My 2000 is a few hundred from the 60K mark and I understand there is a major service scheduled at this point. I know they replace the drive belts and spark plugs, but what else do they do past those and is it worth the $680 it'll cost to get it done. Can I get the individual services done over time as opposed to getting it all done at once?

Thanks.

 

I would just change the plugs and maybe flush the tranny. Those two could be done much cheaper than at a dealership. I would not change the belts unless they are cracking real bad.

 

That's it? 49 views and nobody has anymore to say? Hmm...

I mean, the 60K service is a biggie. Doesn't anyone know more about it?

 

I went 80000 before I did my plugs and belts. Car ran good.

 

Well, if you want to get it done, don't take it to a dealership. I don't think there's one thing in the 60k tuneup that a regular mechanic can't do. If I were you I would have it done, but that could be just me.

 

The dealer will do the little things like put lithium in the door hinges, wash the car, etc. I think it's worthwhile if you're just under the 60k mark because any real problems that it may have will be corrected under the remaining factory warranty. If you go over the mileage before the service then make your own call.

 

Does anyone know if our cars use a timing chain or timing belt ? If it uses a chain i would take it to the dealer till 120 K miles for a service. If it uses a belt its critical that you get that replaced @ 60 K miles along with the tensioner assembly

Harry

 

timing chain

 

I took my 2K1 in to the dealership for 60k service (yes 60K !) price was high so they allowed me pick and choose individual repairs and spread it over 2 oil changes. Just pick all the tranny and engine work and leave stuff like balancing, alingment, cabin filter, wiper blades, etc off. They can be done later and if you're like me your tire shop already does those.

I don't know about the 2K model but the 2k1 and later models only need to change the plugs after 100k miles.
Do take it to the dealership, they do a better inspection and catch any issues that might be showing up, plus your drive train warranty is still in effect.

 

At 60K other than the usually oil/filter change, I would change/flush the transmission fluid, change the coolant, and change the airfilter. While its on the lift ask then to rotate the tires, check the brakes for wear, and inspect the front boots to make sure the rubber isn't torn. You can likely get it from a local shop, or ask the dealer to work up a price for just the items you want.

If the car is running well i would leave the plugs until say 85-90K.

 

at the infiniti dealership i work in it's about $525 for the 60,000 tune up. they'll change the belt, flush the tranny the right way, not the way they do it at your down the street jiffy lube for $39.99. and they also clear the entire computer system of the car, and get rid of any glitches. the car will drive like brand new.
you could do it somewhere else, rather than at ur infiniti dealership but i think it's worth the extra money cause they know what they're doing. unless you know a mechanic who's good and does good work

 

Hey, dont knock Jiffy Lube, I work there! How does the dealer flush the tranny differentley? At Jiffy Lube theres a drain and fill for 39.99, which isnt really a flush. When we do a flush, new fluid is pumped through from above with the drain plug open until the fluid turns red. On older cars, or by request, we do trans pan service instead which is like 80 bucks and includes a new trans pan gasket, cleaning out the pan and magnet of metal shavings, along with new fluid. Not a bad deal compared to what youd be paying elsewhere.