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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-07-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By Mad__Max

Nice! I would like to think that if I were the...

Nice! I would like to think that if I were the original owner of this car, I could say the same. But, I've treated her right since I took ownership, so I hope to get many more miles out of this...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-07-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By Mad__Max

How many tanks did you run the Lucas? Or do you...

How many tanks did you run the Lucas? Or do you mean you put it in with every fill-up, as routine maintenance?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-07-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By Mad__Max

LOL, ^^that didn't take long. I know, I...

LOL, ^^that didn't take long.

I know, I know, and I apologize for the redundancy. The constant pinging has been toying with my sanity. I feel like today is the first day of the rest of my car's...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-07-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By Mad__Max

Temporary solution to 3.5 engine pinging

I know there have been MANY threads on the 3.5 engine pinging/rattling issue, but I thought it may be helpful to post my results for those who may have missed something in the extensive threads...
Forum: Detailing
04-24-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,482
Posted By Mad__Max

How to remove old touch up paint?

Hello fellow .Orgers,

I have an 03 Max, the color is Sheer Silver Metallic. I bought the car from my grandmother about a year ago, and she had used touch-up paint years ago in several areas but...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-24-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,213
Posted By Mad__Max

Ah, so that must be the "pedal dance" being...

Ah, so that must be the "pedal dance" being referred to in many threads.

Thank you for the clarification!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-23-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,213
Posted By Mad__Max

I think I am sold on the VB upgrade, when I have...

I think I am sold on the VB upgrade, when I have the funds. In the meantime, though, I may give this a try. You will have to pardon my ignorance, but I thought I read somewhere on this forum that...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-21-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 21,312
Posted By Mad__Max

Same here. Coming up on 1,000 miles with the...

Same here. Coming up on 1,000 miles with the non-foulers, and no codes.



Agreed. The actual gutting process wasn't too bad. I would say about 80% of the time I spent on this job was during...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-17-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,213
Posted By Mad__Max

Thank you everyone for the prompt responses! I...

Thank you everyone for the prompt responses! I guess this is just normal behavior for the 4AT.

Max Ride - Fluid level is good, and color is bright red. I got the car with 32,000 on it and have...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-16-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,213
Posted By Mad__Max

How to fix 2-3 slip and harsh 1-2 shift

Hopefully, I won't take too hard of a beating for starting another "automatic transmission slip" thread, but I have spent hours searching and reading and can't seem to find information that applies...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-24-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 827
Posted By Mad__Max

Pre-cat removal issues

Hi everyone,

I have an '03 Max with just over 50,000 miles. I have been wanting to gut my pre-cats for quite some time, as I think they might be the source of an annoying rattle I have had since...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-13-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3,001
Views: 276,840
Posted By Mad__Max

Which heat shield was rattling? I have had a...

Which heat shield was rattling? I have had a slight rattle at 1800-2000 rpm for over a year.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-13-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,171
Posted By Mad__Max

From everything I have read about rattling on...

From everything I have read about rattling on this forum, it sounds like you may have pre-cat rattle. Both of the pre-cats are located pretty much where you described. My rattle situation is the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-13-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,990
Posted By Mad__Max

This was my first thought as well, since this is...

This was my first thought as well, since this is a known issue on our cars. However, the nut is on the driver's side of the car, while the high pressure power steering hose is on the passenger's side...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-12-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 797
Views: 175,489
Posted By Mad__Max

New owner (sort of).

Hey guys, I actually purchased my 2003 Maxima GXE about a year ago but am finally getting around to posting. I love the car! My only complaint...it's not a 6MT, but I couldn't pass up the deal I got...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-12-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,990
Posted By Mad__Max

I have noticed this on my 03 GXE (49,xxx miles)....

I have noticed this on my 03 GXE (49,xxx miles). Mine is more of a weep, or seepage. For the past year, every time I get under the car I notice a big drop of p/s fluid on the large nut on the rack....
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