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Forum: 8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
03-08-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,477
Posted By CorollaULEV

My prior 2010 Maxima did the same thing. It lost...

My prior 2010 Maxima did the same thing. It lost about 1/2 liter of coolant over the course of 75,000 miles. Both head gaskets were leaking coolant. Pressure test was also normal. When under the...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-08-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,155
Posted By CorollaULEV

Pretty much all if not truly all fuel injected...

Pretty much all if not truly all fuel injected vehicles since late 1980's early 1990's have a rev limiter. Usually the rev limiter is set a few hundred rpms over redline.

Redline is the point...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
05-11-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,683
Posted By CorollaULEV

I would probably opt to get this fixed sooner...

I would probably opt to get this fixed sooner than later in any case. Cracks in the catalytic converter was a well documented cause for the demise of many QR25DE Altima engines. The crack allows...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-22-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,528
Posted By CorollaULEV

Convert it to RWD. YEAH! :-)

Convert it to RWD. YEAH! :-)
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-22-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,704
Posted By CorollaULEV

Best advice - leave it alone. Or just use a good...

Best advice - leave it alone. Or just use a good quality wax with no cleaner in it. Nissan clear coat is about the worst in the market (I've had 3 of them, I know). If you look at it mean, the...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-15-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,500
Posted By CorollaULEV

Drain / refill. Definitely recommended well...

Drain / refill. Definitely recommended well before 92K miles. Nissan is a total goof when it comes to tranny fluid change on the CVT. This illusive CVT fluid deterioration value the transmission...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-15-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,119
Posted By CorollaULEV

Lots of people may disagree with me, but I...

Lots of people may disagree with me, but I honestly have always used the OEM brake pads. If you are tracking the car, then maybe you're in the market for something that will really tolerate lots of...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
02-02-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,950
Posted By CorollaULEV

markybarky: Has the throttle body every been...

markybarky: Has the throttle body every been pulled off of the vehicle for any reason?
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
02-02-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,177
Posted By CorollaULEV

A V6 engine is divided into 2 banks. Cylinder...

A V6 engine is divided into 2 banks. Cylinder 1,3,5 would be bank 1, cylinder 2,4,6 would be bank 2. Literally/physically, that is both sides of the V. The engine control module monitors air/fuel...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-24-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,411
Posted By CorollaULEV

The CVT filter is listed in Nissan parts as a...

The CVT filter is listed in Nissan parts as a transmission fluid cooler filter. If going to the parts desk, several dealers have told me "there is no filter on the transmission" - I guess just not...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-24-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,713
Posted By CorollaULEV

And you would WANT to own a vehicle that...

And you would WANT to own a vehicle that redlining it causes transmission failure? That's okay? No one has any issues with that? Either baby the hell out of it or else you'll have a 3800lb...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-18-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By CorollaULEV

The MIL only comes on when it is a fault that...

The MIL only comes on when it is a fault that will affect emissions. O2 sensor, or cam position sensor or temperature sensors, etc. There are many, many codes that would fall into this category -...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-18-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,713
Posted By CorollaULEV

On June 9th last year, my 2010 Maxima with 145K...

On June 9th last year, my 2010 Maxima with 145K mi on it spontaneously died. I was at my family's motorcycle shop, had a 3 mile drive home and within 1/2 mile after leaving, I had a CEL and total...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-18-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By CorollaULEV

The VQ does have a sort of odd exhaust boom at...

The VQ does have a sort of odd exhaust boom at that rpm, but when I had my 2010, I was the only one that noticed because it really wasn't noticeable.

The variable engine mounts operate based on...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
12-07-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,273
Posted By CorollaULEV

This is an odd issue the Maxima has. I can't...

This is an odd issue the Maxima has. I can't remember what the deal was, but we figured out that if the mirror selector was on the L mirror, it would do this odd reset thing and would tilt all the...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-26-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,255
Posted By CorollaULEV

Talk about not catching a break...yup! More...

Talk about not catching a break...yup! More reasons than two. Thanks for the consideration. Yeah - I did some more research and mine is a 3-phase VCM. It fluctuates between 6, 4 and 3 cylinder...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-25-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,255
Posted By CorollaULEV

Yup. That's ultimately what sold me on the auto....

Yup. That's ultimately what sold me on the auto. The manual averages 29mpg hwy and does not have VCM. The auto gets VCM and 32mpg hwy. I saw a solid 32mpg hwy yesterday going easy on it and I...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-25-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,255
Posted By CorollaULEV

Eh - I dunno. I've punched it once from a stop...

Eh - I dunno. I've punched it once from a stop and I'd almost guarantee it quicker off the line. Top end - dunno, haven't beat on it and don't plan to. We'll say this - it FEELS equally as fast if...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-25-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,255
Posted By CorollaULEV

Cool Firstly, the Accord 4-cylinder models do have a...

Firstly, the Accord 4-cylinder models do have a CVT. And I won't own another CVT after this ordeal. The V6 models have a traditional 6-spd automatic. Fortunately, most of the solenoids and such...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-24-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,255
Posted By CorollaULEV

Yup. All good suggestions. I ran only Nissan...

Yup. All good suggestions. I ran only Nissan NS-2 in the prior transmission. The Amsoil CVT fluid went into the new (used) one. The stupid car nearly left me stranded (and blocking a very long...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-23-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,255
Posted By CorollaULEV

Thanks all! Pulled the pan down yesterday to...

Thanks all! Pulled the pan down yesterday to inspect. Fluid looks good, magnets only had a very light film of deposits, so nothing is obviously chewing itself up in there. I did find an odd little...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-20-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 88,255
Posted By CorollaULEV

Transmission trouble begins again!

Hi all,

I am sitting at about 3500 mile since getting car back after putting a salvage transmission with 40K miles in my 2010 with 150K. So, I have put 3500 miles on the new (used) transmission. ...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-20-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,949
Posted By CorollaULEV

Yup - you'll still be covered under warranty. ...

Yup - you'll still be covered under warranty. Whereas it is possible for you to replace the solenoid and it isn't wildly expensive, you won't get the solenoid from Nissan. It will come from Sonnax...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-12-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 27,020
Posted By CorollaULEV

Actually went back and looked at the FSM and I...

Actually went back and looked at the FSM and I was wrong. Below is per FSM:

"ENGINE BRAKE LEVEL"

0: Initial set value (Engine brake level control is activated)

OFF: Engine brake level...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
08-12-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 27,020
Posted By CorollaULEV

Hi all! Per the factory service manual, it...

Hi all! Per the factory service manual, it appears that this is a setting accessed by the Consult-III within the transmission control module. It is a -3 to +3 setting and default is +2. Nissan...
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