03 M45 Service

[potatohead]

How important is the 30,000 mile service at the dealer, Is it that you get so much done for only $650.00? Live 70miles from dealer,could I get same service done at local Nissan Dealer?

Modified by potatohead at 3:09 AM 2/21/2006
Modified by potatohead at 3:17 AM 2/21/2006

[elwesso]

Hell you could probably do the 30k service yourself..... Its just replacing filters, like your fuel fliter, air filter, cabin filter, and changing your fluids...

Nothing you couldnt do at home in an afternoon, all this stuff is pretty simple.

[szh]

Yes, you could do the work in the 30k mile checkup yourself.

Just keep an accurate record of the oil and filter purchase to prove that you indeed did the change. May be necessary for any engine warranty work!

Z

[szh]

By the way, here is a thread on service costs for Infiniti models at the local San Jose Infiniti dealer: zerothread?id=148207

Z

[szh]

Finally, here is what the local Infiniti dealer does for the $549.88 they charge for the 30k mile service.

• Replace Engine Oil• Replace Engine Oil Filter• Replace Drain Plug Gasket• Lubricate Throttle Linkage• Adjust Battery Fluid Level• Rotate & Balance All Four Tires (If App.)• Set Tire Pressures to Factory Settings• Torque all Lug Nuts to Factory Settings• Replace Air Filter Element• Service Transmission Fluid• Lubricate Door Locks, Latches & Hinges• Check Radiator Cap, Hoses & Bypass Hoses• Adjust Parking Brake• Replace Ventilation Filter*• Check Wiper & Washer Operation• Check Fuel Hoses and Connections• Check Power Steering Hoses and Connections• Check all Under Hood Fluid Levels: top off as needed• Inspect Engine for Oil Leaks• Inspect Cooling System for Leaks• Inspect Transmission for Oil Leaks• Inspect ASCD Hoses & Connections• Inspect Alternator Belt, Adjust as Needed• Inspect Power Steering Belt, Adjust as Needed• Inspect Air Conditioning Belt, Adjust as Needed• Inspect St. Wheel for Specified Play• Inspect Operation of Manual Clutch (if app.)• Inspect Brake Pedal & Booster Operation• Inspect CV Boots, Drive Axles & U Joints• Inspect Front & Rear Suspension• Inspect Headlamps & Exterior Lights• Inspect Interior Lighting Operation• Inspect Warning Lights & Chime Operation• Inspect A/C, Heater & Front Defroster Operation• Inspect Operation of Door, Hood & Trunk Latches• Inspect Front Seat Operation• Inspect Operation of all Seat Belts• Inspect Underbody & Supports• Inspect Vapor Lines• Inspect Exhaust System for damage or leaks• Inspect Tires• Inspect Brake Lines & Cables• Inspect Front & Rear Brake Linings• Clean Battery & Terminals• Lubricate Window Tracks & Guides• Road Test Vehicle

This is stuff you can do yourself for sure ... with perhaps the exception being the tire balancing.

Z

[Q45tech]

At 30k I would replace all fluids:DifferentialTrannyPower steeringCoolantBrakeand follow the 90 day oil change interval.

If you do the above you have done all you can to put off problems.

Spending $300-400 [less if do it yourself] every 30k sure beats spending thousands early after 100k to replace any of these systems.

An important area that is overlooked is the AC system lube oil which can be partially replaced [every 60k] during the vacuum down recharge process.Really depends on whether you want to change parts after 120k or get 200k or more.............this can be done at 60k rather than 30k but why wait.

I am still on the oem evaporator after 16.2 years following my own advice, however the compressor did get changed at 235k......didn't fail but it began to get noiser than brand new.

[szh]

At 30k I would replace all fluids:DifferentialTrannyPower steeringCoolantBrakeand follow the 90 day oil change interval.

Yes, definitely! I forgot to mention that I did all the above at the 30k mark on my 2003 M45, although I forget whether I changed the coolant or not (I think I did, but will look at the records to confirm).

And, of course, these fluid changes were all extra cost above the normal 30k dealer price. Although, I got a significant discount on each of them 'cause I was having them done at the same time as the 30k service.

Glad to see I was on track with the advice of experts!

Z