III. Guide to our Technical Information (Articles, FSMs, Automotive Advice)

NICOclub offers accurate Nissan technical information from a team of factory-trained Nissan and Infiniti technicians, a friendly, welcoming and supportive ‘family’ environment and a true sense of community. However, the abundance of information can seem overwhelming to some users. If that someone is you, follow this simple guide to our technical information!

You may see other members referring to a thing called the “FSM”. But, what is a FSM?

Factory Service Manuals, commonly referred to as FSM, are manuals issued by Nissan North America (inclusive of both Nissan and Infiniti brands), that provide detailed service and repair information for Nissan vehicles. There are similar in nature to the owner’s manual for your vehicle, however they provide substantially more detailed information and step-by-step diagrams/guides for all service procedures. These manuals are the same ones used by the professionals at your Nissan and Infiniti Dealerships.

While all other outlets require a paid subscription to access these Factory Service Manuals (FSMs), NICOclub offers these free to our members!
You can find an entire list of all available manuals in NICOclub’s Factory Service Manual Directory

NICOclub also offers a broad range of technically-accurate, member-submitted articles for all Nissan, Infiniti, and Datsun vehicles. Aside from the Field Service Manual, these are the best “How Tos” available on the Internet for your Nissan vehicle:

• Nissan Technical Articles
• Nissan 240sx-Specific Technical Articles
• Infiniti Technical Articles
• Datsun Technical Articles
  In addition to NICOclub’s static article pages, we offer several forums for our members to discuss their ongoing projects or request technical help from the community:

• Nissan 240sx-Specific Technical Forum
• Nissan & Infiniti Engineering Talk

To further add to our massive collection of technical information, NICOclub has several article pages and a dedicated forum for automotive purchasing advice to help contribute to a positive ownership experience with your Nissan vehicle:

Are you looking to purchase a new or used Nissan/Infiniti vehicle, but can’t find an accurate or understandable vehicle review? NICOclub has several comprehensive automotive reviews of current and past Nissan vehicles. Automotive Review Articles

Looking to learn more about the general technical aspects of your vehicle? Trying to understand the concepts behind wheel fitment, offset, etc.? Interested in increasing your gas mileage? These and other technical articles can be found on NICOclub. Automotive Technical Articles

For those who are preparing to purchase a vehicle or are looking to learn more about the vehicle purchasing process, NICOclub offers both a static article page and forum at your disposal, complete with helpful and understandable advice:

NICOclub hosts over 30 vehicle/engine-specific portals that include current and accurate information in a designated, organized format. You can find the direct links to all of NICOclub’s portals under the “Car-Specific Sites” button in the top navigation bar.