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My car just hit over 80k... Maintenance time and I need your advice!

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Old 01-06-2013, 09:20 PM
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My car just hit over 80k... Maintenance time and I need your advice!

Hi, I drive beloved 2007 G35x... I've been hit with economy so I've been putting off lot of maintenance of my car. (Yeah I know...)

I need to get
-engine oil changed (w/ filters), thinking about 10w-30 royal purple


-Living in Philly, those stupid manholes took my undertray... It literally fell out. (not sure if I absolutely need to get a new one, if so... where can I buy it @ fair price? don't wanna spend over $200 for those)

-my LH headlight is flickering and my fog light is on/off time to time... I just had my LH headlight ballast and wires replaced. Maybe it's the bulbs?

-I def need to get new tires... it's WAY overdue. I am running Eibach lowering spring kit. (Stock 17' wheels) I am thinking about going wider than the stock (I want those aggressive look from behind, if you know what I mean...) Since my car being the X model, obviously all 4 tires should be the same size. I am not a tire guy, and I've done some research, but most people are just saying... go with the factory. Well, I could do that, but I don't see why it would hurt to go littler wider than stock suggested tires. What should be the "MAX" widest rubber size (that's what she said ) I can go with those stock 17' on G35X?

-Also, I think my belt is time to be replaced as well... It's been never replaced before.

-I've done engine coolant flush and Transmission oil changed @ 75k.

Did I miss any other maintenance on my To-Do list?

Thank you in advanced!
 
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Old 01-06-2013, 09:28 PM
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You went 75k without changing your belt? Wow. Although mine exploded at 60k if I remember correctly
You should really change your belt so you don't have to spend 500 bucks fixing the pulleys when it snaps..
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This was with ~40k miles...

Also, don't forget about your differentials...
 
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Old 01-06-2013, 09:32 PM
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+1 on diff fluid also inspect all your bushings very common issues with them
 
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Old 01-06-2013, 11:48 PM
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+1 on servicing the diffs.

Don't forget to flush the brake fluid also.

Easy enough to flush the PS fluid too.

The engine belly pan can be purchased from a wrecker for a much more reasonable price, but even when new, it shouldn't run anywhere near $200: http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/2007...ds-s/12331.htm

Check your belt before you go buying one. Mine is nearing 70K miles and still looks fine; many more miles left in it, so even though you have more miles you might be able to go even further if you're in a pinch.

Check your battery electrolyte level. Add distilled water as needed.

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Thought: if you have money for an aluminum belly pan (as seen in another thread), then the state of your economy can't be all that bad
 

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Old 01-07-2013, 12:13 AM
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Low on funds, watch the auto parts store newspaper adds/Costco for oil/filters on sale. Mobil1 is better for your car than Royal Purple. Check your local Nissan/Infiniti wrecking yard for your under tray. Tires? You're low on funds (remember) just buy what your G35X came with. Check with www.tirerack.com for what you need. I've saved you a few $$ now spend it on having Nissan install new belts, very surprised they've lasted this long. Yes, you missed Nissan's advice to change all fluids every 30K miles/Oil & filter every 3500 miles!
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