My dealer is charging me $500-$550 for the 60K tunep. My question is, what exactly is performed and can the DIY'er perform all the same thing's by himself?

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check nissan web-site. it will list all the recommended stuff they do. i say it is a waste of money. do it yourself and save$$

 

It depends what year maxima cisco has because if he has a 4/99-12/99 he will probobly want his ecu OS upgraded.

 

I own a 2000 Maxima. Thx

GC

 

Check this.....
http://www.nissanusa.com/form/0,,act...-51041,00.html

 

Nissan service sucks...My honda service infact checks and replaces more than what the nissan one does and that too for the same price.
I would say take the list to a local guy with your own parts/supplies and get it done for cheap...
BTW Cisco....you work for Cisco Systems?

 

Takkar- Thats what I plan on doing being the fact that most nissan serrvice centers in ny are rip off artists. I dont work for cisco, however I am a CCIE specializing in security & voice. Currently I am on the beach...

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Cisco,
i also have a 2000 and I actually did the 60K Tunup at 55K and did it all myself with the help of a hydraulic lift that i used at my regular mechanics shop. I did it after hours so that i would be taking away business and a lift from him.
Didnt really take that long either maybe 2 or 3 hours as far as i remember.
I say get the parts and do it yourself or take to a local mechanic, Nissan centers are known to rip people off, esp around here.

 

As always, F@(# that @(#*. $500 for that? LMAO. Yes, a DIYer can do all of it. If you don't want to do a couple of things then have a mech do them for you, but the entire $60k tuneup thing is money down the toilet.

If you need the ECU upgrade, it's $60 or $90, so do it separately. I have a 9/99 2000 max and I bought it at 37k. I don't know if the ecu code has been updated, but I've had no problems with the car.

 

Glad to hear all the feedback..I contacted DaveB and he is going to fax me a quote on all the parts and I'll have my mechanic install everything...BTW---Has anyone changed the engine belts at 60K?

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Cisco,
yeah i changed the belts on my 2000 Max when it had 55K on it.
I dont think it was neccassary but it did cost that much since i only paid for the belts themselves and did the work myslef. I just like to have my car running in perfect condition and i do ride on it hard so i thought i might as well change the belts as well.

 

2000 Maximus- I agree, I use my maxima as my daily driver and keep my BB e55 for weekend escapades or trips...

 

This is what I had done at the dealer at 60k
1)Oil change
2)Tire rotation
3)New wiper blades
4)New Air filter
5)New Microfilter
6)Fuel Injector cleaned
7)M/T fluid replaced
8)Belts replaced
9)Coolant Flushed
10) Locks/door lubed
11) Battery tested


All of the above was $280 out of the door with free hand car wash

 

Just called Nissan here in Harrisburg, PA...they want $520. Change all fluids, radiator flush, oil,..everything. Rotate/balance, change spark plugs, belts if needed...Cost is $230 for a service like Schernov had done, minus the belts.