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Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-27-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 128
Posted By Maxgig

You have been a great inspiration for me over the...

You have been a great inspiration for me over the years with my numerous Maxima's. I truly wanted to match your mileage numbers with my 2010 but as I had 2 additional cars and a motorcycle vying for...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-27-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By Maxgig

I totally forgot, some CVT fluids are green. My...

I totally forgot, some CVT fluids are green. My last 2 fluid changes it was oil colored. But for certain we know it's not freon.
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-27-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By Maxgig

I'm pretty certain that's radiator coolant. You...

I'm pretty certain that's radiator coolant. You more than likely have the green stuff in the lower part of the radiator and when it got smashed it leaked out. A/C freon will come out as a gas and...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-27-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 128
Posted By Maxgig

Leaving the Maxima Family

My fellow Maxima drivers, it's been a pleasure learning from and helping you guys over the past 20+ yrs. I tried to stay in the Nissan family by getting an Infiniti Q50 but the 2024 model felt...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-21-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By Maxgig

My car just hit 200k miles and I decided to...

My car just hit 200k miles and I decided to change the internal cvt filter. I bought a new filter from eBay as well as the NS3 fluid. I put everything back together and the car wouldn't move, in fact...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-12-2024, 04:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 307
Posted By Maxgig

Look at some YouTube videos to see what parts...

Look at some YouTube videos to see what parts you'll need to replace and how to do the job, then decide if it's something you want to tackle. You can either buy new bushings or replace the whole...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-04-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By Maxgig

Prophecy99, If my check engine...

Prophecy99,
If my check engine light didn't come back on every 3 weeks or so I wouldn't have even been concerned because my car drives great. I'm going to visually inspect the evap...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-04-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By Maxgig

Thanks Wizard, I planned to do one thread but...

Thanks Wizard, I planned to do one thread but once I got so far along I didn't want to have a book, merging them into one is much better.
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-03-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By Maxgig

PART II: Reasons I don't trust the dealership

I'll try to pick up where I left off for those who read PART I. I took my 2010 Maxima SV to my local dealership to have a P0455 code diagnosed and fixed. When I got the call with my repair update,...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
04-03-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By Maxgig

PART 1: Reasons I don't trust the dealership

Hello All,
I've owned 4 Nissan vehicles in the past 30 yrs, 97 Maxima SE, 03 Maxima SE, 10 Murano LE, and now a 10 Maxima SV and I've worked on them all myself.
When I bought my current 2010 Maxima...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-24-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By Maxgig

Evap Emission Control code P0455

Hey guys, I have a 2010 SV with just over 200k miles on it. I've done most of the maintenance on it myself if the YouTube video I find for the job inspires me to try it.

I have the dreaded P0455...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-09-2024, 05:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 163
Posted By Maxgig

I haven't had that issue but I did have an issue...

I haven't had that issue but I did have an issue with my old OBDII scanner. I would suggest you have your local O'Reilly or Auto Zone use their scanner and see if they can get any codes to come up.
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
03-04-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 190
Posted By Maxgig

Look for Godspeed adjustable front sway bar links...

Look for Godspeed adjustable front sway bar links on eBay. They are beefier and fit all years of the 7th Gen.
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
02-25-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 438
Posted By Maxgig

Yeah, I've been trying to track down either a...

Yeah, I've been trying to track down either a 2023 Stinger GT AWD or a newish Kia K5 with the big engine and AWD.

I love my Maxima but there are a few deserving people here where I live that I can...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
02-25-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 438
Posted By Maxgig

I've been blessed in owning my 3 Maxima's, 97,...

I've been blessed in owning my 3 Maxima's, 97, 03, and now 10.

All three have gone past 150k miles and I sold the 1st one to an Army friend, traded the second one after I had a surgery and needed...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
02-24-2024, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By Maxgig

The good thing is yours is coming on when you hit...

The good thing is yours is coming on when you hit the switch, so that means the fuse and wiring connection are good.

Check the connector on the rear window strip itself, over time they can get...
Forum: 8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
01-24-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By Maxgig

Check to make sure that the lines are not...

Check to make sure that the lines are not corroded. If they aren't, get a shop to put dye in the system to find the leak, hopefully all it will need are replacement O-rings. Don't let a shop tell you...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-23-2024, 04:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By Maxgig

Like LtLeary said I suspect you have a bad...

Like LtLeary said I suspect you have a bad pulley, I had the same situation with my car about a year ago.

I started out replacing the tensioner, a week later, I had to later replace the whole...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-23-2024, 03:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 438
Posted By Maxgig

Yes, the Mazda 6 is a nice car. My coworker had...

Yes, the Mazda 6 is a nice car. My coworker had one and they are good looking, solid cars.
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-23-2024, 03:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By Maxgig

At $4800 dollars that car is priced at the high...

At $4800 dollars that car is priced at the high end of the Kelley Blue book. I would check to see if the common wear items have been replaced such as the radiator, hoses, drive pulleys, suspension...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-18-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By Maxgig

I'm a fan of your high mileage pictures, I used...

I'm a fan of your high mileage pictures, I used one of them as my screen background. I plan on documenting my own mileage once I reach 200k miles hopefully by my birthday next month. They are an...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-16-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 206
Posted By Maxgig

Glad to see that you were able to have the damage...

Glad to see that you were able to have the damage fixed and keep it on the road.
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
01-16-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By Maxgig

Whatever smaller size wheel you decide to change...

Whatever smaller size wheel you decide to change to, you'll have to just make sure that the brake rotors/calipers don't rub against the inside of them. You can go to a wheel and tire shop and have...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-14-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By Maxgig

You would have been on your 3rd transmission if...

You would have been on your 3rd transmission if you had let him do the servicing on your car.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
01-13-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By Maxgig

IMO mostly all Maxima's are pretty good cars, if...

IMO mostly all Maxima's are pretty good cars, if they are properly maintained. I've personally owned 3 over the years, a 97 SE, 5 speed, with 152k miles. A 2003 SE, 6 speed, with 160k miles and now a...
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