Hi

2005 G35 coupe, 5AT, 60,000mi. My wife drives the car 85% of the time and it doesn't get much over 4k RPMs. I drive it 15% and get on it pretty good.

I have not changed the tranny fluid yet. Just passed 60k miles. I would like to get your input on if I should just do a partial drain and fill with Nissan J fluid or do a tranny flush. The local Infiniti dealer wants $250 for the flush. After reading here I will check the local Nissan dealer to see if they are cheaper. Also have read a few posts that a flush is not recommended if the fluid has not been changed before 60k. Thoughts? Partial drain/fill or flush or don't touch it? Much appreciate the advice.

Other 60k maint items:

Differential fluid has not been replaced either. I will do that myself with the Amsoil SVG that many of you recommend

Coolant: Seen conflicting posts on this. Should I just replace it at 60k or wait until 5 years?

The rest of the things on the 60k service list I can do myself with the help of the posts in this forum...Thanks.

 

If it hasent been flushed before i would def do it.I would go to the nissan dealer and just tell them you cant stand the local infiniti dealer and they will do it for you cheaper....just remember our trans fluid is expenesive as hell.

 

I just had all my fluids changed at Nissan, (25K) saved myself some major $! You really need to do the flush, that should have been done at 30K miles.
Gary

 

^ Agreed the flush should've been done at 30k but you really should get it done. Is there a possibility of doing more harm than good at this point? Yes but given the fact you don't drive the car hard, it should be ok. I never did a tranny flush at 30k but just did it at 60k. *knock on wood* it's been 2 months, driven to vegas and back, no problems.

Had my 60k done at a reputable shop here in Socal. $300 OTD

o Replace engine oil with Fully Synthetic Motor Oil and Nissan Oil Filter
o Replace automatic/manual transmission fluid with Nissan J-Matic Transmission Fluid
o Replace differential oil
o Replace engine air filter with Nissan Engine Air Filter
o Replace engine coolant/flush system
o Replace in-cabin microfilter with Nissan In-cabin Air Filter
o Inspect all lights, tires, suspension parts/axles, brakes/pads/rotors/lines, exhaust, ball joints

 

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.

Just called our local Nissan dealer. They want $205 for the tranny flush. However they use BG synthetic. Said I could use the Nissan Jmatic if I wanted to.

Coolant flush is $119. Still looking for input on if I need to do that at 60k miles.

Differential fluid drain/fill was $90. Still going to do that myself. Just wanted to know what they charge.

Damn LjN 728 - That is a great price for all those services. Which I could find that deal.

Given the free loaner I will probably do the tranny service at the Infiniti dealer.

 

what about spark plugs?