tomz17

Time for 15k service on my 2k SE...


Anywayz, the dealer wants 255.65... ya right!!!


I figure i'll just pick out oil/filter change (21.95) + fuel filter replacement (49.95) + air filter replacemenet (19.95) off their "menu"

(the only other important thing looks like tire rotation, but I had that done at close to 10,000.... everything else is BS inspections and such... ie. they want me to pay them $29.95 to inspect the brakes, etc.)

My question is, how much do the fuel filter and air filters cost? How hard is it to replace them yourself? (i'd imagine the air filter would be pretty easy).


suggestions?


-Tom Z.

PS. Anyone know what "minor automatic/manul transmission service" means? at 15,000 miles!?!?

eortiz15

Get the K&N drop in and you won't have to replace it for the
life of the vehicle. Just clean it every 50,000 miles.

K&N runs for about $45 to $50 @ local parts store.

tomz17

Sounds like a plan!!! almost overlooked that possibility... thanx!!

-Tom

UMD_MaxSE

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just curious, how are you going to replace the fuel filter? On the 5th gen, it is located as a part of the fuel tank.

tomz17

really?? I dunno, it's listed in the Service menu that I got from my nissan dealer, and they want to charge $50 for it.. (from searching on this board it looks like someone else got charged for it too!!)

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=87472



What do you think? is my nissan dealer trying to rip me off??

is the fuel filter non-serviceable?


-Tom Z.

UMD_MaxSE

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thats what the user manual and the FSM say... look it up just to make sure though....

CIRCO

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tomz17

Well, what exactly is the brake inspection, other than them just looking at it???? personally, i don't think it sounds all that important. I've never had issues with my brakes. No warped rotors (knock on wood), and my car grips the road like glue when you mash the brake (on my stock tires, thats good enough inspection for me)

They don't want any kind of flush this time around... (coolant drain/flush/refill is listed at 30k)


-Tom Z.

CIRCO

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I agree it's insane that they do it but apparently they get a measurement of how much "meat" is left which they could do by looking at it. I was just giving you some justification as to why they might be charging you that outrageous price. Did you get anything on the fuel filter. I am right at 15K and was looking into service at the dealer, but they wanted 350. I said forget it and put it off till I moved back home.

PCGuRu2K

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You really don't have to worry about service till you get around 60K.. For now just oil change, air filter is good enough.. When you hit 30 get the flush of tf, and anti-freeze.. Maybe spark plugs if you want...

sleepermax

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Don't they also do a fuel rail flush and put in fuel injector cleaner?

tomz17

Ya... i think i'm just gonna go for air filter (maybe K&N), and have them do the oil change.. (it's a lot less messy to have them change my oil.. and hell, for $20 I think it's worth it..)


-Tom Z.

tomz17

It's not on the list, but perhaps this is what they meant by fuel filter replacement... I dunno, I'll ask them when I go in tomorrow..

-Tom Z.

dougb

Tom,

I look at the manual when it comes to services, and then deterine what I want to do. Screw the dealer and their service pamphlets. At 15,000 I needed an oil change, air filter, tire rotation...That's it.

For the 30,000 service I changed the oil, air filter, and all fluids....tranny, brake, and radiator. The dealer wanted 450.00 for this service, I shopped things around and had the stuff listed done for about $195.00.

The fuel filter never needs to be replaced according to the owners manual.

Good luck and don't let them take you for a fool.


Anywayz, the dealer wants 255.65... ya right!!!


I figure i'll just pick out oil/filter change (21.95) + fuel filter replacement (49.95) + air filter replacemenet (19.95) off their "menu"

(the only other important thing looks like tire rotation, but I had that done at close to 10,000.... everything else is BS inspections and such... ie. they want me to pay them $29.95 to inspect the brakes, etc.)

My question is, how much do the fuel filter and air filters cost? How hard is it to replace them yourself? (i'd imagine the air filter would be pretty easy).


suggestions?


-Tom Z.

PS. Anyone know what "minor automatic/manul transmission service" means? at 15,000 miles!?!? [/B][/QUOTE]

Y2KMaxGXE-R

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they check for wear on your brakes, measure how worn your parts are. If they tell you brakes need replacement, don't agree right away. Ask them to put down in writing the results of measurements (thickness of pads/rotors?), VS. OEM standards...my 15K service cost me $35 (oil/filter change+rotation)..you don't need to replace your air/fuel filters at 15K mi, no radiator flush, no fuel treatment, no cleaning of throttle body or tune-up needed. It is a great shame that mechanics are so damn greedy and try to rip everyone off.

tomz17

Nah, I was never planning on letting them "inspect" anything... I'll prolly just have them do the oil change, and go for the K&N drop in... I'll check on the fuel filter situation (check my manual[in car] , and see what they say).


-Tom Z.

TimW

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From what I know, the fuel filter is located in the tank with the pump and sensors. access to it would be through back seat. I have no clue how you would depressurize the lines... but I could see a hellava mess in the making, albeit access to the filter can't be that hard. You're in FSM country now. Maybe get the FSM and 'offset' that cost of going to the dealer. I mean, it could be the mechanics first one to do too.. and your car could smell like a tanker forever. I dont know that, but it seems possible.

tomz17

Hmm... well, i definitely don't think that's what they had in mind for 15k service ... i'll ask tomorrow

-Tom Z.

woosh

For the tire rotation , does anyone know the pattern

if I have:

FL FR

RL RR


after rotation is it?

RL RR

FL FR

Thanks

MaxDriver98

My car has 15500 miles and I am still debating on if I should do it myself or go to the dealership. I doubt the extra 500 miles cause damage.

maximaman69

[QUOTE]Originally posted by woosh
For the tire rotation , does anyone know the pattern

if I have:

FL FR

RL RR


after rotation is it?

RL RR

FL FR

Thanks [/QUOTE ]

My understanding is that it should be:

RR RL

FR FL

That way, if you are using tread on the outside of your tire, it will now be on the inside where it will be worn less.

Y2KMaxGXE-R

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damn, your car is 4 yrs old and you only got 15K mi on it...do you drive anywhere?

MaxDriver98

I bought it with 9,000 miles on it 5 months ago

TimW

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its in the manual. its not the best for wear, but helps you not have belt separation or slipped/pulled belt. You're car will handle like unicycle with a flat if a belt slips.