Oil change

[Bernie]

After six months of looking I just purchased a 2005 Copper/brick FX35.

With 30K on the speedometer I want to change the transmission oil.

Should I go to the dealer and purchase the parts?

How difficult a job is it?


Thanks

 

[gto]

Welcome to

Check here & decide for yourself

HOW TO: Changing Transmission Fluid - InfinitiScene.com

 

[fxlr8]

Welcome to

 

[Bernie]

Thanks.

No drain plug, no changeable filter. Interesting

 

[Lainezki]

There's actually a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission. I don't have any picture of it but you'll see it there. The bolt is flat.

But it's probably easier to do it from the radiator hose. Your choice.

 

[MTN FX]

After six months of looking I just purchased a 2005 Copper/brick FX35.

With 30K on the speedometer I want to change the transmission oil.

Should I go to the dealer and purchase the parts?

How difficult a job is it?


Thanks

I just had my 60K service done at the dealer it's the same as the 30K and it was 500.00 before I had them use synthetic eng oil and upgrade the cabin filter to the carbon type then the total was 600.00. That did not include the tranfer case and the front and rear diff' service. I will be doing these myself. The trans service is the main reason I went with the dealer service.

 

[zcspec]

Don't waste your money. When I bought mine with 35K on it, I called and asked Infiniti and 2 other import shops, they stated no need because dealership recom'd is 60k.

 

[MTN FX]

Don't waste your money. When I bought mine with 35K on it, I called and asked Infiniti and 2 other import shops, they stated no need because dealership recom'd is 60k.

I have been told that it is a very good idea to service the trans every 30K as the repairs can be very expensive and if you have a warranty it could be that they won't cover it you if the recomended services are not done.:nerd:

 

[MTN FX]

30K maint sched.

Don't waste your money. When I bought mine with 35K on it, I called and asked Infiniti and 2 other import shops, they stated no need because dealership recom'd is 60k.

Here is the 30K recomended service schedule from Cheryl Whitten at INFINITI.
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Replace Engine oil and filter​

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Lubricate all locks/hinges​

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Replace automatic transmission fluid​

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Replace differential oil​

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Replace engine air filter​

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Replace manual transmision fluid​

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Replace transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)​

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Rotate tires​

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Balance tires​

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Inspect the following:​

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Multi-point Inspection​

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All lights​

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Axle & suspension parts​

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Brake lines & cables​

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Brake calipers, pads, rotors​

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Drive shaft boots​

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Exhaust system​

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Front suspension ball joints​

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Horn operation​

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Power steering fluid/top-off​

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Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)​

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Tires/adjust air pressure​

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Radiator hoses​

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Shock absorbers/struts​

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Steering gear and linkage​

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Washer fluid level/top off​

 

[theMerchant]

I just dropped off my FX to Cheryl this morning for a 30k.

I had her omit several things since I did them or will have it done cheaper.
-cabin filter (I did)
-air filter (I have K&N . do myself)
-oil change (cheaper at other places, they wanted almost $80 for full syn)

and waited on the brake line flush.

getting trans service
rotate tires and balance
full inspection
cost
$210

 

[gto]

So basically, all your really getting done is trans & rear diff. service, although I think the diff. is too early.

& it's costing how much?

 

[hotmanali]

ok you could be like me and run your FX to the ground and return it at the end of your lease just to get the new 50

 

[theMerchant]

the trans service is pretty cheap $50.

But when I went to pickup my FX tonight at Metro Infiniti, I notices some scratches on the passenger side. I showed the last service guy there and he was trying to blame rocks on the road. O told him stop talking cause you not sure.
I took some pics and also talked with the cashier and she told me to call the service manager on Monday. I left a vm for Cheryl (my service person).

I guess I can try to get it off with some wax first. My guess is that when they park your car after service, they put it near all the loaners. Very easy for someone returning/picking up a car to open a door and causing damage. Also Im not going to take the free car wash from them any more, the wash is not very good.