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#2097 of 2175 Re: homeouner [homeouner2] by shirneen Dec 11, 2008 (5:15 am)
Replying to: homeouner2 (Dec 10, 2008 3:41 pm) Had the same problem with my 04. The "purr" was a small rust hole where there is a bend in the pipe coming out of the muffler itself. Nissan said the WHOLE thing needed to be replaced at a cost of over $500. I found an "old fashioned" garage and they cut the piece out, bent a new piece of pipe and welded it in. They charged me $35 (yep). Works great...passed inspection with no problem!
#2098 of 2175 homeouner Re:: CVT oil change by homeouner2 Dec 17, 2008 (9:24 pm)
Steve,I posted a few weeks ago on how many Qts.of oil needed for s trsns. refill on a 04 morano. Has any one answered yet. A service writer at my dealership said the oil was develeped by NASA and is good for 300,0000 miles. There is no paper filter filter as there is on regular trans. Maintennence people at my dealerdhip said the sump holds from 2 qts, to 5 qts . He said to drain and replenish.??? Any comments Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 17, 2008 10:06 pm) mikesmurano (Dec 18, 2008 5:51 am)
#2099 of 2175 Re: homeouner Re:: CVT oil change [homeouner2] by steve_ HOST Dec 17, 2008 (10:06 pm)
Replying to: homeouner2 (Dec 17, 2008 9:24 pm) I don't see an earlier post from you about CVT fluid. Maybe it got lost back when you were posting about your tires?   Anyway, I don't think NASA is developing transmission fluid for automobiles, but maybe they contracted with Pennzoil or some outfit for research and it spilled over into the Murano CVT fluid. (link)   The Edmunds Maintenance Guide says to inspect the transmission fluid every 15,000 miles. I don't see a change interval for it. It doesn't wear out like motor oil.
#2100 of 2175 Re: homeouner Re:: CVT oil change [homeouner2] by mikesmurano Dec 18, 2008 (5:51 am)
Replying to: homeouner2 (Dec 17, 2008 9:24 pm) Dear Murano Owner,   The CVT oil needs to be replaced ~60,000 miles. You can do this yourself. The plug is on the bottom of the CVT case (like an oil plug). Remove the dip stick up top to allow air to flow through. Purchase the oil only from a Nissan dealer; use no substitutes. You will need about 10-12 quarts ($21.00 ea.). Drain out as much as you can (~6 qts.); replace plug; replace the same amount that you removed through the dip stick throat. Run the car for 1-2 days to cycle through the new oil. Repeat the drain & fill process (best if oil is warm). The 2nd change gets out the oil stored in the torque converter.   After doing all this I advise that you replace the car with a Toyota or a Honda; I am. Mine has been a maintenance nightmare ('03 Murano SE owner).   Good luck.
#2101 of 2175 CD stuck in player - 2004 Murano by howlinpups Jan 19, 2009 (7:50 am)
I have had a CD stuck in the player for quite a while...it won't play and won't eject. I read on a forum to try removing the fuse to the CD Player, waiting and then replacing it. I have located and opened the fuse box, but I cannot determine which fuse controls the CD Player. Can someone please help me?    Thanks, bj
#2102 of 2175 Re: Cracked front windshield [etrelle] by ronw10 Jan 21, 2009 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: etrelle (Nov 20, 2008 1:26 pm) I had a similiar problem with the windshield on my '04. No reason for the crack. I asked the repair shop iI use for all repairs(I do take it to a dealer) and he suggested it was a defect in the glass production. I have had the new one on for over 9 months and no problems.   Regarding the transmission issues I have been reading about, I have had none. "0". Maybe we were lucky, but we have changed the oil at 50K and will again since I am approaching 100K.   Unlike some writers, we have owned 3 Nissans and will own another one if we live long enough.   Ron
#2103 of 2175 Manifold and catalytic converter issue by njmedic Jan 22, 2009 (6:04 am)
From the time I purchased my '03 Murano I have had problems with my "Service Engine Soon" light coming on. It's been to the dealership multiple times and I got several "reasons" for this; gas cap too loose, computer issue, etc.   Took it in for service about a year and a half ago and spent nearly $2K. Was told "it's like a new car under the hood now - you shouldn't have any more problems." Within just a couple of months the warning light was back on. Took it in "can't replicate the problem." Long story short, when problem continued and my local mechanic got a reading on the computer about a possible catalytic converter issue I took it back to the dealership. They diagnosed a crack manifold but told me that when removing the manifold from the CC, the bolts are often rusted/damaged and sometimes the CC gets damaged during the process. Of course, this is what happened with mine. My $800. repair turned into $2K! Needless to say I am really unhappy - why should a design flaw be my responsibility to pay for? Replies to this message: jayhawk70 (Feb 01, 2009 8:31 pm)
#2104 of 2175 Re: Manifold and catalytic converter issue [njmedic] by jayhawk70 Feb 01, 2009 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: njmedic (Jan 22, 2009 6:04 am) In some states (like here California - and maybe its a federal requirement) there are much longer warranties on emission equipment. I would think the Catalytic Converter would be part of the emission system. You might want to complain to Nissan corporate (Nissan Consumer Affairs?) Your dealer should give you contact information for Nissan for a complaint like this.   Also, when a "check engine light" comes on, you check the codes yourself if you think the dealer is trying to pass the buck on the problem. Some auto parts stores (Pep Boys, Auto Zone, others?) will lend you a code reader (to plug into your ODBII port) to read the code and get the plain language description of the problem. I use a handy gizmo called a Carchip I bought on eBay which you leave plugged into your ODBII port, and then attach to your computer to read the codes and other paramaters it logs. Very handy.   --jayhawk
#2105 of 2175 Murano = Proof the Japanese can make a crappy product by pro7 Feb 05, 2009 (10:05 pm)
Remember, it's not libel if it's true. My 2005 Murano's front wheel bearings went kaput today with the car under 47,000 miles. Covered under warranty; however, I honestly think the Murano is one hunking piece of junk. More rattles than a colicy baby, MPG sucks, and really no versatility. The car has never left the pavement and is driven very gingerly. Also a clamp to hold the exhaust needs to be welded ($160 from the dealer Harte Nissan - rip off of course, but you pay when you you don't want to do two trips). This AWD I feel is only going to be a disaster (with the transfer case, etc). DO NOT BUY A MURANO UNLESS YOU LIKE TO HAVE MANY REPAIRS (I NEVER HAD A FRACTION OF THE REPAIRS ON MY OLD 1993 Honda del Sol). In short, Murano looks sporty, BFD, you pay for the nose with POOR engineering and POOR quality.   As one writer said, fix problem and then sell this piece of crap.   Murano = proof that the Japenses can build crap just like Detroit!
#2106 of 2175 Interesting.. by baldwin3 Feb 06, 2009 (9:04 am)
My 2005 Murano had a TPS problem at 5K fixed under warranty. Now, with 55,000 miles there has NEVER been another problem. The only time back to the dealer was for a 30K; otherwise JiffyLube every 4K. The "failure" blogs have decreased greatly over the past three years I have read these pages...limited to seats, gas lid and now the bearings. One wonders if different sources supply some of these parts, making variables like this...front wheel bearings should go 60K or more and be virtually trouble free. Rattles, squeaks, etc as mentioned...I just don't have them, and we drive High Sierra roads which are crummy and often covered with ice and snow. Remember those days when the rumors were that cars made on Mondays and Fridays are often inferior? Anyway, I send pro7 my sympathy and honestly, the variables don't make a lot of sense...why mine has been bulletproof so far, and others aren't. The inconsistency is disturbing. Replies to this message: george78 (Feb 08, 2009 6:19 am) ronw10 (Mar 20, 2009 11:55 am)

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