I am going to do my first rune up in a long time when I get my tax money. I wanted some suggestions on all the things I should look to change and all the fluids I should replace. I know have to change my spark plugs cuz I did a motor swap about 2 yrs ago and the new motor had about 53K on them, so those should b about 15K over the replacement mark lol. Anything else you guys can recommend, thanx in adavance.

 

Blinker fluid for sure! lol
How many miles on the car btw?

 

Might want to consider the NWP intake spacers since you have to pull the intake to get to the rear bank so you can access the plugs.

 

Don't forget the highly overlooked cabin filter.

 

engine oil, tranny fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, clutch fluid, coolant, air filter, spark plugs... i think that's it?

oh yeah.. blinker fluid

 

what about headlight fluid??

 

I would change the following: engine oil, air filter, oil filter, coolant, trans fluid, power steering fluid, and spark plugs.

Also check brake fluid, CV joints, suspension, exhaust, cabin air filter, brake pads + rotors, steering components, exhaust, drive belts, radiator hoses.

 

Aside from the normal tune up items:

Spark Plugs
Check Coils for cracks
Air Filter
Fuel Filter
Oil/Oil Filter
Brake Fluid color/level
Power Steering level
Cabin filter (if applicable)
PCV valve
etc.

I would also CLEAN and check the following:

Air Intake tubes (Throttle body and intake cleaner)
Throttle Body
Idle Air Control Valve
MAF (electrical contact cleaner of MAF cleaner)
Coolant Temp Sensor
Knock Sensor

I would also look into the phenolic intake spacers as mentioned above for cooling down the IM/ adding a little power.

 

Thanx fellas, u guys were very helpful, any advice on spark plugs I should use for my 3.5?

 

I would assume NGK plats

 

go plat or go home

 

stick with ngk, whatever you get (platinum or regular)

 

Any recommendations on fuel filter brand? Do you guys us OEM? There are about 6 other choices including Wix, which I like.

Also, any recommended online parts sites that are best for prices?

 

wat

PCV replacement
Chevron Techron
Seafoam via Brake Booster
Throttle Body wipe down IF 5th gen only

 

thanx u dudes were real helpful except for u dudes wit the blinker/headlight fluid stuff, I will look into the ngk plats and try to find the best price, I am 3.5 wit about 180K, got the motor wit 52K, installed it at about 145K I think (cant remember exactly). I know I gonna stick wit hawk pads cuz I luv their grip, but anyone got any suggestions on rotors?

 

Brembo blanks

 

+1, been using them for years

 

"Throttle Body wipe down IF 5th gen only"

4th gens do not need TB cleaning?

 

1) can anyone lend some insight to the NWP mod, since there are a gazillioin hits when searching, since everyone has it in their sig.

2) It's not really necessary to pull the intake manifold to change plugs on the rear bank, is it? I need to do that soon.

 

You know your maintance well my friend.. Also check tires for wear, tire pressure

 

Not to highjack, but do you have to pull the intake to get to the plugs on a 95 max?

 

Hey guys what kind of fluid does a 1997 Nissan Maxima use for the blinkers? I was thinking about replacing the air filter fluid too, but I realized that I had forgotten to replace the E-Brake handle fluid and so I had to do that first. The guy at Grease Monkey freaking charged me a lung and kidney to replace it!

 

You guys really replace your power steering fluid???

 

DEFFFFFFFFFF

 

Thanx fellas, I was thinking of switching up and trying the ngk iridiums becuz I hear they supposedly to perform better but I wouldn't wanna change them more often so I think I may just stick wit the oem plats

 

Doesn't iriduim last as long as the plats?

 

I actually heard the plats last longer and that the 3.5 comes stock with the plats also.

 

power steering fluid, coolant, brake fluid