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#28 of 59 2000 Front Wheel Bearing by mj9981 Sep 03, 2006 (6:22 pm)
Hi All I have a 2000 Nissan Maxima SE. In a turn hard to the left, I could hear a metal to metal rubbing sound.To make a long story short, I removed the right front hub and found the outer bearing cage broken in three places. Prior to hearing this sound, several months ago I felt a vibration in the front end. The axle nut was loose on the right. I re-torqued the nut to specs and even safety wired it too. Replacing the bearing is a job but it can be done with a press and a tool to remove the ball joints. Happy driving!! MJ9981
#29 of 59 Re: 05 and 06 Maxima SL [holcomb1956] by alexstore Oct 29, 2006 (5:31 am)
Replying to: holcomb1956 (Mar 17, 2006 8:25 pm) I have 05 maxima SE.. On highway alone I get 33-35 mpg, now funny part,while driving 64 i save more than while driving 59. As an average I get 24-27 mpg with 10% city and 90 % highway ( this actually depends on a day of the week as I get stuck in traffic for 2-2.5 hr on almost every friday) I Use Gold from BP. Exxon mobil- i somehow get less by 1-2 mpg.
#31 of 59 2000 maxima by jbrusca1 Jan 30, 2007 (2:36 pm)
my 2000 maxima has 147,000 miles. I was getting 22-24 mpg until last week. It runs a little rough, but still has good pickup but my mpg went below 20 (highway). Can anybody help.
#32 of 59 Premium really doesn't cost much more by pegasus17 Feb 14, 2007 (7:18 pm)
I have a 2003 Max SE with 44k miles. Luckily, zero mx problems so far, only routine oil changes and a new set of tires at 34k. MPG in the city is 18 and mixed city/hwy is 22. Open road highway driving for 500 miles i have gotten 26-28 mpg driving 70mph. Two points: (1) the trip computer mpg is always 2-3 mpg wrong (high) (2) I have experimented with regular and mid-grade gas and have always found that the mpg suffers by ~2 mpg plus performance is not as spirited (also get occasional knock). So while premium does cost more, the car does run better. FWIW, I find BP gas (93 octane) works well in my Max. Also FWIW, Shell V-power made it knock much worse than any other gas.
#33 of 59 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty by cmyawn Apr 01, 2007 (8:37 am)
I have a 2007 Maxima SE, and I get about 23 mpg in mixed-use driving so far (only on my 4th tank). I have a slight problem in that the low fuel light comes on and the "DTE" (Distance to empty) on the computer warns I am nearly out of fuel, but when I fill up it only takes about 16 gallons (and the tank is spec'd to hold 20 gallons).   Is this behavior typical? I am used to other vehicles where the DTE is very accurate. Is there an adjustment that can be made at the dealership to improve the accuracy?   Thanks Replies to this message: alexstore (Apr 24, 2007 4:30 am) hercgretch (Jun 24, 2007 9:47 am) alexstore (Jun 25, 2007 3:41 am) hercgretch (Jun 25, 2007 6:27 am) classic57b (Apr 21, 2008 5:02 pm) andy211 (Apr 27, 2009 11:32 am) poodog13 (Apr 28, 2009 8:57 am)
#34 of 59 Re: 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty [cmyawn] by alexstore Apr 24, 2007 (4:30 am)
Replying to: cmyawn (Apr 01, 2007 8:37 am) First thing first. Never drive in low gas, dangerous. I had similar situation and even though it was showing 40 miles left in 26 mpg (hey it was new. I can get 30-35 in highway driving alone) a full tank was about 14.5 gallons. DTE is estimate so if I were you , i will fill up 1/2-1/3 of tank.
#35 of 59 Re: 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty [cmyawn] by hercgretch Jun 24, 2007 (9:47 am)
Replying to: cmyawn (Apr 01, 2007 8:37 am) I just bought a 2007 Maxima SE with 20,000 miles on it. It was a rental with 20K on it and sold for 21,900, a great price. But the first time the gas tank light was showing Empty and I filled it up, it only held 14 gallons. I'm scared. Did they stick a Sentra tank in by mistake? Is the gas tank guage so innacurate? I'm somewhat comforted to see that others like you have a similar problem. If you've found any tenable explanations, let me know.   Jeff McMahon Torrance, CA Replies to this message: alexstore (Jun 25, 2007 3:41 am) hercgretch (Jun 25, 2007 6:27 am) classic57b (Apr 21, 2008 5:02 pm)
#36 of 59 Re: 2007 Maxima Distance to Empty [hercgretch] by alexstore Jun 25, 2007 (3:41 am)
Replying to: hercgretch (Jun 24, 2007 9:47 am) When I go for fill up, depending on a gas station, I get different amount of gas. My assumption to be on safe side , Nissan decided to have low fuel indication on empty while you have 3 gallons in your tank. If I were you, I would never allow my car to be low on gas. The lowest, I try to avoid is being at 3/4. I Usually fill up 1/2 tank or more. Replies to this message: hercgretch (Jun 25, 2007 6:27 am)
#37 of 59 How does the newer Altima ..... by debating Jun 25, 2007 (4:58 am)
....stack up against the Maxima? With the base engine or the 3.5? Reliability and satisfaction with the car?   Curious, we have a 2000 SE Maxima that still impresses. But quite frankly the Altima fits our needs better today, and I like the looks of the new Altima better. Replies to this message: hercgretch (Jun 25, 2007 6:29 am) craig777 (Jun 27, 2007 12:24 am) hercgretch (Jun 27, 2007 6:33 am) maximafan (Apr 30, 2008 9:24 pm)

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