Maxima 60K Fuel Service

[g23]

Hi fellows,
I have a question about scheduled maintenance maybe you can offer some advice on. Just had my oil changed in my 11 Maxima at the dealership, and the tech suggested a "fuel service" procedure as part of the 60k maintenance schedule, to the tune of $410.

I'm just wondering, before i ask him further, what exactly this involves and if I'm paying $400 for a bottle of fuel injector cleaner and fuel filter. I intend to inquire further with the service dept., I just wanted a heads-up beforehand. I like to have answers to some questions before I ask them, if you understand. I don't mind spending the $ as long as it's worth it.

Any input on this would be appreciated!

[car5car]

rip off.
Buy MMo fuel cleaner or Seafoam.

[protecautocare]

Wow that is the highest price I have ever heard of for a fuel system clean. Are they replacing your injectors too?

Normally what the procedure involves is the mechanic disassembling the fuel system to hook up to a "high-flow" or "high-pressure" cleaning machine that will use a fuel injector / fuel system cleaner liquid to thoroughly clean the entire system or at least the portion of the system under the hood.

Now, the fuel injector / fuel system cleaner liquid they use is not the cheap stuff you buy at the auto parts store. Most of those products sold there are inferior to what the manufacturers specifications require for a fuel system cleaner. A lot of shops use Protec in their high-flow machines: https://www.protecautocare.com/motor-ve ... or-cleaner

Now, this is important. Some warranty terms and conditions require that all required/scheduled maintenance procedures happen within a certain period otherwise, they will void your warranty when it comes time to use it. I don't know if that is applicable to your situation, but you might want to check if you have a warranty on your Maxima.

[g23]

Very informative guys, Thanks!

[seldomseen]

Hi fellows,
I have a question about scheduled maintenance maybe you can offer some advice on. Just had my oil changed in my 11 Maxima at the dealership, and the tech suggested a "fuel service" procedure as part of the 60k maintenance schedule, to the tune of $410.

I'm just wondering, before i ask him further, what exactly this involves and if I'm paying $400 for a bottle of fuel injector cleaner and fuel filter. I intend to inquire further with the service dept., I just wanted a heads-up beforehand. I like to have answers to some questions before I ask them, if you understand. I don't mind spending the $ as long as it's worth it.

Any input on this would be appreciated!

Read your owner's manual and review what the manufacture recommends getting done at 60k miles.