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Nissan Skyline 1989
The 1989 Nissan Skyline carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Nissan Skyline 1989 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Nissan Skyline Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | Sedan | 3.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
| GX | Sedan | 3.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,420 | $3,850 | |
| GXE | Sedan | 3.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
| Silhouette | Sedan | 3.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $2,860 | $4,400 | |
| Executive | Wagon | 3.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
| GX | Wagon | 3.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
| GXE | Wagon | 3.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
Nissan Skyline 1989 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Nissan Skyline 1989 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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High skyline
THE R31 Skyline is robust and generally reliable once you've become used to the howling diff. I'd suggest you test for leaks from cylinder to cylinder and from each cylinder to the water jacket. It could be a head gasket leak.
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Fuels rush in
THERE is a lot of information about the effect of ethanol blend fuels on engines, but don't expect carmakers to come out and say their engines will run on it. Think about it. Your car is 20 years old and never developed for ethanol, so Nissan has no info on what might happen. As a result they will never tell you it can run on ethanol because that leaves them open to litigation if it turns out there is a problem. Ultimately it comes down to the concentration of ethanol in the blend, and most blends on sale now are 10 per cent, which won't cause any problems. The higher the percentage, the greater the chance of having problems with fuel system hoses, seals, pumps et cetera.
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Check out the axle
THE Skyline is a good car that has few faults, apart from a spate of noisy rear axles in the early days. Listen for rear-axle whine and walk away from any car that has that. Other problems from old age and high mileage include oil smoke, rattling engines, notchy gearboxes and rust.
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Temperature tricks
THE SKYLINE never had a cooling problem, unlike the VL Commodore, which used the same engine and was very troublesome. The problem is related to installation of the engine, not the engine itself. In the Skyline it was a gem. You say the temperature goes up but not whether the engine overheats, so I assume it doesn't. It's quite normal on the Skyline for the gauge to swing, depending on the temperature of the day or the load on the engine, and as long as it doesn't go all the way to the H mark, there shouldn't be a problem. If it does go to the very top, I'd expect you to have signs of overheating, so I guess what you see is normal.
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Nissan Skyline 1989 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1989 Nissan Skyline will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Nissan Skyline vary from 14x5.5 inches to 16x7 inches.
| Nissan Skyline Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| Executive | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| GXE | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| Silhouette | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
| GX | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| Executive | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| GXE | Wagon | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
Nissan Skyline 1989 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1989 Nissan Skyline is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Nissan Skyline is available with the following fuel type: ULP.
| Nissan Skyline Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | Sedan | 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 9.6L/100km | |
| GX | Sedan | 3.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 10L/100km | |
| Executive | Wagon | 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 9.8L/100km | |
| GX | Wagon | 3.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 10L/100km | |
Nissan Skyline 1989 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1989 Nissan Skyline are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1690mm x 1395mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Nissan Skyline Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | Sedan | 1395x1690x4653 mm | 145 mm | |
| Executive | Sedan | 1395x1690x4653 mm | 145 mm | |
| GXE | Sedan | 1395x1690x4653 mm | 145 mm | |
| Silhouette | Sedan | 1395x1690x4653 mm | 145 mm | |
| GX | Wagon | 1395x1690x4650 mm | 145 mm | |
| Executive | Wagon | 1395x1690x4650 mm | 145 mm | |
| GXE | Wagon | 1395x1690x4650 mm | 145 mm | |
Nissan Skyline 1989 Towing capacity
The Nissan Skyline has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Nissan Skyline Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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| GX | Sedan | 3.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1200kg | |
| Executive | Sedan | 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1200kg | |
| GXE | Sedan | 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1200kg | |
| Silhouette | Sedan | 3.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1200kg | |
| GX | Wagon | 3.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1200kg | |
| Executive | Wagon | 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1200kg | |
| GXE | Wagon | 3.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1200kg | |
