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Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
12-07-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,606
Posted By shadetreemech77

Dang, that is a sweet ride. Never owned a 3rd...

Dang, that is a sweet ride. Never owned a 3rd gen, had a 2nd gen and a 4th gen, loved them both. Wish I had the money and didn't live so far away.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-03-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,359
Posted By shadetreemech77

the poor man's solution, especially for a really...

the poor man's solution, especially for a really bad rotor, is to take the wheel off, put a couple lug nuts on to hold the rotor in place, then spin the rotor by hand while gently holding a finger in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-02-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,359
Posted By shadetreemech77

If the vibration is rhythmic and slows down with...

If the vibration is rhythmic and slows down with the speed of the car, it sounds like a warped rotor--which one is uncetain, but the front ones are the most likely to warp. Especially if you feel...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-02-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,903
Posted By shadetreemech77

on my brakes there is a spring that hooked into...

on my brakes there is a spring that hooked into holes in the pads themselves. They served to press the pads AWAY from the rotor. Are these springs in place? There should be one on either end of...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 12:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,903
Posted By shadetreemech77

it could be your rear bearings are wearing out....

it could be your rear bearings are wearing out. Not saying that is definitely the cause, but a good possibility. If the springs are not put back to eliminate noise (can't recall the correct phrase...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,286
Posted By shadetreemech77

if there is ANY rust in the pad contact area of...

if there is ANY rust in the pad contact area of the rotor, you have a warped rotor. A rotor that is being used and isn't warped will always be shiny.

If the wheel cathes slightly in one spot, it...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,244
Posted By shadetreemech77

I have an oversized battery as well, but it was...

I have an oversized battery as well, but it was done intentionally.

So long as your battery measures 12.6 volts with a full charge and not running for an hour (to eliminate surface charges) there...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,359
Posted By shadetreemech77

camber bolts are regular bolts that are designed...

camber bolts are regular bolts that are designed to allow the camber to be adjusted precisely. I know how to make them, but it requires a lathe and the arm of your first born :laugh:. I wouldn't...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By shadetreemech77

don't know the guy, but he said exactly what I've...

don't know the guy, but he said exactly what I've discovered to be the truth.

I generally save my used motor oil, and if you don't mind a bit of clean up, it works great to keep the hinges oiled....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,987
Posted By shadetreemech77

Good deal then, glad it's running good. I'll have...

Good deal then, glad it's running good. I'll have to remember this.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,987
Posted By shadetreemech77

just in case anyone missed it :D

just in case anyone missed it :D
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,244
Posted By shadetreemech77

I had a similar issue with my car. It wouldn't...

I had a similar issue with my car. It wouldn't start, despite a brand new starter, without a jump from another car or a battery charger on 10 amps. Turned out my crankshaft position sensor under...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-13-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,045
Posted By shadetreemech77

When i figure my mileage I reset the tripmeter...

When i figure my mileage I reset the tripmeter when i refill, and next time i refil i take the miles covered divided by the gallons put back in to refill it.

Lately with my wife running the a/c a...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-12-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,045
Posted By shadetreemech77

I think this is a time when the theory doesn't...

I think this is a time when the theory doesn't match up to reality. If you had asked me the best speed to run the Maxima for fuel economy I would have said the same as the others, slow as possible...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-11-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,640
Posted By shadetreemech77

Go to a parts store and have your battery tested....

Go to a parts store and have your battery tested. I had a bad battery that caused all sorts of problems. Nearly made the car undrivable. Replaced the battery and it was good as new.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-09-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,712
Posted By shadetreemech77

How many gallons did you put in? on empty in my...

How many gallons did you put in? on empty in my car i still have about 3 gallons left in the tank, ie I only manage to get 15 gallons in when filling up from "empty".

The generally accepted, and...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-09-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,712
Posted By shadetreemech77

You were getting 21 mpg, correct? then you went...

You were getting 21 mpg, correct? then you went up to 25 mpg, which is roughly a 20% increase in fuel mileage! That's not too shabby to be quite honest! Is that still city driving? 21 mpg is VERY...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-09-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,045
Posted By shadetreemech77

I also managed to get 30 mpg from a tank where I...

I also managed to get 30 mpg from a tank where I did 80 mph the whole way. It makes no sense whatsoever. Only thing I can think of is that i didn't stop at all and there was only light traffic, so...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-06-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,045
Posted By shadetreemech77

In consideration of having a 5 speed, as slow as...

In consideration of having a 5 speed, as slow as you can get away with while in 5th would be the best bet. You'll get better economy lugging up a hill and allowing the car to slow a bit than having...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-06-2010, 08:15 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,101
Posted By shadetreemech77

LOL I managed to get 450+ miles on a tank....

LOL I managed to get 450+ miles on a tank. Granted I averaged about 30 mpg.....

I could easily have gone 500 miles according to how much I put back into the tanke compared to the capacity (18.5...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-05-2010, 06:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,199
Posted By shadetreemech77

oi is oil is oil, synthetic and conventional work...

oi is oil is oil, synthetic and conventional work fine together, mixing viscosities is fine, mixing brands is fine, even throwing in some automatic tranny fluid in there is fine too. and dumping in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-31-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,712
Posted By shadetreemech77

3000 at 70? That's ridiculous! Sometimes I wish...

3000 at 70? That's ridiculous! Sometimes I wish there were 2 choices for 5 speeds, one for the speed freaks and one for the fuel misers. My auto doesn't rev quite that high at 70 but I still wold...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-29-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,101
Posted By shadetreemech77

here's an interesting thread along the same lines...

here's an interesting thread along the same lines

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generation-maxima-1995-1999/612884-mpg-figures.html
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-29-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,712
Posted By shadetreemech77

I used to be in awe of these numbers til I got my...

I used to be in awe of these numbers til I got my Scan Guage.

By watching the numbers on the guage (epecially the gallons per hour and the throttle position sensor reading) the Sg says our daily...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-29-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Posted By shadetreemech77

it probably just gives a heads up to the ECU and...

it probably just gives a heads up to the ECU and lets the comp adjust a bit more quickly to differences in temp than it would without it. The O2 sensor and MAP sensor would fill in the blanks if the...
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