difference bet. 89/90 240?

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90240br
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i dont think there are any major differences between a 1989 and a 1990. ive found a 1989 facotry service manual for cheap but i have a 1990...will there be any problems here?


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There shouldn't be. The engine changeover happened in 1991 when the KA24DE was used instead of the KA24E

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nomuken
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i agree with tenkawa_akito

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nomuken wrote:i agree with tenkawa_akito
:Werd

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Rockenreno wrote::Werd


3rd agree

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prigo
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should be kosher, I'm using an Altima/240sx Chiltons manual on my 240sx ;)

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i wonder if the 89 FSM says to use 87 octane gas :lol:

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ricebike
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my 89 owner's manual says to use 87 octane... what does the '90 manual say on that?

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i think 89 and up said to use 93+ octane even though the KA didn't need 93+

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i think 90 and up said to use 93+ octane even though the KA didn't need 93+

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D1SR240
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My car didn't have a FSM, how much are they like 12 bux or something?

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WingsNThangs
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On average, try $40+.

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D1SR240
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are you sure? I just ordered my mom a owners manual for her highlander and it was only $15.


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