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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-14-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,641
Posted By JohnWEngle

Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position

Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-30-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,810
Posted By JohnWEngle

Could be a thrown belt in one or more tires.....

Could be a thrown belt in one or more tires.....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-29-2007, 05:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,167
Posted By JohnWEngle

http://www.i-car.com/

http://www.i-car.com/
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-17-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 34,692
Posted By JohnWEngle

That's kind of sad.... Surely they...

That's kind of sad....




Surely they know what bad rings look like. :scratch:
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-16-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 34,692
Posted By JohnWEngle

I've followed this thread since the beginning and...

I've followed this thread since the beginning and maybe I've missed something....I'm curious as to why the dealership decided the solution was to order a new engine, instead of just replacing the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-11-2007, 06:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,289
Posted By JohnWEngle

(Long!) I've owned a TomTom GO910 for nearly...

(Long!)

I've owned a TomTom GO910 for nearly a year. It's very easy to use. Even my technically challenged father can figure it out. The feature I find most useful is that it will automatically...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-04-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 7,352
Posted By JohnWEngle

Sounds like a dragging rotor to me. Have your...

Sounds like a dragging rotor to me. Have your mechanic verify.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-04-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 7,352
Posted By JohnWEngle

How about some follow through on...

How about some follow through on questions/suggestions that have been given already?

I suggested in post #40 several items to check. Another member re-asked in post #47. You responded with...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-01-2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 704
Posted By JohnWEngle

Everything you ever wanted to know about brakes. ...

Everything you ever wanted to know about brakes.

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/tech_white_papers.shtml
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-18-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 7,352
Posted By JohnWEngle

Here's a wild idea: Trade cars with someone for a...

Here's a wild idea: Trade cars with someone for a tankful or 2 and see what kind of mileage they get. Then you can eliminate your driving style/pattern/habits.

OR

Drive the car for one complete...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-10-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,262
Posted By JohnWEngle

I can't comment on the difference between the SE...

I can't comment on the difference between the SE & the GLE suspensions. However, I can comment quite accurately on the difference between 215-55/R17 and 225-50/R17 on the GLE, since I have two '02...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-28-2007, 04:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 880
Posted By JohnWEngle

There is a tsb on this. ...

There is a tsb on this.

http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/tsb/NTB03-017.pdf
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-26-2007, 05:34 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 34,692
Posted By JohnWEngle

Page 9-5 in the 2002 owners manual states the...

Page 9-5 in the 2002 owners manual states the same.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-22-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 823
Posted By JohnWEngle

The only thing I'm "misinformed" on is my...

The only thing I'm "misinformed" on is my knowledge of the rear suspension, as I've never personally done an alignment on a Maxima. I wasn't aware that the rear suspension wasn't "adjustable". I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-22-2007, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By JohnWEngle

I've tried WD-40, light weight machine oil...

I've tried WD-40, light weight machine oil (3-in-1 oil), teflon lubricant and white lithium grease - all to no avail. I haven't tried a heavy grease (like wheel bearing grease). I guess I'll give...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-22-2007, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By JohnWEngle

That would work, except that the hinge is so...

That would work, except that the hinge is so bound up, that pushing on the
other side has no effect.

The point is that is used to pop out quite a bit, and over time it has progessively popped...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-22-2007, 05:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 823
Posted By JohnWEngle

:sprint: Make sure that you get a 4 wheel...

:sprint:

Make sure that you get a 4 wheel alignment. Anything else is a fools errand - a waste of time and money.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-21-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,253
Posted By JohnWEngle

Insurance....

Insurance....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-21-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By JohnWEngle

Fuel Filler Door

Over the past several weeks, the fuel filler door has progressively opened less and less each time I've fueled the car. Now it's to the point where it only pops open about the thickness of the door,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-14-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By JohnWEngle

Yes, it's sounds right. In fact, it is quite...

Yes, it's sounds right. In fact, it is quite common for one wheel to be out of alignment and yet the car doesn't exhibit any ill-handling (pulls left/right, bump steer, wanders, darty, etc, etc)
...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-14-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By JohnWEngle

Lowering a car will change it's alignment...

Lowering a car will change it's alignment specifications, in other words the OEM alignment spec will no longer be correct.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-08-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By JohnWEngle

You could fire test the carpet padding if you are...

You could fire test the carpet padding if you are really concerned. Most carpet and carpet padding has a flame retardant added.

Take a piece of carpet padding and try to light it on fire (use a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-08-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By JohnWEngle

Wandering is typically a result of either worn...

Wandering is typically a result of either worn suspension components, too much toe out or a bent/cracked frame.




Find another alignment shop! Any tech worth his meager pay would have test...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-08-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 838
Posted By JohnWEngle

Sig line....

Sig line....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-08-2007, 07:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,706
Posted By JohnWEngle

Yes, you should be able to get it at a local...

Yes, you should be able to get it at a local autoparts store.
...
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