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I have looked at other threads, but its just too confusing.

I need recomendations on the following things.

Make you recomendations in point format only.

My car is a R33 GTS auto.

Info i want

Engine oil:

Transmission oil:

Radiator coolant:

Brake fluid:

Power steering fluid:

Spark plugs:

Brake pads:

Oil filter:

Thanks

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1 engine oil. Mobil 1 (lot of people prefer this)

2 tranny oil. nissan Matic D (is a special blend I got some but it'll cost ya aint cheap.

3 rad coolant. nissan one

4 brake fluid. pass

5 p/s fluid. same as no. 2

6 sparkies. ngk platnium gapped at .8mm or iridiums(which I use)

7 brake pads. bendix ultimates (caliper is same as 300zx)

8 oil filter. nissan filter (I use)

:)

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Ill make this list a bit more convenient for you..

1 engine oil. any Fuilly synthectic, i used a semi synthetic and it worked just as well, and is cheaper.. its your call.. change every 5,000ks

2 tranny oil. no sure, get a good rated oil, doesnt HAVE to be nissan brand.

3 rad coolant. make sure you get a good coolant for performance engines, alot of coolant is just coloured water

4 brake fluid. get a high temp rating fluid.. DOT4 possibly? not 100% sure

5 p/s fluid. any power steering fluid will do

6 sparkies. ngk coppers, you can buy them pre-gapped at 0.8m

7 brake pads. bendix ultimates (front caliper is same as 300zx, rears are same as 200sx I beleive)

8 oil filter. any brand, get the same one that fits an RB30 ( for VL, or R31 Skyline)

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Just some prices from my last change I did over the weekend for those interested

1. Mobil 1 is about $55. Semi-synthetic ~$32. Check your oil, if its showing any sign of going into oil colour (black) change it.. turbos don't like black oil!

8. About $12 for oil filter

Kmart isn't a bad place to grab oils and the filters cheap. If you can get 20% off auto stuff they have sometimes you're set :)

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