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There is NO way Nissan (or any other manufacturer) could void your warranty just because you missed an oil change by a few hundred miles, a few weeks, months, whatever. First of all, the ONLY part of the warranty they could "void" would be for parts that failed as a direct and exact result of the extended oil change - and that would be all but impossible to prove.
Auto manufacturer's CANNOT REQUIRE you to abide by any alternate maintenance intervals that are reasonable and especially when based on different driving conditions. As it is there is a lot of controversey surrounding the necessary oil change requirements. Obviously many conditions come in to play but I have seen reports where oil has been run 4,000, 5000, 7000, 10,000 miles etc. with absolutely no difference in engine wear or any other noticeable drawbacks.
Also, there are many different brands of oils out there. They certainly cannot tell you which brand to use, as long as it meets the listed SAE requirements and weight, meaning that one can use synthetic oil which has much longer recommended intertvals. Manufacturers certainly cannot void your warranty if you use synthetic.
Again, they would have to PROVE that whatever interval you used caused the damage. Pretty much impossible as you are NOT going to damage your engine whether you go 3000, 4000, 5000 miles or whatever.
I also hope owners are not falling for the line that some dealers tell customers that they MUST go to them for all maintenance work, that is absolutely not true. I have always done all of my own oil changes. HOW would they ever prove when I changed my oil, I could note any mileage I wanted in my "log" book.
The ONLY way your warranty could ever be voided, when related to maintenance, is when there are obvious signs of abuse, like 1/2" of oil pudding baked onto the valve covers, or no proof of an oil change for 15,000 miles, and there is a major failure.
I investigate and testify in lemon law and breach of warranty cases governed by the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Improvment Act - no manufacturer would ever attempt to be so critical as to time you with a stopwatch to make sure you're right on your mileage requirement. It's also the manufacturer's burden of proof that your neglect caused the failure before anything could be denied.
Also, the alternate maintainence schedule (more frequent) is recommended only and canot be mandated, with the exception of commercial vehicles where the lemon law doesn't apply and there are a different set of rules.
Took the Armada in for the 2nd time for warped brake rotors (front only) and they turned them again. I suspect I will get another 5K before they warp again at which time they will have to replace the rotors after already turning them twice. They are still within spec. and they apparently have taken very little meat off of them each time.
Will be taking it in next week for roof fix and to replace overhead console. The bolts have pulled through and cracked the plastic in the front two compartments. I beleive others have encountered the same problem.
Now that it is warning up and I have 10K on my Armada. The problems mentioned above are all that I have had to deal with. Many of the squeaks and rattles seem to have disappered. Even though I am having the roof fixed I can barely hear or notice the resonance problem anymore. It seems to have gone away.
Dealer has still been top notch. On both visits they have provided a loaner car and have always had the work done in 1 day. I Love my Armada but due to first year issues I will likely trade it for a "newer" one once the warrantly expires regardless of any financial loss. I have an SE with tow package and Bose and will likely get the SE Offroad next time.
- you absolutely love your vehicle, and you need to give it the best you could.
- you intend to keep your vehicle till 100K and beyond
- you tow a lot and frequently keeping your engine at high temperature
If you cannot answer yes to any one of the above questions, you are wasting your money ($30 more for 8 qts) at each oil change. No dealer would brink when you trade in your vehicle by saying "I have been using synthetic...". Only a few people would appreciate it. I run synthetic in my BMW, as it is recommended by BMW.
when this same incident happened in my 1989 blazer, i did a 180 and then a 360, fortunately not hitting anything.
while i might need to improve my driving habits during rain, it feels really nice to know this thing keeps going straight. it was also (shh dont tell nissan) kind of fun O_O
Let's stick to the topic and leave the barroom barbs for another location.
tidester, host
I love the way this thing tows! I have towed a couple of times with mine and the power is fantastic.
fyi Sony's Model MDR-IF0230 works in the Armada and Titan. I picked up a couple pair for around $20/ea with shipping on ebay.
Does this work for anyone?
Are you saying that the wireless transmitter is already included with the stereo? (I have the Bose system) All I need to get are the wireless headphones???
My kids have been plugging in their wired headphones in the back, but if the transmitter is already there, I would like to get a few pair of the wireless ones!
nissan cant fix it... not yet... this thing will be back for the sixth time... anyone having same problem?
also... cabin is like something is loose... every bump i hit... has this clunking noise... just sound like its not tie down... what gives? i got a LE model...
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=317
For example, if an amplifier has an output impedance of 8 to 16 ohm, and your hook it up with loudspeakers of 4 ohm impedance, you will get very low volume sound (am I right?). BTW, my Electrical Theory is pretty rusty now after 15 years in other field. I could be wrong about this.
I am not sure if this is the cause, just to throw in some guess for your guys to check.
On a secondary note I'm afraid I've fallen casualty to the resonance issue. My wife and daughter complained about a noise that was giving them headaches while I was out of town and they were "joy riding". Today I went across some washboards and there it was the dreaded fluttering sound I had hoped wouldn't show up. I have 1900 miles. I'll wait a month until I need a oil change and they've hopefully done a few more and request the TSB fix. Hopefully they'll do the dynamat thing for me or at least allow me to come in before they put it back together......
When was the last time you seen an unhappy Ford, Chevy, or Dodge truck owner? I see them almost everyday. They give my the "Let's Do This" look at almost every red light. I wait for them at the next light. Am I having fun? I have not had this much fun since owning my Mark VII.
I recently passed the 5000 mile mark, my only problem is a styroform like sqeak somewhere in the rear I hear only when it's very warm outside.(built 03/04) I added the factory fog lights, a dvd player, and replaced the stereo.
My plans are to have the sqeak resolved during my vacation, but the vehicle is GREAT! This is my third Nissan SUV.
It drives likes car, very good road manners, and great for long trips with the family.
My main complaints for Nissan:
1> The sunroof option should be independent of the Leather Pkg.
2> Vehicle lack trip computer
3> Automatic Climate Control should be standard.
4> Interior parts shuold be of higher quality and better fit
That said, I love my Armada.
I REALLY look forward to every drive in my ARMADA it relaxes the soul.
Good Luck
I wanted one of the first ones off the line, but the they were selling for sticker and I was looking for feedback from the new owners of the vehicle. I bought mine when I saw more positive feedback from newer owners.
The dealer I purchased mine from made a dealer swap for mine, the three original Armadas' they received from the factory was still on their lot in April. I drove all three and they rode BAD!
A dealer here (Baltimore, MD) is advertising $6,000.00 off! The first thing I would check if I looking at any Armada is the build date.
What may be helpful to this forum is for owners to post the "Build Date" of their vehicles and their comments. This information would be very helpful for persons interested in the Armada.
Carmax.com
Nissan/Armada/LE4WD/Baltimore/Washington DC Area,
Whitemarsh is the dealer.
MSRP $47,070
Invoice$42,568
CARMAX $40,658
$2,000 under Invoice!
Stock # 2404790
Quoted 6/24/2004 at 1:35pm CDT