So I have 50k on my 2000 max. I bought it in February with 34k, and the previous owner never got a tune up.

At what point should I get a tune-up and service the transmission (fluid?). I am not sure if the car needs one b/c nothing seems wrong. I just don't want the transmission or any belts in the car to go. Any suggestions, or experience?

Thanks

 

98,000 on my 2000 se and I'm now planning a spark plug change.
I did a transmission flush and fill around 60,000

 

at 54k, i would have them inspect the belts to check for cracks or small tears. i would definately have the transmission flushed, at minimum have them do the drain and refill. nissan says the plugs can last 100k but many have pulled theirs at 50k-60k and they were spent. i replaced mine at 30k with ngk coppers. if the air filter is dirty, that is something you can do yourself in 2 minutes. also have them test the cooling system to see if the antifreeze is in good shape.

 

Things I've been doing myself:

1) Change oil and filter every 3K to 4K miles
2) Change air filter every 15K miles
3) 2 to 3 transmission fluid drains & refills across two weeks every 15K to 20K miles
4) Rotate tires every 8K to 10K miles
5) Fuel injection cleaner every 15K miles
6) Spark plug change every 60K miles
7) Keep her nice and clean every 1 to 2 weeks

Things I've had done to the car:

A) Changed the rear brake pads by a mechanic friend
B) New set of tires to replace the stock Toyo Proxes at WheelWorks
C) Wheel alignment at Firestone
D) Multiple wheel balances at WheelWorks
E) Added a front strut tower bar myself
F) Added a rear anti-sway bar myself

My mechanic will soon change out my rotors and brakes, and I'll probably get around to flushing out the cooling system.

I haven't gone in for a formal 'heres-my-wallet-so-rip-me-off' tune-up at a Nissan service department yet as I have not had the need. The car still runs beautifully with almost 72K miles on her. I figure I'll bite the bullet when the car hits between 100K to 120K and take it for the ultra-expensive full service treatment at Nissan. By then, some parts may show enough wear and tear to warrant replacement by them.

Peace.