Y12 Autech Rider Service / Maintenance Questions

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 6th, 2013, 7:26 am

So I got one of these and need some assistance in terms of fluids, suspension etc.

What is the recommended brand / body oil to be used in the engine
What is the recommended CVT Tranny Fluid to be used
Power steering / Brakes Fuilds
Radiator Coolant Brand
Disc Pads for front

Also, the horn seems to have a short-circuit. When the steering is straight, horn does not blow, if I turn it to the extreme right, it works and as I slowly turn back to original position, it works al the way till the steering is straight, then it stops.

Electrician says spiral cable needs to be changed.

Alarm technician says its a short from steering wheel to top of steering mount shaft is the problem. it would not have worked if it needed changing.

Thanks for the assistance.

turbosingh · Postby **turbosingh** » November 6th, 2013, 9:36 am

What engine Mr or Hr?

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 6th, 2013, 12:58 pm

turbosingh wrote:What engine Mr or Hr?

HR15

turbosingh · Postby **turbosingh** » November 6th, 2013, 1:54 pm

recommended CVT Tranny Fluid to be used Ns1
Radiator Coolant Brand -best is nissan
Disc Pads for front Wagner,Original
recommended brand / body oil to be used in the engine 10w 30 i use Amsoil an Mobil 1 but you can use any other.
As for the horn it could be a short in the wires or contact.

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 6th, 2013, 6:25 pm

thanks turbosingh........

chris · Postby **chris** » November 6th, 2013, 8:37 pm

Body oil to be used in the engine-10w-30
Power steering-was told it was belt driven( not sure)
Disc Pads for front- buy original/get foreign used.( change my rotors recently wagner mess it up.)

If you recently bought vehicle ro/ro change/check your a/c filter.

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 6th, 2013, 8:55 pm

thanks Chris.

A lot of useful tips for Nissan owners here. Maybe we could all add lil tips and suggestions for servicing and maintenance in addition to what was asked and answered already ?

Another question :

Recommended fuel type and or Fuel treatment/ injector cleaner for engine ?

turbosingh · Postby **turbosingh** » November 8th, 2013, 9:39 am

They were designed to work on Super,Amsoil,Qmi or redline fuel treatment works good.The Hr engine is direct iinjection so getting someone who does injector cleaning with the air compressor an canistor is the easier way to go.

ramishrrr · Postby **ramishrrr** » November 8th, 2013, 3:11 pm

The problem with the horn not blowing is the Ribbon Connector in the steering Column.
That has to be renewed.
Peace.
RR.

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 9th, 2013, 3:37 am

ramishrrr wrote:The problem with the horn not blowing is the Ribbon Connector in the steering Column.
That has to be renewed.
Peace.
RR.

The horn is blowing when the steering is turned to the right . It continues to blow as I return the steering from the full right turn until its almost straight then it stops blowing.

ramishrrr · Postby **ramishrrr** » November 9th, 2013, 10:55 am

The idea and working of the ribbon connector is that switches can be installed on a moving part (steering) yet connected to the stationary part (Wiring harness). It allows for the steering to be turned approximately three-and-a-half turns either side. The ribbons are really long flexible see-through circuit-boards connected to a plug at either end. One plug connects to the steering switches, the other to the wiring harness. Because of constant movement of the steering, breaks develop, hence the reason why you get the horn blowing when the steering is in a given position, yet when you turn the other way, it stops. Contact is being made, and broken too.
Because this is a complete unit, there are no replaceable parts. Too you have to be an electronics micro-surgeon to repair this. Then you have to know how to put it back together. It is not worth the effort, don't waste time, just get a replacement.
Foreign-used dealers have them. N&M will kill you with price...........if they have it.
Peace.
RR.

QG · Postby QG » November 10th, 2013, 1:25 am

turbosingh wrote:They were designed to work on Super,Amsoil,Qmi or redline fuel treatment works good.The Hr engine is direct iinjection so getting someone who does injector cleaning with the air compressor an canistor is the easier way to go.

The mr16 is direct injected whereas the hr15/16 are multi-port.

To the other guy with steering using a belt, there is no power steering pump on the hr. Nissan uses a sensor that allows the steering to adjust base on speed the driver is going.

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 11th, 2013, 4:53 pm

turbosingh wrote:They were designed to work on Super,Amsoil,Qmi or redline fuel treatment works good.The Hr engine is direct iinjection so getting someone who does injector cleaning with the air compressor an canistor is the easier way to go.

turbo, so its safe to use SUPER fuel instead of super unleaded or premium unleaded right ? As long as I use an injector / fuel treatment once monthly ( every 4-5 fill up )

Also, anyone knows who does the injector cleaning with the air compressor and canister by chance ?

Thanks ppl

IvanTerrors · Postby **IvanTerrors** » November 11th, 2013, 10:00 pm

i have one pm me for info

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 12th, 2013, 5:40 am

IvanTerrors wrote:i have one pm me for info

pm sent

Premera · Postby **Premera** » November 12th, 2013, 6:33 am

turbosingh wrote:They were designed to work on Super,Amsoil,Qmi or redline fuel treatment works good.The Hr engine is direct iinjection so getting someone who does injector cleaning with the air compressor an canistor is the easier way to go.

Any reviews on Jectron line of fuel products ?