linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Antelope Nissan of Banbury tell me that even though I am due a P3/36k service, they say because the car is 5 years old that regardless of what the log book says it needs a P1 and 'Platinum plugs'. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yep, look in your service book. Other better plugs are available though from Opie and for a lot less than Nissan charge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 consult your owners manual, has all the recommendations for intervals listed personally, I would not bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 So I'd need to buy those plugs from Opie and then take them to a private dealer for servicing? Be a bit worried since I'm having a slight problem with cruise control so wanted to take it to Nissan. Antelope is simply local, no idea if any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 consult your owners manual, has all the recommendations for intervals listed personally, I would not bother not bother with what, the plugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You could do that but some dealers can be funny about using stuff you bring in. You need to ask, but Opie are a decent price. Or just get them done after you sorted your problem out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 They have still to call me back with a quote - can you let me know what I should be asking for, and the Opie price? (Sorry to be such a n00b) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I think they are these http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-4121-denso- ... ikh16.aspx Opie will be able to confirm E: sales@opieoils.co.uk T: 01209 215164 Or you could try Envy as they had an offer too (http://www.envyperformance.com/) call the 01670 number and speak to Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thank you, will see what they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I have a brand new set of iridium denso plugs for sale at £45 delivered if anyones interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 You could fit the plugs yourself if Nissan are being funny. Will save you a load of cash too I did it myself, took a while but pretty easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 £401.19 for the service and the plugs, but I didn't mention the cruise control 'issue'. I assume it's a fixed price, anyone comment on how it compares? In the meantime am checking with my local non-Nissan garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSportUK Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Nissan main dealer wanted £160 just to change to plugs. Got them for about £6 each from http://sparkplugs.co.uk then got it done by a guy off JPOC for about £100 INCLUDING oil change and fitting braided brake lines!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 +VAT? Sounds about normal, seem to remember something about this company (cant remember if good or bad ) Ask them how much if you provide your own oil, plugs etc (Service kits available from Envy and Opie) Also, seem to remember the P3 being a rip off...You only need P2.. Your not that far from Cambridge (2 hours is nothing in a Zed!!) and I would recommend going to Marshalls in Cambridge as they will look after you and your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 i changed my sparks plugs myself having never done this before. although i wouldnt say it went smoothly for me it was very much worth it for the learning experience! tbh its not that difficult as long as you have a torwue wrench and some sockets your there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 +VAT? Sounds about normal, seem to remember something about this company (cant remember if good or bad ) Ask them how much if you provide your own oil, plugs etc (Service kits available from Envy and Opie) Also, seem to remember the P3 being a rip off...You only need P2.. Your not that far from Cambridge (2 hours is nothing in a Zed!!) and I would recommend going to Marshalls in Cambridge as they will look after you and your car! I was expecting a P3 but they've said it needs a P1 owing to its age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 The P1 is the cheapest of all the services. Can be done for less than £100. Mine cost less than £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 That makes no sense at all - why would they have told me at 36k that I need a P1 when the manual says P3? And charged over £400 including plugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 That makes no sense at all - why would they have told me at 36k that I need a P1 when the manual says P3? And charged over £400 including plugs? Prices of P1, P2 and p3 vary greatly from place to place. PETROL AND DIESEL ENGINES WITH A 9000 MILE SERVICE INTERVAL TRAVELLING LESS THAN 18,000 MILES PER YEAR The table below will show you how to decide which service is due on your vehicle. You should read the table from the left hand side. In the first column, you can see that the first service is due at either one year or 9000 miles. When you reach either of these milestones, your vehicle is due for its first service. The type of service is shown on the bottom line. In this case it will be a P1 service. The P1 service checklist is shown on the opposite page. Once this service has been performed, the next service is due when you reach 2 years or 18,000 miles. This is a P2 service (again, the checklist is shown opposite). At three years or 27,000 miles, whichever you reach first, another P1 service should be carried out and so on throughout the vehicle’s life. Some additional service items are shown in the right hand corner of the service checklist. These items will be carried out in addition to the standard services when required. 1 Year or 9,000 miles P1 2 Years or 18,000 miles P2 3 Years or 27,000 miles P1 4 Years or 36,000 miles P3 5 Years or 45,000 miles P1 6 Years or 54,000 miles P2 7 Years or 63,000 miles P1 8 Years or 72,000 miles P3 9 Years or 81,000 miles P1 10 Years or 90,000 miles P2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkster Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 If I understand you correctly then the fact that my Zed is five years old takes precedence over the fact that it has reached 36k? But on that basis I don't need a P3? That still confuses me - surely I need a P3 as it has never had one and has now reached the requisite conditions. But it must be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 5 years or 45k for the plugs IIRC. As I say on the P3, there is little if no difference between the P2 and P3 on a 350z... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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