Hello,
My GF has a 2009 Versa Automatic 1.6 (Non CVT). She just hit ~32k miles. Her commute used to be 30 minutes a day but now is 1.5-2 hours a day. We just want the car to last. She is on a very tight med school budget, so want to do maintenance only if it is highly recommended.
She gets her oil changed every 3500 miles religiously at 2 different Nissan dealerships, which do a free 25 multi point inspection every time. They have never mentioned anything about changing the coolant or transmission fluid. Several months ago one dealership said the drive belts needed to be replaced immediately due to cracks, but then she took it to the other dealership and they were confused, because the drive belts were totally fine. GF had two different mechanics check at the second dealership due just in case.
However, I am confused about the service manual.
Engine Coolant:
- For Schedule 1/2, it states to change engine coolant at 60k miles / 48 months.
- For Premium, it states to change engine coolant at 30k miles / 24 months.
Automatic Transmission:
- For Schedule 1/2, I do not see anything for replacing/flushing automatic transmission fluid.
- For Premium, it states to replace transmission fluid at 30k miles / 24 months.
Since the car is a 2009, which is roughly ~6-7 years old. What do you guys think I should do? Does age really degrade for coolant or transmission fluids?
Also, is it recommended to get the service done at a Nissan dealership or can I take it to a trusted mechanic?
Thank You!