60K maintenance service

rezak1 · 10-20-2017, 04:24 PM

Hi everyone, my 2013 370z is out of warranty and it is time to do the 60K service. What the dealership is charging is ridiculous because they don’t change much but do a lot of ‘inspecting.’ Who’s to say they even inspect the stuff on the list. I want to skip the dealership and go to a mechanic and get it done for a small fraction of the cost. I have included their service in the images below. Price ranges from $1200 to $1600. What do you guys think?

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-20-2017, 04:30 PM

Look at your manual and see what actually is required, most stealerships have a their own recommended services which are completely unnecessary. Also many of the inspect items are things you can do yourself (like check all lights listed under their preferred service plan, I think your capable of that). and often are not a concern unless your really beat on your car with lots of city driving.

barncobob · 10-20-2017, 04:58 PM

i would do most of those myself,,easy things...leave the more advanced stuff to the dealer..i.e. tranny, differential., etcc.

PaulNYz · 10-20-2017, 05:01 PM

Like what 2011 Nismo#91 said, check your manual's service schedule. That is specific to the Z while this may not be.

1) I believe the 370z automatic is "service free" which means you don't have to replace the fluid unless you are having problems with it.
2) That coolant conditioner is also unnecessary. Just another additive for them to get extra money.
3) Whatever that frigi-fresh deodorizer service is, I can say it's not necessary at all. Never heard of that in my life.

If you haven't done any of the fluid replacements listed on the minimum, then consider doing just those (minus the trans). If it were me I'd go through as many things on that list as possible and inspect them myself before allowing the dealer to touch it.

Zingston · 10-20-2017, 07:12 PM

I'd stay clear of all dealerships all the time... I don't trust them at all. Most of those maintenence items are super easy diy projects. If I (and youtube) can do it, anyone (and youtube) can do it. Lol!!!!

RumbleFish · 10-20-2017, 07:53 PM

They don't call them 'Stealerships' for nothing.

Bird · 10-21-2017, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rezak1

Hi everyone, my 2013 370z is out of warranty and it is time to do the 60K service. What the dealership is charging is ridiculous because they don’t change much but do a lot of ‘inspecting.’ Who’s to say they even inspect the stuff on the list. I want to skip the dealership and go to a mechanic and get it done for a small fraction of the cost. I have included their service in the images below. Price ranges from $1200 to $1600. What do you guys think?

Unbelievable! Mine's up for same. Won't be taking it to a dealership.

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jchammond · 10-21-2017, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rezak1

Hi everyone, my 2013 370z is out of warranty and it is time to do the 60K service. What the dealership is charging is ridiculous because they don’t change much but do a lot of ‘inspecting.’ Who’s to say they even inspect the stuff on the list. I want to skip the dealership and go to a mechanic and get it done for a small fraction of the cost. I have included their service in the images below. Price ranges from $1200 to $1600. What do you guys think?

Un-sure if you have any mod's.
i perform all of my maintenance & repairs,but these are some suggested things i would do:

1-engine oil & filter.
2-trans. oil (drain & fill).
3-diff. oil (drain & fill).
4-serpentine belt (ck. pulley's & tensioner while belt is off).
5-spark-plugs (thinking 90k for non-Nismo).
6-Inspect rear diff bushing well;as these are prone to break & leak fluid out/causing a bumping noise...UpGraded bushings are ready available & not hard to install by qualified tech.
7-cab air filter (yearly or every 20k or so).
8-key fob batteries.
9-car battery usually goes 5years easily; changed mine 5yrs. from build date for preventive maintenance & used old one for lawnmower battery.
10-un-sure if the MT's have an adjustable clutch (adjust as required)
11-brake fluid or clutch fluid (if determined needed by tech) driving habits w/determine this.
12-inspect spare tire.
13-keep a/c condenser core & radiator fins clean.
14-be sure parking brake pads are being inspected w/brakes are inspected & adjust from opening in rear rotor's as needed.
15-hub bearings.
16-remove & clean maf's.

order may be a bit out of whack-as i typed as i thought of things.
part's like engine air filters,wiper blades,tires,brakes,lights,u-joints,bushings,door hinge lube, should be inspected/performed every service & replaced as needed.

SouthArk370Z · 10-21-2017, 05:43 AM

If you don't have them already, download the Owner's Manual and the FSM (link in my sig). They will tell you what services need to be done and how to do them.

rezak1 · 10-26-2017, 02:44 PM

Thank you very much for your replies, everyone. Please see attached for what the manual requires. I guess the majority of things are on there but like many have stated, these things can be checked with the help of youtube.

rezak1 · 10-26-2017, 02:45 PM

No mods, thank for the info

rezak1 · 10-26-2017, 02:46 PM

Yea man, they are thieves. I bet a mechanic would charge only a few 100

rezak1 · 10-26-2017, 02:46 PM

True

rezak1 · 10-26-2017, 02:47 PM

Thank you for the info. Also, I have a manual

rezak1 · 10-26-2017, 02:47 PM

Thanks

10-20-2017, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	Look at your manual and see what actually is required, most stealerships have a their own recommended services which are completely unnecessary. Also many of the inspect items are things you can do yourself (like check all lights listed under their preferred service plan, I think your capable of that). and often are not a concern unless your really beat on your car with lots of city driving. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs Last edited by 2011 Nismo#91; 10-20-2017 at 04:33 PM.

10-20-2017, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	i would do most of those myself,,easy things...leave the more advanced stuff to the dealer..i.e. tranny, differential., etcc. gr8-wrx likes this.

10-20-2017, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	I'd stay clear of all dealerships all the time... I don't trust them at all. Most of those maintenence items are super easy diy projects. If I (and youtube) can do it, anyone (and youtube) can do it. Lol!!!! 2011 Nismo#91 likes this.

10-20-2017, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	They don't call them 'Stealerships' for nothing. __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

10-21-2017, 05:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you don't have them already, download the Owner's Manual and the FSM (link in my sig). They will tell you what services need to be done and how to do them. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-20-2017, 05:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
PaulNYz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 124 Drives: 12 sport 6MT Rep Power: 8	Like what 2011 Nismo#91 said, check your manual's service schedule. That is specific to the Z while this may not be. 1) I believe the 370z automatic is "service free" which means you don't have to replace the fluid unless you are having problems with it. 2) That coolant conditioner is also unnecessary. Just another additive for them to get extra money. 3) Whatever that frigi-fresh deodorizer service is, I can say it's not necessary at all. Never heard of that in my life. If you haven't done any of the fluid replacements listed on the minimum, then consider doing just those (minus the trans). If it were me I'd go through as many things on that list as possible and inspect them myself before allowing the dealer to touch it.

10-26-2017, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	No mods, thank for the info

10-26-2017, 02:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	Yea man, they are thieves. I bet a mechanic would charge only a few 100

10-26-2017, 02:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	True

10-26-2017, 02:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	Thank you for the info. Also, I have a manual

10-26-2017, 02:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
rezak1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30 Drives: 2013-370Z-Black-MT Rep Power: 12	Thanks

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