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Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
09-22-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 121,737
Posted By MaxEx

I have lived with my transmission shifting crappy...

I have lived with my transmission shifting crappy for the last 50k+ miles. It has 126,5xx on it right now. These trannies are extremely sensitive. They really do require fluid changes at least...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
09-22-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,232
Posted By MaxEx

The mechanic hooked it up to his computer and...

The mechanic hooked it up to his computer and found that the two TPS' were working just fine. The symptoms only last about 3 miles of driving, and then it went away. He said it could have been a...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
09-20-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,232
Posted By MaxEx

TPS on 2004 Maxima

My SES light came on this morning on my 2004 Maxima. I brought it to Autozone and had a "Throttle Position Sensor" code. Apparently, according to my mechanic, 04+ Maxima's have to have the entire...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
09-15-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,952
Posted By MaxEx

The only time my 04 SE with 108k miles has ever...

The only time my 04 SE with 108k miles has ever "ticked" was when I started it up and shut it off a few times without driving it. I was working on a few things in the yard and had to move it around....
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
07-19-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,010
Posted By MaxEx

I have yokohama avid W4's, and I am not impressed...

I have yokohama avid W4's, and I am not impressed with the wear. You would be lucky to get 30,000 miles out of them.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
07-03-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,799
Posted By MaxEx

I got the cap off. Why do I need to change...

I got the cap off. Why do I need to change everything out now? Why would the coolant/water be getting lower in the overflow tank after adding more in?
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
07-03-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,799
Posted By MaxEx

I plan on changing the coolant sometime before...

I plan on changing the coolant sometime before winter. I used water, because it was available. Engines will actually run cooler with just water. You just aren't supposed to have too much of a...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
07-03-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,799
Posted By MaxEx

Loosing Coolant

I have an 04 that is losing coolant really quickly. One day last week I just looked in the overfill tank and there was barely anything there. I quickly added close to a quart of water and watched it...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
06-21-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 88,059
Posted By MaxEx

105k for my 04 SE. I love this car, and it has...

105k for my 04 SE. I love this car, and it has had no major issues besides routine maintenance and common trouble spots. It still purrs like the day I bought it. Tranny doesn't shift quite as...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
06-21-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,112
Posted By MaxEx

My passenger side rear hub bearing went out at...

My passenger side rear hub bearing went out at around 80k miles, and it was an unbearable humming noise like I had monster snow tires. I didn't replace the drivers side, and I'm at 105k with no...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
06-21-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,544
Posted By MaxEx

So far this year: Alignment - Maybe...

So far this year:

Alignment - Maybe $80..don't remember.
Two new tires due to bad alignment - $450 installed
Oil Changes - $50

I'm crossing my fingers and saying that I should be good on...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
11-27-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,395
Posted By MaxEx

I've had this happen to numerous vehicles. It...

I've had this happen to numerous vehicles. It was either the battery terminals or carboned up starter.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
11-27-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,325
Posted By MaxEx

I'm having the same clunking issues too. Struts...

I'm having the same clunking issues too. Struts are brand new KYB's as well, so it's not that. It only happens when the temp. is below 60 degrees. I thought it was the hood latch at first, but...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
11-04-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,707
Posted By MaxEx

You may notice a slight difference at idle with a...

You may notice a slight difference at idle with a thinner/thicker oil, but as far as pulling harder you are not going to notice it.
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
11-04-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,441
Posted By MaxEx

I wouldn't dump it. It isn't THAT thin, and it...

I wouldn't dump it. It isn't THAT thin, and it is getting colder outside...which is better for thinner oil. There are people that swear by 0w-20 in cars just like the Max.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
11-04-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,048
Posted By MaxEx

They are just making up for the horrid...

They are just making up for the horrid transmissions in the 04-06's.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
11-02-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,777
Posted By MaxEx

I came from a saturn sc2 with basically a...

I came from a saturn sc2 with basically a straight pipe, so no my Maxima's small amount of noise does not bother me. It does seem to act up a bit suspension wise when the temp. drops below 50...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-30-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,707
Posted By MaxEx

I highly doubt it.

I highly doubt it.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10-26-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By MaxEx

I think you may have misunderstood me. There is...

I think you may have misunderstood me. There is a small plastic piece that hangs down in front of each of the rear tires. I have no clue what this is for.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10-26-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,629
Posted By MaxEx

I had casual interest in it as well right before...

I had casual interest in it as well right before I test drove it. I figured I would give Hyundai the benefit of the doubt since my wife's Santa Fe is a great vehicle.

By the looks of the V6...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
10-25-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 14,789
Posted By MaxEx

Pennzoil Platinum and Pure One filter every 7.5k....

Pennzoil Platinum and Pure One filter every 7.5k. You can't go wrong with that.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10-25-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By MaxEx

Do I need this?

During a rain storm at night I backed my car into a guide wire to a telephone pole and ripped off one of my rear mud guards. I took the other one off and it looks fine now, but it also bent that...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10-25-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,806
Posted By MaxEx

Is this usually the rear or front heat shield...

Is this usually the rear or front heat shield that is the problem?
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10-25-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,557
Posted By MaxEx

FYI..you can probably go about 60-80 miles with...

FYI..you can probably go about 60-80 miles with the star on the info. screen. You do have about 4 gallons left when the gas light comes on. I've driven the car many miles with that star.

My Max...
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
10-12-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,629
Posted By MaxEx

I test drove a V6 Sonata just before getting into...

I test drove a V6 Sonata just before getting into the Maxima, so you probably know the end of that story. I drove out of the lot in the Maxima.

The dash is set low and the steering wheel when I...
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