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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-20-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,657
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

:sprint: That's where I ordered my OEM-grade...

:sprint:

That's where I ordered my OEM-grade exahust from last year and had a muffler shop install the parts, been happy with the replacement since :)
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-04-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

Congrats on the Max. I rehabbed my '98 SE last...

Congrats on the Max. I rehabbed my '98 SE last fall, at that time it had close to 168K, also did:

- new complete exhaust (wanted to keep it OE-like)
- new o2 sensors
- new shocks/struts/control...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-01-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 638
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

the light will bust thru the plastic cover and...

the light will bust thru the plastic cover and punch you in the nose :rolleyes:

like others said, get it checked and you can check it via the stickies or take it to autozone for a free diagnostic...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-13-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,164
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

driving in stop 'n go traffic all the time is...

driving in stop 'n go traffic all the time is just as hard on the engine & tranny
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-04-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,333
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

update: 98 SE now closing in on 173K as of this...

update:
98 SE now closing in on 173K as of this post. within the last 5K, the following has been changed:
- rest of exhaust (new cat & y-pipe, OE style/eastern catalytic)
- new o2 sensors (denso)...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-04-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

At 169K last fall I replaced a good chunk of the...

At 169K last fall I replaced a good chunk of the suspension. Since I had a leaking right rear shock, I assumed the struts were pretty much done too and also had rattling ball joints. I also figured...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-23-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,294
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

ordered an eastern catalytic cat and y-pipe from...

ordered an eastern catalytic cat and y-pipe from rockauto.com last Oct. and had a shop install it, so far so good! ended up replacing b/c of age & b/c i replaced the muffler and b-pipe (also ordered...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-23-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,229
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

very impressive! these cars were built to last. ...

very impressive! these cars were built to last. Hope you get another 300K & beyond from your max
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-31-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,416
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

if BOTH the brake and battery lights are on at...

if BOTH the brake and battery lights are on at the same time, then its a guaranteed alternator problem
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-04-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,647
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

cool. less than 30K to go before i reach 200K

cool. less than 30K to go before i reach 200K
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-30-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 961
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

and he's a MI'er nonetheless. Luckily i haven't...

and he's a MI'er nonetheless. Luckily i haven't crossed paths w/ this person in MI
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-08-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 848
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

OEM Since you have a '97, you might be...

OEM

Since you have a '97, you might be eligible for a replacement alternator under the alternator recall for '97 and some '98 Max's. Might want to check w/ your dealer to see if your Max is...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-04-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,002
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

another thing to watch out for on some 98's is...

another thing to watch out for on some 98's is the alternator. there is a recall for alternators for maximas built b/w 2/97 - 2/98. Check the manufacture date on the door jamb to see if that max...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-04-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 202,947
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

brake + batt. lights on = doomed alternator ...

brake + batt. lights on = doomed alternator

might want to get a new alternator asap, unless your max was manufactured b/w 2/97 to 2/98 you might be eligible for a new alternator under the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-02-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

Yep, you've got a SE in the future, might...

Yep, you've got a SE

in the future, might want to check the FAQ's as this is one of many commonly-asked ?'s

http://forums.maxima.org/706590-post3.html
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-31-2008, 07:17 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 55,927
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

ended up replacing the end links (as well as the...

ended up replacing the end links (as well as the suspension) on mine recently, same clunking sound that some of you guys mentioned is now gone



Alex that was what I ordered from rockauto.com...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
10-24-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,651
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

If I won the lottery, Maxima-related I would: ...

If I won the lottery, Maxima-related I would:

- Keep my '98 and do the following to it: new VQ35, new leather/heated seats, new carpeting, new stereo, new steering rack, new paint (arctic white...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
10-22-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,825
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

Dunlop SP Sport Signature - what do u guys think

I was thinking of getting the Dunlop SP Sport Signature in 215/55/16 and read the reviews on tirerack.com for those who put them on their Max's, the reviews seem good. To those who do have these...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-10-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,479
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

I had my alternator replaced under the recall in...

I had my alternator replaced under the recall in summer '02 w/ around 80K in miles at the time. 6 years and a few batteries later, at more than 168K miles, no fires/problems yet on the replacement :)
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-05-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,333
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

98 SE, 168,000+ miles so far this year i've...

98 SE, 168,000+ miles

so far this year i've replaced:
- idler pulley (pulley was seized earlier this year)
- passenger side half-shaft (replaced same time as idler pulley)
- exhaust (cat-back)*...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-26-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,244
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

:sprint: on what mtrai said. Can't go wrong w/...

:sprint: on what mtrai said. Can't go wrong w/ rockauto.com.
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
09-22-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,003
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

sux to see a brand new max smashed up like that. ...

sux to see a brand new max smashed up like that. whoever that max belonged to, i hope they were ok

on the other hand, just shows how well maximas hold up in an accident
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-15-2008, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,262
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

your o/d is fine. the only other times the...

your o/d is fine.

the only other times the o/d off light will remain on if, either you switched off the o/d or there's something wrong with your tranny
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-12-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 879
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

Yep, that's it. Would I need to replace that...

Yep, that's it. Would I need to replace that asap, or is it one of those no-rush repairs?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-12-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 879
Posted By Wills98MaxSE

i'll defintely look into the 5th gen muffler. ...

i'll defintely look into the 5th gen muffler. here's a few pics of the rest of the exhaust in its current condition.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2757111833_c616681645.jpg

not sure if...
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