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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-06-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By 6spdmax

03 se te 6mt

I have an 03 Maxima SE TE 6MT. 174K mi on the car, and 99K mi on the 2nd engine. The original engine was an oil burner, and I was unlucky enough for the 2nd engine to be an oil burner as well. The...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-04-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,790
Posted By 6spdmax

Have you done a compression test and visually...

Have you done a compression test and visually inspected the plugs that are easily-accessible?

I have an 03 6spd with ~150K, and I have been dealing with a cyl4 misfire for about the last month. ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,288
Posted By 6spdmax

I'm curious if you read closely enough to realize...

I'm curious if you read closely enough to realize who my question was for.

Actually, I already know that answer, and I'm really not curious about that at all.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,956
Posted By 6spdmax

This would be a fun new competition. I made mine...

This would be a fun new competition. I made mine say 45 a few times. 6th gear, 55-60mph. Central Indiana highway (flat of course). I think I may have been drafting a semi. And I probably had my...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-26-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,288
Posted By 6spdmax

Just curious, how much did you pick up that car...

Just curious, how much did you pick up that car for? I bought an 03 SE TE with 84K miles, from the original owner, back in 07. I paid $11K, 5+ years ago.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-24-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,084
Posted By 6spdmax

Its going places now... 2003 Supercharged...

Its going places now...

2003 Supercharged Grand Prix
HP: 240
Curb Wt.: 3559lbs.
Transmission: 4 speed Automatic

2003 Maxima SE
HP: 255
Curb Wt.: 3224lbs.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-24-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,084
Posted By 6spdmax

I was thinking more like 80 percent, especially...

I was thinking more like 80 percent, especially with the 6speeds. Plus our cars are sleeper. Its always fun to see someone with with a b16 civic and loud *** exhaust come along, thinking they are...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-23-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,956
Posted By 6spdmax

The 10% hard maximum is not only on the EPA...

The 10% hard maximum is not only on the EPA website, but should also be listed on the actual pump.

The 5-30% range you were referring to may be the amount of gasoline that can be in "E-85"

I'm...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-23-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,043
Posted By 6spdmax

Once you get your gen5.5 6MT, you will want to...

Once you get your gen5.5 6MT, you will want to own it long enough to hit 400K miles.

Only 135K on mine. I expect to replace the engine and transmission well before 200K. But barring a major...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-21-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,091
Posted By 6spdmax

Top 10 gen5.5 topics I like reading about

When new threads get started, or old threads get bumped, about these subjects, I always read them. In fact I kind of get disappointed when a new thread pops up, and the first reply is something like...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-21-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,563
Posted By 6spdmax

The gen5.5 owner's manual says you can get by on...

The gen5.5 owner's manual says you can get by on 87, but recommends at least 91 for improved vehicle performance.

Many gas stations around here only have a $0.10/gal jump going from 87 to 89, and...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,833
Posted By 6spdmax

Gonna have to keep my 03 SE going forever.

Gonna have to keep my 03 SE going forever.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-10-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,370
Posted By 6spdmax

That's a great idea. I've already started...

That's a great idea. I've already started looking around on car-part, since I go through a qt of oil every 600-800mi. It's important for me to get an engine no older than '06 model year, since the...
Forum: 5th Generation Classifieds (2000-2003)
02-09-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By 6spdmax

The fidanza flywheel is nice. You will find a...

The fidanza flywheel is nice. You will find a lot of info on here about it. Just make sure you get a sprung clutch disc. When you go from the stock sprung flywheel / unsprung stock clutch disc...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-18-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,321
Posted By 6spdmax

Sounds like a good deal. You will get to keep...

Sounds like a good deal. You will get to keep your final drive that way. Does your car have LSD?

And thanks for all the pics NismoAce!
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-12-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,858
Posted By 6spdmax

No leaks. Would've found that by now haha. The...

No leaks. Would've found that by now haha. The spark plug wells were the reason I changed the rear valve cover. Replaced it with a gen6 one when I did my spark plugs. I bought the part ahead of...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-11-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,137
Posted By 6spdmax

Nice to roll down your windows from 100m away...

Nice to roll down your windows from 100m away when its 90F to cool it off in there. Told one of my coworkers about that last year who has an 04 Quest. Says nothing about that in either owners...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-11-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,858
Posted By 6spdmax

I can actually hear it in my engine when I am...

I can actually hear it in my engine when I am getting close to a qt low (close to the bottom mark on the dipstick). Because of that, I never forget.

Hmm. I use rotella T6 5w40 in my other...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-06-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,321
Posted By 6spdmax

^Nice! I can't imagine how much better my car...

^Nice!
I can't imagine how much better my car would handle after replacing all those suspension components. Its been through 129K mi and at least a half dozen autocross events. Its temporarily...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-06-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,321
Posted By 6spdmax

Good job on getting that discount. Keep us...

Good job on getting that discount. Keep us posted. Do you know what kind of gas mileage you've been getting recently (city/hwy)?
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
03-06-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,198
Posted By 6spdmax

You might wanna post this in the gen5 forums too....

You might wanna post this in the gen5 forums too. Alot of us with oil-burning VQ35s wanting to eventually do that swap. 06 is reportedly when Nissan finally got the oil consumption issue ironed...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-05-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,321
Posted By 6spdmax

Well that sucks. I hope one more fluid change...

Well that sucks. I hope one more fluid change improves the noise, and you get many more miles out of it.

It seems like that tranny is pretty hard to come by used. Is it really only 1800 for a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-04-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,858
Posted By 6spdmax

^OK he brought it up, not me. But I am probably...

^OK he brought it up, not me. But I am probably gonna install an OBX exhaust header soon. I do alot of engine braking (which doesn't help the oil burning) anyway. Seems like a good 350dollar...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-04-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,858
Posted By 6spdmax

Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough again. ...

Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough again. When turboboosting a NA (naturally aspirated, otherwise non-turbo) engine, there will be positive crankcase pressure, and it is thus recommended to use...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-04-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,858
Posted By 6spdmax

I feel I was pretty clear from the beginning that...

I feel I was pretty clear from the beginning that I am not interested in selling the car. "...I like the car. Barring a major collision I will probably keep the car even if I have to eventually have...
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