I'm at about 59.9K at this point...and since its recommended to do a tune-up at 60K i wanted to get a head start, in a sense.

I looked through my Chilton repair manual and it has loads of maintenance parts of the car that have to be done...

But which are the most essential parts that have to be replaced/maintenanced at a 60K tune-up?

would it be better to do myself or maxima dealer?

thanks.

 

do it yourself

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=45742

 

no dont do it urself unless u are good knowwat ya doing.

 

Things that must be replaced:

1) Change oil and filter
2) Change air filter
3) Change spark plugs (uses 60k intervals)


Optional, but recommended:

4) Drain and refill coolant
5) Drain and refill ATF
6) Change fuel filter


That's it! Everything else is a bunch of checks and inspections.

 

Look here

http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/60k_service.html

 

If you're at all mechanicly inclined, do as much yourself as you can, then take the rest to the mechanic...but pretty much, all of it can be done yourself. If you take it to the dealer, expect to pay $500-$700,

 

plus, if you do it yourself, you know EXACTLY what went into the car, AND you get the pride of having done it yourself (not including the $$$ you saved)

 

and the cost of that? PRICELSS. Good luck and don't break anyhing!

 

I agree with diesel9119. Do it yourself. I just did mine on a 96 SE. It was my first tune on a max. It wasn't to hard. Changing the fuel filter gave me the hardest challenge. I used the website breaux124 mentioned.

 

Yeah, that fuel filter can be a *itch if you don't know to twist it off the fuel lines. They are like Chinese finger cuffs.

 

Tell me about it!!!

 

fuel filter is a 5 min job if you have NO ABS and a CAI

 

And really small hands... or a long *** screw driver with a really fat head.

 

ok, well a oil change/filter every 2.5k...and air filter i just put in a new intake...so i guess i'll only need to change spark plugs and do couple of checks....
What do you recommend OEM spark plugs or some other maybe better quality spark plugs?

thanks

 

OEM plugs are actually NGK platiums, so just stick with OEM.
They're a little pricy, but that's what Nissan recommends.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=45742

 

do i have to replace the belt for the 60k tune up?

 

http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/60k_service.html

 

THANKS!

I'm at 59.5k now...

One thing.... in my service manual it talks about checking/inspecting belts as part of 60k service..... I get a squealing noise when I start up the car which goes away after some time.... Someone (190hpkilla) and some other people suggested that it may be belts? Can anyone confirm that? maybe they are loose or over tightened? Which belts? thanks...

I'm going to do it all, including ATF flush with synthetic redline fluid, then I want to get the tranny cooler in as well...

 

Please change the fuel filter too. You won't regret it.