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29 Mar 2020 10:13 #220397
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Hi fellow Jimny fans,
Proud new owner of a 2011 Automatic Jimny. 76,000km
Since we on lockdown here in Switzerland, and I have nothing to do, I wanted to make the Jimny my new project and get my hands dirty for the first time with a car. This is the only car I've ever had in which I feel compelled to do everything myself.
I figured I would change:
1. Front and rear brakes
2. oils (incl filter)
3. Battery
4. Sparkplugs
5. Airfilter and pollen filter
6. Brake fluid
7. Coolant
If its not too much to ask, could you guys list out the liquids (oils etc.) I need to purchase. I just don't want to make any mistakes with my order. I'm a native english speaker, ordering in German, and since it's my first time...I'd appreciate any help I can get.
I assume the above jobs aren't too much to handle? Anything I'm missing, anything I forgot.
Thanks and stay healthy.
Ian
Proud new owner of a 2011 Automatic Jimny. 76,000km
Since we on lockdown here in Switzerland, and I have nothing to do, I wanted to make the Jimny my new project and get my hands dirty for the first time with a car. This is the only car I've ever had in which I feel compelled to do everything myself.
I figured I would change:
1. Front and rear brakes
2. oils (incl filter)
3. Battery
4. Sparkplugs
5. Airfilter and pollen filter
6. Brake fluid
7. Coolant
If its not too much to ask, could you guys list out the liquids (oils etc.) I need to purchase. I just don't want to make any mistakes with my order. I'm a native english speaker, ordering in German, and since it's my first time...I'd appreciate any help I can get.
I assume the above jobs aren't too much to handle? Anything I'm missing, anything I forgot.
Thanks and stay healthy.
Ian
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29 Mar 2020 10:31 #220403
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One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic first time doing a service by myself
If you look on the top banner of the page you will find a Jimny information link that takes you to the wiki page with all the information you need and much more like how to guides. Good luck with your new car and welcome to the forum.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
Bellerophon (2024 grello van daily
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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29 Mar 2020 10:35 - 29 Mar 2020 10:37 #220405
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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Hello and Welcome,
Servicing is easy on the Jimny with a few basic tools, even the bigger jobs are not that bad. The Wiki (Jimny Information) has all the fluid quantities and grades so have a look at this first, if you still have any questions please ask away.
Coolant is silicate free OAT type in your engine.
Your rear brake shoes may not require changing, they tend to last a long time unless you fill the drums with mud. If you want to save some cash take a look before you change them.
Gearbox, transfer box and differential oil change?
If you want to change the gearbox oil you need a device to pump the oil to the filler plug, it's high on the side of the gearbox (above catalytic converter) and difficult to fill. Some use oil syringe or modified garden spray bottles to get the oil in.
It's all good fun and your can get oils etc from you local motor supplier.
All the best
Mike
Edit : I am a slower at typing than Lambert, sorry about any repeats.
Servicing is easy on the Jimny with a few basic tools, even the bigger jobs are not that bad. The Wiki (Jimny Information) has all the fluid quantities and grades so have a look at this first, if you still have any questions please ask away.
Coolant is silicate free OAT type in your engine.
Your rear brake shoes may not require changing, they tend to last a long time unless you fill the drums with mud. If you want to save some cash take a look before you change them.
Gearbox, transfer box and differential oil change?
If you want to change the gearbox oil you need a device to pump the oil to the filler plug, it's high on the side of the gearbox (above catalytic converter) and difficult to fill. Some use oil syringe or modified garden spray bottles to get the oil in.
It's all good fun and your can get oils etc from you local motor supplier.
All the best
Mike
Edit : I am a slower at typing than Lambert, sorry about any repeats.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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29 Mar 2020 11:13 #220410
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I appreciate the tips. Any special tools needed beside what you find in a "normal" toolbox besides the oil pump?
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29 Mar 2020 11:46 - 29 Mar 2020 11:47 #220412
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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Not that I can think of, but I have a lot of tools, it's an age thing.. The plug spanner may be smaller than on many older cars, or I am getting it confused with the MR2, but that's the only thing that comes to my mind but I may be wrong?????
Someone will confirm.
You can get the gearbox oil in from above, routing a plastic pipe from the engine bay and filling from above, but it's probably a two person job at this point.
If you can get the complete vehicle on 4 ramps it's makes working underneath more comfortable, but not essential.
Mike
Someone will confirm.
You can get the gearbox oil in from above, routing a plastic pipe from the engine bay and filling from above, but it's probably a two person job at this point.
If you can get the complete vehicle on 4 ramps it's makes working underneath more comfortable, but not essential.
Mike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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29 Mar 2020 12:49 #220416
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Ideally you will need a 10mm square socket to remove the fill and drain plugs
Also make sure you can get the fill plugs out before you drain anything
OR you'll be stuck with no oil in to drive it
Also make sure you can get the fill plugs out before you drain anything
OR you'll be stuck with no oil in to drive it

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