Guys we are driving around in 17 year old cars, doesnt that ever make you wonder whats going to go wrong next, this thread is in the name of preventative maintenance, today i decided to reunderseal the Z, glad i did, there were a few patches where the metal was starting to show through and a few scrapes from the speedbump grind dance, in my eyes for a few quid and a few hours it was worth it.

 

Any other people want to add preventative goodies to the thread feel free, it may save us some money in the long run.

At least Annually (6months is better) Grease all brake pipes!!-Especially the rears(not nice to do!) :)

Totally the flush the coolant system annually, as Nissan recommend and refill with a 50/50 mix of antifreeze!

 

Buy a new rad cap

 

Bleed your brake system

 

Part drain and fill your autobox with fully syn fluid

 

Only use fully synthetic oil in the engine!

 

Cable tie the breather pipe to the rocker cover

 

Check your front lower arm for cracking if you have poly bushed your tension rod.

 

Check your tracking is correct

 

Always buy the best tyres you can afford

1 meter of 8mm fuel line, some fuel clips (like jubilee but better fit) and half hours work.

 

Just replaced most of my fuel lines due to fuel smell in cabin.

Kept tightening but in the end replaced as I didnt want to leak fuel onto a hot engine.

 

Cost £8 - 30 mins work and jobs a good un'

Every couple of months I WD40. all the hinges and the electrical bits that are exposed along with the locks.