Mrcjolsen wrote:I've put just over 5k on my certified used 2011 Rogue S.
Looking at the published Nissan schedule they don't break it down in intervals - like "Oil change every 5000 miles" But rather what to do at 30000 miles, 35000 miles etc.
They definitely want people to just drive their car to the dealership at certain odometer points and bring their credit cards.
I just need to know how long between oil changes and tire rotations. And do I need to take it to the dealer or can I go to Jiffy Lube and/or Big O without voiding my certified warranty?
those are not stupid questions at all! those are actually very common.
oil changes:
regular oil: 5,000 miles now a days, is the standard. the old days of 3500miles is out. our engines are made with tighter clearances and wear less parts-so the oil can last longer. i buy a jug of regular oil and standard filter and change it very 5,000 in all my cars. i check the levels every other week or so and thats my oil change routine.
synthetic: 5,000-15,000miles depending on your oil & filter.
tire rotations: this depends on your tire compound (winter: super soft / summer: super soft when hot / all season: medium compound) and it also depends how you drive. Mrs. ImStricken drives her car like a bat out of hell. the outsides an insides wear faster than the center - no point in rotation. she simply destroys tires lol. and it depends how much you drive. if you drive 10,000 per year = rotate them once a year, and that will be fine. if you drive an average of 25,000+ miles per year like i and Mrs. ImStricken, then twice a year is fine. doing so more often like some shops recommend is nothing more than a gimmick to get you in there.
can you go anywhere aside from the dealer?
sure! just dont let them touch your transmission/fluid. that is a propriety blended fluid, and no one has yet made a fluid that nissan recognize as compatible. otherwise, anyone can do anything else. i personally do all my own work - unless it requires heavy machines like installing a tire on the rim. never had an issue.
the only time nissan will void your warranty is if someone touches your tranny on THIS particular car.