car actually no idea. If any of you can help me that would be nice Thanx Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Every 4000k's. Any mechanic should be able to change oil, plugs etc. Just make sure they use a good oil like Redline or something. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Maintenance is no big issue with any Skyline really. As long as the oil and filter is changed regularly along with a normal service routine they will just run forever if treated well. I ran synthetic oil in mine changed every 5000kms but 10,000km intervals is OK under normal conditions. Good thing about Nissans is a lot of Parts are interchangeable to many other models. For instance an R33 power antenna is interchangeable with a Maxima one etc etc....makes sence to do it but a lot of manufacturers don't . If you're after new parts see Steve at Northside Nissan parts. He knows and loves Skylines (owns a 33) and is also happy to import any Nismo parts you want/can afford. Do you have a mechanic you know and trust? If not what part of Perth you from so someone can recommend a local Cheers Chris Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3R1K Posted March 18, 2003 Author Share Posted March 18, 2003 hi there Chris I"m living in Perth, Winthrop down south Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3R1K Posted March 18, 2003 Author Share Posted March 18, 2003 I bought it in Shacks Fremantle Or I just go there to or other? I'm fairly new with cars , so I don't have any mechanics or friends that has import cars, and most of them not really into cars Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs73 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Is the R33 skyline oil filter interchangable with Maxima as well? I heard the front wheel bearings are interchangeable. Seems like Maxima is the closest parts bin for skyline, I suppose due to the similar gross weight range and engine cylinders/capacity? But one is V6 3.0 and the other is I6 2.5 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 I'm a northern boy so can't help with a local recommendation. Rotomotion is near you though. Heard they are pretty good after several changes of owners Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3R1K Posted March 18, 2003 Author Share Posted March 18, 2003 Rotomotion? I'm not sure, never heard of it. How bout around Curtin, Bentley? Wow are you sure the parts of Maxima similar? If that true so I wont' have any problem getting parts for it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Originally posted by rs73 Is the R33 skyline oil filter interchangable with Maxima as well? I heard the front wheel bearings are interchangeable. Seems like Maxima is the closest parts bin for skyline, I suppose due to the similar gross weight range and engine cylinders/capacity? But one is V6 3.0 and the other is I6 2.5 For oil filter good old R31 will fit. Maxima would not be a likely donor for Skyline mechanical parts. Although i think the wheels fit One is a brilliant sports sedan the other is a...well a Maxima. I only used that example to indicate that Nissan tries to keep a high level of part interchangability. For another instance the Skyline has 300zx front suspension and 200sx rear so I'm told Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Originally posted by eriktufa Rotomotion? I'm not sure, never heard of it. How bout around Curtin, Bentley? Wow are you sure the parts of Maxima similar? If that true so I wont' have any problem getting parts for it Curtin, Bentley that's easy C-Red or SST they both know their stuff. Talk to them. Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3R1K Posted March 18, 2003 Author Share Posted March 18, 2003 C-Red and SST , where can i find those 2 shops? And I got a problem the head light cover (glass), I don't know how to describe it, It seems dirty and blurry , I'm thinking to get a new one but not the light just the cover. What is it called? Heherheheheh I don't know the name Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Originally posted by rs73 Is the R33 skyline oil filter interchangable with Maxima as well? I heard the front wheel bearings are interchangeable. Seems like Maxima is the closest parts bin for skyline, I suppose due to the similar gross weight range and engine cylinders/capacity? But one is V6 3.0 and the other is I6 2.5 I did an oil change on sunday, used a VL commo oil filter from marlows, cost me $8. Maxima mechanical parts are a no-no. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Originally posted by eriktufa C-Red and SST , where can i find those 2 shops? And I got a problem the head light cover (glass), I don't know how to describe it, It seems dirty and blurry , I'm thinking to get a new one but not the light just the cover. What is it called? Heherheheheh I don't know the name Im sure you can polish the headlight covers using some braso, cleans it up like new. To replace them will cost heaps. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3R1K Posted March 18, 2003 Author Share Posted March 18, 2003 Ah Ic, how do u remove the cover by urself? Ok i'll buy braso Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-224818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 eriktufa just rub it on the outside with brasso, the dirt may look like it's on the inside but it's on the outside, and will come up like new! just don't get it on your paint Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-225042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3R1K Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 Alrite thanx mate, Where can I buy braso? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-225151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34 Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 So obviously they didn't fit new halogen headlights as they are supposed to do for compliancing the naughty boys. Nevermind the Xeon ones are far superior. For the details on C-Red and SST just look in the white pages we can't do it all for you. Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-225340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-4OrCeD Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Brasso, you buy from a supermarket, it is a metal (usually Knife and fork) polish. Greg. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-225399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33_Cam Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 i keep trying to tell ppl to use toothpaste on your headlights, hehehe, its something most ppl have already got in the house, so saves you having to go and buy something and it works real good too, mine were discusting then i used toothpaste and they came up brandnew. my 2c. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-225442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gradenko Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Originally posted by eriktufa Guys where can I service my car? and how regular is it? C-Red and SST , where can i find those 2 shops? Ah Ic, how do u remove the cover by urself? Where can I buy braso? Arrrghhh! Is this a troll? We need these questions answered like I need a hole in the head. eriktufa, if you arn't trolling (and don't ask "what is a troll?"), use the fcuking search button. Most of these topics have been discussed within the last 2 weeks!. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/12392-maintenance-r34/#findComment-225571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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