RS8055 Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 Hi guys, I recently had a P3 service done by Sly @ Kaizer Motors. Since then, I have been experiencing difficulties getting the car into 1st and/or 2nd after a cold start for some time until the car properly heats up. I've heard some people mentioning that this is due to the oil changes not being OEM Nissan recommended. Can anyone shed some light on the situation please (as it is taking a lot of pleasure out of driving my Zed!) Cheers, Ryan Quote
Stutopia Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 It's quite a common "issue" with the Zed, but it's strange to occur immediately after a service if it hasn't ever manifest before. I'd suggest getting in touch with the garage as a first step to see what they'd suggest. Quote
RS8055 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Posted April 15, 2014 Thing is that Sly (at Kaizer Motors) told me that he changed the oils to something different to what Nissan usually put in. Could this be the issue? To get more specifics, I will need to drop him an e-mail.. Quote
Ekona Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Did he change the gearbox oils though? It's not required on a P3, but it may have been done due to mileage. 2 Quote
rothers2901 Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 More than likely the wrong oil in the gearbox if it's been changed. Oil viscosity when cold would have this affect. 1 Quote
choptop Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Did he change the gearbox oils though? It's not required on a P3, but it may have been done due to mileage. +1 Quote
AndyG8nby Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Hi I am having the same issues! Car was fine before having all the fluids changed and now after second gear seems very difficult when cold and I also have a funny screeching noise from I presume the diff area ( it's deffinately the rear of the car) only happens half a dozen times when cold for the first 5 mins of driving and doesn't seem speed related. As I only use car on weekend I was going to see how it is off a few weeks then go from there. Quote
RS8055 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Posted April 16, 2014 Did he change the gearbox oils though? It's not required on a P3, but it may have been done due to mileage. Yeah, I'm pretty sure he changed the gearbox oil and most of the fluids. The car had literally just hit 60,000 miles, so he said it would be recommended to change them.. Quote
WhackyWill Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 I had the same problem but not after a service, I got the Gearbox oil pack from Clark Motorsport (Zmanalex) which was genuine Nissan oils for the Gearbox and Diff also Molyslip for the Gearbox. Changed oils put in Molyslip, now changes as smooth as a baby's bottom... Quote
RS8055 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Posted April 16, 2014 I had the same problem but not after a service, I got the Gearbox oil pack from Clark Motorsport (Zmanalex) which was genuine Nissan oils for the Gearbox and Diff also Molyslip for the Gearbox. Changed oils put in Molyslip, now changes as smooth as a baby's bottom... How easy would it be for me to do the changes myself? I wouldn't trust myself unless it is a ridiculously simple job... Quote
WhackyWill Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 I had the same problem but not after a service, I got the Gearbox oil pack from Clark Motorsport (Zmanalex) which was genuine Nissan oils for the Gearbox and Diff also Molyslip for the Gearbox. Changed oils put in Molyslip, now changes as smooth as a baby's bottom... How easy would it be for me to do the changes myself? I wouldn't trust myself unless it is a ridiculously simple job... I took mind down to my local garage as I know the guy and it took him 10 mins on his ramp, looked a very simple job, charged me £10 to do it. Quote
Almeida1234 Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 It very simple job like will says Hard part is putting the fresh oil back in to the gear box as long as you have oil pump thingy( that's my choice of words). It is piece of cake Quote
Almeida1234 Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Don't forget tube of molyslip that stuff work wonders Quote
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