Nissan Rogue Forum

I have 31000 miles on my 2008 Rogue and am due for service. When I had my last oil change at the dealer they said when I come back for my next oil change I should get the 30,000 miles service. They said I could go over the 30,000 miles service and would still be ok. But they said I might cost around $600 for this service, as they change the transmission fluid and other items like new anti-freeze.

Is this really necessary to keep the warranty in force? I thought I could only get oil changes and would be ok. They said if I don't get the transmission fluid changed it might void the warranty.

Should I go ahead and pay the $600 for all of this service? Money is tight but I do not want to hurt my warranty.

You know it will not cost that much to change fluids and tune up at your local mechanic shop or even cheaper if done by you. But warranty plays an important role hear. I believe they record every service done on the vehicles. You just may have to pay their services. Is this your first service done by them or have you changed the motor oil elsewhere?

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I have always had my oil changed every 3000 miles from the dealer but this is supposed to be my first large service.

You know with the issues going on with the cvt trannys, I think we have no choice but to have them service it. This way you'll still be covered under warranty incase the tranny goes bad.

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The transmission fluid is supposed to be good for the life of the car, so that is a big flat lie that they HAVE to replace it at 30k miles. Check your service book for that information.

What you could (should) do is asked them to diagnose the transmission fluid: They take a sample of the fluid (or either put a probe at the place of the dipstick) and their computer tell them how is the fluid (it gives a number).
Depending if the number read is below the manufacturer limit, you don't need to change the fluid. If the number is close to or above, the "lifetime" fluid is shot and you need to change it (but that should not happen before you reach at least 100k miles). Ask them to tell you what the number is!!

I don't remember what the limit number is, and since your dealer is not trusthworthy, you should call Nissan corporate to get more information on that. With all this information, your dealer should stop think you are good to steal and be more straightforward with you.

As for the anti freeze, it is good practice to change it every two-three years (like the brake fluid) but not necessary.
Both fluids (anti freeze and brake) are not that expensive to change (you can DIY even if you want), that is the transmission fluid which is expensive (about 12$ a quart, I believe). BTW, for the transmission fluid, you absolutely need the nissan fluid, not any other one, so no independant mechanic for that, you need to go to the dealer.

At the end, with only changing the oil, oil filter, anti freeze and brake fluids, it should be about 200$ total instead of 600$.

Never ever touch the transmission (unless it is acting up). Of the eight previous cars I had, I made the mistake of listening to the mechanic at the dealership and did change the trans fluid and filter on one car. It was never right after that, and I had to have that trans rebuilt.

Don’t believe everything the dealership tells you, they have sales quotas to make, and this includes the service department. Your manual states what is required, and you can go here Maintenance Schedules, Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins and enter your vehicle to find out what needs to be done and when per Nissan. Remember, Nissan issued the car warranty and sets the requirements, not the dealership.

Here’s a screen shot using my ’11 Rogue. This is for 30K miles and only requires inspection of the trans fluid.