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#17 of 78 Seat heaters... by dan517 Feb 18, 2003 (11:27 am)
In my 3.5SE, the seat heaters only generate heat once someone is sitting in them. I don't know if this is normal or not. The electrical obviously works, as the seats get toasty when sitting in them, but if I start the car for 10 minutes in the morning and then get into it, they are not already heated. Never having had heated seats before, I don't know if this is how they should work. Any comments would be appreciated.
#18 of 78 replacing cabin filter by jax717 Mar 05, 2003 (8:03 pm)
I have 49k on my 02 altima.I understand the cabin filter should be changed once a year or every 12k. Anyone tried to do it yourself? If so how hard is it to change.
#19 of 78 waxing by paula0612 Aug 13, 2003 (7:19 pm)
hello, i just purchased a new altima. it just came off the truck when i found it at the dealer. does anyone know how long i have to waite till i put on my first wax job? also, what is a good wax to use? please advise. thanks
#20 of 78 3.5 SE, What Type of Gas? by cshalayda1 Dec 05, 2003 (8:43 pm)
Which gas is better to use for my 2003 SE Altima, unleaded regular or premium? Or does it not matter?
#21 of 78 Interior problems by cajun_spice Dec 22, 2003 (1:06 pm)
I own a 2003 Altima with the charcoal interior and it seems to be a magnet for lint. I tried vaccuuming the lint off the interior, but it doesn't help much. Does anyone have any suggestions? If so, please email me at: nikki_nicole26yahoo.com
#22 of 78 Charcoal Interior by gsemike Dec 23, 2003 (9:08 am)
Nikki,   I've got it too. Looks completely sharp but shows everything. I carry a lint brush in the console. I guess that all you can do it be vigilant about it.
#23 of 78 1997.5 by tomcat630 Dec 30, 2003 (1:24 pm)
I got a 97 Altima last night and it's listed as a '97.5' model. Does anyone know of what makes this different?
#24 of 78 Warranties - careful, you can get ripped off by jheinz57 Dec 31, 2003 (6:24 am)
I've had several experiences along with some of my friends and I wouldn't trust the warranties outside of Nissan. Yes you can get reduced prices from aftermarket groups but they charge you up front and then go out of business a year later and you have no where to go to get your money back. Check out the horror stories on the BBB web site, J.D. Powers and Kelly Bluebook. Some dealers use these outside providers, sell you the policy, and then tell you they aren't responsible, you have to go to the provider. Check with the BBB before buying. I finally went with Nissan because I'm confident they will still be there long after my cars gone. I got bumper -to-bumper 72K/100,000 for $775 from Nissan.
#25 of 78 altima 3.5se 2004 warantee cost by jmor Jan 06, 2004 (12:40 pm)
paid 1355 dollars for a 72month 100,000 warantee . I am seeking true value of this gold premieum guarantee? appreciate information. paid 22500 for 3.5 se auto just mats and auto splash guards . jmor
#26 of 78 Gasoline Quality & Knock Sensors by ray_h71 Jan 11, 2004 (12:16 pm)
I'm just a visitor who drives another make car. If your owner's manual specifies unleaded regular gasoline (87 octane), the use of higher octane gas is usually tantamount to burning money and farting it out the exhaust. You will usually experience NO increase in mileage or power with unleaded premium (91 octane). The exception to this is with engines equipped with "knock sensors" wired to the ECM. The sensors are essentially microphones (more correctly, "transducers") screwed into the block which feed the rappings of subaudible (to human ears) "pinging" to the ECM which will then retard the ignition timing to just under the threshold that set off the sensors. These engines give drivers the best of both worlds. They don't ping on 87 octane, yet when 91 octane is pumped, the ECM responds by advancing the ignition timing up but not above the setting that allows smooth operation without pinging. The engines with these devices are literally self-tuning while you drive. Bottom line? About 3-5 additional horsepower if you're willing to pay the price of 91 octane, but no engine damage if you're satisfied with the performance of 87 octane. I have no idea whether the engines installed in Altimas are equipped with knock sensors, but consulting your dealer's service department should provide the answer. Also, if your owner's manual or a sales brochure happens to list a compression ratio of more than 9.5:1 for Altima engines, it's a good bet there IS/ARE knock sensors aboard. (I-4s, usually one, but two for V-6s)

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