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Sedans Infiniti M35/M45 Infiniti M35/M45 Maintenance and Repair
1177 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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I am curious to find out what servicing alternatives are available. Does everyone pretty much go to a dealer? Don't know about you but the prospect of paying $979 plus tax for a 30k servicing does not appeal to me. Does anyone have experience with "non-dealer" service centers? I live in the bay area and have just purchased a pre-owned M45 sport.
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Replying to: wbimmer (Sep 20, 2008 3:30 pm) I stopped doing the "prepackaged" services years ago and have never had a problem with any car or with any warranty. I also skip any intermediate prepackaged services. I get the oil changed at the dealer every 3-5K miles and have the tires rotated every couple of oil changes (at the dealer because my hope is that they calibrate their air wrenches and won't warp the rotors) so the dealer can't blame a tire place if the rotors are warped. I almost never do an alignment unless I can tell that the car needs one by looking at the tires or if I am replacing the tires so the tire dealer can't claim that the tires are wearing unevenly due to lack of alignment. I generally don't keep cars long enough to do the brakes but if I do, I always have the rotors checked and rebuild the calipers at the same time....at the dealer. I never have the rotors turned....that just is an invitation to warping no matter what anyone says. If you get to the point where the book says to replace the timing chain or belt....don't ignore that one. If that goes, the engine will self destruct. Transmission fluid and coolant changes are also a good investment ignored by too many. I've never replaced brake fluid or power steering fluid in my life.
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Replying to: ghstudio (Sep 20, 2008 3:51 pm) Or is there a way to get coupons or discounts to bring the price down? I dont mind paying $500 considering how much must be done in the 30K servicing however one dealer quoted $979+tax. Have you tried serving your car with any shop other than an Infiniti dealership?
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Replying to: wbimmer (Sep 20, 2008 11:32 pm) Owning an Infiniti=peace of mind. It is the most reliable auto made. Any problems I had we in technology gadgets and garbage Goodyear tires. Warranty replaced the common defective 2006 steering rack looseness. Maybe an alignment if you need new tires. If you have the Goodyears (M35X) you probably need new tires. Look at ratings on Tire Rack. New tires not Goodyear will be a huge improvement. OEM tires are garbage. Next Infiniti I get I will not leave the showroom with OEM tires. (Same for most other car brands) Dealers want you to believe it needs service like a 1965 Jaguar. That is puffed up nonsense. 60,000 miles is the time to spend money. If I go to the dealer for anything I tell them do not do any work not covered under warranty without my prior approval.
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Replying to: barryend (Sep 21, 2008 6:14 am) I run AMSOIL oil and oil filters. Their 5W-30W is recommended for 25K miles and their new oil filters run the same mileage. As for maintenance on this M35 with 30K, I have only changed oil/filter once and the engine air filter once. I will be considering in 09 changing the other fluids to extended range fluids, as we will be keeping this M35 longer. AMSOIL makes excellent synthetic lubricants for most fluid applications. I agree, 60K is the time to spend money. The earlier uses of synthetic lubricants help promote longer mechanical life when someone wants to keep their cars an extended period of time. Discount Tires here in the US does the tire rotation for free. Only concern I have with our 2nd M35 is we needed to replace the Bridgestone tires at 25K. I decided on Michelin Primacy MXV4 replacement tires and they have proven to run much quieter then the Bridgestone tires and have improved steering characteristics to a point that a non-professional person can feel the difference. |
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I have to counterpoint those who say the M is reliable. I have had an ongoing problem with the drivetrain which is now headed to arbitration. I brought it back again last week for the same problem and they refused to touch it--told me the factory had told them NO MORE repairs on my car. Based on that I contacted the BBB and am filing papers this coming week. It's one thing to say they won't take the car back--it's completely unacceptable to refuse to repair it. They are clueless-the district tech specialist drove the car and acknowledged something is wrong but they have no idea how to fix the vibration in the drivetrain. All I can say is caveat emptor.
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Replying to: osbornkg (Sep 21, 2008 10:15 am) How can I find a good repair shop who will have the necessary Infiniti diagnostic equipment? I am somewhat new to the San Francisco Bay area, and most of my friends are not savvy about using local auto repair shops. I found checkbook(.org) has a ranking of auto repair shops in San Francisco they sell for $15. I have also considered calling AAA-certified auto repair shops and asking if they service Infiniti M's - however I am not sure what questions I should ask them. I am hoping the experts in this forum will have some good pointers on how to go about finding a mechanic and what questions I should be asking. |
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Replying to: wbimmer (Sep 23, 2008 6:49 am)
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Replying to: barryend (Sep 23, 2008 7:42 am) Bite the bullet....go to the dealer for oil changes and get their (overpriced) filters. Also, for brakes, use the dealer...and point out that the rotors aren't warped when you go in.....and have them write that down, because if they overtorque the tires or don't put the pads in right so the rotors overheat, you may develop warped rotors. And if the service manager comes and sits down beside you to review all the other things that they've found....thank him and say you'll consider doing them the next time  One dealer kept telling me i needed a new Hep filter...my air flow was reduced. I told him that I would replace it myself...The next time I went in, I asked the service guy to check to make sure the air flow was good and the same service guy said it was working great with full air flow. (of course I did nothing). |
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Replying to: wbimmer (Sep 23, 2008 6:49 am) The Garage - Independent Nissan / Infiniti Service www.thegaragesf.com 340 10th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 864-0111 They appear to be highly rated with 33 reviews and more Might want to call and see if they have a referral list of people to call. Wishing you well. |
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