mikee

Can anyone tell me what a fair price should be for this service from a dealer? Thanks!

Eric L.

I would not take it the dealer. They tend to rip customers off with unnecessary (or unperformed) services. The 15k service is basically the following:

Change oil/filter
Change air filter
Check brakes
Rotate tires


Optional:
Change fuel filter
Drain/refill ATF
Drain/refill Coolant
Safety inspection (exhaust, belts, etc..)


My guess is that most dealers charge around $150 for the 15k service. If you take it to an in independent shop, they might charge 15k, but they will also do all the "optional" things I listed above.

Pillager

It costs $194.00 from the dealer and this is what you get:

-Replace engine oil
-Replace engine oil filter (genuine factory filter)
-Lubricate hood and door hinges
-Check and refill fluids
-Inspect vehicle for leaks
-Check transmission fluid condition
-Inspect brake linings for wear
-Adjust brakes and hand brake to factory specifications and clean
-Rotate tires and reset tire pressure
-Examine exhaust system for leaks and security
-Check front and rear suspensions and steering composnents
-Service battery (fill to level, clean corrosion, install BG battery pad)
-Replace air filter
-Replace fuel filter
-Inspect all hoses and clamps
-Test distributor cap, ignition wires and coil
-Test coolant for proper protection level and condition
-Install BG engine performance service kit
-Inspect condition of wiper blades
-Road test vehicle

Peace, hope this helps. This comes directly from the Service Maintenance Schedule of my dealership: Colonial Nissan located in Feasterville, PA.

Eric L.

Good info. Seems most of these can be done at home with minimal effort. Such as all the inspections (except brakes), lubrication, and whatever a BG engine service kit is. I would just get the stuff you cannot do at home (or would be too much trouble to do) at the dealer if I had to, and then pocket the money for a rainy day. Think about it this way, if any suspension or exhaust component wore out at 15k, it is covered under warranty and you should not have to pay the dealer to have them "inspect" it.