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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-23-2004, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,099
Posted By byf

Can I use transmission fluid for power steering fluid?

the manual says we can use type Delux 3 fluid for
the power steering fluid, while the transmission fluid is
right Delux 3 type.
Please correct me if I can't do it
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-18-2004, 04:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,519
Posted By byf

97 GXE 160k, still runs strong with bad knock...

97 GXE 160k, still runs strong with bad knock sensor
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-02-2004, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By byf

Thank you so much! I'll have a careful look at...

Thank you so much!
I'll have a careful look at it
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-02-2004, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By byf

where is PCV valve

I want to replace it myself, but I can't find it.
Who can tell me where it is? Thanks a lot!
By the way,what kind of power steering fluid can
be used for our maxima?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-27-2004, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By byf

What if transmission oil or engine oil overlimit

It's kind of hard to check the engine oil and transmission oil level for
a maxima. After my last engine oil change and transmission oil flush
in garage, I checked the level myself and it seems to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-24-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,816
Posted By byf

I wish I had seen this post earlier. one month...

I wish I had seen this post earlier.
one month ago, my car wouldn't start suddently and I had it towed to
the garage. Those mechanics ripped me off $220 for it. It turned out to be
just some...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-18-2004, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By byf

my 97 max has exactly the same problem. last...

my 97 max has exactly the same problem.
last weekend, I took to the garage and the mechanics said
the problem was the two belts. So I had two belts replaced
for 60 bucks. The old belts did have...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-12-2004, 12:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By byf

I just replaced the POS one. Actually the POS...

I just replaced the POS one. Actually the POS sensor will prevent the car from
starting at all, the symptom is no spark.
In my 1997 maxima, the error code is 0802, and you can check the error code...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-11-2004, 03:26 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,255
Posted By byf

Dealer told me that 97 maxima can only use NKG plantinum spark plug??

I replaced my 97 maxima with BOTCH plantinum +2 spark plug just two weeks ago. As I read in this forum that I should have used NKG plug only, I just called a dealer and wanted to buy copper NKG plug....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-28-2004, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By byf

Can Crankshaft position sensor results no start?

My 97 maxima can crank over but no spark.
The mechanics said the crankshaft position sensor located
close to the oil filter might need to replaced.
I wonder if it's true that the crankshaft...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-28-2004, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By byf

Question about ECU

The mechanic finally said the ECU of my 97 Maxima is at fault.
Who can tell me how to get a cheap ECU? Thanks a lot!
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-28-2004, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By byf

no start problem

I just bought a 97 maxima a week ago.
Drove it smoothly for 4 days without problem
except there was a scratching sound when starting.
However, all of sudden I couldn't start it although there...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-26-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 871
Posted By byf

Thank you again! Actually after I added some...

Thank you again!

Actually after I added some engine oil, it still couldn't start and I
had it towed to the garage by AAA. It seems the car can be
cranked without scratching sound and just won't...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-26-2004, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 871
Posted By byf

MDeezy, thank you very much! My car is in...

MDeezy, thank you very much!

My car is in the garage now, and I have to got it repared
tomorrow. The mechanics there (not the same mechanic who checked
the car before I bought it) would charge...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-26-2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 871
Posted By byf

Is it difficult to chech engine oil level of 97 maxima

I just bought a 97 maxima a week ago.
Drove smoothly for 4 days without problem except there
was a scratching sound when starting. I just let it be and
planed to have it checked on weekend....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-23-2004, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By byf

I feel no problem with the transmission right...

I feel no problem with the transmission right now.
Just the mechanics said the transmission oil is like burnt out and never been flushed.
I just bought this car a week ago and I think maybe I'd...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-23-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By byf

Is transmission flush dangerous for 1997 maxima?

I just bought a 1997 maxima GXE with high millage 158k.
The mechanics suggested me to do a transmission flush.
But some friends told me that it's kind of dangerous
to do a flush of maxima...
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