06 M35 - 7500 mile service

[MarkinATL]

Any recommendations for a 7500 mile service on an 06 M35? I called the dealer for what I thought was going to be an oil change/tire rotation ... they came back with "that would be your 7500 mile service that will include checking fluids, etc ... at a cost of $173." Besides calling other dealers in the area to compare prices, I'm tempted to go to one of those fast lube places and get the oil changed and tires rotated for a quarter of what the dealer wants ...Thoughts ... alternatives??Thanks,Mark

[szh]

I do not like the quicky oil change places ... many of them use inexperienced labor and there are too many opportunities for them to mess things up. Like leaving off the screws on the cover below the engine, not replacing the engine heat shield on a Q45 (true stories!), inserting any old machine screw to fix lost screws, not replacing the filter properly (left the old washer in place!), not replacing the crush washer, etc. Scary!

If you want to do an oil change, buy your own oil locally (I get Mobil 1 0W-40 from Kragen), the oil filter and crush washer from the dealer (I get mine in six-packs from Joe Tsensky at http://www.everythinginfiniti.com), and use a local auto shop (I use Precision Tune and Goodyear Auto Service centers).

Much more cost-effective for my in-between oil changes. Although, I do get all the 7500 mile interval work done at the dealer to make sure that they spend time on the car to check things out and develop a relationship with them to make sure that they support me on warranty issues (without any questions at all).

Z

[SilverShadow]

I agree, I took my wife's Sentra to that Jiffy place, they installed then incorrect oil filter which leaked on my driveway. Never again.

[midas]

I never take my cars to the dealer for the scheduled service - it a complete rip-off. You need to find a reputable chain that services cars. In the NJ area I have used STS for years and have hade no problems. They use factory parts and do a great job on the basic stuff. They will do any scheduled maintenance and only charge for the actual worked needed not a flat fee.

[cremecreme]

wait to you get to the higher mile services...$173 will seem like chump change

[MarkinATL]

Thanks for all the input ... can't wait for the higher mileage service bills!!