You should be able to get brake pads at most brake specialists. They usually sell that stuff over the counter.

ok what about the brake pads? will i be able to get them at repco as well? i am the lucky bfriend who has to play wit me girls first baby

You can quite often find service manuals at swap meets. They're always a pleasant walk and you may find other bargains as well.

Service manuals are usually avalible from public librarys.
Elliott.

Thanks so much for everyone's help and advice i really appreciate it .

I dont want to be one of those chicks that just have no clue, i wanna learn about my car and how to look after it and not rely on my bf (who's VERY jealous by the way coz he only drives a suzuki swift!! so the lil gf has a more powerful car!).

My friend is a panel beater so he'll help me out as much as possible and my friend that sold me the car has given me some tips which will help.

I really want to find a service manual, ive been looking on ebay but there arent any in australia .

Thanks again for everyone's help!! Feel free to PM me if anyone has any more info and i'll defionately post some pics when i get it painted!

HI This is actually Whoridas wife writing this - do wat i did.

I spoke to our local mechanic, - one u know n trust VERY well, n ask if they can show u the ropes, n how to service your own car n stuff like that!

I did n now i can service my own car n the stuff i learnt is priceless.

its a good thing to now - how to service your own car n fix lil problems that may arise!

granted the hubby hasnt really needed my help he has the 1200 not me, but he knows i am willing to have a go n try n help him out as best i can with the engine n stuff

Maybe if you buy the oil etc, and batt your eyelashes right. (and maybe get a carton of beer) One of the sydney members Will give you a hand.

Channie - Welcome to the wonderful world of Datsun ownership.
What the other guys are saying is right..... mechanics tend to try to rip women off (I know, I have a mechanic in the family). Just a suggestion - why don't you try to get hold of a workshop manual for your stanza & a couple of tools, you could probably make do with an oil filter remover & a cheap socket set from K-Mart - then you'll be able to service your car whenever you need + learn a bit about it in the process.
In my neck of the woods, the general concensus is that Penrite is one of the best oils you can get, but you pay for it!

Both of the comments above are dead right. Also, whenever you change your oil, a change of oil filter is also good insurance.Change your oil every 5-8ooo km's or at least once a year, whichever comes first.

The most common grade of oil that most older cars use is 20w 50 grade oil.
Thats what I run in my 120y.
About the air filter number, just go along to any spare parts store ie Repco, Autobarn, Burson Auto parts and just explain what you need and they will have all the part numbers listed and what model/year of your car and away you go.

Hope I was of some help, bye for now.