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#2237 of 2486 Re: 2600 miles and Serpentine belt breaks? [newnissan] by busiris Apr 21, 2008 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: newnissan (Apr 21, 2008 11:38 am) I really do believe that this was a "fluke" occurance and that you will not see any residual issues. Again, good luck! Replies to this message: jd10013 (Apr 21, 2008 2:45 pm) newnissan (Apr 21, 2008 3:09 pm) busiris (Jun 10, 2008 4:58 pm)
#2238 of 2486 Re: 2600 miles and Serpentine belt breaks? [busiris] by jd10013 Apr 21, 2008 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: busiris (Apr 21, 2008 1:10 pm) I tend to agree. 2 years into this generation altima and it's looking like Nissan hit a home run. It may be the best under 40k car nissan has ever built.
#2239 of 2486 Re: 2600 miles and Serpentine belt breaks? [busiris] by newnissan Apr 21, 2008 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: busiris (Apr 21, 2008 1:10 pm) At least the dealer's service manager did them up proudly...no questioning any issue I had, courtesy car offered, fixed it by 4 pm today, and I did ask them to test drive it for me, and I have restored faith in the car with how they approached it, and me. They also reassured me that everything was covered for 36/36,000 except tire alignment and air conditioner coolant (after 12 months). Appreciate the insight and expertise of those respondents here...informed and helpful. Thanks.
#2240 of 2486 COST TO REPLACE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ON '96 ALTIMA by smallcar1 Apr 23, 2008 (2:35 pm)
I have a '96 Altima and the lower control arms are rusting and will need to be replaced soon.   What should the labor charge for this be?   Has anyone used aftermarket parts? The dealer wants $237 for 1 control arm just for the part but on the Internet aftermarket control arms w/ ball joints are about $129-$139. Replies to this message: jd10013 (Apr 23, 2008 2:57 pm)
#2241 of 2486 Re: COST TO REPLACE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ON '96 ALTIMA [smallcar1] by jd10013 Apr 23, 2008 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: smallcar1 (Apr 23, 2008 2:35 pm) dealerships and repair shops both mark up parts they install, they never sell them at cost. Its just the way the industry works. the amount of markup depends on the part. anyways, a control arm is a fairly basic repair that any shop can do do. No way I go to a dealership for it, nor buy the part from them.
#2242 of 2486 milegae on 2003 altima 2.5 s by skinsfan3 Apr 23, 2008 (5:10 pm)
My altima has only 60k miles on it. Ever since day one, I get around 20mpg. The only way I can do better is on highways, when I may be driving around 70mph. Then I get around 30mph. I baby my cars, always change oil & filter at around 3,000, even though the manual says 6,000. Over the years I have many cars go for well beyond the "normal" life expectancy. Recently I changed the air filter. It was faitly dirt free. Oh, my low mileage is because locally I do a lot of stop and go driving. I guess the posted fuel on the sticker was wishful thinking.   I think the plugs might be the cultprit on mileage. Any suggestions? Thanks. Replies to this message: gsemike (Apr 25, 2008 7:53 am) skinsfan3 (Apr 25, 2008 8:43 am)
#2243 of 2486 Re: milegae on 2003 altima 2.5 s [skinsfan3] by gsemike Apr 25, 2008 (7:53 am)
Replying to: skinsfan3 (Apr 23, 2008 5:10 pm) I've got the same car as you with 46k on it. My experience has always been the same as your: 20 local/30 highway. I'd like it to be higher but guess that it's just the way it is. It just doesn't seem that a Nissan will get as good mileage as the other Japanese big 2. It's probably a sacrifice in the name of a little more power. 175 horse is good for a 2.5. It drives pretty effortlessly at 80 on the highway. Replies to this message: skinsfan3 (Apr 25, 2008 8:43 am)
#2244 of 2486 Re: milegae on 2003 altima 2.5 s [gsemike] by skinsfan3 Apr 25, 2008 (8:43 am)
Replying to: gsemike (Apr 25, 2008 7:53 am) Thanks. I would love to trade in the milage for a better turn radius.
#2245 of 2486 Fireing Order for 94 Nissan Altima by dotson901 Apr 28, 2008 (7:33 pm)
I had someone look at the distributor on my car and they put the plugs back on wrong. Does anyone know the order that they are suppose to be in or where I can find out? Any help is appreciated.   Thanks, Erica Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 29, 2008 7:45 am)
#2246 of 2486 Re: Fireing Order for 94 Nissan Altima [dotson901] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 29, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: dotson901 (Apr 28, 2008 7:33 pm) here you go:   1994 Altima Firing Order

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