Leasing a Murano tuning & service concerns

[5m00th5ix]

I'm thinking about leasing a Murano and wanted to ask anyone who's modified theirs while still under lease. I'm considering getting an AOS and maybe a tune later, but I'm curious about how strict dealers are during service visits, like for oil changes.

Has anyone here done some light mods or a tune while leasing? Do dealers usually notice or check for tunes when you go in for maintenance? I'd appreciate any thoughts before I go ahead.

 

[Jerjerrod-8]

Not sure about this but I've heard some sneak in light mods without a problem. but on a leased car? That's quite a gamble.

I guess it depends on the dealer and how deep they dig during service. Would love to hear if anyone's tried it without drama!

 

[specialist_baby]

Light mods like an AOS usually fly under the radar, but a tune is a different story, dealers can spot that during service, especially if they do a software update or diagnostic scan. Some are chill, others will flag it and could use it as a reason to deny warranty work

 

[TheMoonPilot]

I'm thinking about leasing a Murano and wanted to ask anyone who's modified theirs while still under lease. I'm considering getting an AOS and maybe a tune later, but I'm curious about how strict dealers are during service visits, like for oil changes.

Has anyone here done some light mods or a tune while leasing? Do dealers usually notice or check for tunes when you go in for maintenance? I'd appreciate any thoughts before I go ahead.

I agree with @specialist_baby, an AOS is generally a bolt-on mod so that's pretty easy to reverse.
Dealers often won't even notice it during routine service, and if they do, it's generally unlikely to cause any issues.
A tune, however, is a different story.
When a dealer discovers a tune, particularly during a warranty claim related to engine or drivetrain problems, they have the grounds to deny coverage, arguing the modification caused the issue.
While some dealerships might be more accommodating of mods, as @Jerjerrod-8 mentioned, they ultimately must follow manufacturer guidelines.
I think the safest approach with a leased car and a tune is to return it to stock before any service visit or lease return.
But it's a risk, so be prepared for the possibility of having to revert everything back!

 

[Nuclearcola]

I think the safest approach with a leased car and a tune is to return it to stock before any service visit or lease return.
But it's a risk, so be prepared for the possibility of having to revert everything back!

This is a massive risk, especially if he needs to take it under warranty. The separator is a piece of cake and can be removed without anyone knowing what happened. The problem with a tune is that if the car breaks for some reason with the tune applied, the warranty goes out the window.

@5m00th5ix id' be cautions about this and maybe discuss it with the dealer. Yes, you'll be saying that you want to mod it, but at least you'll know how much of a problem it may cause.