Which is cheaper to maintain, the Nissan Skyline or the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Nissan Skyline is cheaper to maintain — about $11,741 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the RB20E 2.0L SOHC I6, 125 PS and the 2.5L V6 VQ25HR?

Across 29 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Nissan Skyline or Nissan Skyline?

The Nissan Skyline has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Nissan Skyline has 0 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

1993 Nissan Skyline vs 2014 Nissan Skyline — Labor Times, Costs & Recalls

Specifications

Year

1993

2014

Engine

RB20E 2.0L SOHC I6, 125 PS

2.5L V6 VQ25HR

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

—

automatic

Fuel

gas

Powertrain

Engine output, acceleration, top speed, handling, braking — and Nürburgring if either car ran one.

Horsepower

—hp

225hp

Torque

—lb-ft

192lb-ft

0–60 mph

—

7.8s

Quarter Mile

—

Top Speed

—

143 mph

Skidpad

—

60–0 Braking

—

70–0 Braking

—

Curb Weight

—

3,638 lb

Performance specs synthesized from manufacturer figures and instrumented magazine tests (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track). MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Numbers flagged as "low confidence" by AI generation are conservative estimates from related platforms.

Cost of Ownership

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$700

0.01 $/mi

5-Year Maintenance

$12,441

0.21 $/mi

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ADVANTAGENissan Skyline — Saves you $11,741 over 5 years (1677% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Timing Chain System Failure (Guide Rails & Tensioners)

— hrs

— hrs$2,373 / 5yr

Oil & filter change

— hrs

0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr

Lifter Tick / Collapsed Hydraulic Lifters

— hrs

— hrs$1,015 / 5yr

Transmission Oil Cooler Failure (7AT models)

— hrs

— hrs$715 / 5yr

Valve Body & Solenoid Degradation (7-Speed Automatic)

— hrs

— hrs$595 / 5yr

Differential fluid

— hrs

1.5 hrs$530 / 5yr

Front brake pads

— hrs

1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

— hrs

1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr

Leaking Valve Cover Gaskets (VQ35HR especially)

— hrs

— hrs$488 / 5yr

Tire rotation

— hrs

0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr

Transmission Mount Failure (Upper and Lower)

— hrs

— hrs$390 / 5yr

Wiper blades

— hrs

0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

— hrs

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

12V battery

— hrs

0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr

Cabin air filter

— hrs

0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr

Fuel filter

— hrs

0.5 hrs$210 / 5yr

Spark plugs

— hrs

0.8 hrs$200 / 5yr

Water pump

— hrs

2.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Coolant flush

— hrs

0.8 hrs$170 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

— hrs

3.0 hrs$162 / 5yr

Engine air filter

— hrs

0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

— hrs

3.5 hrs$144 / 5yr

Alternator

— hrs

1.5 hrs$131 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

— hrs

0.6 hrs$125 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

— hrs

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

Power steering flush

— hrs

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

Starter motor

— hrs

1.5 hrs$85 / 5yr

PCV valve

— hrs

0.4 hrs$80 / 5yr

Thermostat

— hrs

0.8 hrs$56 / 5yr

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.

Fluid Capacities

Nissan Skyline

No fluid spec data available

Nissan Skyline

ac_refrigerant · R-134a

brake0.80 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3

coolant8.50 qt · Nissan L248

engine_oil4.75 qt · API SN

power_steering · none — electric power steering

rear_diff1.30 qt · API GL-5

transmission_auto10.00 qt · Nissan Matic S

washer3.70 qt · windshield washer fluid

The Verdict

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THE WINNER

1993 Nissan Skyline

RB20E 2.0L SOHC I6, 125 PS

Nissan Skyline is cheaper to maintain (saves ~$11,741 over 5 years)

Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.

Open the full dashboard for either truck

Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.

Nissan Skyline

RB20E 2.0L SOHC I6, 125 PS