After having 2 zeds for a while i want to compile a basic list of regular checks that us as owners should be doing to help maintain and keep out cars alive. other than the usual checks such as oil, water, lights etc, what else should be checked in order to keep the car as good as can be.

couple of ideas i have so far.

1. Targa drain tubes, check at least once a month, to ensure the pipe is clear and draining away. As nissan decided to join two bits of pipe with a metal insert. if it gets blocked over time, the insert then rusts away, thus emptying water into the bodywork, causing sill damage.

2. wind deflectors. check every 2-3 months. just a bit of silicone spray will keep them working properly.

3. trim rubber, all windows, targas, windscreen, tops of doors. Need to be kept in good condition. ive found silicone spray or peanut oil, keeps them supple and staying dark.

4. jubilee clips, connectors, nuts and bolts in engine. Any time you are checking the engine, just check condition, and tightness of any of these, this will maintain boost and or prevent boost/ vacuum leaks

5. electical connectors. coil packs, injectors, maf, ptu etc. Ensure the blade connectors are good condition, that the copper connectors are cleaned with a small file, clean with a contact cleaner and are tight where they should be.

6. hinges, doors, boot, bonnet. keep clean and lubricated.

 

I know we all try to maintain our cars as best as we can, but with just small regular maintenance, should keep things in a better state, before it gets to the point of replacing or having problems.

Any other little things will assist in me helping us all.

stu

Great maintenence tips matey, I think this needs to be a sticky........

 

Alz.

Nice one Stu, just today I had a fiddle only to find a fuel leak on a loose Jubliee clip!!

Legend, cheers for this mate.

I think there should be a maintenance section in the FAQ's bit