# Routine maintenance **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [March 5, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-maintenance/62229 "2011-03-05T15:51:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kmdpar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e5b9ba/32.png) [@kmdpar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmdpar)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2011, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-maintenance/62229/1 "2011-03-05T15:51:18Z")
I own a 2005 Infiniti G35X. In January I took it to the dealer to get a new key fob, and while I was there the dealer provided me with a list of maintenance needs which he said should be addressed within the next 6 months or so. Specifically, he recommended (a) replacing the drive belts, (b) brake flush, © power steering flush, and (d) fuel system tune up. The dealer estimated that the total cost for all these services would be $740. I have a 2-fold question: (1) ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2011, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-maintenance/62229/2 "2011-03-05T16:03:09Z")
The post was cut off, but I think I know the questions. 1. Do I need this stuff? The drive belts are typically called to be changed a 4 year intervals, but most people ride them until they look worn out. If this engine uses the new nitrile rubber belts, there is a cheap guide available to check for wear. Brake flush is a good idea every 3-4 years. Brake fluid absorbs water and also collects dirt and wear from inside the brake parts. Power Steering flush is an iffy one. I like just pumping out the fluid with a small fluid pump I have, or a turkey baster as others have suggested, and putting in fresh every 4-5 years. Costs less than $5 for the fresh fluid this way, and never puts air in the system. Fuel system tune up. Throw a bottle of Techron ($10-15) in the tank once a year does the same thing. 1. Do I need to use the Dealer? No you don’t. Any good shop can do this stuff, and cheaper.