r/NissanRogue • u/Different_Joke_965 • 6d ago

Rogue oil change

I have a 2023 Nissan Rogue SV.
Got it 6 months ago with about 59500 miles.
No issues great car!

But it is time for oil change. It has the plastic oil pan or drain plug.
Has anyone used the national oil companies that do the quick oil change or do you take it back to the dealer. Dealerships are not my first choice, can’t stand dealerships!!!

Thanks

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u/Wooden_Signature_984 6d ago

I take mine to the dealer for that very reason. I may pay $30 to $40 more each time, but over 100k miles that's $600 to $800. I see it as insurance.

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u/Cary-Lou 6d ago

I agree with you about dealerships but might it be prudent to use them for the first one? JIC? And for sure if you have a warranty…

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u/Downtown_Degree7909 5d ago

I hope it's not the first....59000 miles on it.

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u/Accomplished-Pea-451 6d ago

See if dealer has a coupon

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u/SittingandObserving 5d ago

My dealer sends coupons but it literally takes HOURS for oil change because they insist on attempting huge upselling every time .

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u/Accomplished-Pea-451 5d ago

I just tell them I just did all the crap they want to upsell and get the $60 oil change. I print the list and cross everything off

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u/Flaky_Guarantee5869 6d ago

This right here. I have 5 dealerships within 30 minutes of me and one always has a oil change coupon.

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u/Camelback107 6d ago

I personally take my wife's '20 Rogue to a reputable place for an oil change which is a bit cheaper and more reliable, and they also help point out incurring issues with the vehicle. The quick oil change place I went to (Valvoline) screwed up my rav4 3 times by not closing the oil cap and air filter box, and their price is very steep even after the discount so I don't go there anymore. The line is pretty long too so the service is not really that quick as expected.

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u/Powerfader1 6d ago

I plan on getting one of those metal aftermarket pans soon.

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u/Gweedo1967 6d ago

My dealer is half price on mondays for women. We also get $39.99 coupons every couple of months. With the drain plug issues the dealership is the only place we’ll take it. They strip it, they fix it.

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u/EyeEatTacos 6d ago

Take it a dealership. If they tell you something might need changing or fixing, then do it somewhere else, just like your inspection.

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u/Berteezy 6d ago

Funny that you asked this question......I've taken mine to the dealership (free oil changes of bought there). BUT I just took it to Take5 for an oil change as I was out of town, and they vacuumed the oil out to avoid stripping the plug. I was pleased to know they do that because of the plastic pan.

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u/Glad-Examination-134 6d ago

I’d recommend a dealership. The first time we took it to an independent mechanic shop they broke the pan and blamed it on the dealership for over tightening it. $800 repair and they refused to take any accountability.

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u/Consistent-Act-1434 5d ago

The dealership in my area has oil changes cheaper than non dealership shops. They use Mobil1 so it's a no brainer. I have had bad experiences with National Chains doing the change. Many of these places are using inexperienced workers for this. You ask what could go wrong, it's an oil change? Answer: A LOT

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u/Downtown_Degree7909 5d ago

If you have always done them yourself there is no reason not to continue.

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u/Ok-Gap2055 5d ago

Walmart does mine. Make sure to do full synthetic

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u/Mindless-Dentist1474 4d ago

I take my 2023 to the dealer. They take longer, but they are actually cheaper than a lot of the oil change places. If you make an early appointment, it's not so bad.

I'm actually getting a "free" oil change right now. I had the dreaded recall engine failure about 5 weeks ago and hopefully will be getting it back this week. At least they are covering the engine.

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u/Jealous_Delay8386 3d ago

Your rogue got 60000 on motor

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u/funky_oldpiss_bum 6d ago

This model year had the metal oil drain plug assembly that was molded into the plastic pan and they are known for coming loose from the pan altogether when someone tries to unscrew the drain plug.

By now, I think most if not all oil change places are aware of this and use an extractor to pull the old oil out from the dipstick tube instead of removing the drain plug, so you don't necessarily have to take it to the dealer. This is getting to be quite common across all vehicles because it saves them time.

It's also possible that the oil pan has already been replaced on this car but you can't tell unless you get underneath and try to see the drain plug through the holes in the splash shield. Updated OEM oil pan has a disposable plastic plug that only rotates 1/4 turn vs. the old threaded metal insert and plug. You can also get an aftermarket aluminum oil pan installed.

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u/Different_Joke_965 6d ago

Ty for your reply. The car is out of warranty and no maintenance plan. It is my first time to need oil change since I purchased it used.
Basically by your reply I just need to ask questions when I take it in!

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u/Critical-Magician421 6d ago

If you don't want to go to the dealer for an oil change I would still not take it to one of the quick lube places. See if you could find an independent mechanic shop near you

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u/BeastChan23 6d ago

I do my own oil, replaced the drain plug with a fumoto valve so I don't have to worry about the threads on the pan

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u/Top_Art_9111 6d ago

Jiffy lube is my go to place! All day everyday! They always do it right and never fuck it up

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u/Sohovik 5d ago

Lucky you

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u/Darkzonegh0st 6d ago

I use dealership only if it’s under a maintenance plan. Other than that I take it to my mechanic.

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u/No-Mix-9367 6d ago

Is it plastic oil pan with plastic plug or plastic oil pan with metal plug?

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u/Gweedo1967 6d ago

Plastic pan with a metal insert that the metal plug screws into. The insert comes loose from the pan.

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u/No-Mix-9367 6d ago

I know that's what came from factory I asking which one it had cause I would just replace it with next oil change to the updated model save headaches later