JoshLee89

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Hello Everyone.
I have 2009 G37S Coupe and it finally hit 15,000 miles.
I called dealeres and they would charge me about 450~500 for 15,000 mile service.

I read most of the threads about it and I am now aware that I should do most things on my own.

I had some questions about ordering parts.

Change your oil/oil filter
I've been using Mobil1 Full Synthetic Oil and Mobil1 Oil filters. Everytime, I just bought them from autozone etc, and just paid labor for the change. I am gonna do the same

Change your cabin air filter
I heard that OEM part is more expensive and worse in quaility. I don't mind price range from 10 to 40 dollars, but which brand should I buy?
I saw K&N, NPN, Replacement, Wik. What do you guys recomend if there is anything difference? Also I am gonna look up DIY and do it.

Rotate your tires once a year.
I don't think I will need because I have aftermarket wheels.

Change your engine air filters once every 2 years.
I have no idea what this is. Where do I buy? I would hope to use OEM part but where do I get it? Is this also easy enough to do it by myself? I imagine that, since this is with Engine, I would feel more comfortable buy part separetly, and pay labor fee and do it
Please let me know where I can buy this.

Thank you everyone for your help and comments

123u

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Inspect Brake system
A vehicle's stopping mechanism comprised of a pedal connected to a hydraulic master cylinder that can actuate clamping and/or expanding devices at all four wheels that slow or stop a vehicle's rolling motion. Components in a basic brake system are the master cylinder, calipers and/or wheel cylinders, linings or pads or shoes, rotors and/or drums.

Replace Cabin air filter
A filtering system that meters out pollen, road dust and other particles before they can reach the passenger cabin.

Inspect Differential fluid
The liquid used for lubricating gears inside the differential.

Change Engine oil
A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.

Replace Oil filter
A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.

Inspect Lights & controls
Any source of illumination and any device used to actuate or operate another.

Inspect transmission oil
Fluid or oil in a manual type transmission that serves as a lubricating and cooling medium as well as permitting quiet operation.

Rotate Wheels & tires

movinon

I'm not trying to be a wise a$$, but if you don't know how to change your engine air filters, you shouldn't attempt to do any work on your car.
You should be able to get everything done that is recommended for the 15,000 mile service, for less then 1/2 the price the dealers are quoting, at a reputable independent shop.
Tom

JoshLee89

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I have not yet even looked for DIY. I might be just be over worried lol sry

TVPostSound

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Go to O'reilley/Kragen, ask for 2 engine air filters for your car, they will show you how easy it is to change.

fluxemag

So if you take out all of the things that say inspect and not replace, you're left with an oil change, engine filters and new cabin air filter for $500. Wow. That would cost about $80 DIY.

JoshLee89

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Oh also, do I need 2 cabin air filters? just like 2 engine air filters?
what brand cabin air filteres?

xlack

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I got the HKS drop in filters. I heard they give you a few ponies

Cabin filter there is only one. Engine filters there are two. It's the filter inside the stock intake box! The two big black boxes when you open your hood. Just open up those boxes and replace the filters. Takes like a minute..

123u

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Bro there is nothing that you have to worry about it. all you need

6qt engine oil and oil filter with drian plug.

1 inside cabin air filter.

I don't think you have to change out the Engine dual air filter, take them out and clean it.

you can obtain all those goodie through the dealership or online, local store.

DjFromVA

^^^ good tip

JoshLee89

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Thank you guys so much. Saved me 500 bucks