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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