Brought the car to Tustin Nissan dealer this morning for oil change, the service guy asked me if I want to do 30K maintenance for $275 w/o gear differential oil change and $325 with gear differential oil change.
What exactly do they change for freaken $300 dollars?
Do I also need to change gear diff oil ? He also mentioned another oil that goes w/ the gear box, i fogot what it is.
Thanks

 

Do you have your service manual? If so it tells you what they do at what mileage.

 

30,000= major service

service transmission
service manual trans-axle and replace oil and drain plug gasket
replace differential fluid
check brake lines
check fuel vapor liquid lines/hoses
check steering gear lines/hoses check suspensions
flush brake master cylinder
test charging system
repack front wheel bearings
flush radiator and pressure test
replace wiper inserts
inspect ignition wires
check windshield defroster
diagnostic performance test with result
replace radiator cap
replace fuel filter (if applicable)

 

dealers a ****in rip off

 

SKIP IT ! If you need to change your coolant , do , but the rest is a rip ...

 

Thats a bargain, dealer here wants $599 for mine, and I inquired about no need for tire rotation/balance, oil change, or air filter change. He said its all in the package and he couldn't lower it. He priced the same for my 02 Maxima at 30K.

Guess what, I did my own synthetic oil change on my Maxima, re-oiled the K&N filter, had the radiator flushed with B&G flush system, and had Discount Tire rotate my Michelin Pilot Sports for free.

Dealer also wanted $89 to change my micro air filter. I bought one for $30 and installed it in 5 minutes,

Saved $510, I hate stealerships!

 

the only thing these dealers have on us is that they'll decline to warranty repairs if the records show that it hasn't been serviced. At least that's what my service manager says. I think it's bs...

 

Has anyone been to the dealership for warranty work with a Pop-charger? Just curious since it's not like a full cold air, it's basically changing the air box and putting in a different filter. Has anyone been given ****e for it?

 

as long as your car has been serviced by an ASE certified mechanic, they can not void your warranty. find a local shop that specializes in Datsuns/Nissans and they will do it for a lot cheaper.

 

you can do most of the stuff they do yourself man, its lame to pay that price unless theres a defect on the parts or whatever.

 

If I bought my Z used from a dealer with 26K miles, do I still need to look into this 30K service?

 

^^^

I would say... Yes. Unless they told you they just did the service when you bought it.

 

They can''t void your warranty . In all my years of driving and with every different make of car , all you really have to produce or need in case of a failure is your stack of oil change receipts , which should be in a timely order . DON'T EVER let any of these Stealerships BS you ! And as said above , you could do most of it yourself if you really feel you want it done . I said want it done , not need it done .

 

I had my father take mine in when I was out of town and they got him for $599. I was like you paid how much for what! Man they took him for a ride.
It really pisses me off when I think of all the sh*t I could have bought for $600

 

Believe it or not, THIS is the very issue that got me upset and worried.

This is the reason why I joined this Forum.

And indirectly, why I decided to be a "Premier Member" and cough up some cash to help keep our great site going

I am now convinced my dealer has been less than honest with me after all. I bought my car at 32,400 miles and it was a "Certified" car, meaning that they will guarantee the powertrain to 100,000 miles. Yet, after repeated requests they cannot/will not give me a copy of the service records. I specifically asked if the coolant had been changed, filters, etc. etc. No distinct answer, except that "the car has been checked and it is in excellent shape".

Question: HOW can they give me a "Certified" status at 32,400 miles if ALL the 30K service has not been done, including a coolant change?

It looks like only the oil has been changed recently. That's about all

I've been digging around the web and especially on this site. Well, I decided to go get the oil changed again (to a full synthetic) and also get the coolant changed to get started. I am going to a New Jersey chain called "STS" for mechanical work I cannot do myself. I will save ALL records in case Nissan want to argue with me. I will post what happens next. I don't trust the "stealership" to do anything now.

Now I'm really p*ssed.

You guys will really love me as a new member, b/c I'll post good as well as bad experiences I get. I'm very fair and objective, too.

 

Yes, its BS. No, they cannot/will not void the warranty. No, the work does not have to be performed by an ASE mechanic (ASE-certified to do oil changes??? )

If you do your own work, it is a good idea to keep a record of dates and mileage that you did any service. And keep the reciepts for any parts and fluids. But they cannot void the warranty unless they can demonstrate that the problem was directly caused by the work that was performed (or failure to perform that work).

bill

 

Certified used cars can lead to trouble
Most car purchases are used, not new. When people shop for used cars, we feel relieved when we see a sign that says “certified.” So what does that mean? Well, certified used cars sometimes are good deals, but most of the time means absolutely nothing. Car dealers have learned that people are willing to pay more for certified used cars, so they started adding thousands of dollars to the car cost. But there is no legal definition of the word “certified” when it comes to used cars. And even if the car is certified, you should still get it inspected by an independent mechanic. The only legitimate certified cars are those that are certified by the manufacturer. This means that in return for your money, you have a meaningful extension on the warranty that comes with the vehicle. The idea came about from luxury automakers who wanted more cache for their used cars. Lexus, for example, certifies the car is not above a certain age and the mileage is not past a certain limit. Jaguar is known for having the best program. So, does the manufacturer actually certify the vehicle? No, it's an agreement between the manufacturer and the dealership that the car has been overhauled and inspected. So, it's hard to know if the work has really been done. Yet another reason why you should always have a car checked by an outside mechanic before your purchase it.

-Clark Howard

 

I find that learning how to do these rountine maintenance tasks is the best solution to getting things done right. Take the time to learn how, invest in some tools, do it yourself. I'm what you call a shade tree mechanic. No real automotive training, just trial and error. Most skills learned on one vehicle will apply to another vehicle. Over the years I've learned to flush radiators, change tranny fluid, change pwr steering pump, water pump, belts, alternator, refill batteries, do full suspension work, fuel filter, interior wiring, panels, carpet, ect ect... It's also a good excuse to buy new tools.
IMO, being ASE certified is just a title. Any person who takes the time to learn how to perform vehicle maintenance can do an outstanding job. Not to mention the vehicle's owner will always take his time, making sure not to mistreat his vehicle, during maintenance.
My 2 cents.

 

+1

I just did pretty much everything on that 30k maintenance list this week while my car is up on stands waiting for new wheels to arrive. With the service manual and some tools, it's not difficult at all. Cost me around $100 and that's only b/c I needed a couple tools and I put Royal Purple in the tranny and diff and Purple Ice in the radiator. I keep everything I do written down, but I don't worry about warranty stuff, since mine is up, anyway.

 

thats not a bad price compared to what most charge. In general service departments are more willing to help you out with warranty work if you get these services done.