andyvvc Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Just called Nissan in Notts. Told them i need a P3 service, but already have an air filter (K&N) and will supply my own oils (OpieOils engine, diff and gearbox). All i need them to supply is coolant and brake fluid...and a new oil pan nut and washer. I would think 300 - 350 for a P3 with all the parts is a fair enough price. Thoughts on what i ought to be paying Nissan given that im providing most of the 'parts' ? Im due a call back later today - tenner says they want over 300 quid despite my supplying the parts ! Im having the following done: Coolant (including a backflush cos i have that solenoid noise at 4k+ rpm sometimes) Brake fluid Engine oil Diff oil Gearbox oil Pollen filter (apparently it has one - i thought they didnt?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Diff and Gearbox oil are not part of a P3 i dont think, so £300 incl those is a good price. L&G in Manchester charge £220 for a P3, not including those items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 There is no pollen filter. Coolant and brake fluid are additional items over normal service cost, so the quote will contain about £100 for those two bits. Diff and gearbox oil don't need changing on the 350 (but some do just to be safe), and again aren't part of the service quote so another £50-£100 will be for that. If you can get the whole lot done for £300 you're doing well as the actual "service" part will only be a round £150! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Brake fluid was done nearly 18 months ago and ive driven a looooong way since then, so i will certainly get that done. I didnt realise diff and gearbox were "for life" items though? Surely these need servicing at some interval? Is the diff a sealed unit? Am i best to simply NOT get that oil changed - especially as the Nissan mech might never have done that before? And i thought this would be a simple service for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Brake fluid was done nearly 18 months ago and ive driven a looooong way since then, so i will certainly get that done. I didnt realise diff and gearbox were "for life" items though? Surely these need servicing at some interval? Is the diff a sealed unit? Am i best to simply NOT get that oil changed - especially as the Nissan mech might never have done that before? And i thought this would be a simple service for them Brake fluid is included in a P3... i thought coolant was to be honest but i could be wrong. Diff oil... it can be serviced, its not a sealed unit, but my point of view is to leave it alone... i think more problems are likely to arise from it rather than any improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 +1 Brake fluid is part of a P3. It is at L&G anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Diff isnt sealed, but Nissan dont specify when the oil needs changing AFAIK, same with the gearbox. Most that do change them are tracking their cars where you do need to change it due to the excess heat you generate breaking down the oil over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 +1 Brake fluid is part of a P3. It is at L&G anyway Some dealers "may" do the brake fluid as part of a P3, but strictly it is an additional service item at additional cost due every 2 years or 27,000 miles (whichever comes sooner) rather than with any specific service. Ditto the coolant (every 3 years/36,000 miles). Page 19 in your service/warranty book will reveal all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Here is the service checklist. The additional items are ringed in blue and are not part of the general service. You'll also notice the only difference between the P2 and P3 items is the diff oil (ringed in red) that doesn't need doing as we have a viscous coupling, so no difference between a P2 and a P3 as far as the 350 is concerned (apart from the robbing stealer's price) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Had my P3 done at Holdcrofts last May. Total price was £258 (after forum discount) which included an m.o.t and the diff oil was changed after they phoned me to say it was part of the p3 service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks for the input everyone. I've still not heard back from Nissan, which would suggest that they are struggling to find "350z" in any of there technical service bulletins I'll probably leave the diff oil out given that this is the same service centre that snapped my bleed nipple (oo-er!) last time they did the brake fluid change I dont want to cause them too many headaches in one sitting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have still not heard back from them...odd. I want to spend money with them, and i have to do all the chasing Service Centre rep said she will call me later today or tomorrow with an idea of the price. Anywhere else in Notts that does service maintenance for sports cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 No. Freaking. Way. Just been quoted £104.75 for Nissan to change my engine oil and gearbox oil (i supply fluids) and also for them to do my coolant and brake fluid...! WOW! I bet this triples once they realise its a bit on the low side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic-39 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thats probably about right My local dealer charges £40 per hour . If you are supplying all fluids then sounds ok- I know they quoted me £14 per spark plug, plus labour and £12 per litre for fully sync oil but are happy for me to supply. I think given the economic climate and a lot of people not servicing their cars their a lot more flexible nowadays sounds very cleap if they are supplying the brake fluid and coolant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyvvc Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 I did end up paying £108 ! Amazing! 70 quid labour, plus the rest to cover brake and coolant fluid. I supplied oils from OpieOils for the engine and gearbox. Also supplied the filter. Very impressed! I was asked to wait 40 minutes when i went to get the car, because the workshop lads were running the car up after putting the coolant in (to check for air blocks i guess). Apparently they were a bit behind schedule because they had problems fitting a Nissan Tracker to a new 370z that was due for delivery that day. Good excuse i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Just got a quote for my p1 from Abbey, £70 No oil change as I do it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside350z Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Iv got my car booked in for a P3 at Noble Nissan Edinburgh next week, they're charging me £300+vat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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