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04-30-2014, 09:00 PM
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Posted By FreshRichie

2001 4AT GLE 150k

2001 4AT GLE 150k
02-10-2014, 12:08 PM
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Views: 1,616
Posted By FreshRichie

Never gets old :eek:

Never gets old :eek:
01-13-2014, 04:18 PM
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Posted By FreshRichie

Warmed her up and then shut her off haha. She's...

Warmed her up and then shut her off haha. She's parked for the winter. ;)
09-23-2013, 04:10 PM
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Views: 1,108
Posted By FreshRichie

Me too. Rear right to be exact.

Me too. Rear right to be exact.
09-21-2013, 04:03 PM
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Posted By FreshRichie

Sounds like the exact same thing that happened to...

Sounds like the exact same thing that happened to mine. It was the mass airflow sensor.
09-20-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

Bump..

Bump..
09-19-2013, 03:28 PM
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Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

Ok so I decided to clean the throttle butterfly...

Ok so I decided to clean the throttle butterfly while I was replacing the MAF (didn't take the throttle out, just cleaned it while it was attached).. used throttle body cleaner, clean lint-free...
09-18-2013, 06:32 PM
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Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

Well if you guessed MAF...... you were right....

Well if you guessed MAF...... you were right. Just swapped a new one in and WOW. THAT VQ POWAAAAA!!! Next up, NGK plats :D Thanks for all the help guys.
09-14-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

Well, I took it to Midas (where they have the...

Well, I took it to Midas (where they have the types of code scanners that regular mechanics usually don't) and lo and behold................

He said the MAF was completely dead and that's what's...
09-11-2013, 06:48 PM
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Posted By FreshRichie

All wires look fine to me, I was gentle

All wires look fine to me, I was gentle
09-11-2013, 05:35 PM
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Posted By FreshRichie

So I just tested the MAF by unplugging it while...

So I just tested the MAF by unplugging it while the car was running, it kept running and hardly revved when I pressed the gas (sputtered and choked)... so I plugged the MAF wire back in and now the...
09-11-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

Ok, so I'll start by replacing my plugs and see...

Ok, so I'll start by replacing my plugs and see if that helps anything. Which forum do I post in to find local members who can help with repairs?
09-11-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

Hmm thanks for the tip... Btw, I'm ordering...

Hmm thanks for the tip...

Btw, I'm ordering coils.. these seem good?
...
09-11-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

I cleaned the MAF because I know it can be the...

I cleaned the MAF because I know it can be the culprit for a lot of power loss problems so I started with that because it's the cheapest fix. Obviously it didn't fix the problem though.

So far I...
09-10-2013, 04:46 PM
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Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

What would be the best way to go about that? ...

What would be the best way to go about that?


Just realized I put this in the wrong forum.... could a moderator move it to the 5th gen section please? Thanks..
09-10-2013, 04:03 PM
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Views: 2,380
Posted By FreshRichie

The Maxima that accelerates like a Dodge Caravan...

2001, 4AT
238,000kms (148,000 miles)


Hey guys,

My car doesn't have much acceleration power when I need a quick get-up. Under normal city cruising it's perfectly fine, but when I need to...
09-05-2013, 06:00 PM
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Views: 1,620
Posted By FreshRichie

In the summer, maybe $150 a month.. (don't really...

In the summer, maybe $150 a month.. (don't really leave my town too often)... now that college has started again, probably gonna be closer to $250.
08-04-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By FreshRichie

Yes, that's the lowest (18*C for Canadian...

Yes, that's the lowest (18*C for Canadian Maximas). If your A/C is properly charged and working well, it should be ice cold. It's definitely cold enough for me
08-01-2013, 08:08 AM
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Views: 277,239
Posted By FreshRichie

People on the forums do it themselves all the...

People on the forums do it themselves all the time, it's nothing too difficult. I don't have the tools for it though so I'm taking mine to my mechanic
07-31-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3,001
Views: 277,239
Posted By FreshRichie

Bought some ATE PremiumOne rotors and Monroe...

Bought some ATE PremiumOne rotors and Monroe ceramic pads, gonna have them put on sometime next week. I had basic rotors and these Monroe pads on my 97 and about a 9 months later it still brakes hard...
07-26-2013, 10:15 PM
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Views: 1,961
Posted By FreshRichie

Can I get some more opinions guys?

Can I get some more opinions guys?
07-24-2013, 10:01 AM
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Views: 1,961
Posted By FreshRichie

Hey guys.. the problem still persists... there...

Hey guys.. the problem still persists... there was a hole in my resonator so I just straight-piped it, acceleration is a little better. But the car still doesn't accelerate as quick as it should, and...
07-19-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By FreshRichie

That's probably the tires themselves. That was my...

That's probably the tires themselves. That was my problem. Replaced them, everything is fine now.
07-08-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By FreshRichie

I'm gonna guess tires too. Just changed mine that...

I'm gonna guess tires too. Just changed mine that were cracked and vibrated above 100kph. New set, vibration gone.
07-01-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3,001
Views: 277,239
Posted By FreshRichie

Fresh wash and wax, dusted and vacuumed the...

Fresh wash and wax, dusted and vacuumed the interior, going to clean the leather and restore the headlights next week. There's nothing like a spotless Max
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