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[Freakart]

Hi all, I live in austraila and i just got me a 89/90 jdm Q45.Already changed the trans and fixed the maf (corroded connection).I think my actsus is bout done but dont have the cash to fix yet, could someone help me out with what oil i should be using(grade?brand) to top up my suspention resevior?Nissan dealers here cant/ wont give me any specs on 'import models'I only payed $4000au for it and am will to spend another $10,000 on it!I've driven s13, s15, 89 jdm cedric and nothing comes close to the driving expirance of my Q.Thanks for all the info i have already gathered off your fine site.

keep driving and loving nissan to the grave

[maxnix]

Freakart, you need to read all posts by TexasOil as he is the active authority.

His site is

http://www.q45asuspension.com

Also, start reading all posts by Q45tech.

You are on the correct approach to restoring your G50, and are budgeted about right.

Did you get a remanufactured RE04 or just have it rebuilt locally?

Welcome to NICO.

[jimbyjimb]

Welcome to hell.

[maxnix]

Welcome to hell.

Nahhh, it's more like purgatory.

Good owners who restore wisely get to heaven when they drive it. Bad owners who don't restore and cheap out on Chinese parts go to hell when it never gets right and finally breaks down on them.

[lino]

Welcome to Nico.

If you haven't already read the active suspension section of the service manual, you might want to:

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Q45/1994_Q45/fa.pdf

Here are the links to Keith (nico member name - texasoil) who is the ACTIVE suspension expert:

http://www.activesuspensionsystems.com/ ... nsion.com/

Other nico members from australia with a Q45:

ozzie! ------------------1990 Infiniti Q45Aussie Q45-------------1990 Nissan Infinity Q45.Aussie Q45a------------'89 JDM Q45amkm3-------------------Q45 - G50 model, but not sure what year

[Freakart]

i got a low km jdm trans its my dayly driver and i had to have it back onroad quick.

i've read all of the tech stuff and all the texasoil post i can find, still cant find what oil 2 use in my suspention, i gather its synthetic but cant find what grade? its getting low.....still trying to find my way round this forum(im new not just to this forum but all forums)thanks for the quick reply people

[lino]

i've read all of the tech stuff and all the texasoil post i can find, still cant find what oil 2 use in my suspention, i gather its synthetic but cant find what grade? its getting low.....

There are many options. The main difference is the additive package. Using the Nissan fluid would be best, but other options are available and a good compromise. You can also send an email to the other Australian members I listed in the above post and ask them what they buy.

This is the original stuff: Nissan Fluid A - ACTIVE Part number: E2901-62U01



You can use Original Mercedes ZH-M - sold as MB Hydraulic Fluid. It is produced by Aral Vitamol as ZH-M hydraulic fluid. (Packaging differs from country to country):



You can also use Febi/Bilstein part number 2615 which for short is called FEBI ZH-M. Some Mercedes dealers also sell it:

Another option is Pentosin CHF 11S Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid:



The non-synthetic version is Pentosin CHF 7.1 Hydraulic Fluid:



I've been using AeroShell® Fluid 41 lately because I can get it easily and reasonably priced:

AeroShell Fluid 41 is a mineral based aircraft hydraulic oil. It meets military specification MIL-H-5606G. AeroShell Fluid 41 meets superclean requirements.

[Freakart]

Cheers you have been mucho helpful.nissan dealers in adelaide wouldn't give me any details, just kept saying we have no specs on import models.

[maxnix]

The other fluids are just for temporary use.

The Nissan is the only one for long term.

[jmorasch]

welcome aboard....great place with alot of great people

[Ozzie]

Mobil Aero HF Series - Aviation Hydraulic fluid.Used in the hydraulics of the landing gear of small planes.Mick at Parafield airport can hook you up....I have a phone number you can call to get in touch with him.

Send me an email and I will pass it on.(email address is in my profile)

[Freakart]

hey ozzie, cheers for the haeds up, but ur e-mail is on hidden so just go to my profile and e-mail me.we could catch up for a cruz one day.just keep driving