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Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
09-27-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,040
Posted By SilverMax_04

You are in New Zealand (and also in many other...

You are in New Zealand (and also in many other countries where the government does not control oil companies as closely as they do in the USA) the posted octane for gasoline is based on a system call...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
11-16-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 272,778
Posted By SilverMax_04

The answer to that question is -- it depends --...

The answer to that question is -- it depends -- on how you answer these questions:
- Is your car outside at night in Albany or in a garage? If outside, the 5W30 is a better choice, if in a garage...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-08-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 272,778
Posted By SilverMax_04

Always start with the mildest of the cleaners...

Always start with the mildest of the cleaners first. Thus paint thinner is the preferred product. I warned that Goop Off was strong. Above is an indication of how strong. Have not used Goo Gone -...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-07-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 272,778
Posted By SilverMax_04

Tommy, I remember back when my 04 was new, that...

Tommy,
I remember back when my 04 was new, that those with the auto tranny (most of them on this site) were having problems with the tranny. Because I had the manual, it did not impact me, so I...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-05-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 272,778
Posted By SilverMax_04

Tommy, - Well 04 and 05 Maximas had cassette...

Tommy,
- Well 04 and 05 Maximas had cassette players because they were still being used back then. Just let the beast lie there, it won't cause you any problems.
- The engine in all Maximas in...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-01-2015, 01:00 AM
Replies: 713
Views: 272,778
Posted By SilverMax_04

There is a general belief that to properly...

There is a general belief that to properly break-in a new engine, you should use dino motor oil for the first 10 K to 20 K miles on that engine. I believe that is no longer the case with some of the...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
08-27-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 713
Views: 272,778
Posted By SilverMax_04

If you are sticking with conventional motor oil,...

If you are sticking with conventional motor oil, then Castrol is your best choice. I prefer 10w30 weight and used that in my 04. For conventional oil, I would not push it past 6K miles for your...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
06-07-2015, 12:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,604
Posted By SilverMax_04

The 6 CD changer will play only the music you...

The 6 CD changer will play only the music you like - cause you pick it.
And you don't have to put up with ads or talking - just the music you like.

Suspect that CDs (particularly if you make them...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
06-06-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,604
Posted By SilverMax_04

You do not say if you have problems with FM or AM...

You do not say if you have problems with FM or AM stations.

My 04 now has 148 K miles and the AM radio still works just fine.
I do not listen to FM, so do not know how that side works.
I do use...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
04-29-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 23,715
Posted By SilverMax_04

That is quite good. For those in the US who...

That is quite good. For those in the US who don't think in terms of kilometers, you got about 190 thousand miles on those plugs - almost twice the Nissan recommended mileage.
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
01-21-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,232
Posted By SilverMax_04

I have some oil burning in my engine - had it...

I have some oil burning in my engine - had it from the first. Has not changed and I now have 145 K miles on her. But I was told by someone (don't know if it is true) that dino oil does a better job...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
01-18-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,232
Posted By SilverMax_04

You should stay with conventional motor oil for...

You should stay with conventional motor oil for at least 10 K miles before switching to fully syn. (Why do you think the engine comes from the factory with conventional?) This allows your engine...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
01-15-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 23,715
Posted By SilverMax_04

It takes about 35 minutes -- after you have...

It takes about 35 minutes -- after you have removed all of the parts that cover the plugs. Figure a total of at least 2 to 2.5 hours -- and some work as well.

Why would you replace plugs that...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-07-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 214,907
Posted By SilverMax_04

Right on. Nissan puts the 2 lines on the...

Right on.

Nissan puts the 2 lines on the dipstick for a reason. You should not go below the bottom line or above the top line. It may not cause a problem in your Nissan - but then again it...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
04-21-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 40,158
Posted By SilverMax_04

I had a friend of mine do the brakes and he said...

I had a friend of mine do the brakes and he said the existing rotors looked just fine. He also recommended against turning them - said the new pads would soon conform to the old rotors and end up...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
04-20-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 40,158
Posted By SilverMax_04

Bobo, Mine is an 04 with a 6-speed. I had to...

Bobo, Mine is an 04 with a 6-speed. I had to replace the front pads at about 125 K miles due to wear. Like you, I use engine braking when going down hills or in other stopping situations.

I...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
04-10-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 40,158
Posted By SilverMax_04

In Europe the same engine calls for 10W30 motor...

In Europe the same engine calls for 10W30 motor oil. The US Government gives extra credit on vehicle gas mileage if a company calls for a lighter weight motor oil. Vola - Nissan calls for 5W30 in...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
12-24-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,232
Posted By SilverMax_04

You could be right about the Mobil 1 keeping...

You could be right about the Mobil 1 keeping problems away from your engine.

But I maintain that a bigger reason is that Nissan builds a superior engine.
It does not necessarily damage a well...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-12-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 40,158
Posted By SilverMax_04

The Federal Govt. says that 5W30 oil gets better...

The Federal Govt. says that 5W30 oil gets better mileage than 10W30 oil, so the car companies all do their mileage numbers using that oil. And it works OK and does get very marginally better mileage...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
09-29-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 160,130
Posted By SilverMax_04

IMHO, the major Jap car companies have the same...

IMHO, the major Jap car companies have the same company in Japan make their branded antifreeze. The only difference is the color of the fluid. So you are safe using Toyota antifreeze in a Nissan. ...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
08-22-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,425
Posted By SilverMax_04

This is a good question, and the replies in these...

This is a good question, and the replies in these posts above are fairly accurate:
4, 6, 8, & 9.

I worked for an oil company for 35 years and know a little about this topic - I retired in 1998....
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
08-01-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 713
Views: 272,778
Posted By SilverMax_04

Normally, I would not use an oil heavier than...

Normally, I would not use an oil heavier than 10W30 - the weight that Nissan recommends in most of Europe for their engines. So long as you don't burn too much oil, I would stick to synthetic. If...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
06-19-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,422
Posted By SilverMax_04

I agree completely. Who wants a computer doing...

I agree completely. Who wants a computer doing some of the driving for you. A computer can't see down the road and anticipate things that you see coming (and few computers shift an auto trannie in...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
03-07-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 23,715
Posted By SilverMax_04

Well, there is a thread on this site with this...

Well, there is a thread on this site with this title:
'Wards Praises 3.5L VQ Engine in Detail'

That is Wards Automotive - discussing the 3.5 L VQ engine.
But the link I have to this thread no...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
03-03-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,334
Posted By SilverMax_04

It seems you had a lot of issues going on at the...

It seems you had a lot of issues going on at the same time, so it will be hard to pinpoint the exact cause for some of your problems.

Someone who was going to sell this car decided to just leave...
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