2006 Pathfinder battery

[ccm00tacoma]

Hey guys,

So I don't know if the dealership is taking me on a ride or what, but I've heard some questionable stuff from them about my wife's 2006 pathfinder. First, when I had it in to get a seatbelt pre-tensioner replaced (because airbag malfunction light to go off) they asked me what kind of oil I used in it. I said that I use factory filters with full synthetic oil. The service manager told me I shouldn't use full synthetic because it's too thin and will cause engine wear/noise. That is the first I've ever heard of anyone saying that. Have any of you ever heard this?

Second, the battery is giving me problems and they said that I need to bring it in to them to replace it because they have to reset the idle. I can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that they have to go into the computer manually and reset it. With all the air/fuel sensors and countless other sensors monitoring idle speed, how is this not a default setting for the ECU?

So, my question is...

Do they think that I'm another idiot they can get revenue from?

-or-

Am I another idiot that thinks I know it all?

Thanks for any light you can shed guys!

-Adam

 

[mcm4090]

The battery died on my wife's 2005 Frontier and I just replaced it in the driveway. The only thing I had to reset was the clock.

Now there are a few vehicle like chrysler that would not idle after the battery was disconnected. The only thing you have to do is hold the idle to 3,000rpm's or drive it for a mile for the ECM to relearn.

 

[CoastalDefender]

Hopefully you have another dealership close by.

 

[Scott Brady]

I would recommend everyone be very cautious at dealership service centers right now. The vehicle sales side of the businesses are dying, so there is a lot of pressure to upsell service. I had this just happen with the Jeep. The accessory manager called and told me a bunch thing I "needed' on the EarthRoamer, etc.

I do not think this applies to the traditional mechanic/service shop. They usually stay pretty busy in lean times, as people try to nurse along their current vehicle.

 

[Creek]

1. I use full syn. in my 07 Xterra without issue (engine & diffs).

2. I replaced my battery with an Odyssey in my driveway...no issues.

They're full of bs...

 

[ccm00tacoma]

Great! Thanks for the quick replies everyone, looks like I'll be heading to autozone instead.....though....an optima battery wouldn't be that much extra.......then I could switch it out with my tacoma battery......I hear divorce bells...:littlefriend: :littlefriend: :littlefriend:

Thanks again everyone!

-Adam

 

[CoastalDefender]

Great! Thanks for the quick replies everyone, looks like I'll be heading to autozone instead.....though....an optima battery wouldn't be that much extra.......then I could switch it out with my tacoma battery......I hear divorce bells...:littlefriend: :littlefriend: :littlefriend:

Thanks again everyone!

-Adam

Do a lot of research on Optima before you buy.

 

[Creek]

Do a lot of research on Optima before you buy.

x2...that's why I went with Odyssey. You should also check out Die-hard batteries.

 

[CoastalDefender]

x2...that's why I went with Odyssey. You should also check out Die-hard batteries.

And you're the reason I went with DieHard.

DieHard Platinum is a re-badged Odyssey.

But you can (to my knowledge) only get the Platinum shipped online, or your local Sears has to order it.

Here's mine-

 

[ccm00tacoma]

Well, I ended up just getting a Duralast gold. 3 year free replacement and the price was right for being on a bit of a budget this season. Didn't have any problems idling but I did have to reset the clock/radio. Man, I can see dealerships bending the truth a bit, but to just lie to someone....pretty low. To be fair, this dealership has treated me pretty well in the past. Had a small transmission issue awhile back and they replaced the entire transmission for us, brand new, not a re-man. Also, they did some warranty work when it was out of warranty and told me not to worry about it. Thanks again for all the input guys!

-Adam