Hey guys.

I have a 2006 G35 Sedan. It is a rear wheel drive.

The reason I'm asking is because this is the first time I've owned a sedan. I am coming from a Lexus RX300 which I had to do fluids like transfer case, rear diff, front diff, transmission fluids, etc. That car was an AWD.

I'm planning to do all fluids on my G35 since I don't know what maintenance the past owner has done with the car.

So my question is ... what fluids does the G35 need to be changed? Obvious one is the oil. Do you guys reccomend transmission flush or just a drain and fill?

And lastly, what are the best fluids to use? I recall seeing someone saying to only get the transmission fluid from the dealership? Is that true?

One of my favorite oils to use on my RX300 was Mobil 1 0w-30 synthetic. What works best on the G?

Thank you guys.

 

Oil-my car likes Castrol synthetic the best
Tranny-stick to the Nissan Matic-S Drain and fill is recommended, some members have had issues with
flushes
Differential (2wd)-Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90 is my favorite
Coolant-I just use Prestone, works fine.
Brake-Any DOT 3 or 4 should be fine (I think)
Power steering-Some use transmission fluid, I use Prestone PS fluid

That should cover the fluids.

 

Tim, you forgot blinker fluid.

But srsly, those are all good recommendations. I ran Amsoil for the longest time (until they p1ssed me off with their gouging of Cdn dealers/customers), currently Mobil1 but since I've read about UOA's showing that is not the best oil for the VQ I'll probably switch to Castrol syn next oil change.

 

Ive had good results with Castrol GTX 5 or 10-30 - mobile1 filter .
I gave Motul PA90 a shot for the rear diff after using Amsoil severe gear .
I will be sticking with the Motul as my rear diff was smoother and happier with it .

 

I been using eneos for engine oil.. Gota admit felt a big defference when teamed up with the K&N oil filter.. Read diff and tranny I'm using Redline.. Felt much better afta getting it changed!