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    Good Time to Sell?

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    Prob's not the best topic, but I'm thinking of selling my Zed 52 plate (registered post march 06) but looking on Pre-loved and Ebay there are no old Zed's and prices have gone up.

     

    I really don't know what to do...

     

    Am doing alot of mileage these days, (64 miles a day) and the tax is still way high... and I'm sorry to say it may get worse.

     

    Need some guidance.

     

    Gray (ITSpecialist)

    Locations

    in Local Meets Across The UK

    Posted

    Ian - Caerphilly

    Sunset350z (Steve) - Aberdare, but spending most of my time with the girlfriend in Porthcawl

    Trev-The-Rev - Llantwit Major

    GixxerUK - Abergele

    xStric9x - Wrexham

    Premmitt (Paul) - Maesteg

    maestegman - church village

    Nik397 - Colwyn Bay

     

    ITSpecialist (Graham) - Pontypool/Cwmbran

    Confirm Tax please.

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    Ah, just rechecked my V5 it was registered in the UK 11/12/2003, registration in Japan was Jan 2003. Damn it.

     

     

     

    was registered Jan 2003

     

    The date they use is the date it was registered in the UK (so after it was imported), not the date it was manufactured or registered in Japan.

    Confirm Tax please.

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    was registered Jan 2003

     

    But when was it first registered in this country ;)

     

    Also if it is an import (square plate on the back) then its originally called a fiarlady :thumbs: Unless your steering wheel is on the left ;)

    Confirm Tax please.

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    Just had my Road Tax renewel and that's £400 for the year. 2003 model - 350z, not fairlady but is an import. I really can't see how they can distinguish the Co2 from the JDM and UK models.

     

    Not a happy bunny :bang:

     

    on the renewal it says 291 g/km for Co2. Can anyone tell me what it says on the UK?

    How to: Oil Change

    in 350Z Technical

    Posted

    I noticed there aren't many tutorials on the web on how to change the engine oil for the Nissan 350z, so here's how I do it, please follow the instructions diligently as I am not liable for damage or personal injury.

     

    I use 5 Litres of Fully Synthetic 5W30 ACDelco + Cooper Oil Filter, although OEM one claims to have a relief valve apparently. Oil = £16 Filter = £5

     

    Step 1: Warm up your vehicle, dirty oil comes out faster and easier when the oil is hot.

     

    Step 2: Loosen oil filter cap and pull out the oil dip stick, this will also speed up the flowing process.

     

    Step 3: Jack up your car using an appropriate jack and because the 350z is a very low car, its imperative that you use a jackstand and a piece of wood to block one of the wheels so the car doesn't roll off.

     

    Step 4: Remove plastic panel that covers the bottom of the engine which is held down by screws and plastic clips.

     

    Step 5: Remove the drain bolt and let the oil drain out completely in a oil pan.

     

    Step 6: Install the drain bolt and make sure you use a copper drain plug gasket. (Nissan uses a special copper drain plug that is around 2 mm thick, when you tighten the bolt, the washer thins out. You can get these at your Nissan Parts Counter for about £1 each. Tighten drain bolt at 29.4-39.2 NM or 22-28 FT-LB using a torque wrench.

     

    Step 7: Remove oil filter using oil filter removal tool. (see step3.jpg) You can buy the one from Nissan Part no. KV10115801, its just a simple oil filter wrench that fits perfectly on the oil filter. When installing the new filter, use your fingers and rub some new oil on the filters o-ring.Tighten the oil filter.

     

    Step 8 : Wipe off visible oil on the filter and drain bolt area. Re-install plastic cover

     

    Step 9 : Remove Jacks, Wood blocks and Jackstands.

     

    Step 10 : Pour in 4.7 Litres of new engine oil (use a funnel it helps), turn on the car and let it run for a couple minutes. Check for leaks, add additional oil until the oil level is centered (between low and high) on the dipstick.

    P1 Service - How much?

    in Servicing

    Posted

    Thinking about taking my Zed for an oil change however I've done all my other cars on my own.

     

    I have an import. Does anyone know where the sump and oil filter is? Plus the recommended oil to use?

     

    Thanks for your feed back.

    What MPG???

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    I don't know if it's my driving or fuel grade seems a little better since the fuel prices have started to raise, but I travel 50 miles a day to get to work and I was averaging 10.8 km/l - the last 2 weeks I've been getting 12.5 km/l

     

    If my calculations are correct that's about 34 mpg, poor Zed has taken a beating since I've had it. Done 6,000 miles in 4 months.

     

    52 plate started with 34,000 on the clock, now hit 40,000.

     

    I love my Zed wouldn't change or swap for any thing... Toyota Prius? :yawn:

    Maintence Warnings

    in JDM imports

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    Just got back from work abit worried that my Z had a lovely Green Spanner with "PIT" in big letters and lots or jap crap on the screen.

     

    I remembered from messing around in the menus that there was a slider bar screen with something about km, so was looking for this screen while driving I was unable to find it. Then Doh! :headhurt: The computer will not let you enter that screen until the car is stopped (or going 2 mph).

     

    I adjusted the slider and turned off the tick box but I was just wondering if anyone knows what means what on the maintenance screen????

     

    Please see attached pic for more details.....

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