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If you want to be sure, you can pick up a Haynes repair manual at your local auto parts store, or purchase one from amazon.com.
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jeg72
Thanks for your help.
My local Nissan dealer quoted me (about a 6 months ago) a price of $500.00 ~ 600.00 for everything that is required at 30k stage.
That seems like alot to me (too much actually!) but I'm not sure.
I'm no good with working/servicing on cars - and even if I was I really don't have the time these days with my current work schedule (Military @ 12 hr shifts!)
Can anyone out there tell me what they paid at the 30k interval? Thanks for any and all info!
Gave me a free rental/loaner
Not going to charge me the diagnostic fee
Not going to charge me for the part
Going to give me ~30 off the labor.
They told me that this takes about 4 hours and that once they replace the sensor they have to hook the car up to "the computer" and my PF's computer has to be completely reprogrammed. A process that takes quite some time to my amazement. In all I think that I am going to have to pay about $300. How much does this normally cost? Just wondering what kind of deal they are giving me.
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I would press the dealer to cover the full cost... if the O2 sensor is NOT covered past the 36K miles, surely they could get reimbursed by Nissan for the full cost (as a good will and customer satisfaction repair). I know my dealer has made many exceptions AFTER the warranty on my previous and current Maximas and Quest (Pathy is just flawless so far). That is why we have kept coming back as a repeat customer.
They ALL have leeway.
Call Nissan if you have to (# on NissanUSA.com). They can tell you all about the Nissan Emission warranties. But do it before you pay for the repair, otherwise you'll have less leverage.
It all depends on how much $300 is to you.
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I feel strongly because my '01 LE had the same problem (fully covered) at 16,000 miles. Now I feel lucky...
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/TSBScans/sb628220.pdf
If you have trouble, or even if you don't, go here too it will be helpful:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/
and search: vehicles/year/nissan truck/etc./etc... until you find it under exhaust manifold and oxygen sensors. Good luck! You should not have to pay!!!!
I just purchased a Nissan oil filter,and think I may change over to full synthetic motor oil. I have not changed the oil myself on this vehicle, but have access to ramps etc.
As I need to check my metric wrench inventory, does anyone know the size of wrench to remove the drain plug and the engine protective shield?
(2001 3.5 VQ engine)
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Got to do my 30,000 km service in the next few weeks too.
I bought 5 litres of Castrol Syntec 5W/30, which is on sale at Canadian Tire for one more week ($6.49 litre). Is 5 litres sufficient?
Thanks again, can hardly wait to get greasy again!
Woody
plugs. The sixth one is way behind and below
to be accessed. Does anybody have any idea
how to get to the sixth spark plug?
Thank you ....
cj
(From my Post 476 on Problems & Solutions) - "BTW, my wife's car is black and I just had to wax it. With all the issues for black cars, researched waxes in a back issue of Consumer Reports and believe it or not, Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell LIQUID (yes, the inexpensive stuff that is everywhere) had the highest overall score for non-scratching/hazing and durability, my two prime concerns. Came out great with no swirl marks. Used electric orbital polisher. Shine was slightly less than other products, but that is less of a concern (just washing your car occasionally does more for the shine on a daily basis!). Like many waxes, do not get on trim. Very pleased. Almost used my old bottle of Meguire's cleaner wax . . . which actually got the worst overall score in all categories of the 30-50 waxes tested. Consumer Reports comes through again . . ."
P.S. Yes, clay bars ARE great!
I did purchase an oil filter wrench from Canadian Tire (their part number 28-3520-0), for $6.47. It is manufactured in the US by Flotool and has their part number as being 10605. Worked great.
PS One of the screws holding the plastic cover broke off inside, so cleaned threads on remaining ones and coated with Never-Seeze. Could not find how to remove the plastic clip at centre front of cover. Any ideas?
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I have an appointment for this Friday to bring in the Pathfinder (2002 4x4).
I just told them to do an oil change and tire rotation (and inspection since its due next month).
Anything else I should have done?
Any suggestions how to repair/repaint the scratch marks? I brought it to a body shop(Nissan dealer sent me there) and the estimate was $375. Said he had to take the whole bumper out and repaint the whole thing. Help!
Most independent muffler shops (i.e. NOT Midas) can do all the work. including pipe bending, for under $250.
I am considering buying a 01 Pathfinder SE. The owner has replaced tires, and brake pads. It has 46K miles. What are some of the other parts that will need to be replaced in the near future ? (say, within 6 months?)
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Fortunately did not find out the hard way. Had new Michelin LTX's installed and added locking lug nuts. When I went to store the lug nut key discovered that I had no jack or lug wrench.
Felt even worse when I found out what the dealer wants me to pay for them. $157 is some serious change!
Does anyone have a good source for used Pathy parts? I'm in the middle of the country so shipping is not a problem.
You could also buy a hydraulic jack and lug it around. Doesn't take up that much space and it makes changing a tire a breeze.
I think you can purchase the spare tire rod from the dealer or junk yard by itself. I bought one for my Nissan truck and I think it looks exactly the same.
How are your new LTXs? Price? Noise? Comfort? Size? Treadwear?
Any comments are appreciated.
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Thanks in advance if anyone knows.
Thanks for your replies,
Dan