My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D40.

Wonderbloke · May 30, 2014

Hi Guys

I thought this might help new owners of second hand Navara's as a suggested list of things to do or to ask a Mech to do... Ignore the makes, this was just so I could copy and paste from my order... It is the best I could throw together from info on the forum and put in one place.. I hope it helps..

Fluids
Quantity & Description
Amounts needed 2.5DCI
What for

2 x Valvoline Engine OilDurablend FE Semi-Synthetic 5W30 Engine Oil (5 Litre)
6.9 if oil filter changed
Bought this to run about 500 - 1000 miles and clean everything as oil is like black water

2 x Valvoline Engine OilSynpower XLlll Fully-Synthetic 5W30 4 Litre
6.9 if oil filter changed
This is the stuff I will use full time.. Ignore make unless someone knows oil and can recommend better.

2 x Valvoline Synpower Power Steering Fluid 1Ltr
Not Sure
Speaks for itself..

5 x Valvoline SynPower Gear Oil TDL 75W90 1Ltr
4.32ltrs Manual gearbox
Same…. Manual gearbox oil change - Will see what it looks like and might change as per engine oil…

6 x Valvoline HP GL-5 80w90 1 Ltr (suitable for LSD)
"2Ltrs Rear & 1LTR Front"
Change - Run and change again as per engine oil

1 x Valvoline Dot 3 & 4 Brake & Clutch Fluid - 5 Ltr
Brakes
Brake fluid change

2 x TRIPLE QX Purple (G13) Ready Mixed Antifreeze/Coolant - 5ltr
10.2ltrs
Complete drain down, blow through and replace… then nervously watching for leaks…

1 x TRIPLE QX ATF Dexron III 5 Litre
2Ltrs Transfer Box
Will swap this out twice as per engine oil…

2 x TRIPLE QX Triple QX Multi-Purp EP2 Lithium Grease 400g Cartridge
N/A
To grease everything and then grease it again..

Parts

1 x Mann Air Filter
1 x Pagid Brake Pads
1 x Pagid Brake Pads
1 x Mann Fuel Filter
2 x Mann Oil Filter
1 x Mann Pollen Filter
1 x Corteco Sump Plug - Just in case and sump plug gasket

Checks
Front diff oil,Rear diff oil,Gearbox oil,transfer box oil.
Check condition of and adjust rear brakes,
Check front brakes for free sliding calipers, pad & disc wear, piston seals.
Check all steering and suspension joints for play/lift.
Check propshaft universal joints.
Check tyres for un-even wear.
Oil / grease all moving parts (door locks/hinges etc)
Test or change anti-freeze.
Check drive belts (tension & condition)

Rich. · May 30, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

I prefer Havoline oil but thats just perference. I use Mann filters and have no problems, only thing i would reccomend is using genuine Nissan oil filter. It has some ******** valve or something in it that means you have to buy a Nissan one as i belive the repro's dont. Having said that, i ran mann oil filters for 6,000 miles without problems, i was just reccomended to use a genuine nissan oil filter and for the price difference you might aswell.

The other thing is to clean the MAF with contact cleaner and check the wheel bearings.

Rich

Wonderbloke · May 30, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

Rich

Thanks mate.. I will use 1 of the filters just for the cleaner oil run of max 1000 miles and order a Nissan filter..

MAF?

And will add wheel bearing to the list..

landmannnn · May 30, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

A few other specifics where the D40 has vulnerabilities:

Check front wheel bearings for any play
Check for any oil leaks around the rear hubs
Check the front of the engine sump for corrosion or damage
Check alternator bearings and lubricate the pulley
Check exhaust heat shield/protector at the front of the exhaust system
Check cruise control doesn't drop out when you wiggle the gearstick in 4th or 6th
Check any aftermarket wiring, particularly towbar wiring
Check operation of 4x4 system and warning lights.

I wonder why you recommend the brand names - it is always reassuring but can be pricey.

HTH

Wonderbloke · May 30, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

Thanks Landmannnn .. Not recommending anything my friend.. As I say, I just cut and paste my order form for speed..

I am having probs with all the buttons on my steering wheel so I have to look up the oem number somewhere to find out which clock spring collar I need....

pholding2001 · May 30, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

Thanks for posting this. This is exactly what I was looking for.

Many thanks

Guest · May 30, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

pholding2001 said:
Thanks for posting this. This is exactly what I was looking for.

Many thanks

:shock: It's also exactly what I posted earlier :eyeroll

pholding2001 · May 31, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

I know

I was assuming my earlier post may have been a prompt and if so, just wanted to show some appreciation.

Wonderbloke · May 31, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

Biggi, if you did post something similar to this then I couldn't find it.. Is this post original? No, because I took what I could find on the forum and the owners manual, amalgamated them in a simple easy to follow list and then asked if it was complete/correct. I then received feedback and was grateful for it.. What prompted the post?

No service manual yet
A cheap d40 with dubious past and oil like charcoal water..
Me spending hours searching this forum and not finding a consolidated list..
Pholding2001 reiterating my thoughts on how it would be nice just to have a single mail that sums up that first week of what to do's...

Sorry I couldn't find your post Biggi but it weren't from lack of trying.. Maybe your post should be made a sticky title "things to check before you buy and things to do after you buy"?

Guest · May 31, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

Oooh look, I found it for you :adminfinger
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=70041
Not that it's a problem, I just think you should credit folk in your posts rather than claiming knowledge yourself.
It's kinda N'etiquette to quote the O/P
My post was by far a full an complete post, just merely enough to get a new vehicle purchaser on his way with a list of things to do.
A complete vehicle (large) service would be far more than even everyone else has added to my post.

TrueDink · May 31, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

OMG

Guest · May 31, 2014

Re: My List of what to do when I buy a second hand vehicle D

jace said:
Imho think the best thing to do with any new Nissan is run away lol

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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