Just purchased and 06 350z, taking it for a service inspection tomorrow. General advice?
Hey 350z owners, just purchased an 06 350z auto with 80k mileage, stock track.
Taking it for a service inspection tomorrow and wondering if there are any common issues I should double check that get checked in the inspection and/or any dubious/unnecessary service advice people have gotten to watch out for!
Having a blast in the car so far, runs great beyond a squeaky belt. Body had some front and back bumper damage (scuffs and dents). that I intend to replace myself with new pieces. Does anyone recommend any particular brands?
Edit: Thanks for the advice! Turns out car has some very minor issues, but nothing major!
Posted Apr 28, 2021, 1:25 AM UTC · edited
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It's a revup so you'll want to make extra sure to check that the oil has been kept up with.
The automatics didn't come with the revup motor actually. He just has the standard de.
All 06s have the revup. Automatic 05s have the standard DE.
The Revups ONLY came paired with The 6MT. He has an auto, that means its a non-revup de.
https://www.350z-tech.com/threads/can-anyone-explain-the-exact-differences-between-auto-vs-manual-vq35de.75817/
My bad! Everywhere says something different. Even after all these years there's still so much confusion lol
Automatics never had the rev-up, no matter the year.
Thanks for the tip! Assuming the oil hasn't been properly kept up with, what are some of the common repercussions?
Worst case you'll need to get a new engine eventually. Could also lead to thrown rods/rod knock. Basically the mileage you'll get out of your engine is kneecapped. Revups burn oil even faster than the other engines so it's recommended you check it every 1000 miles. Some people say every week. When (or if) something goes wrong it won't be cheap or easy to find parts due to how few revups there are.
Edit: I was mistaken, you do have a standard DE engine. Point still stands though. All of them burn oil quick and need to be checked on.
Thank You! I appreciate the advice.