124,000km Service

 

It's time for a service again but this time round, it's a lot more hurtful to the wallet. Besides the obligatory Torco SR1 10W-40 and a Nissan oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00), I got the HKS GT-RS turbine rebuilt as well. It well sort of uhm ..... blew up. 

So it was removed and sent to an authorized Garrett distributor to be looked into. A new Garrett CHRA GT2871R was ordered and in it went into the HKS GT-RS housing. That certainly put a huge dent on my wallet but at least it's now as good as new, literally. 

With my new Tommy Kaira Digital Meter Cluster, the mileage now actually reads 108,000km. Will be using this reading from my onwards.  

119,000km Service

 

Pic 1: Bunch of Torco and Redline oils

The ER34 has just undergone it's 119,000km service. Fresh fluids in the form of Torco SR1 10W-40 went in together with an original Nissan oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00). I also replaced the aging transmission oil with the same Redline Lightweight Shockproof Gear Oil. These have proven to work great for me hence am still sticking to it.

It's been a while since I've changed the differential oil, hence took the opportunity to replace it with Motul Gear SAE80 W140 oil.

Most of the fluids are now fresh. Should feel good.

Pic 2: Motul Gear SAE80 W140

Pic 3: Engine Oil Change

Pic 4:Transmission Oil Change

113,000km Service

The ER34 has just undergone it's 113,000km service. Fresh fluids in the form of Torco SR1 10W-40 went in together with an original Nissan oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00). Looks like the ER34 is slowly but surely raking up the miles. :(

 

107,000km Service & New Silicone Hoses

Pic 1: Fresh oils into the ER34

The ER34 has just undergone it's 107,000km service. Fresh fluids in the form of Torco SR1 10W-40 went in together with an original Nissan oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00).

At the same time, did a small little bit of sprucing up the engine bay. Covered up the holes on the firewall where the heater lines goes to with nice silicone caps. These are no longer in use as the heater lines have all been removed during my stage II upgrades. At the same time, also covered up the unused hole where the original fuel regulator used to be.

Small touches but good enough to somewhat tidy up the engine bay a wee bit. :)

Pic 2: Torco SR1 10W-40

Pic 3: Silicone caps on the heater lines on the firewall

Pic 4: Silicone caps on the heater lines on the firewall

Pic 5: Silicone caps for the old fuel regulator line

    

97,000km Service

Pic 1: Time for new fluids

Just did my oil change recently. The ER34 has now clocked 97,000km and in goes the usual Torco SR1 10W-40 engine oil and of course the obligatory Nissan engine oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00). Feels good to have fresh fluids inside the RB25DET NEO again. :)

92,000km Service

Pic 1: Engine oils and engine oil filter

It's time for fresh fluids for the ER34 again. The vehicle is now at 92,000km and due for an engine oil change. My last engine oil change was 5,000km ago after the completion of my Stage II mods. You can check out the process here.

That was approximately 6 months back!! Damn I really should get my car serviced at a much earlier interval. Now, where can I find more time???

The usual Torco SR1 10W-40 engine oil was used coupled with a the Nissan engine oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00). Feels good to finally able to pamper the ER34 for a bit of a much needed "blood transfusion". :)

Pic 2: Pouring in the fluids

Liquid Gold

Pic 1: Liquid gold

Damn ..... This box of stuff costs me a fortune. Liquid gold it really is. You can see some bottles of Torco SR-1 5W-40 engine oil, Redline Lightweight Shockproof transmission fluid, Nissan long life coolant and a generic fully synthetic engine oil for flushing purposes.

Dented my bank account a fair bit here. :(

85,000km Service

Pic 1: Time for a service

It's time for fresh fluids for the ER34 again. The vehicle is now at 85,000km and due for an engine oil change, transmission oil change and differential oil change. My last engine oil change was 5,000km ago which is approximately 5 months back. :O

Pic 2: 5 bottles of Torco SR1 10W-40

In comes my usual engine oil, Torco SR1 10W-40. This stuff works wonders for the ER34. It's not exactly cheap and sometimes I wonder should I consider a change, the cheaper Royal Purple perhaps? Hehehe

The obligatory original Nissan oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00) was also changed.

Pic 3: Nissan oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00)


Pic 4: 4 bottles of Redline Lightweight Shockproof

As for my transmission oil, I've decided to upgrade from the current Redline MT-90 75W-90 to the higher range Redline Lightweight Shockproof which has excellent low-temperature flow, that allows easier shifting when cold.

The Redline Lightweight Shockproof has also received rave reviews from Skyline users that have trouble shifting fast into 5th gear. Yes the dreaded 5th gear crunch. I hope this will solve it good. :)

Pic 5: Elf Gearelf 140

I've also switch my differential oil from KAAZ Powertrain Gear Oil 80W-90 to Elf Gearelf 140. I hope I made the right choice in this. Cheaper and just as effective I presume.

Pic 6: Changing the engine oil


Pic 7: Changing the transmission oil


Pic 8: Changing the differential oil

New oil change

Pic 1: Time for an oil change

It's time for the ER34 to undergo its next oil change. Believe it or not, my last oil change was 6 months ago in September 2008. Yea man, even though the ER34 is driven everyday it still takes quite a while for me to reach 5,000km. Daily driven but low mileage? LOL :D

For this 80,000km service, without a doubt I use back the Torco SR-1 5W-40 Engine Oil with Nissan Oil Filter (Part No. 15208-53J00). Here are some pictures of the service.

Pic 2: Torco SR-1 5W-40 & Nissan oil filter

Fresh Oils for the ER34

Pic 1: The ER34 undergoing oil change

It's time for my 75,000km oil change and needless to say, I revert back to the Torco SR-1 5W-40 with genuine Nissan oil filter (Part No. 15208-53J00). My last oil change was way back in May 2008 and it's great to pamper the ER34 with some fresh oil.

There goes another 5 litres of expensive fluids.... :(

Pic 2: Torco SR-1 5W-40 Engine Oil

Pic 3: Nissan Oil Filter (Part No. 15208-53J00)

Oil change and new brake fluids

Pic 1: Undergoing oil change

I finally got time to service the ER34 after my trip back. It's supposed to be done right before I leave but guess timing was not right on my side. Well I guess to be serviced and be left undriven also serves not much purpose. :P

This time round, I decided to give the Motul 8100 Ester E-Tech 0W-40 a try since I don't have any stocks of my regular Torco SR-1 5W-40 lying around at home. Together with an oil filter change from Nissan (Part No. 15208-53J00), I'm set to go.

Pic 2: The Motul 8100 oW-40 E-Tech

Of late, I also notice my brake pedal isn’t that 'firm' anymore. I guess it's time for a brake fluid change. Rummaging through my store, I found a bottle of Truth Endless Dot 4 Brake Fluid at home, so I might as well get my brake fluids changed too. :)

Having all these changed feels great. Finally with new blood in the system, I would 'dare' to push the ER34 a 'lil harder. Miss driving her for 3 weeks! :(

Pic 3: The Truth Endless Dot 4 Brake Fluid

Pic 4: Bleeding the brake hoses. Exhaust is bigger than a human head. :P

Engine Oil Change - Torco SR-1 5W-40

Just recently did my 65,000km engine oil change. Poured in the Torco SR-1 5W-40 again coupled with an oil filter change from Nissan (Part No. 15208-53J00). This is the best oil I've used so far. It's pricy but hell you'll feel the difference once you tried it.

The SR-1 SAE 5W40 Exceeds the standards set by: API SM/CF, ACEA C3-04, ACEA A3/B3/B4, MB229.31, VW502.00/505.00, BMW Longlife-04 and Porsche.

Pic 1: Torco SR-1 5W-40 Engine Oil

Pic 2: Nissan Oil Filter (Part No. 15208-53J00)

Here are some details of the Torco SR-1:-

Product Description

SR-1 is a selective cross blend of highly advanced 100% synthetic base oils and proprietary additives aimed at power efficiency and engine protection. SR-1's performance is not compromised by standardized additive technology or by our compe titors' price points, it is simply a purpose built, specialty formula designed to exceed the demands of high performance Japanese, European and US sports cars.

A combination of Generation-2 MPZ and low friction base oils reduce frictional losses to increase horsepower and torque by as much as 3%. A premium polymer and additive system controls viscosity for long term durability, maximum engine protection and eliminate engine deposits.
Torco SR-1 is the ultimate in high performance synthetic motor oil technology. No other synthetic motor oil meets the performance and protection benefits of SR-1.

Features & Benefits

• 100% Synthetic Formula

• Generation-2 MPZ frictional loss technology

• Increases horsepower & torque

• Reduces operating temperatures

• Advanced engine protection

ER34 goes for major service

Ever since I got hold of the ER34, I've been planning to do a major service on the vehicle. My defination of major service is to change all belts, the crank pulleys, oil seals and spark plugs.

I wanted to use Pitwork parts instead of the generic brands, thus it took me a while and several orders to Japan to obtain the below parts for the job:-

NISMO Timing Belt (Part No. 13028-RSR45)

Pitwork Air conditioner belt (Part No. AY140-40910)

Pitwork Fan belt (Part No. AY140-40890)

Pitwork Power steering belt (Part No. AY140-40865)

Pitwork Idler Pulley (Part No. AY660-NS001)

Pitwork Tensioner Pulley (Part No. AY460-NS010)

Pitwork Oil filter (Part No. AY100-NS00)

Then locally, I sourced for the below:-

3X Nissan Crank Oil Seal (Part No. 13510-50B10)

6X NGK Iridium Iriway 7

5 litres of Torco SR-1 5W-40 Engine Oil (Fully Synthetic)

I sent the ER34 to my mechanic over the weekend and he worked on the car from 11:00am till 8:00pm. And I hung out at the shop the whole time. Gosh, thats a looooong wait. :O

After doing up all the above, the ER34 feels great. I think the Torco engine oils are excellent stuffs. It's dyno proven against Motul and Royal Purple of the same viscocity to produce more horsepower out of the car. Free hosepower! Amazing!

I couldn't believe it at first but after trying so, I'm a firm believer. If you need the oils, gimme a ring/email and I can get you some at a good price.

By the way, I'm utterly surprised that the previous owner of the vehicle had done a complete service too. All belts and plugs had been changed. Even the water pump. So now I have a spare set of good condition timing belt, air conditioner belt , fan belt, power steering belt, idler pulley and tensioner pulley. If you need it for whatever reason, you know who to look for a bargain. :)

Here are some pics of the parts and install process.

Pic 1: The parts that's going into the RB25DET NEO

Pic 2: Torco SR-1 5W-40 Engine Oil

Pic 3: Remove the engine cover, radiator, fan & timing belt cover

Pic 4: More things to strip...

Pic 5: Change idler and tensioner pulleys and oil seals

Pic 6: In goes the NISMO timing belt

Pic 7: Remove coil packs for the spark plugs change