hey guys. any help id really appreciate it !!!


ok...i have 38,700 miles on my car and i am about to hit 40k.

what kinds of things do i need to do to the maxima ??

I have a 04 SE


i change the oil in my car every 2,500 miles

i have a k&n air filter that i clean about once every 4-5 months.

and i have taken it to sears auto center to get a new cv boot(ripped and had to be replaced) and while that was getting done i also got a system coolant flush


i talked to my cousin and he told me to get
brake flush......(do u guys recommend dot 3 or 4?????????)
power steering fluid

he told me to get a full service on my trany

and get oem spark plugs


i bought the car with 28,000 miles on it...

now i have about 500 dollars i want to put into the car...brake fluid, powersteering fluid and spark plugs i know will cost me peanuts...


is there anything anyone recommends to do ??????


any info would be appreciated thanks

 

Just to give you an idea of what nissan suggests at 30k. So take out what you do normally and check the other stuff if its never been done.

Genuine Nissan 30,90,150,000 Mile Service Package Maxima 2004, 2005, 2006
All items needed to perform the Nissan Factory-Recommended Maintenance for 30,000 Miles (Also done at 90K & 150K) except Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid, Lubricant, and Engine Coolant (available on request)

Included will be the following for the 2004, 2005, 2006 Nissan Maxima :

Oil Filter

Engine Air Filter

Engine Drive Belts

In-Cabin Microfilter

PCV Valve

Radiator Cap

Wiper Blade Refills


*******The Maxima with the 5-Speed Automatic Transmission takes Special Nissan Trans Fluid Please Contact Us for Availability and Shipping Info***********

The Nissan Factory-Recommended 30,000 Mile Service includes the Following:

Change Oil and Filter

Lubricate all Locks and Hinges

Replace Automatic Transmission Fluid

Replace Engine Air Filter

Replace Engine Coolant

Replace Engine Drive Belts

Replace IN-Cabin Microfilter

Replace PCV Valve

Replace Radiator Cap

Replace Wiper Blade Refills

Rotate Tires

Inspect all Lights

Inspect Suspension

Inspect Front & Rear Brakes

Inspect Exhaust System

Inspect Fuel System Hoses

Fill Washer Fluid

 

What about 60k miles?

There's also probably a "minor" service at 45k miles

 

^^^Wow.

Just keep the oil changed man.

 

My dealer quoted me $450 for that service...insane.

 

thats awesome great info !!!

$450 ? thats some bull **** all that stuff u can buy all those liquids and do it all at home for a 4th of the price the dealer blows the ****

 

do you guys know where i could get a MOTOR MOUNT for our cars??

im under the impression they are liquid filled or something ??

on of mine is bad, i took it to my old job (pepboys) to one of the guys i was cool with in the shop and he told me one of my motor mounts was bad......this was about 6-8 months ago i didnt do anything about it because i didnt have the money at the time
i called the dealer and they said that motor mount i need was 550 !!!!!!!! so iwas like F THAT

do you guys know any sites that have motor mounts for a 04 SE !??????


thanks again for all the help and info

 

What about 60k miles?

There's also probably a "minor" service at 45k miles


I just looked at the service manual and it has a whole list but nothing major at set intervals. Just inspect and replace if necessary. 60k replace radiator fluid, 105k spark plugs.In cabin air filter every 15k. Everything is different for each car by conditions. Guess thats why it just says inspect and change as necessary.

 

Might be with install as it depends on price if auto or manual. Look just as reference

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...04&catalogid=1

 

$550 for a motor mount???????, GTFOH

 

my reaction exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

All of the 30,45,60 mile services are such bullshet man. It's just profit don't you see? Like I said, keep your oil changed, service your transmission fluid every 50K and just wait for the SES or noise. Do not **** your money away doing that stuff im tellin ya!!!!

 

 

congrats... keep crusing

 

I change my tranny fluid every 15k And yes, I post #13.

 

You change your oil every 2,500 miles? I sure hope you aren't running synthetic. And if you are, please wait every 5k miles and paypal me the $30 you don't spend on oil+filter in between changes.

 

nah i actually have a k&n air filter so i dont buy air filters and i buy either fram or pure one oil filters...

and for oil i dont use synthetic i use regular gtx castrol or penzoil (yellow bottle) i got a crap load of it !! haha i use 5w30 penzoil past few oil changes not synthetic

 

I mean whatev, its your ride. I have been told by a few techs exactly what I have told you. My car has been 100 percent Nissan to me for 80K, not a single hiccup. If it makes you feel better to spend all that money......

 

^^^ yea i hear ya...i wanted to save the money but i felt like putting some into my car

i know i need a new battery soon, ive had the car for a year and 3 months and feels like the battery is getting weaker every day so ill prolly buy an optima red top ( i owned one last car i had and loved it)

i def want to get my trany serviced and prolly do the brake fluid and spark plugs. that stuff isnt that expensive...

 

How hard is it to change PCV valve?

 

I haven't changed it in my 04 yet, but on my 00 (and every other car I've touched) its really easy. Just disconnect the tube on the PCV valve, pull the valve out, put the new valve in, and reconnect the tube.

Hardest part is remembering where the damn thing is. I'd have to look at my service manual every time because I have the attention span of a fish.

 

Call Dave Burnette at Southpoint Nissan, he gave me the best prices on parts for both of my Maximas. His number is 888 254-6060.

 

^^^^do they delivery ????

 

He'll send it in the mail, so yes.

 

nice nice thanks for the info

 

I wish there was a throwing money down the drain icon.