from Nissan Offroad Installers Notes This installation was performed by a certified mechanic and the owner of the vehicle pictured. At no point do we recommend altering or otherwise changing the geometry of the rear bumper system. If you feel you are unable to safely install this piece of equipment, please see a certified Vehicle […]
350Z and G35 manual transmission fluid change
Changing trans oil on a G35 6MT: NOTE:Do NOT use GL5 transmission fluid. It will damage the synchros in the Nissan transmission. You need GL4 fluid. Most fluid you buy at autoparts stores is GL5. I recommend a mixture of 2 quarts Redline MTL (70W-80) and 2 quarts Redline MT-90 (75W-90), as Nissan calls for […]
Nissan Frontier Grille Removal and Painting
from nissan offroad I have provided this How-To because the chrome plating on the Frontiers grille is notorious for bubbling and peeling. Many people also replace their front bumpers and wish to paint their grille to match. Grille Removal 1. Open your hood and undo the four clips that secure the top of the grille […]
Nissan Frontier and Xterra Disable Auto A/C Defrost Function
How to disable the automatic engagement of the A/C during defrost. By:OffroadX I don’t know about anyone else, but there are times I want fresh air flowing out of the defroster vents without having the darn A/C kicking in. I got around to figuring it out today. Items needed: Medium size phillips-head screwdriver. Very tiny […]
350z and G35 B&M Short Shifter Install
***from 350zclub writeup*** Intro: The 350Z and G35 6MT both come with nice short-throw shifters from the factory, right? No ones really ‘complains’ about the throw on them, or the feel. Nissan did a great job! So why, oh why, would we want to go and muck it all up? Because we’re gear heads damn […]
Nissan Frontier Garmin GPS Installation
taken from dumbengineer.com Removed 8 case screws, opened unit (clamshell), and mounted on plexiglass using original screws. Using elastic, and holes in the plexiglass, mounted unit to visor so that I can see it with my visor down. Using custom built blocks of wood, I lowered the visor by about an inch so the GPS […]
1985-1988 Nissan Common OBD-I Codes
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-Verify that diagnostic mode selector is turned fully counterclockwise. -Turn ignition switch ON. -Make sure inspection lamps stay on. (Bulb check.) -Ture diagnostic mode selector fully clockwise. -Make sure inspection lamps display code 23 and 31. -Depress accelerator pedal and release. -Make sure inspection lamps display code 31. -Start engine, apply brakes and shift into […]
Tuning SU Carburetors
Tuning your SU carburettors by Scott Fisher I’ve been meaning to write this up for some time, ever since I did the SU Performance Tuning 101 a few months ago. This one is more like Basic SU Adjustment for Happy Driving. The trick to tuning SU carbs is to understand that there are two things […]
Installing a PCV Blow-by Oil Catch on a Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I30
Credit to Beancooker for the writeup. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU MESS UP YOUR CAR!!! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O.k. this is a really easy mod, it won’t give you horsepower, per se, but keeps you from burning any blow-by oil and dirtying your intake manifold. Also adding oil to gas lowers octane […]
1989-1994 Nissan Common OBD-I codes
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-Access the ECU and position it for observing the diodes. -If the engine does not run, turn the key on and proceed to step #4. -Start the engine and warm it to operating temperature then idle. -Turn the diagnostic mode selector on the ECU fully clockwise until both diodes flash 3 times then turn the […]
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