Maintenance advice needed - My Rogue is approaching 30,000 miles

[albertwang16]

Hi everyone,

So my Rogue is approaching the 30,000 miles mark and the warranty expires after that. So far I have done the regular oil change, changed the air filter once, rotated the tires once and that’s pretty much it. No other fluids have been replaced no other parts have been inspected and breaks have not been serviced. (how long does these brake pads last anyway?) I’m thinking to take the car to the dealer to have a full service done. Is it necessary? How much should I expect to pay?

I got my Rogue in December, 2007. It's a black AWD.

Any suggestions, thoughts are appreciated.

[philipa_240sx]

Please refer to the 'SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE' provided with your vehicle.

According to the warranty, you should perform 'regular maintenance' as per Schedule 2 every 7,500 miles to keep the warranty valid. You do not have to use a Nissan dealer for this. Simply document the service (oil changes, filters, etc) with receipts.

Do you need the service? IMHO, regular maintenance is important. However, they are so few parts that actually need regular servicing nowadays. The biggest things are:

- Regular oil & filter changes- Lube the chassis - ie. door locks and hinges- Clean & lube the brakes yearly (esp. in snowly climates)- Rotate the tires- Annual inspection: ie drive belts, suspension, exhaust, CVT fluid, etc.

The dealer will likely offer this and probably more at the 30,000mi interval. Remember: service is how they make their money. It's up to you if you decide to go for it.

A special note about the CVT: The CVT fluid condition is actually diagnosed via the transmission computer by the dealer. You can go years between changes.

As for me personally? I do not use the dealer. I perform all my own service including oil changes as per the Maintenance Guide. I back up everything with documentation and receipts. And I probably save a bundle in the process.