You are here: Forums Sedans Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima Maintenance and Repair

Nissan Maxima Maintenance and Repair

4048 messages,  Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM

You are in the Nissan Maxima Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Nissan Maxima, Sedan

Messages Page 396 of 405 1 ... 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 ... 405 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#3950 of 4048 Re: 2007 Nissan Maxima maintenance [vu2000] by alexstore Feb 01, 2009 (7:42 am)
Replying to: vu2000 (Jan 28, 2009 12:05 am) Its not required to change, but if i were you I would change coolant and find out from previous owner if they changes 30k/60 k their transmission OIL
#3951 of 4048 2007 Nissan Maxima maintenance by vu2000 Feb 01, 2009 (8:28 pm)
No, the transmission fluid wad not changed. I guess I better get it changed. The owners manual was not too clear about this subject. Thanks.
#3952 of 4048 Re: [krissi104] by pg2 Feb 27, 2009 (5:30 am)
Replying to: krissi104 (Jan 28, 2009 2:54 pm) Replacing all 6 ignition coils is very expensive and bull---t ! To find out which one is bad try this. With the engine not running remove one plug wire from the plug and then start the car up to see if the engine runs rougher. If it does that means this cylinder is running ok. Repeat this on each cylinder until you get a cylinder that does not run rougher. This will be the cylinder that has the bad coil. The coil is connected to the top of the plug. Remove it and go to Auto Zone and buy a new one. This is what I did on my 2000 maxima last year and it's still running like new. Total cost about $60.00. Replies to this message: asnb0i51o (Mar 03, 2009 11:09 pm) maxman7 (Mar 04, 2009 1:54 pm)
#3953 of 4048 Re: [krissi104] by sanjaysdca Feb 27, 2009 (7:55 am)
Replying to: krissi104 (Jan 28, 2009 2:54 pm) Try infinitipartsusa.com for OEM ignition coils. They are about $75.00 each. I recently bought 6 ignition coils and spark plugs for 514 delivered. Will change the coils tomorrow.   2001 I30 and maxima are identical cars. Another source is courtesy nissan for OEM coils.   The process of changing it is very simple. Details can be found at   link title   and   link title   If you are interested in complete service manual they can be downloaded from   link title   best of luck
#3954 of 4048 leaky 04 maxima by maxman7 Mar 01, 2009 (7:26 pm)
I recently purchased a 04 maxima with high mileage. The car has been taken great care of, with very good service records. all highway miles. It runs and drives awesome but it has a leak. The leak is in the oil pan and oil cooler area, it is migrating all in that area, onto the control arm and up near the pullies. Here is the thing I cant figure out if it is oil or power steering fluid, I cant detect any loss on the dipstick,but when I turn the steering sharp it makes a little groaning sound. I have heard the o-ring on the oil cooler is something that goes alot on this model. I really need to identify what is leaking cause I dont have much faith in honest mechanics in My town.Also cause it is saturating some of the sensors in that area.My other problem is a driver side headlight, It is equipped with the HID lights, during driving it starts flickering and goes out,but turn the lights off and back on and it fires back up, ballast or bulb? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks Replies to this message: meister4U (Mar 01, 2009 8:25 pm)
#3955 of 4048 Re: leaky 04 maxima [maxman7] by meister4U Mar 01, 2009 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: maxman7 (Mar 01, 2009 7:26 pm) Process of elimination. If you know how to check the power steering fluid do that, if not check this...the motor oil will appear brown golden color or black if very old, and the power steering an d transmission fluid is usually a berry red. If you keep your car in a garage, put paper under the car and it will give you a better idea of the type of oil and location of the leak. To avoid costly power steering repair Bahrs makes a sealant for power steering units along with radiator cooling sealants. That might be a good idea to add to your power steering fluid when you see that it is low. That is most likely the problem from what you are describing. Is there any indication of moisture in the lense such as fogging? Or it could be a bulb on the way out or a loose wire or bulb. Hard to say sight unseen. Hope this helps.
#3956 of 4048 Thanks Meister4u, maxman7 by maxman7 Mar 02, 2009 (2:24 pm)
Hey, Thank you for Your opinion on the leaky maxima. Have not tryed the paper thing yet but good idea, My question now is, Is the power steering pump located in that area above the oil filter area? My next question is, If the bahrs sealant wont stop it what kind of costs am I looking at for parts and labor? I have a Bud that runs a junkyard and might get a break on the pump. As for the headlamp it is one of them new HID lights, ( ones that look blue) I have heard the ballasts need cleaned sometimes, and might need to reset the micro-processor, Ah all these modern features, there great until they tear up. Anyway thanks much for the help if You think of anything else I will definately be looking for Ya. Thanks Maxman7
#3957 of 4048 Re: 2004 maxima CD player trouble [ by maxman7 Mar 02, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: dx1hf (Jan 12, 2009 6:27 am) Hi ,I to own a 04 maxima only its the SL. edition. I know what you are talking about seems Mine has trouble in cold weather, I figured out if My windows are fogged which seems to happen worse than on most cars, that the CD. player skips and is slow to read CD,s. It is moisture on Your laser lens of the CD player just like on Your windows. Seems to help if You run the defrost on high for a few minutes, other than that I,m afraid it is one of those little quirks We will just have to deal with. Hope this helps You. MAXMAN7
#3958 of 4048 Wiper Blades for 06 Maxima by poodog13 Mar 03, 2009 (8:10 am)
I have had consistent trouble finding wiper blades that fit my 06 Maxima's windshield profile. Every blade I've tried fails to make good and consistent contact across the entire contact area (particularly the left 26" blade). I tried Bosch Icons last time and they were better than most, but still the contact at the far right wasn't full.   Any ideas appreciated! Replies to this message: maxman7 (Mar 03, 2009 1:09 pm)
#3959 of 4048 Re: Wiper Blades for 06 Maxima [poodog13] by maxman7 Mar 03, 2009 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: poodog13 (Mar 03, 2009 8:10 am) They are gonna do that in cold temperatures, I dont Know where You live but the hotter the day the better, cause they will be more plyable, You might try heating them with a hairdryer or something while they are installed and turn them on, see if they will conform to the shape of Your windshield. I wish this was the only problem I had with My car. I have a leak, and cant seem to figure out where, I guess I will have no choice but to trust a mechanic to be honest with Me. Good luck!

Messages Page 396 of 405 1 ... 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 ... 405 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Sedans Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima Maintenance and Repair