tuscani99

Hey all.. just picked up a 13 G37X with 58k. Dealer replaced a front wheel bearing under the powertrain warranty today. Of course they tried to get me to do the 60k service. Below is what they offered... some of these I can do myself or have been done, but I worry about the trans, diff and xfer case fluids. I have no idea if they were ever done at say 30k. I believe this was a lease vehicle.

I plan to use Amsoil for all. But I am reading mixed opinions on the 7AT.. should be done or left alone? Head is spinning there.. LOL. It seems those that do drop the pan since it is a "sealed" system?

Honestly, I plan to sell the car for a new Q50 before it hits 100k. So for the amount I drive that is about two years from now. But I could see myself giving it to my kid as well later on. Should I even bother with the trans at this point? I will definitely do the diffs and xfer case though. Other suggestions?

Sch 1
-Engine Air filters
-Brake Inspection
-Exhaust System Check
-Inspect Front Suspension Ball Joints
-Inspect Brake Cables and Hoses
-Inspect Brake Light Switch
-Inspect Drive Shaft Boots
-Inspect Fuel Tank Vapor and Vent
-Inspect Fuel Lines
-Inspect Propeller Shaft
-Inspect Steering Gear and Linkage
-Inspect Steering Linkage Ball Joints
-Oil and Filter Change
-Replace Brake Fluid
-Rotate Tires
-Service Rear Diff
-Service Front Diff
-Service Xfer Case
-Cabin Filter

$738.89

Other Services Recommended

Spark Plugs - $357.28
Flush Brake Fluid - $159.50
Clean and Adjust Brakes - $138.60
Cabin Filter - $132
Clean Injectors - $155.40
Service Front Diff - $91.68
Alignment - $141.90
Replace Coolant - $159.86
Service Rear Diff - $112.30
Wiper Blades - $92.45
Service Transfer Case - $101.75
Flush Trans - $347.93

Some of these make me laugh.. like the wiper cost.. Wth.

Also, I assume the DIY guides here all apply the same for 09-13 G37X? Thanks guys!

ljjhw

u can change cabin filter for less than 20...

JSolo

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$92 for wiper blades? Must be special gold variety type. I think I paid $30 or $40 for an oem set some years back. You can also get just the refills.

If you're mechanically inclined you should be able to do everything on that list yourself except the alignment.

slartibartfast

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Check schedule in owner's manual. But yeah, they're trying to milk you.

Welcome to the site!

RMB5190

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Diff and transfer case take all of 1-1.5 hrs and about $40 worth of full synthetic fluid...

3X transmission flush is pricey @ $3xx.xx. Some guys have done it themselves on hear but I would highly recommend it whichever route you choose. All fluid breaks down under those extreme conditions. At 100k miles, a dealer considers that to be a car's lifetime...just about the time the transmission craps on you. change the transmission fluid every 40-60k miles and I can't see why it wouldn't last.

blnewt

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Yeah, check our DIY folder and see what you're able to DIY, I've done all my own service including the ATF, all were pretty straightforward. If you have a helper to use for the ATF and brake bleeding that makes things easier. I use wiper refills that go into the factory arms for under $10 per side and keeping the wipers OEM looks best and they last a long time IME. Get a carbon cabin filter like a fram and DIY, takes about 20 min.
All the services AFAIK are in the DIY section.
Welcome to the site!

tuscani99

Sweet. Thanks for the replies guys. I think I can swing the diffs and xfer case myself.. just not sure I am brave enough for the Trans without a lift... we'll see

stiizy

$358 Spark Plugs Geeez....

blnewt

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That's where the free coffee, donuts and that complimentary scratch & swirl job they do on the cars' clear coat come into play, so it's almost a break even deal

canucklehead

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underlined feedback above. the Schedule 1 60k includes a ton of routine inspections that are probably also included with a much cheaper service package. most dealers do these as part of the oil change package. other piecemeal items like gear oils would be a good idea, maybe coolant flush/fill too. do the cabin/engine filters and wipers yourself.

slartibartfast

iTrader: (7)

The parking brake does have an adjuster. Works just like drum brakes...because they are. $138 is excessive, though.

tuscani99

Thanks gents... ok here is my plan for now...

Engine Air filters -- DIY this weekend
Cabin Filter -- DIY this weekend
Clean Injectors -- DIY with SeaFoam and\or injector cleaner this weekend
Oil and Filter Change -- DIY with Amsoil this weekend
Rotate Tires -- Tires are brand new
Service Rear Diff -- DIY with Amsoil this weekend
Service Front Diff -- DIY with Amsoil this weekend
Service Xfer Case -- DIY with Amsoil this weekend
Replace Brake Fluid -- Will do at a later date
Spark Plugs -- Will do at a later date
Replace Coolant -- Will do at a later date
Alignment -- Car drives perfectly straight
Wiper Blades -- Replaced recently
Brake Inspection -- Replaced recently
Replace Trans Fluid (not flush) -- Still debating..

tuscani99

Also... do the DIY guides here apply to all year G37Xs?

RMB5190

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like a plan. Don't think too much about that flush...Seems like everyone who doesn't do it or buys a G that has never had it done blow the transmission up around the 100k mile mark. Never heard of it happening to someone who has had it serviced though....$300 bucks vs $7,000...

tuscani99

Fair enough.. It just seems silly for a "flush" rather than a full change with pan drop.. I assume the dealer is not dropping the pan and I am only getting a fraction of old fluid removed.

I should also add that I have a extended service contract through a 3rd party.. I suspect they will want proof of 60k miles service done if a trans was to fail.. not sure if DIY would suffice here...hmm..