240sx Fluid flush

[silkfiveseven]

I just bought a 240sx that has been sitting for 8 years. It needs a fluid flush but i don't know all the fluids so could someone give me a quick list so i can go search up some guides?

[Kingtal0n]

I just bought a 240sx that has been sitting for 8 years. It needs a fluid flush but i don't know all the fluids so could someone give me a quick list so i can go search up some guides?

Change everything if you can.
Engine oil
Transmission oil
Differential oil
coolant / water (for Florida use 80% distilled water 20% green coolant)
power steering oil (it probably leaks anyways)
brake / clutch fluids (bleed lines)

inspect everything under the vehicle. use a lift.
check:
TC-rod bushings (probably ruined)
Tie rods & rubber boots
Suspension & boots (such as struts and strut boots)
grease any grease fittings you see and inspect for abnormal wear or bent brackets (such as bent sway-bar brackets)
check the driveshaft carrier bearing for abnormal movement
check the differential's subframe for abnormal movement
check the engine mounts and transmission mounts for broken rubber and abnormal movement

[silkfiveseven]

thanks so much! ill get started on those for now.

by coolant you mean the radiator fluid right? is there any differences between the colors?

[hellion240sx]

just fyi you can use mercon dex III if you can't find dexII. I had to add some today cause mine just started leaking :( power steering fluid that is.

[KiLLeR2001]

power steering oil (it probably leaks anyways)


just fyi you can use mercon dex III if you can't find dexII. I had to add some today cause mine just started leaking :( power steering fluid that is.

You need Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for the power steering rack NOT power steering fluid.

[SLiDe_WaYz]

If you put in PS fluid it will eat te lines and make it leak. So you MUST use ATF.