15,000 Miles/12 months Scheduled Maintenance, what did you do?

xiven · 05-10-2010, 02:10 PM

$260? Wow, now that's cheap. My dealership gave me a "recommended" maintenance guide for 15K and it had a quote of over $700. I was like...umm no thank you. I doubt I need to do all of that. I haven't looked myself but I think the thing I need the most are new air filters. Not sure if I really need to replace the cabin filter but they seemed to think so. They also said I need a $170 balance and alignment. It doesn't feel like I need an alignment but then again I could be wrong. Everything else I think is a complete waste of money. They can't do half the stuff on their list cuz it doesn't apply to the Z so why should have to pay all that money?

tranceformer · 05-10-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

I got ya, but this isn't answering my question. What have people done for
the 15,000 mile/12 month maintenance? Did they pay the dealer $260
(was it the same price?), did they go somewhere else, or did they just get
an oil change?

To hell w/ the dealer.
At 15k, I replaced the rear tires and got an oil change. If I hadn't already changed the diff and trans to synthetic at 11k miles, I would have done it at the 15k mark.

TBSS2008 · 05-11-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

To hell w/ the dealer.
At 15k, I replaced the rear tires and got an oil change. If I hadn't already changed the diff and trans to synthetic at 11k miles, I would have done it at the 15k mark.

Any reason why you changed your trans and diff fluid to synthetic so early at 11k?

I have 25k miles on my Z. I get the oil changed every 3250 miles at the dealership with Nissan Ester oil. I replaced the tires to Nitto NT05 at 19k and have had the brakes checked at 22k since they started to sqeak a bit. Well the mechanic told me I have about 75% left on the pads and the rotors looked good. He also told me that some of the nissan brakes sqeak even though they are not wore out. My brakes do not sqeak real bad but thought I'd mention it. Over all have not had any big issues with the car to date, and I still have a stupid smile on my face after a some big pulls on the highway!

tranceformer · 05-11-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TBSS2008

Any reason why you changed your trans and diff fluid to synthetic so early at 11k?

I wanted to go with synthetic in the trans for better shifting quality (stock was fine, no grinds or anything bad). And I already changed to the engine to synthetic so why not do the diff at the same time.

Coon-azz · 03-28-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

I got ya, but this isn't answering my question. What have people done for
the 15,000 mile/12 month maintenance? Did they pay the dealer $260
(was it the same price?), did they go somewhere else, or did they just get
an oil change?

I'm guessing half that cost is labor itself.... Where I'm at, labor rates are $80-$100 per hour

Fountainhead · 04-04-2013, 02:01 PM

When I got my 2009 in Feb this year it had 11,233 miles, the dealer changed the oil and filter but nothing else. I ended up changing the air filters & cabin filter. The brake and clutch fluids are still clear yellow. The Antifreeze is green? P/S fluid just looks like P/S fluid, black I guess. I got a 60 day warranty on the car. I still have the 5yr 60K mile drivetrain.

My question is, since the car is 4 years old but apparently has been garaged for most of it's life (looks brand new in and out, tires aren't even half gone), should I do the time based maintenance, or the mileage based maintenance?
My gut instinct is mileage based...I love machines so I've crawled all underneath it and see no leaks, drips, worn bellows on any moving part so I'm satisfied that mechanically it's OK.

PS: What's the view from the clutch view porthole thing? Can I see the CSC? Or just the teeth on the flywheel

As part of poreventative maintenance check I would love to see if it's leaking - although I have NO reason so suspect it at all.
I would just prefer to change it if it's leaking....that way I can do it on my terms, not the emergency I would face without a DD.

yellowZ · 06-16-2010, 12:56 PM

I just hit 10K miles, have changed the oil twice (once at 3k and once at 7500 to put on the oil cooler). I've also changed the diff and tranny fluids and put in a cabin filter.

As far as having the dealership look at the car - I don't see a reason to do so unless she's acting odd or reaches 30k miles. Well, if you're taking care of the smaller maintenance items.

Kev

Macadam · 02-02-2011, 02:04 PM

I personally just take mine to Quaker State for most of the maintenance items. Unless you have some type of computer problem or something major - I've always just done the basics. If it aint broke don't fix it.

Mac
www.infifthgear.com

zcar_dad · 02-02-2011, 02:22 PM

You don't have to have the dealer do those checks. I have our club sponsor mechanic do them and he signs off with with company's name, date, etc for a lot less money plus club discount on parts and labor.

2004YZFR1 · 04-21-2011, 05:04 PM

I bought a service contract from the dealer so the 15K service is included in the price. I don't think that they really do anything but change the oil & filter and give the car a quick once over. If I hadn't bought the contract I just would change the oil and filter myself.

daisuke149 · 04-26-2011, 08:35 AM

yeah, for 15k mile service im about to change the diff fluid and do oil change. Everything else pretty much works well / already looked at.

I went with redline diff fluid back at 4-5k mile marker ( I forget) so i figure just gonna change it every 15k.

Auston · 05-21-2011, 11:40 PM

Now 30K is coming up next

tranceformer · 05-22-2011, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Now 30K is coming up next

me too... i'm going to need a new set of rear tires again. this will be my 3rd set.

JARblue · 01-07-2013, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Now 30K is coming up next

Did you go to the dealer for this? If so, what did they do and what did you pay? I just hit 30K and bought fluids for Transmission, Rear Diff, Power Steering, Clutch, and Brake. I'm still considering letting the dealer inspect it for a 30K mile check up. Though I do wonder what they'd say when I tell them no fluids need replacing.

Dtran314 · 08-19-2012, 06:00 PM

I just had my 9k done, my next oil change is at about 13k, and the tech said thats pretty much my 15k maintenance. I have to change my air cabin microfilter, radiator conditioner, oil, and couple other things. Hes charging me $193. But he did not give me a long list of checks like you have. Did you end up doing the 15k maintenance? or did you just do oil?

02-02-2011, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Macadam Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 7 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Rdstr Rep Power: 15	I personally just take mine to Quaker State for most of the maintenance items. Unless you have some type of computer problem or something major - I've always just done the basics. If it aint broke don't fix it. Mac www.infifthgear.com Last edited by Macadam; 02-05-2011 at 01:32 PM.

02-02-2011, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
zcar_dad Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370 #67 Rep Power: 15	You don't have to have the dealer do those checks. I have our club sponsor mechanic do them and he signs off with with company's name, date, etc for a lot less money plus club discount on parts and labor. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z #0067, Brillant Silver Last edited by zcar_dad; 02-02-2011 at 02:32 PM.

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05-10-2010, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 294	$260? Wow, now that's cheap. My dealership gave me a "recommended" maintenance guide for 15K and it had a quote of over $700. I was like...umm no thank you. I doubt I need to do all of that. I haven't looked myself but I think the thing I need the most are new air filters. Not sure if I really need to replace the cabin filter but they seemed to think so. They also said I need a $170 balance and alignment. It doesn't feel like I need an alignment but then again I could be wrong. Everything else I think is a complete waste of money. They can't do half the stuff on their list cuz it doesn't apply to the Z so why should have to pay all that money?

04-04-2013, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	When I got my 2009 in Feb this year it had 11,233 miles, the dealer changed the oil and filter but nothing else. I ended up changing the air filters & cabin filter. The brake and clutch fluids are still clear yellow. The Antifreeze is green? P/S fluid just looks like P/S fluid, black I guess. I got a 60 day warranty on the car. I still have the 5yr 60K mile drivetrain. My question is, since the car is 4 years old but apparently has been garaged for most of it's life (looks brand new in and out, tires aren't even half gone), should I do the time based maintenance, or the mileage based maintenance? My gut instinct is mileage based...I love machines so I've crawled all underneath it and see no leaks, drips, worn bellows on any moving part so I'm satisfied that mechanically it's OK. PS: What's the view from the clutch view porthole thing? Can I see the CSC? Or just the teeth on the flywheel As part of poreventative maintenance check I would love to see if it's leaking - although I have NO reason so suspect it at all. I would just prefer to change it if it's leaking....that way I can do it on my terms, not the emergency I would face without a DD.

06-16-2010, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
yellowZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370Z - Yellow Rep Power: 16	I just hit 10K miles, have changed the oil twice (once at 3k and once at 7500 to put on the oil cooler). I've also changed the diff and tranny fluids and put in a cabin filter. As far as having the dealership look at the car - I don't see a reason to do so unless she's acting odd or reaches 30k miles. Well, if you're taking care of the smaller maintenance items. Kev

04-21-2011, 05:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	I bought a service contract from the dealer so the 15K service is included in the price. I don't think that they really do anything but change the oil & filter and give the car a quick once over. If I hadn't bought the contract I just would change the oil and filter myself.

04-26-2011, 08:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	yeah, for 15k mile service im about to change the diff fluid and do oil change. Everything else pretty much works well / already looked at. I went with redline diff fluid back at 4-5k mile marker ( I forget) so i figure just gonna change it every 15k.

05-21-2011, 11:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 17	Now 30K is coming up next

08-19-2012, 06:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dtran314 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 15 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 13	I just had my 9k done, my next oil change is at about 13k, and the tech said thats pretty much my 15k maintenance. I have to change my air cabin microfilter, radiator conditioner, oil, and couple other things. Hes charging me $193. But he did not give me a long list of checks like you have. Did you end up doing the 15k maintenance? or did you just do oil?