Maintenance Schedule - 10k service

[JBauer]

Anyone else hit their first 10k service and how much did it cost? I'm wondering if a maintenance plan is worthwhile if I prepay at $100 a pop?

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[RickLightning]

The cost is in this thread...

They charge for a tire rotation and visual inspection. Should be around $20. A maintenance plan on this truck is for people who like to burn their money.

 

[ChrisCon]

Anyone else hit their first 10k service and how much did it cost? I'm wondering if a maintenance plan is worthwhile if I prepay at $100 a pop?

I paid $35.72 with tax

 

[DrOctane]

There are certain items that require maintenance at certain intervals. Cabin air filters, brake fluid and coolant come to mind.

Also, inspection of items such as steering components and half shaft boots are a good idea, especially if your state (such as Virginia) does not have a mandatory state safety inspection program.

Valid points with one correction. Virginia has a 12mo state-inspection program. As an inspector, we pull front and rear wheels for closer inspection of components.

 

[chl]

There are certain items that require maintenance at certain intervals. Cabin air filters, brake fluid and coolant come to mind.

Also, inspection of items such as steering components and half shaft boots are a good idea, especially if your state (such as Virginia) does not have a mandatory state safety inspection program.

Virginia has a mandatory yearly inspection. I know. I live there. Maybe you meant WVa? Not sure about them.

" Before operating a vehicle in Virginia, it must pass an annual safety inspection and display a valid safety inspection sticker. This helps catch any issues before they can cause harm. "

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/moving/newva.html

 

[rdr854]

Valid points with one correction. Virginia has a 12mo state-inspection program. As an inspector, we pull front and rear wheels for closer inspection of components.

First, I meant to say “unlike Virginia”. Except for lazy inspectors at dealerships who use flash lights and mirrors. I think that all four wheels should be pulled. How do I know? Because there is a large window at the dealership,that lets customers look into the shop.

 

[rdr854]

Virginia has a mandatory yearly inspection. I know. I live there. Maybe you meant WVa? Not sure about them.

" Before operating a vehicle in Virginia, it must pass an annual safety inspection and display a valid safety inspection sticker. This helps catch any issues before they can cause harm. "

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/moving/newva.html

I meant to say “unlike Virginia”.

 

[chl]

I paid $35.72 with tax

Pointless inspections probably. Just a way to keep the dealerships funded and mechanics employed. Unless your Lightning has experienced heavy-duty workloads on a regular basis I suppose.

But I wonder - does the Lightning HAVE a motor coolant system?
My 2012 Leaf doesn't.
Maybe it's the battery cooling system - active thermal control?

Nissan required my Leaf to have yearly battery inspections for the first 8 years to maintain the warranty. Recommended tire rotation, and brake fluid change at some mileage points.

Windshield washer fluid, wipers, cabin air filters, etc. are DIY items.

Other than that, nothing to service.

Yeah I get periodic emails and flyers about oil changes and other N/A services for the Nissan dealer.

I did have to go to the dealer to upgrade the telemetrics once but then last year AT&T abandoned that mode and there is no upgrade so I can't remote start or heat my Leaf, etc., but then it's a short walk from my kitchen to my attached garage anyway if I need that.

There were 2 or 3 recalls to add some shield to the bottom of the Leaf to better protect the battery, but they were at no cost to me of course.

Been very reliable.

I have been reading recently about some serious issues with the Lightning and battery failures which gives me pause. Seems like if that happens, you will be waiting quite some time for warranty replacement. Why don't the US EV makers go with a modular battery pack system like Nio in China (coming to the US soon as well)? That would make it a lot easier to solve battery failures, and could eliminate the need to fast charge and risk reducing battery life substantially.

Good luck. I am on the sidelines re the Lightning until some improvements are made - cancelled my reservation after suffering from a severe case of sticker shock.

 

[ChrisCon]

I have been reading recently about some serious issues with the Lightning and battery failures which gives me pause.

Good call to wait on the sidelines . You aren’t the “early adopter” type.

 

[Riding Like The Lightning]

In San Diego I went to get my 10000 service. Sedano Ford La Mesa quoted $90.00 +tax. Perry Ford National City quoted $60.00 +tax. Chula Vista Ford quoted $40.00 +tax. I am going to try Chula Vista.

 

[Zprime29]

This reminds me I need to schedule mine. I just hit 9k miles and figure it'll be about a month before anyone can get me in.

 

[Lesrice13]

Anyone had this done yet? How was the experience and/or what was the approximate cost? I was surprised to get the notification, still adjusting to the EV vs ICE expectations. List seems reasonable enough. Haven't looked yet for the full schedule, but curious what the major milestones are.

Just had 10,000 service completed. Rotated tires, checked battery, topped off wiper fluid, checked thread depth and brakes, a multi-point inspection: cost me about $26.

 

[Piquette]

In my experience, there are two important factors that determine a long, trouble free life for your vehicle:

1. Do the regular routine maintenance as the manufacturer recommends (tires may need to be rotated at 5,000 miles rather than 10,000), and

2. Find a dealer with an outstanding service department with technicians well trained in Ford EVs. My Concord, NH Ford dealer has an excellent service department. I rely on their expertise to keep me on the road and trouble free. What I pay them for keeping an eye on my Lightning is well worth the peace of mind I get.

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[Dan's Lightning]

Tire rotation? all wheel drive, 50/50 weight, you would think tire rotation would be less needed?
The fronts ya take the cornering so yes need rotation during their tread life but you would think every 5,000miles would be over kill? Seems crazy to me...

 

[Maquis]

Tire rotation? all wheel drive, 50/50 weight, you would think tire rotation would be less needed?
The fronts ya take the cornering so yes need rotation during their tread life but you would think every 5,000miles would be over kill? Seems crazy to me...

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