man today i went to the dealer to get a 30,000 mile service and it cost me 250.00 , thats a ****in rip off. plus they told me that i need to flush my transmission fluid and power stearing fluid and needed new break pads and tires... and non of this was included
i'm getting sick off the dealer rippin people off


do u guys know of any other places(or recommend anything) so i wont get ripped of... or can i do these services my self?
thanks
oh and if my tires arent respondin as well does that mean they're off balance?
what are the good tires for maxima

 

You can do transmission fluid yourself, as well as the brakes. If you don't feel confident, have a friend help that's done it before. To get an idea of what to do, check out http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php

Its an older max, but the writeups are very good, and similar to our cars.

If you're tires don't feel right, they probably need to be balanced. But if you're alignment is off (car doesn't drive in a straight line), that's another thing.

 

No need to get most of that stuff done. Alot of it is inspection this and inspection that...

 

My dealer wanted $400.00 for the 30,000 miles check up. They basically want to screw us out of money since all they really do is check fluid lines. I think all they replace is the wiper refills, pvc valve, and something else but I can't think of what right now. It's really worth the $400.00.

 

No.

Look at the descriptions. If it says "inspect" in it, then all they do is look at it (if you're lucky) and check a box on a form (if they require forms).

Inspected items:
1) Brakes
2) Tires
3) Windshield washer fluid
4) Fuel lines
5) Light bulbs

Change/Replace Items:
1) Oil/oil filter
2) Transmission fluid
3) Engine coolant flush
4) Lube chassis

Then look at the "dealer" extras they may throw in for free:
1) Wash car
2) Vacuum interior

And you're gonna pay $400 for that? How about this. Contact Summit Racing on the web and order 4 quarts of Redline (or Amsoil) transmission fluid. Then have it shipped to your house. Drive down to Jiffy Lube and pay them about $100-150 (if you want). Have them flush your coolant and change the tranny oil. Have them replace your oil and oil filter. Vacuum and wash the car yourself. Save at least 1/2 or more ($150 at Jiffy Lube + $50 at Summit Racing). Enjoy.

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