Tune Up Questions Help!!!
#1
I am up to about 65K on my 96 Maxima SE (auto). I bought it from a dealer Aug 99 so I don't know what it had done to it previously. I bought it with about 45K. I want to tune it up so I was wondering if anyone knows exactly what I need to purchase. I know I need rotor,cap,wires plus spark plugs. I am installing my CAI at the same time. Is there anything else I need to purchase. Also anyone in the NY (Brooklyn) area know an auto parts store I can purchase these parts. I know I can get them online but I want to do this on Saturday before it gets cold and I go to Vegas for a much needed vacation.
PS. Whats a good price for the NGK platinums... Also I called a place they mentioned NGK platinums lasers. Anyone know about platinum lasers. Thanks for the help
PS. Whats a good price for the NGK platinums... Also I called a place they mentioned NGK platinums lasers. Anyone know about platinum lasers. Thanks for the help
#2
Originally posted by RuffRyder
I am up to about 65K on my 96 Maxima SE (auto). ... I know I need rotor,cap,wires plus spark plugs. ...
I am up to about 65K on my 96 Maxima SE (auto). ... I know I need rotor,cap,wires plus spark plugs. ...
#3
Daniel
I was wondering if you know how to take off the plastic piece in the front of the engine (by the oil cap) covering the coil packs in order to change the spark plugs?
It seems there is only 3 or 4 "screws" holding it? And once that has been taken off, do I just unscrew the the screws holding down each coil pack to access the spark plugs themselves? Lastly would a "traditonal" spark plug wrench which is about 6-7 inches long be deep enough to get to the spark plugs in the back?
thanks so much.
Brian =)
It seems there is only 3 or 4 "screws" holding it? And once that has been taken off, do I just unscrew the the screws holding down each coil pack to access the spark plugs themselves? Lastly would a "traditonal" spark plug wrench which is about 6-7 inches long be deep enough to get to the spark plugs in the back?
thanks so much.
Brian =)
#5
Re: Daniel
Originally posted by humaras
I was wondering if you know how to take off the plastic piece in the front of the engine (by the oil cap) covering the coil packs in order to change the spark plugs?
It seems there is only 3 or 4 "screws" holding it? And once that has been taken off, do I just unscrew the the screws holding down each coil pack to access the spark plugs themselves? Lastly would a "traditonal" spark plug wrench which is about 6-7 inches long be deep enough to get to the spark plugs in the back?
thanks so much.
Brian =)
I was wondering if you know how to take off the plastic piece in the front of the engine (by the oil cap) covering the coil packs in order to change the spark plugs?
It seems there is only 3 or 4 "screws" holding it? And once that has been taken off, do I just unscrew the the screws holding down each coil pack to access the spark plugs themselves? Lastly would a "traditonal" spark plug wrench which is about 6-7 inches long be deep enough to get to the spark plugs in the back?
thanks so much.
Brian =)
#7
The 60K tuneup includes changing the fuel filter,
changing the oil and filter, flushing the transmission fuild and coolant and changing the spark plugs. You can buy the fuel and oil filters yourself and the NGK Platinum plugs, this will lots of buck. This is all I had done for mine. You can also get the two accessory belts replaced.
The dealer charges $15 (Kings Nissan) for a plug, you can probably buy it for $7 - $9 each. Check with Courtesy Nissan and but all the parts from them and save even more cash. BTW, Jeff K. has a writeup on the 60K tuneup on his site. hope this helps.
<A HREF="http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax">Jeff's Site</A>
[Edited by barrynyc on 11-01-2000 at 08:05 PM]
The dealer charges $15 (Kings Nissan) for a plug, you can probably buy it for $7 - $9 each. Check with Courtesy Nissan and but all the parts from them and save even more cash. BTW, Jeff K. has a writeup on the 60K tuneup on his site. hope this helps.
<A HREF="http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax">Jeff's Site</A>
[Edited by barrynyc on 11-01-2000 at 08:05 PM]
#8
All you need to do is go to this website, follow the 60k tune up step by step instructions, and you'll be set. It's all do-it-yourself stuff so have a blast.
integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/60k_service.html
integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/60k_service.html
#9
I respectfully disagree.
Originally posted by barrynyc
The 60K tuneup includes changing the fuel filter,changing the oil and filter, flushing the transmission fuild and coolant and changing the spark plugs. ... ...
The 60K tuneup includes changing the fuel filter,changing the oil and filter, flushing the transmission fuild and coolant and changing the spark plugs. ... ...
#10
question about pcv
I notice after reading the factory manual and also from speaking to the dealer--none of them mentioned the changing of the pcv value, while Jeff K and a number of us on the board have changed the pcv valve on the car at say 30K or by 60K...
so is this a needed item or is this can last a good 100K without changing?
so is this a needed item or is this can last a good 100K without changing?
#12
Re: Re: question about pcv
thanks for your response Dan--
I was wondering then why some people have said that it is important to change the pcv valve at every 15K?
Is it more of a preventive maintenance item that most of us don't really need to worry about? I saw on Jeff's 60K that he has something about the valve, but on the dealer list of items the pcv valve is not mentioned--so there is a discrepency of what is "the proper time" for the change...
if you can shed some light on this, it'd be great for us to learn about it.
thank you.
Brian
I was wondering then why some people have said that it is important to change the pcv valve at every 15K?
Is it more of a preventive maintenance item that most of us don't really need to worry about? I saw on Jeff's 60K that he has something about the valve, but on the dealer list of items the pcv valve is not mentioned--so there is a discrepency of what is "the proper time" for the change...
if you can shed some light on this, it'd be great for us to learn about it.
thank you.
Brian
Originally posted by Daniel B. Martin
It's good for at least 100K miles.
Originally posted by humaras
... ... is this a needed item or is this can last a good 100K without changing?
... ... is this a needed item or is this can last a good 100K without changing?
#13
Re: Re: Re: question about pcv
Originally posted by humaras
... ... I was wondering then why some people have said that it is important to change the pcv valve at every 15K? ... ...
... ... I was wondering then why some people have said that it is important to change the pcv valve at every 15K? ... ...
If you are worried about your PCV valve, then test it. Do this by removing it from the vehicle and shaking it. A good PCV will make a click-click-click sound as you shake it. That sound is the shuttle banging back and forth. If you hear no sound, soak the PCV valve in solvent for 30 minutes and then repeat the test. If it clicks, it's good. If not, replace it.
#14
the pcv question
Daniel--
I actually got the 15K figure from some guy over carparts.com and he mentioned 12-15K. I looked at Jiffy Lube's site not too long ago and they mentioned the "tune-up" where they change the pcv valve and said on their site that the "average interval to change the pcv-valve is 12-15K" and that was what I thought. And the time when I ordered it from Courtesy Nissan, they asked me how many miles my maxima had on it--30K, they said, yeah, that is about right--time to change it...I know they probably wanted me to buy --so that was why. BUt now that I know ti isn't really necessary, I'll just hang onto it until a later time, like maybe 30K later (heheh)
I think a few others on this board might have gotten that message of changing it "at 30L" so they went and did it.
Thanks for clarifying this point, Daniel.
Brian
I actually got the 15K figure from some guy over carparts.com and he mentioned 12-15K. I looked at Jiffy Lube's site not too long ago and they mentioned the "tune-up" where they change the pcv valve and said on their site that the "average interval to change the pcv-valve is 12-15K" and that was what I thought. And the time when I ordered it from Courtesy Nissan, they asked me how many miles my maxima had on it--30K, they said, yeah, that is about right--time to change it...I know they probably wanted me to buy --so that was why. BUt now that I know ti isn't really necessary, I'll just hang onto it until a later time, like maybe 30K later (heheh)
I think a few others on this board might have gotten that message of changing it "at 30L" so they went and did it.
Thanks for clarifying this point, Daniel.
Brian
#15
Originally posted by RuffRyder
I am installing my CAI at the same time. Is there anything else I need to purchase.
I am installing my CAI at the same time. Is there anything else I need to purchase.
#16
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That pcv valve thing is a bunch of crap. Ive had about 5 used cars, chevy 180k, vw140k, mazda 180k, nissan 120k, and nissan 40k. Changed the pcv valve diy as preventive manitenance when i purchased each. For some reason i keep doing this in spite of the fact that i have NEVER found a single one that didn't work just as well as the new one.
#17
I was wondering if you know how to take off the plastic piece in the front of the engine (by the oil cap) covering the coil packs in order to change the spark plugs?
It seems there is only 3 or 4 "screws" holding it? And once that has been taken off, do I just unscrew the the screws holding down each coil pack to access the spark plugs themselves? Lastly would a "traditonal" spark plug wrench which is about 6-7 inches long be deep enough to get to the spark plugs in the back?
thanks so much.
Brian =)
It seems there is only 3 or 4 "screws" holding it? And once that has been taken off, do I just unscrew the the screws holding down each coil pack to access the spark plugs themselves? Lastly would a "traditonal" spark plug wrench which is about 6-7 inches long be deep enough to get to the spark plugs in the back?
thanks so much.
Brian =)
#24
maxima mark...those are not spark plugs those are your fule injectors. the front spark plugs are located under the plastic cover that says nissan on it..use a hex key to remove the screws holding it and the other 3 plugs are in the valley of the upper intake manifold.. you will notice them because they have 3 connectors going to them. If i were you, before doing anything i would do some more research because you can really mess up your car.. my 2 cents.
#25
how do people work on their own cars when you know nothing about it? You don't have a cap or wires since 94...people don't know the difference between injectors and plugs..I'm shocked you guys do your own work haha. Stickies have all the necessaries to answer this post btw...
#26
Mother of GOD this thread is old. August 2000, the .org inception date.
This poor dude is clueless, 2 ancient bumped threads, and one of his own ands till can't find his spark plugs.
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/readarticle.php?article_id=76
Better pics:
This poor dude is clueless, 2 ancient bumped threads, and one of his own ands till can't find his spark plugs.
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/readarticle.php?article_id=76
Better pics:
Last edited by NmexMAX; 02-05-2008 at 02:44 PM.
#28
#33
Thank you for remembering me
Thank you for remembering me.
My personal circumstances changed and I can no longer contribute to
this forum, but I do "lurk" from time to time. It's good to see
Maxima enthusiasts still helping each other, sharing ideas, offering
diagnoses, giving advice, and guiding repairs.
I'm still driving Plain Jane, my '99 Maxima GXE 5-speed. The car
has a smooth and quiet ride, good handling, spirited performance, and
good fuel economy. Given reasonable care, Nissan vehicles are
economical, reliable, and durable.
My personal circumstances changed and I can no longer contribute to
this forum, but I do "lurk" from time to time. It's good to see
Maxima enthusiasts still helping each other, sharing ideas, offering
diagnoses, giving advice, and guiding repairs.
I'm still driving Plain Jane, my '99 Maxima GXE 5-speed. The car
has a smooth and quiet ride, good handling, spirited performance, and
good fuel economy. Given reasonable care, Nissan vehicles are
economical, reliable, and durable.
#34
Thank you for remembering me.
My personal circumstances changed and I can no longer contribute to
this forum, but I do "lurk" from time to time. It's good to see
Maxima enthusiasts still helping each other, sharing ideas, offering
diagnoses, giving advice, and guiding repairs.
I'm still driving Plain Jane, my '99 Maxima GXE 5-speed. The car
has a smooth and quiet ride, good handling, spirited performance, and
good fuel economy. Given reasonable care, Nissan vehicles are
economical, reliable, and durable.
My personal circumstances changed and I can no longer contribute to
this forum, but I do "lurk" from time to time. It's good to see
Maxima enthusiasts still helping each other, sharing ideas, offering
diagnoses, giving advice, and guiding repairs.
I'm still driving Plain Jane, my '99 Maxima GXE 5-speed. The car
has a smooth and quiet ride, good handling, spirited performance, and
good fuel economy. Given reasonable care, Nissan vehicles are
economical, reliable, and durable.
#35
LOL injectors
Glad I provided a good laugh.
Shows my age, I cut my teeth working on Austin Healy's, MG's Datsun and Mazda. You can see my Austin Healy Sprite MK 1 (1958) on youtube, search for mmfinearts and watch Seattle International Raceway.
Crap, I'm getting old!
Shows my age, I cut my teeth working on Austin Healy's, MG's Datsun and Mazda. You can see my Austin Healy Sprite MK 1 (1958) on youtube, search for mmfinearts and watch Seattle International Raceway.
Crap, I'm getting old!
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