Ultimate Nissan 370Z Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the Nissan 370Z

Welcome to our comprehensive maintenance guide for the Nissan 370Z! Whether you're a proud 370Z owner, considering buying one, or just want to expand your knowledge, this video is a must-watch. Join us as we explore the essential maintenance parts, address common issues faced by 370Z owners, provide detailed answers to frequently asked questions, and explain basic details about this iconic sports car.
In this highly informative video, we'll provide basic details about the Nissan 370Z, including its engine options, horsepower, torque, and key features. This comprehensive video will serve as your go-to resource for not only maintenance-related information but also fundamental details about this remarkable sports car.
We will walk you through the key maintenance parts needed to keep your Nissan 370Z running smoothly. We'll cover everything you need to know to maintain your 370Z like a pro.
Additionally, we'll delve into common issues that 370Z owners may encounter and offer practical solutions to address them. Whether it's electrical glitches, engine performance concerns, or transmission-related challenges, we will help you resolve these issues effectively.
We understand that you may have questions about the Nissan 370Z, and we're here to provide answers. Our knowledgeable hosts will address frequently asked questions, such as recommended maintenance intervals, fuel efficiency optimization, common modifications, and more. You'll gain valuable insights to ensure a rewarding ownership experience and make informed decisions about your 370Z.
Whether you're seeking guidance on maintenance parts, solutions to common issues, basic details, or answers to your burning questions, this video has you covered. Let us empower you with the knowledge and confidence to maintain your Nissan 370Z and enjoy its exhilarating performance for years to come.
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[@HustleGarageTV]

Billet Fuel Top Hat = CJ Motorsports (CJM) not RJM. RJM Performance have a great fully adjustable clutch pedal

[@SatongiFilms]

this man just condensed 20+ videos into one with no bullshit inbetween, major win

[@HustleGarageTV]

😂😂 big W, glad you enjoyed it hahaha

[@terrya8530]

This is far and away the best 370z video for new owners I’ve seen on KZbin. Outstanding job.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Oh thank you so much!

[@DECKARD263354BR]

I agree, what an absolute legend, the problems are worth it, such a great car !!!

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you heaps mate! I agree

[@DECKARD263354BR]

@HustleGarageTV I'm hoping to buy one soon, just doing research about issues and upgrades to set aside some $$$ Have you heard about lightweight alloy pully wheel kits like from GFB ? Also for cooling was thinking of bonnet flutes like on the R35 GTR ! Btw i had a Nissn NXR coupe with an SR20DE back in the day, bullet proof engine, i miss Nissan so much, true Sports Car heritage !! Yours looks sweet as

[@HustleGarageTV]

Nice!! I’ve heard mixed reviews with lightweight pulleys on this, I was going to get a lightweight pulley but on the edge with that. Yeah venting will help a lot in the engine bay for sure, definitely needs it. Gotta love an sr!

[@nukesdabomb5704]

The greatest 370z guide ive seen online so far! Just wanted to mention, Gallery gaskets should be done around the 150,000km mark and on all models because the screw issue happens to them all. A little known issue is the steering rack tensioner will leak, you wont notice anything, until you use silicon spray on it, suddenly it will feel so much better on turns. The other common issue is the boot springs, this can be fixed by adding a washer underneath your boot springs or buying stronger springs.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Oh thank you for watching! Yeah gallery gaskets are definitely a must. Ooo I did not know about the steering rack leak, tell me more 😂 Yeah the boot springs are annoying especially if you have a bigger wing on

[@nukesdabomb5704]

@@HustleGarageTV I'm planning on doing a post on Zclub about the steering rack tensioner, once i've done all my research into it on both my Zs

[@HustleGarageTV]

@nukesdabomb5704 yes please cause mine has build up at the tensioner hahaha

[@nukesdabomb5704]

@@HustleGarageTV Use a quick spray of silicon spray and you will feel like you got a new steering rack

[@Tony78432]

This is a useful resource for us Z34 owners. Mine’s a 2018 Sport, it’s completely stock at the moment coming up on 50K miles but I will be sure to look out for all these things. Thank you for this video!

[@HustleGarageTV]

No worries! Thought it would help some people out there. Glad you enjoyed it thank you!

[@royalmist2590]

OMG I'm so glad you talked about the "hiss". I have resonated test pipes and after market y-pipe. I've been changing and fighting with gaskets because I thought I had a leak, it's been driving me nuts.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Hahahaha the classic vq hiss, not as prevalent with stock cats but anything else you’ll hear it

[@eliasali9383]

Impressive amount of details. Thank you

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you hahaha just sharing what I know from what I’ve learnt and experienced which isn’t very deep but hoping it can help others

[@robertbaker3296]

Thats a lot of great info. Thank you for your contribution!

[@HustleGarageTV]

Of course! Thank you for watching the video

[@maximiliankoral]

Love this video man 🔥

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you heaps man! Appreciate that a lot

[@mandst5466]

Brilliant information, thanks. Great show btw 👍🏻

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you! 👌🏽

[@zhang3104]

Great video, super helpful !

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you for watching! Glad to enjoyed it

[@videomaniac108]

I have a 2019 370Z 6MT sport that I have owned since new. I have only used the Nissan ester oil and changed it every 3k miles with an oversize Fram Ultra Synthetic filter. I have 58k miles on the car and the oil level hasn't dropped from the full mark at the end of my oil change intervals since the engine was fully broken in. I'm putting down 321 rwph with a Stillen Gen 3 CAI, a Fast Intentions x-pipe CBE and an EcuTek dyno tune from Specialty Z in Simi Valley, CA.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Ooo that’s nice numbers from just those 3 mods. I would say every 3k is bit overdoing it with oil changes, as at 3k miles even mine doesn’t drop from full mark at 190k km. But if it does make you feel comfortable and confident in the car it’s okay

[@videomaniac108]

@@HustleGarageTV In looking at used oil analyses of this oil in the VQ37 engine, it shears down to about a 20 weight oil at 3k miles. As you know, this engine really beats up on the oil because of the VVEL valvetrain.

[@HustleGarageTV]

@videomaniac108 yeah that is fair, the vvel loves oil hahaha. A w40 does great as well. Majority of us use Penrite 10w40 TenTenths in Australia.

[@videomaniac108]

@@HustleGarageTV I use Motul 75W-90 gear oil in thr transmission and differential and am thinking of going with Redline 5W-30 or 5W-40 for the engine. I had run Motul 300V 5W-40 in the engine but had unacceptably high levels of iron in the oil after an analysis.

[@HustleGarageTV]

@@videomaniac108 yeah I use the same motul. Yes that’s why I don’t use the motul engine oil either. Redline fluid are good, used their transmission fluid and it was better than oem but the motul triumphs over it

[@RollEazy]

great video!!!!! thank you!!

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you heaps! Appreciate it and hope I helped you out

[@yashasan83]

Just a small correction regarding the gallery gaskets, you can not get an oil pressure reading using just an obd 2 reader, you do in fact need an oil pressure gauge in order to get that reading as the factory computer does not output that information and does not have a sensor for it besides the basic dummy switch to tell you at the very last second that your oil is gone

[@HustleGarageTV]

Oh interesting, pretty sure mine reads oil pressure (now doubting myself if it actually does hahaha) but now that you say that sounds logical hahah. Thank you for that!

[@Malficion]

The steering wheel lock issue will have signs before failure. I forgot what it was, but I distinctly remember weeks prior to complete failure my car was doing something. 🤔 😂

[@HustleGarageTV]

That’s interesting. Maybe the key light on the cluster comes up intermittently?

[@perzn1986]

just what I needed

[@HustleGarageTV]

Hehehe I got you

[@OBeyInKent]

Very informative and shit that we actually need to know

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you heaps! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tyler-Pertrosivk]

Coming from ur recent video again 😂 will definitely be useful for when i get my Z if everything its checked out

[@HustleGarageTV]

Ahah welcome again! Hope it all goes well and you join the Z club hehehe

[@Fishsticks187]

I've had my 2017 Sport for close to two years now and I've never had a problem with the CSC. I bought a clutch kit and heavy duty CSC to have on hand for when it does fail, but changing the fluid and running a good quality DOT4 such as Motul 660 will go a long way in extending the life of the part. I can't help but wonder how many CSC failures occurred due to people simply not changing the fluid.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Nicee! Fluid changes does help but with the csc being made with plastic, you can only do so much until it fails. Mines a 2010 370z and the csc or stock clutch still hasn’t failed After multiple track days and daily driving. But it is a part that does fail because the part itself is typically weakened by the material and environment it’s in.

[@RubenAlvarez-ok1vt]

Going to need the wheel specs those are beautiful

[@HustleGarageTV]

Watch this video where I explain it completely

[@HustleGarageTV]

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[@ThatRedNismo]

A lot of great points in here, there’s only a few very small things I think you left out. As per the gallery gaskets failure, this is an issue that primarily affected pre 2013 model year Z’s, and some 2013 M/Y Z’s still do have paper gaskets, it is unknown whether there is a specific date that Nissan changed to metal gaskets. Another thing that changed was the header design from the early model 370z’s to late model Z’s. The pre-2013 headers were more restrictive and were changed to a wider airflow setup around 2014ish, from what I recall. I’ve heard that LTH are worth the money if you have the original style, but not Vice versa. Also, after having a 30 row oil cooler on my car for over a year, I’d recommend getting a 20 row cooler unless you track the car. With a 30 row it can be hard to get up to operating temperature if the outside temperature is low (ex. 30-40° F).

[@HustleGarageTV]

Yes thank you!

[@J.Nev.]

What About The Annoying Air Bag Light? Im Having This Issue With My 2016 370z. Nissan Also Recommends A Transmission Flush Every 60k Miles. Just Did Mine Last Month.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Do you still have the stock steering wheel?

[@J.Nev.]

@@HustleGarageTVYes. Bone Stock Literally

[@HustleGarageTV]

@@J.Nev. ahh okay, there is a reset procedure that may get rid of it.

[@eliasali9383]

Thank you for the great great video! Quick question, I found a 370z with twin turbos and lots of mods and is well maintained. Can it be daily drivable?

[@HustleGarageTV]

Thank you for watching! Mmm that’s very subjective. Some people do daily turbo/sc Zs some people don’t. It all depends on your preference. Seeing as it’s TT would have a heavy clutch which to me personally wouldn’t be ideal if you’re in a higher density area especially stop start traffic which also wouldn’t be good for a TT set up. But it’s all up to your preference hahaha

[@cantreid800]

I think I’m going to invest in an oil cooler because my normal operating temp is 220 Fahrenheit

[@HustleGarageTV]

That’s optimal operating temp for a daily car tbh, you’re fine with that

[@ShaunDePonte]

Another known issue is the leaking steering rack. I had mine refurbished recently.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Ohhh yess! I forgot about that, mine is leaking as well 😂 thank you!

[@adamsmith4484]

how to replace actuator on fuel filler door of 2013 Nissan 370z sport

[@HustleGarageTV]

That I’m not sure. Haven’t had to do this before

[@DengekiVR]

Imo the 3070 is the best looking. 350 and 400 are ugly.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Hahaha that’s fair, the 370z has more character than the other two. I really like how the 350 looks

[@greenteaauto3816]

Non car people look at the 370 like it's a Maserati or Ferrari or something. Has way more presence than the other 2.

[@HustleGarageTV]

@@greenteaauto3816 hahaha definitely get asked if the car is a Porsche

[@seanhohn1485]

I'm thinking about buying a 370 Nismo...2016 and up...but after watching this video, I'm nervous....My question is are they reliable cars after 50k miles?....I own an 06' 350Z and it's been reliable for the most part but I'm starting to have issues with it now that the mileage is high 😢

[@HustleGarageTV]

They are very reliable being an NA engine. I have a 2010 370z sports, daily with track time at 198k km and still going strong. Basic maintenance is key

[@cybersplayground433]

I have this one problem where sometimes in my 2017 automatic 370 Z is that when I’m on an incline and I put it to reverse I hear a loud click, any ideas?

[@HustleGarageTV]

Hmmm I’ve never heard of that before so unfortunately I can’t help you specifically. But from things that it could be looked into; a rear axle click (needs regreasing), did fluid needs changing. Can you feel the click or just hear it?

[@cybersplayground433]

@@HustleGarageTV can feel the whole car click like it sometimes hard to change to reverse

[@HustleGarageTV]

@cybersplayground433 mmm I really don’t know hey, sorry. Have you searched forums or posted in 370z Facebook groups?

[@SuperWerewolf56]

Bro I Have A 2016 370Z With The Same Problem. It’s Intimidating Me Because Idk What It Is.

[@redline350zHR]

@@SuperWerewolf56i know exactly what it is…might be difficult to explain. Ok so try this: WAIT to put the car into PARK..when parking your car on incline, hold the brakes (foot) hard, keep it pressed, shift into PARK, PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE TIGHT (keep foot on brake pedal) then release foot off brake ONLY after you pulled emergency brake tight. (NOT extremely tight, but tight enough). Now..this is important: When parked on incline, getting into your car PRESS BRAKE down (HOLD foot on brake this entire process) Start car, shift into REVERSE (release parking brake) WHILE FOOT STILL ON BRAKE PEDAL and in REVERSE, then release brake pedal to start moving…. Heres the thing..if you did this correctly, there will be NO CLUNK during this entire process. Believe it or not, that clunk you described is the transmission holding the weight of the car in PARK, causing tension when you go to shift lever from PARK to REVERSE or PARK to DRIVE. The trick is to keep MAJORITY if not ALL weight of car on Emergency/Parking brake (lever you PULL) The parking brake is made for this reason and this is the way to do it. Most people put car in park on an incline, then come off the brake and then pull up parking brake lever. Also some do it correctly (as i described, BUT they do it without holding their foot HARD ENOUGH on the brake pedal, therefore still leaving the weight of car on an INCLINE OR DECLINE on the transmission itself. Any questions LMK HOPE THIS HELPS!!

[@joshuarecarte6567]

Do you have a list of what mods you put on your car because I want my car to look like that

[@HustleGarageTV]

Yeah I do, I have a video of what I have on the car on the channel if you wanna check it out

[@joshuarecarte6567]

@@HustleGarageTV what video is ti

[@HustleGarageTV]

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[@joshuarecarte6567]

Appreciated

[@courtoman]

Dude, if my 370 gets up to 110c its becauese ive accidentally left in it 3rd going 100klms/hr because ive got my music too loud. Mine sits at 90-95 with normal driving. 2010 without oil cooler.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Interesting, mine sits at 90-95 with an oil cooler and 110 without oil cooler. 2010 as well in Perth. But wouldn’t really need an oil cooler unless you’re seeing track time.

[@courtoman]

@@HustleGarageTV yeh I'm in Cairns. Taken it for 2000klm drives to Rockhampton and never gets above 100. Only times it gets to 110 if I haven't left it in the wrong gear is when I'm going uphill on the Gilles Range with lots pushing it in 2nd

[@HustleGarageTV]

Oh damn, and cairns is definitely hotter and more humid than Perth. That’s interesting

[@cantreid800]

My oil sits at 220 no matter what, I got a 2009 M/T 370z

[@HustleGarageTV]

@cantreid800 220F or C?

[@zhang3104]

Is gonna be my first oil change after installing an oil cooler, and I don't know if I should get the oil in the cooler out?

[@HustleGarageTV]

You can if you want to, but you can also just put in the oil normally and the oil in the cooler will usually be all taken out within a couple oil changes

[@JimTMD]

did you paint door handle?

[@HustleGarageTV]

Nah I got the carbon door handle covers

[@JimTMD]

where you get those? if buying from US there's a keyhole in the wrong way@@HustleGarageTV

[@HustleGarageTV]

@@JimTMD I bought them from evo r. It doesn’t have a keyhole but there’s a marking on the back to where the keyhole is for you to drill out

[@teggsy2165]

Main common issue is the road tax in the UK.

[@HustleGarageTV]

😂😂 oh no, they don’t want you to have a z

[@JXiong-zo8ig]

5W40 engine oil motul everything else

[@HustleGarageTV]

The best

[@dieselstar5]

Renault drastically affect Nissan’s reliability. Nissan products were solid in the 90s.

[@HustleGarageTV]

Yeah that’s true since their alliance with Renault. I mean they have always been behind the likes of Honda, Mitsubishi and Toyota, but with the influence of Renault post alliance it’s become worse hahaha

[@vg3348]

how dare you not include this list in the description for copy/pasteability , thanks

[@HustleGarageTV]

😂😂