Hey guys,

I wanted to know how much did you guys pay for your 30K tune-ups? I really don't won't to go to the dealership (I heard it's like 500 for the tune-up). If anyone lives in NJ and got there's done, let me know where at.....I plan on taking it in this Saturday. I may take it to Tuffy's in Linden,NJ......

 

I'm coming up on my 30k service too... Would be curious to know how much people paid....

 

I was at the dealer yesterday for an oil change and I am at 28,000. So I'm due next time in. The told me $349, but I asked if it would be less because by then my brakes will be all done and I have an intake so no need to check/replace the air filter) He said most likely, so who knows! But it definitely wasn't $500...

 

What is there to tune up? Go to a radiator shop and get them to do a pH test on the coolant. It is typically replaced every 30K or 2 years but the initial changeover should likely be longer than that. Rotate your tires yourself. Buy an aftermarket air filter. Get an oil change. Do visual inspections. Perhaps change the tranny fluid if an automatic. Not sure where the fuel filter is, but replace it if readily accessible.

What more would you need to do? The 30K inspection is a licence to print money.

 

yea dealerships do NOTHING but visually inspect your car. The fuel filter will not be changed its in your gas tank its lifetime so dont worry , oil change, tranny oil change, air filter change, and collent flush is all you need, thats what the dealer might do minus the tranny flush.

all this at anohter local shop should cost..

Radiatior flush - $50
Oil change $25
tranny drain and fill $60
Air filter change- $25
Tire rotation $20

your looking at $180
add a couple of bucks if you use syn***ic, and if you want a k&N filter

 

Oh ok...I have the Injen CAI...so I'm good with that. And yeah, I do use synthetic oil.....

 

Clean your CAI too.

 

you don't need a tune up till 105k miles..... or so i thought..

 

Yah I will be installing new brakes in the next couple weeks, have the aftermarket air filter, cabin HEPA filter was just replaced, so I think I'll find out exactly what they do for the 30k service and just get what I need done elsewhere, or just have the dealer do it al a carte.

 

30k maintenace:

* replace engine oil and filter
*lubricate all locks/hinges
*lubricate propeller shaft
*replace auto tranny/cvt fluid
*replace air filter
*replace engine coolant/flush system
*replace engine drive belts
*replace free running hub grease
*replace fuel filter
*replace in cabin microfilter
*replace radiator cap
*replace wiper blades

per manual........

 

^...Thanks for the info.

 

What the hell is a propellor shaft, for a 4x4? You don't need to replace any drive belts at 30K, nor do you need to replace the radiator cap and I'd just inspect the wiper blades. They should last more than 2 years or whatever age your 6th Gen is. Or just walk into the stealership and slap the "Mark" sign on your forehead and hand over your wallet!

 

hey don't kill the messanger, I looked at the manual and thats what it said...


and somethings on there are prob for the 4x4's yes...... I skipped as much as possible..

 

Don't get me wrong I wasn't flaming you. I just hate stealerships. They charge a fortune for a coolant flush, tranny flush and everything else they do. Going a la carte through a stealer is not a smart option. Just go to a shop that specializes in these things and keep all invoices and receipts for warranty purposes and make sure they're properly dated.

 

Or find a Nissan or Import specialists. The better shops will inspect your car with you to see what's needed, instead of pulling your car behind a 20-foot wall and privately inspect your car. Between first hand information and the brainpower on the org, you won't be over charge for or get unneeded services. Once you find a good shop (or a mechanic) and build a relationship with them, the stealers are only good for warranty work.

 

Here's what my "stealership" does for the 30,000 mile major service for $359.00:
oil & filter
adjust belts
adjust all fluids
adjust inspect brakes replace fluid
service/clean battery cables
adjust clutch
rotate tires
inspect fuel filter
replace fuel filter
check idle speed
install battery pads
inspect exhaust
adjust timing
pressure test cooling system
replace air filter if needed
pressure check radiator
inspect steering linkage
drain & replace coolant
replace PVC valve
check all lights
replace spark plugs
pressure check hoses
lube hinges & latches
drain & refill auto trans fluid
lube you up before they bend you over....at no extra cost of course!

 

You won't need a PCV valve and plugs at 30K on a 6th Gen, that's nonsense.

 

Paid my Mechanic $200 cash to change out all the fluids.

 

Smart man. That's about all you have to do, particularly if he rotated the tires while he was at it.

 

Do you drive auto or stick? weren't your original spark plugs platinum? Battery pad was not originally installed, or your battery's leaking? Replaced brake fliud and bleed lines too? Check idle speed? All other inspections was done so they can order necessary work before your warranty expired? STEALERSHI*. Some of the list of services performed are borderline scams IMO.

 

And they'll charge out labor for x hours and only physically work on the car for maybe 60% of the time they have charged, then charge shop supplies on top of that as a % of the bill, ca-ching, ca-ching (that's an old cash register sound, in case you young-uns didn't know), lol!

 

so basically, rotate the tires and change all the fluids, and thats really all our Max's need?

 

Plus do all the visual inspection stuff.

Is there a Haynes manual available for a 6th Gen yet? That should be required reading.

 

I didn't get this done, this is just what they say they do, I also believe it's a generalized list to cover all Nissan's. Someone mechanically wise should make a sticky with the reality of what our cars do need and when. I'm not that guy, but if anybody wants to do so, I'm sure it would help a lot of folks out, and save them from getting ripped off...

 

I see you're in OC, which dealer?

 

Ive been through this as well, check nissanusa.com and you will find the manufacturer's recomendations for every nissan vehicle. There truely are not any expensive things that need to be done at 30k. The coolant is good till 75,000+ and the tranny fluid is somewhere around there as well. Yes, you can go ahead and let them rape you by changing $300+ worth of things, but if you go check what Nissan says the car needs and when it will be quite an eye-opener. Remember, the dealership would be more than happy to change every fluid and replace the brakes every time you go there, everyone knows this. Listen to what Nissan says, they made the car, not the dealership, you'll be suprised how much the reccomendations differ, and how maintenance free the car is other than oil changes until its got 60,000mi+

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

Check this out, If you have Schedule 1 or 2 maintenance they dont even reccomend changing the transmission fluid in the timeframe that this schedule goes to, and thats 120,000mi, just to inspect the level. Also, the coolant is not to be changed till 60,000mi. Only car's that operate in 'extreme' operation conditions truely need premium maintenance, but every dealer everywhere would like you to believe you operate in extreme conditions apparently.

 

Connell Nissan in Costa Mesa

 

Just remember what Nissan WONT do if you do not have your car checked at the service intervals..

Pay for any maintenance needed on your Maxima under warranty

Without proof that these things were done, Nissan will not pay for warranty work.

So your are screwed either way. You have to have documented proof that you have performed the service intervals as required by Nissan for Nissan to pay for unscheduled maintenance.

 

Hey man...thanks for that list.....when I got my car, I brought it from Enterprise so there was not schedule book or any maintance book that came with it, I was just hearing on the forums about people getting tune-ups at 30,000......but this info will help.....I'll print this out have have my mechanic just do the selected items and just inspect the rest....all in all....the car drives good.

 

I've never had any questions about where I go for oil changes, and have had things fixedunder warrenty. If it makes you feel better just document everything and keep the paperwork for your oil changes. Ive been lucky with the car..but my point was that the service intervals reccomended by nissan do not require the amount of work some dealers push. Only 'premium maintenance' requires such expensive things, but that is only if you live in extreme conditions...you can follow the much less expensive service intervals and still be within Nissan's requirements. Check the above link.

 

good thing I have 13000 on my car

 

For now! Even if you keep rolling back the odo, ya still need them services sometimes!

 

Ive put 36,000 on the car over a period of 2 years...Who am I saving it for? However Im had to drive more than ever for those years because of school->work->home->out etc.. Now that its just work and goin out the mileage will slow down. I havent seen any deterioration in performance or anything, I know when its paid for Ill want a new car again anyway so its all good.

 

Check this... **$792.60+TAX** for my 30k..Yeah Right!

I'm at 30,8xx miles and got my "30k Tuneup checklist" after dropping the car off for service at the stealership, here's the list:

1) change oil/filter 29.95
2) rotate and balance tires/wheels 38.95
3) Coolant Flush using BG Cleaner and conditioner 109.95
4) Replace Air filter 29.95
5) 4-Wheel Alignment 79.95
6) BG 44k fuel system cleaner and BG MOA Oil Fortifier 41.00
7) Service Battery (BG Corrosion Protection Pads) 27.95
8) Fuel Filter Replacement 66.95
9) Replace In Cabin Micron Filter 89.95

Section 2 (30k Service Value Plus Service) Recommended

10) Complete Oil system flush to thoroughly clean sludge from the engine $120.00
11) Fuel Injection Service using BG Service Kit 159.95


The only ones i thought about having done (and probably not at the dealer) were the Fuel Injector Service, Coolant Flush, Air and Fuel Filter.

I'll replace the stock air filter with a K&N more than likely (hoping it won't void the warranty ) I've had a tire rotation and RFB everytime i've been at the dealership for the last 6 months for my Shimmy problem (which has been 7 times, so definitely DON'T need THAT! )

Anyone know if the Fuel Filter is in the gas tank?

All this for JUST $792.60 PLUS Tax... what a deal eh?!

 

I called the dealership last month asking about 15K service, they gave a quote for $395. I said what??? I wasn't planning on going to dealership, I was just curious how much they charged. So I went to my friend's shop and he got everything done for under $100 and no waiting either...

 

What a rip! I used to work for a Honda dealer in the parts department and we had customers that would get a servic elike that done. More than half that stuff you can do yourself.

1) Change Oil / Filter is ok price considering cost of oil and disposing it.
2) Rotate tires is free through Discount Tire when I buy a new set! Sheesh!
3) Coolant flush is done with a $10 chemical conditioner, $5 garden hose kit and $15 for a gallon of antifreeze.
4) Air filter is no big deal. Just $8.52 or K&N is a better filter any way.
5) 4-wheel alignment, that's ok. It's preventitive maintenance for tire care. But if your tires wear pattern is fine...
6) Injector cleaner is a can of $9.95 MOC Fuel Injector Cleaner - 8 FL. OZ poured in the gas tank.
7) Battery pads are just $4.50. And the terminals aren't hard to clean, if even needed.
8) Fuel filter can be a PITA to get to. Dunno where the Max keeps its filter(s).
9) Microfilter $30!
10) Another 8 oz can of MOC oil additive pour in just like the coolant flush before the car is warmed up and then drained. $9.95
11) Inector service, can't really do at home. But the bottle of cleaner does a fairly good job.

A lot of that stuff you're just paying someone else to do because your time is valuable to you. That list in total parts is probably $150 with taxes. And they want $800 to do it? Ouch.

 

As with my last Nissan, there is a spot in the back of the maintenence manual for the mechanic to sign and check off all he has done. I have them sign for the last two oil changes (That's all I have needed as of yet). I go according to the manual about what is needed when. NOT THE STEALERSHIP! Their goal is to make money.