Took to Dealership - Royal Purple

Zsteve · 03-03-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Semi-off topic but I thought I'd throw it out there. For maintenance, or to correct MAF deposits from an over oiled (oil based) filter (like what they may use on aftermarket intakes) there is this stuff:

CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner:

The guys on the M3 forums who had some higher mileage cars reported noticing a difference after cleaning FWIW. Maybe it's something to consider after you service your filters to avoid possible codes later?? Again just thought I'd throw it out there.

I used the MAF cleaner all the time on my turbo car as they do get some coating on the MAF sensor wire itself and that stuff cleans it good.

Nevers · 03-03-2010, 03:22 PM

They wanted to charge me $108.00 to reset the code... Really...

LaSeeno · 03-03-2010, 03:23 PM

All we have for premium up here is 90, pretty damn weak.

Old Chuck · 03-03-2010, 03:28 PM

The chemicals in most cleaners can seep into the oil and given that it breaks down oil deposits and such it can do the same to the oil. Many recommend that if used, it should be used a couple of tanks of gas before you drop the oil. Can not say if they are right or wrong but seems worth running a couple of tanks of gas just to be sure that any "add to the gas" solvents are out of the tank. Obviously, if the engine is tight then there is less chance of the solvent getting into the oil...

Zsteve · 03-03-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevers

They wanted to charge me $108.00 to reset the code... Really...

take it to auto zone

FuszNissan · 03-03-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

BTW, I don't even think that when you take the car to do an oil change at the dealer they can prove to you that they are using that type of oil.

Nissan will ask for an oil sample and test it, if it gets to that point. We see this all the time when people get there CVT's serviced at independent shops and they put regular tranny fluid in the CVT....then you hear pop.

WShade · 03-03-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevers

***UPDATE****
They also want to replace the passenger side cabin filter and do the flush but its expensive like 175... Is it worth it?

'09 does not have a cabin filter. Tell him to show you the core.

FuszNissan · 03-03-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade

'09 does not have a cabin filter. Tell him to show you the core.

LOL...air filter

WShade · 03-03-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

LOL...air filter

He is the one who said cabin filter. Only responding to info as presented.

VCuomo · 03-03-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade

'09 does not have a cabin filter. Tell him to show you the core.

That's what I was thinking too...

Nevers · 03-03-2010, 05:18 PM

They said passenger side cabin filter lol

WShade · 03-03-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevers

They said passenger side cabin filter lol

Shenanigans

PapoZalsa · 03-03-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevers

***UPDATE****
Just talked to the tech again

They are saying the oil and Carbon deposits on the throttle body are causing the P0305 SES light.

They want to do a fuel service cleaning, don't think I am saying it right but they say that it is done about every 15000 miles. Is this true and should I get it done.

They also want to replace the passenger side cabin filter and do the flush but its expensive like 175... Is it worth it?

So I'm guessing you have a 2010 model? 2009 didn't have cabin air filter.

Pharmacist · 03-03-2010, 10:30 PM

i think the stealership is screwing with you or don't know what they're doing. why would oil cause a misfire? especially in only one specific cylinder?

Forrest · 03-04-2010, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nevers

***UPDATE****
Just talked to the tech again

They are saying the oil and Carbon deposits on the throttle body are causing the P0305 SES light.

They want to do a fuel service cleaning, don't think I am saying it right but they say that it is done about every 15000 miles. Is this true and should I get it done.

They also want to replace the passenger side cabin filter and do the flush but its expensive like 175... Is it worth it?

Word of the wise, any time they tell you why something is wrong. Get them to put it in writing. If they cant put it in writing then you know something is wrong. All the work they do and why, get them to put it in writing.

So if they say the gremlin in the engine is causing a problem. Get them to put it in writing. Just in case you have to go back to get it fixed a second time you can ask them what is the reason now? You just might get a new reason second time around and get that in writing also hehe.

03-03-2010, 03:28 PM	#34 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 16	Clean injectors before an oil change The chemicals in most cleaners can seep into the oil and given that it breaks down oil deposits and such it can do the same to the oil. Many recommend that if used, it should be used a couple of tanks of gas before you drop the oil. Can not say if they are right or wrong but seems worth running a couple of tanks of gas just to be sure that any "add to the gas" solvents are out of the tank. Obviously, if the engine is tight then there is less chance of the solvent getting into the oil...

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03-03-2010, 03:22 PM	#32 (permalink)
Nevers Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Age: 38 Posts: 32 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 16	They wanted to charge me $108.00 to reset the code... Really...

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LaSeeno Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 129 Drives: NA Rep Power: 16	All we have for premium up here is 90, pretty damn weak.

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Nevers Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Age: 38 Posts: 32 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 16	They said passenger side cabin filter lol

03-03-2010, 10:30 PM	#44 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	i think the stealership is screwing with you or don't know what they're doing. why would oil cause a misfire? especially in only one specific cylinder?