Maxima95IL

I have a 95SE automatic with no mods. It is well maintained. I have replaced the battery and struts once, replaced the steering assembly after I hydoplaned while doing 70mph ( the speed limit ) in Central Michigan in a thunder storm and replaced the shift linkage after my buddy spilled coke on it by accident.

It has 145,000 miles on the odo and still drives like new. Not a rattle or squeak!

I plan on keeping it till it starts giving me trouble!

Just one PROBLEM!

I barely passed the HYDROCARBON emmision by .001 last September. My next test is in September 2005.

Plus my exhaust smells strong when I walk over to the back of my car, like when I am checking the tire pressure. I hate smelly cars in front of me in traffic and am not happy that mine is doing it. I somehow feel like people driving smelly cars drive sub-standard machines or take no pride in their ride.

What can I do to remedy this?

Any help is appreciated.

The_Bomb

Maybe need a new catalytic converter... yours might be clogged and that is what is causing the awful smell.

Adam

minsbang

maybe you can goto Autozone and tell them that your CEL was on and have them check it for free.
If there is no Autozone in your area, find a place that will check your Check Engine Light for free and see if the computer picks something up.
Good Luck

iwannabmw

iTrader: (3)

95's were notorious for bad O2 sensors. If yours are lazy, they could be causing the car to run rich. A richer mixture will smell and also lead to higher HC emissions.

Maxima95IL

Thanks guys.

Zero Deuce SE

The speed limit of 70 mph is for good weather and clear conditions.