G35C 30,000 Mile Service
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Ok, so in a short time I will need to do the 30K service. I have done some research on here and see that a lot of it is not necessary. Well, lets put it all in one place. Here is the list my dealer provided me with. Any help on what is really needed?
1. Replace engine oil and filter
2. Lubricate all locks and hinges
3. Replace transmission fluid
4. Replace differential oil
5. Replace engine air filter
6. Replace wiper blade refills
7. Replace AC microfilter
8. Replace engine coolant
9. Replace radiator cap
10. Replace engine drive belts
11. Inspect AC system
12. Inspect all lights
13. Inspect transmission fluid
14. Inspect axel and suspension
15. Inspect brake lines and cables
16. Inspect brake system
17. Inspect cruise control vacuum hoses
18. Inspect driveshaft boots
19. Inspect exhaust system
20. Inspect ball joints
21. Inspect steering gear and linkage
The a grand total for the list of 21 items provided to me?!?!
$825.93
Now, for my specific case I am already counting out the following:
5, 6, 7, 9
as:
5. I have a KN Drop in air filter,
6. can pick up wiper blades on my own,
7. already did the incabin filter on my own, took 15 mins,
9. sounds like a stupid thing to replace? lol
What else guys? Can't do anything with fluids on my own as I live in an apartment complex and have no real tools....
I really need the loaner car, but heck, for the right savings I can rent a car for the day!
1. Replace engine oil and filter
2. Lubricate all locks and hinges
3. Replace transmission fluid
4. Replace differential oil
5. Replace engine air filter
6. Replace wiper blade refills
7. Replace AC microfilter
8. Replace engine coolant
9. Replace radiator cap
10. Replace engine drive belts
11. Inspect AC system
12. Inspect all lights
13. Inspect transmission fluid
14. Inspect axel and suspension
15. Inspect brake lines and cables
16. Inspect brake system
17. Inspect cruise control vacuum hoses
18. Inspect driveshaft boots
19. Inspect exhaust system
20. Inspect ball joints
21. Inspect steering gear and linkage
The a grand total for the list of 21 items provided to me?!?!
$825.93
Now, for my specific case I am already counting out the following:
5, 6, 7, 9
as:
5. I have a KN Drop in air filter,
6. can pick up wiper blades on my own,
7. already did the incabin filter on my own, took 15 mins,
9. sounds like a stupid thing to replace? lol
What else guys? Can't do anything with fluids on my own as I live in an apartment complex and have no real tools....
I really need the loaner car, but heck, for the right savings I can rent a car for the day!
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i have seen alot for cooling systems fail do to the radiator cap not being changed and yes the tech do spend a lot of time under the hood of your car looking at everthing to make sure that your car will not break down on you and that everything is in good running order also i recom that you get your tires balanced every 6k and keep up on ur alginment
Last edited by Dmitry; Jan 23, 2009 at 08:26 PM.
I just did my 30k service myself. Give a big pat on Bythebay's back. His vids are helpful.
The stuff that I did was oil/filter change, tranny and diff oil change with Amsoil, coolant drained/filled and rotate tires. For the fluid change, it is much easier if a buddy is helping you.
Since I have K&N, so no air filter change was needed. I did my in-cabin filter at 25k.
As for the radiator cap, I highly recommend that you change it. There is a lot of dry coolant build-up in there. Nogotiate with the dealer usually can give you discount on the part.
With the better quality Amsoil tranny/diff oil and other standard parts, I only spent about $150. I am so happy I get to keep the $600 more from what dealer will charge me.
The stuff that I did was oil/filter change, tranny and diff oil change with Amsoil, coolant drained/filled and rotate tires. For the fluid change, it is much easier if a buddy is helping you.
Since I have K&N, so no air filter change was needed. I did my in-cabin filter at 25k.
As for the radiator cap, I highly recommend that you change it. There is a lot of dry coolant build-up in there. Nogotiate with the dealer usually can give you discount on the part.
With the better quality Amsoil tranny/diff oil and other standard parts, I only spent about $150. I am so happy I get to keep the $600 more from what dealer will charge me.
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ok i got a question, ill need to do my 30k service soon and if i do it myself willl that void my warranty? if that does can I have a local shop do it? or does it have to be with infiniti? if it doesnt do i have to have some kind of proof so it wont void it? just trying to be sure before i do anything.
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
ok i got a question, ill need to do my 30k service soon and if i do it myself willl that void my warranty? if that does can I have a local shop do it? or does it have to be with infiniti? if it doesnt do i have to have some kind of proof so it wont void it? just trying to be sure before i do anything.
Man, I am sure glad I read this before I decided to let the dealer do it. Quoted me $885.19 for 30k service. With these vids and basic knowledge of tools, I am pretty confident I can do this myself.
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That's a good attitude. If you read the manual, you know what needs to be done. I just hate to read the misinformation that a dealer 30k for $825 is oil & filter change and $800 of pure profit. No, they do premium maintenance, more parts, more fluids, more labor - worth it for some, just not for me. I've also had the dealership play 'dumb' about Schedule 1, or 'regular' maintenance, saying they never heard of that. If you read the manual, you know more than the service rep.
im doing mine soon..dealer quoted me 300...automotive work is not my line of work either so following vids is out of the question...so 300 isnt that bad..whats the point of paying for a "luxury" car and not expect to pay to keep up with it...now 800..thats a diff story...
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
I am doing mine myself soon, my car just hit 30k before I took it off the road, doing the following (just before I put it back on the road, cant wait!)
Synthetic Oil Change
Oil Filter
Air Filter
In Cabin Microfilter
Transmission Fluid
Diff Fluid
Coolant Flush/Refill
New OEM Rad Cap
Synthetic Oil Change
Oil Filter
Air Filter
In Cabin Microfilter
Transmission Fluid
Diff Fluid
Coolant Flush/Refill
New OEM Rad Cap
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I have an 05 coupe at about 10200 miles (bought at 6300). I just went in today to get an oil/filter change, and the rep there is telling me that it's about time to get my 2 year/30k major service since it's an 05 model. Do you guys think this is really necessary or should I just wait for the 30k mark?
I have an 05 coupe at about 10200 miles (bought at 6300). I just went in today to get an oil/filter change, and the rep there is telling me that it's about time to get my 2 year/30k major service since it's an 05 model. Do you guys think this is really necessary or should I just wait for the 30k mark?
No way! I have a three year old car that has 19K on it and am going to do the 30K maint., at 25K. That is done by my own choice. This guys at the dealers make the bulk of their income from maint. and repairs, just FYI.
take a look at the belts and see if they are starting to shred or are excessively cracked. Some cracking is ok/normal but shredding isn't. Usually you can get about 60k out of the belts, but at around 30k they start to get noisy.