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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-24-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,144
Posted By bullet187

Other members with 5.5 gens replaced RMS to find...

Other members with 5.5 gens replaced RMS to find out later it was the upper oil pan gasket and cradle seals. You can tell if the RMS is leaking once the upper oil pan is removed. It's very common for...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-19-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,144
Posted By bullet187

I heard from other members that the rear main...

I heard from other members that the rear main seals rarely go bad on 5th gens. It may be your upper oil pan that is leaking, I just had my upper oil pan resealed a few months ago and the cradle seals...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-18-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,591
Posted By bullet187

Its well worth paying someone $200 dollars to do...

Its well worth paying someone $200 dollars to do this job. When I had my upper oil pan done I had the steering rack replaced at the same time to save on labor.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-14-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 997
Posted By bullet187

Rockauto is good for warranties. Had a control...

Rockauto is good for warranties. Had a control arm that was worn out and they sent me a new one with no problems.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-03-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,404
Posted By bullet187

Changing seals isn't any easier than changing a...

Changing seals isn't any easier than changing a clutch.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
01-01-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,678
Posted By bullet187

Using higher viscosity oil will just give you a...

Using higher viscosity oil will just give you a small improvement, you will still be consuming oil. Tried it in one of my cars that was consuming oil.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-01-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,404
Posted By bullet187

Since your trans fluid has never been changed...

Since your trans fluid has never been changed with 190K miles your trans has already been damaged from the dirty oil and is going to break down. The dirt is acting as a seal so once you clean it out...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
12-31-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,678
Posted By bullet187

1 quart of oil after 2500 miles isn't very much...

1 quart of oil after 2500 miles isn't very much loss for an engine with 224K miles, maybe some high mileage oil will help.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-27-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 841
Posted By bullet187

Use the search button on the many posts about oil...

Use the search button on the many posts about oil leaks. The upper oil pan seal is the cause of the oil leak between the block and bell housing, not the rear main seal.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-27-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By bullet187

Make sure to clear the code also.

Make sure to clear the code also.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-27-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By bullet187

You should try using a good fuel system cleaner...

You should try using a good fuel system cleaner like Chevron Techron, as little as 5% of a clog in the cat can cause a code. I have also heard other people replacing the heated oxygen sensor on the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-25-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 988
Views: 210,349
Posted By bullet187

PO420 is for Bank 1 Cat which isn't too hard to...

PO420 is for Bank 1 Cat which isn't too hard to change out, you could get it done for less than $500 at a muffler shop.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-25-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 988
Views: 210,349
Posted By bullet187

If the code is giving a P0420 means its the...

If the code is giving a P0420 means its the precat and P0430 is the main cat. You should pull the code before buying the car. These cats aren't cheap to fix and the precat can take around 3-4 hours...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-12-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 107,770
Posted By bullet187

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Just replace coil #5 and it will fix your CEL. No need to replace all of them. The rattling is just getting worse from...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-12-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 107,770
Posted By bullet187

You got lucky to get 258K out of them, usually 1...

You got lucky to get 258K out of them, usually 1 goes out on me every 80K.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-12-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 107,770
Posted By bullet187

Either Hitachi or BWD should be good. Nissan must...

Either Hitachi or BWD should be good. Nissan must have sold off there oem coils to them. I have the BWD coils and have been working good for the past few years. Replace all 6 if it has been a while...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-04-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,153
Posted By bullet187

You may have moisture in the system and need to...

You may have moisture in the system and need to evac/recharge.
Forum: General Maxima Accessories (All Generations)
08-28-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 93,495
Posted By bullet187

Do you have any more left?

Do you have any more left?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-27-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,021
Posted By bullet187

The volt meter test may not always work, because...

The volt meter test may not always work, because in your case the coils are going out intermittantly. When you test the coils they may be fine when they are cool, but may not work right when they are...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-27-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,021
Posted By bullet187

I doubt your MAF is causing the misfire. If its a...

I doubt your MAF is causing the misfire. If its a random misfire then it has to be your ignition coils. The used ignition coil you recieved on ebay could be bad. Its also possible you have more than...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-26-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,292
Posted By bullet187

Find out if the system is overcharged first.

Find out if the system is overcharged first.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-26-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,292
Posted By bullet187

Possibly your A/C is overcharged. Check the low...

Possibly your A/C is overcharged. Check the low side psi for about ten minutes and see if it goes above 50 PSI.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-26-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,907
Posted By bullet187

High pressure rinse your condesor fan with...

High pressure rinse your condesor fan with degreaser, rocks and debris stuck in the fins will cause poor cooling. You should recharge your sytem if the low side pressure is low around 25 psi and it...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-21-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,329
Posted By bullet187

If you use a gasket, do you need to use RTV still?

If you use a gasket, do you need to use RTV still?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-20-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By bullet187

You must have stripped the rear bolt, thats why...

You must have stripped the rear bolt, thats why the threads turn with the bolt. Use a vise grip on the rear bolt so the bolt doesn't spin. I had to use some penetrating oil and a breaker bar to get...
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