$563.95 for a 15k mile service?? (Quote attached)

steveg78

Look at those freakin' prices! I could see that estimate pasted to a Yahoo news article titled: "How to avoid car service ripoffs"

gbrettin

Find yourself a new dealership. They don't have your best interests in mind. If they are trying to stick it to you on non existent issues wait until you have a major issue.

steveg78

I would also ask them for a price on blinker fluid change before you tell them to suck it!

zryder

Definitely contemplating it now.

zryder

Haha agreed

mcphelps

Looking at my 09's maintenance schedule, it never recommended a brake fluid change. Did something change over the years?

zryder

I highly doubt anything changed. They are probably trying to add crap up.

Magic Bus

I say, it's worth paying if you don't have hands or feet. If you do, use your feet to walk away and have your hands change the rest.

Gregor12

just read your service manual its all in there. wiper blades are not 35 ******* dollars a piece. battery caps are bull **** along with everything else they qouted you. you dont do the brake fluid and engine filters until 30k.

when you hit 30k Just buy your air filters from the internet, open the hood and slide them in and take your car somewhere to get the brake fluid changed if you're not comfortable doing that by yourself. i believe the cabin filter is behind the glove compartment.

Gregor12

im pretty sure it recommends it at 30k for all models

mcphelps

http://www.the370z.com/images/370zfo...he370Z_com.pdf

30K for 2009:
❏ Replace engine oil and filter
❏ Lubricate all locks/hinges
❏ Replace automatic transmission/CVT fluid 6
❏ Replace climate controlled seat filter (Maxima, if so equipped)
❏ Replace differential oil 1
❏ Replace engine air filter
❏ Replace engine coolant/flush system
❏ Replace engine drive belts
❏ Replace in-cabin microfilter 2
❏ Replace manual transmission oil
❏ Replace radiator cap
❏ Replace transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
❏ Replace wiper blades
❏ Rotate tires (except 350Z and 370Z)
❏ Optional: flush automatic transmission/CVT7 (flush with ATF/CVT Fluid)
❏ Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ eCVT fluid (HEV) 4,5
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Brake lines & cables
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums &
linings
__ Cruise control vacuum hoses
__ Drive shaft boots 3
__ Exhaust system
__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Fuel lines/connections
__ Fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Headlights/adjust if necessary
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints

Gregor12

damn they left a lot out of my service manual
all i have is the lubricate hinges and locks (if needed)
replace oil and oil filter
replace engine air filters
replace cabin filters
inspect everything else that you listed

that's all I saw yesterday though. Ill look again tomorrow. I hit 30k on my 2012 today so i looked at the ole book

Gregor12

15K SERVICE



30 K SERVICE

axmea?

Everyone is going sideways on this. It is expensive but if you go to another dealership, they will likely be close and the difference may not be significant. If you take out the inspection and go strictly with replacements, you will save and feel you saved some $. But there is value to having your car inspected and that takes time if done right. I like it when a tech takes you under the car and explains what they see (dealerships never do this but shops do if you request it). It slows them down quit a bit because it is extra unproductive time. Also, if they see something that needs work, don't be upset and be ready to spend if the work needs to be done. Most people defer the cost of a potential issue, it is human nature to stretch it.

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Gregor12

why would they be close? They're charging him for stuff he does not need what so ever. a 15k service should be less than 100 bucks. you follow the manual that nissan gives you. they know what the 370z needs and when.

TO THE OP
go to another dealer
tell them you would like you're oil changed and your cabin filter replaced since you just hit 15k miles. also tell them you would like for them to inspect the areas that the service manual calls for. Bring your service manual with you if you have too. DO NOT LET THEM PUSH YOU AROUND. your Z should need nothing else at 15k good luck sir