Nissan S13 Silvia / 240SX Complete Factory Maintenance Schedule
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Nissan S13 Silvia / 240SX
S13 (1988-1994)
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This vehicle is currently legal to import to the United States under the 25-year exemption rule. Vehicles manufactured in 1988 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.
Nissan S13 Silvia / 240SX (S13)
Maintenance Schedule for 1988-1994 | Engine: SR20DET / CA18DET / KA24DE
5,000 Miles / 6 Months
2 tasks • routine maintenance
routine
15,000 Miles / 12 Months
2 tasks • routine maintenance
routine
30,000 Miles / 24 Months
3 tasks • major maintenance
major
60,000 Miles / 48 Months
2 tasks • major maintenance
major
Common Issues & Solutions
Preventive maintenance based on known issues with this model
SR20DET turbo shaft play, boost loss
moderate
Cause:
Stock Garrett T25G bearing wear above 100k km
Solution:
Rebuild or upgrade to T28 Kansas / GT2871R
Estimated Cost:$400-$1,800
Rear subframe bushing cracking
moderate
Cause:
Age-related rubber degradation, worse with lowered suspension
Solution:
Replace with polyurethane or hard rubber bushings
Estimated Cost:$200-$600
Power steering rack leak
moderate
Cause:
Seal failure above 150k km
Solution:
Rebuild rack or replace with unit from Z32/R33
Estimated Cost:$250-$800
KA24DE valve cover oil leak
minor
Cause:
Cork gasket hardening
Solution:
Replace with rubber gasket upgrade
Estimated Cost:$50-$120
Coolant leak from upper radiator hose
moderate
Cause:
Plastic radiator neck failure
Solution:
Replace radiator with aluminum upgrade (Koyo, CSF)
Estimated Cost:$180-$450
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