recommend 15k mi service?
 

ok so i dunno about car maintenance but only know how to change oil.
im at 11k mi n gettin close to 15k mi. do u guys recommend the 15k service by them dealers so they check on everything for me? or is it ok to wait til 30k mi to do that which is gon be next yr?
do u guys recommend evry yr for those major service intervals?

I did it just for the records. And keep doing them.
Yes, probably you can argue much of the issues addressed there are not necessary, but for the records and I always believe, I could be wrong, that doing that, your call will always be on system and if a recall happens, they are going to give you a call quicker that those who don't.

I recomed you to do it.

i would just do an oil change, inspect all the fuel and brake lines, inspect joints, seals belts, tires, just the usual stuff. might also want to swap out the in-cabin filter if you want and just make up some excuses to mod the car a little.

There is value in having your Z serviced and entered into the Nissan database by your Nissan Service Department for the potential of warranty determinations in the future.

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The more you use their service department now, the more likely they are to go out of their way for you in the future. Plus if you ever decided to sell, you could show that the dealer did all recomended servicing.

I wouldn't and have never done it on my current 2 Nissans or the 5 prior (Z's and Maxi's) and have never had any issues down the line as a result of not. Like some have said all they do is inspect, inspect... BTW most dealers have a check list of check that they do with the oil change that covers the main things that need to be checked. They usually will come out/call you if something is needed or it will be marked off and written down on that checklist on the back of yor receipt! Now when the 30k time comes, make sure that you change your tranny oil, coolant etc etc, so you can have record etc etc.

You know, there IS allot of merit to this.

Especially the part that's in regard to your being "vested" with the Service Department through "paying your due's."

It doesn't pay off a whole lot in the first couple of years, other than conformation of the things that have to do with warranty issues, or maybe finding a few glitches and fix them, but down the road is when you need it to pay off. That's when you may reach the point where you really need a Dealer and their Service Department to work with you, and try to help you through a problem with your Z.

Of course, this is based on your Dealer/Service being a good, quality Business that appreciates your business, not one that's not only there for themselves, but one who appreciates good, loyal and supportive customers as well.

Definitely something to think over.

Valuable advise fullmonty
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letting the dealer handle your car maintenance means you are not a real car enthusiast. that's all. :D

Not necessarily so. I do my own oil changes and whatever else I can do myself on my Z, but if someone is not predisposed to that kind of work, or doesn't have the facilities, or the skill, as demonstrated in that oil change "fail" thread, then why not consider the benefits of a good Dealer/Service Department, regarding the long term relationship part, as fullmonty pointed out. That wouldn't meant that they're not a car enthusiast.

If you can find a good shop that will do it for half the price, then let them and you still have proof the service was done. Nissan charges waaaaay too much for their services and there is nothing in the book that they have to do the service for warranty issues.

i was only kidding... :p

That's what I have always done on my several Nissans. My very experienced and trustworthy mechanic goes through those "inspect" items very quickly and for a small fraction of what the dealership charges. My read of the warrenty documents is that this is sufficient to satisfy the owner's obligations for warranty purposes. The value of the service department's "good will" toward you is debatable, as in the final analysis their warranty obligations are contractual and enforceable at law irrespective of whether or not you have been a loyal cash cow---oops, I mean customer---of theirs.
Don't mean to be argumentative but that's how I see it.

I do my own work and keep my receipts for parts, fluids, etc. Records of service are what you need for warranty work. I for one will not spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the dealership in hopes that they will 'come through' for me one day IF something terrible breaks on my car. And with my receipts, they'd be hard pressed not to honor their warranty regardless of how much funding I provided their service department. Judging by my service experience thus far, I doubt they'd even bat an eyelash at helping me out in a bind.

In-cabin filter for the 2010. ;)

Well there are always cheaper shops out there to service any make and model. I can't help but think that 120.00 for a full years service on my Z using the proper lubricants, filters and techs with know how is a good value.

i dunt trust any mechanics at local shops. i dunno. it may be worth it just let them(dealers) do it cuz i dunno how to do any of those other stuff beside changing oil.
just for oil change, nissan quotes me at $95 so i always do my own for $33. so im guessing the 15k service is gon be over $200 or more. yep nissans services is so expensive

Don't they call you to schedule your first maintenance? I bought my car in January and they called me a couple weeks ago to schedule.

Not to mention resale value. You can save $20/hour by going to a local shop instead of a dealer for warranty work, but you'll pay dearly when you trade the vehicle or sell it. Those dealer stamps are worth their weight in gold.

I'm sure that is your experience but I've traded in probably 10 cars over the years, including a Cadillac, an Audi, a Saab, a Nissan Altima, a Chrysler Imperial, a Honda Accord, etc., and never, ever once has the new car salesman asked to see my service records. I recall being particularly conscientious with the Audi (at a high cost as Audi service departments are very pricey) and tried to present those complete Audi service department service certifications as a bargaining tool for a larger trade-in allowance for the Audi at the purchase on the new car. The salesman just blew it off and wouldn't even take the time to let me go over them with him. Often, I think, trade-ins are just taken to the auto auction and the dealership doesn't care about seeing service records. Often, also, used car buyers are too unsophisticated and don't inquire about service records certified by the franchise. It may mean a lot, though, if you are selling the car privately, as it provides assurance to the private buyer that the car has been well cared for.

yeah absolutely, take it to the stealership so that the greasemonkey can take the car for a joyride and crash it :ugh2:

yep, ive been buying new cars every year for over a decade and not one time they asked for the sales record either for the trade.

dealer will tell you to bring your car in for service and try to get you on your toes if you dont maintain it "properly" so that they can make some money off your arse. most dealers make money from servicing cars, not so much selling them. those of you who are anal about taking your cars to the dealer for service is kinda getting tricked. you probably wont even get a ASE certified technician to do your oil change. they will give you a porter or some part-timer that just got off work at jiffylube. :ugh2:

Nothing wrong with your eyesight OldGuy.

Perception:

"Not to mention resale value. You can save $20/hour by going to a local shop instead of a dealer for warranty work, but you'll pay dearly when you trade the vehicle or sell it. Those dealer stamps are worth their weight in gold."

Reality:

"I'm sure that is your experience but I've traded in probably 10 cars over the years, including a Cadillac, an Audi, a Saab, a Nissan Altima, a Chrysler Imperial, a Honda Accord, etc., and never, ever once has the new car salesman asked to see my service records. I recall being particularly conscientious with the Audi (at a high cost as Audi service departments are very pricey) and tried to present those complete Audi service department service certifications as a bargaining tool for a larger trade-in allowance for the Audi at the purchase on the new car. The salesman just blew it off and wouldn't even take the time to let me go over them with him. Often, I think, trade-ins are just taken to the auto auction and the dealership doesn't care about seeing service records. Often, also, used car buyers are too unsophisticated and don't inquire about service records certified by the franchise. It may mean a lot, though, if you are selling the car privately, as it provides assurance to the private buyer that the car has been well cared for."