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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-13-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,449
Posted By berniek

Spark checking

There is no need to pull the spark plug. Shove a #1 Philips screwdriver into the coil high tension hole, and see if you get an arc from a GROUNDED clip lead when cranking. Be sure the clip lead is...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-13-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 928
Posted By berniek

Engine oil use and wear

Sometime in 2000 or thereabouts, Nissan used increased valve timing overlap instead of an EGR valve in the Maxima. When the overlap is sufficient, intake manifold vacuum sucks some exhaust gas back...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-12-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,713
Posted By berniek

Black vertical line on cylinder wall

The first thing to do is to rub your fingernail across the line and see if it is just a deposit of oil, a groove, or a step. A broken compression ring (top or second ring down) will generally cause...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-05-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,089
Posted By berniek

posting question

Hi. I don't use the forum very often, but it is of immense value when needed. I don't quite understand the restriction on starting a new thread to users who have 15 posts. If I have a question for...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-05-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 32,089
Posted By berniek

There is a way to determine if an O2 sensor is...

There is a way to determine if an O2 sensor is working properly. Lightly clamp the wrench hex in a vise with the exhaust element pointing up. With a multimeter, determine which leadwire is the...
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