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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-11-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,568
Posted By iDuty

Even worse is the automatic stubbornly staying in...

Even worse is the automatic stubbornly staying in third when you slow down to a creep. That makes taking off again a real drag. :laugh:
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-11-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By iDuty

I had to replace my tensioner at about 120k miles...

I had to replace my tensioner at about 120k miles because it had too much play, then at about 132k the crankshaft pulley rubber gave out. When I replaced the crankshaft pulley I inspected the fairly...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-08-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,388
Posted By iDuty

Mine lost it a year ago, at about 132K miles. I...

Mine lost it a year ago, at about 132K miles. I suspect that this is more age related than mileage, as mine was almost 16 years old at the time. As others wrote, you do get some warning.
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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-15-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,030
Posted By iDuty

I think the oil pressure warning light blinking...

I think the oil pressure warning light blinking once on startup is caused by a sloppy oil pressure sender, not an oil pump or other lubrication problem. In other words, if you just get a blink upon...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-07-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By iDuty

If you drive aggresively or frequently in heavy...

If you drive aggresively or frequently in heavy stop and go traffic then it will make a difference, but when you're cruising down the highway, for example, I doubt you lose anything with regular...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-02-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,539
Posted By iDuty

Advance Auto Parts carries NGK spark plugs. They...

Advance Auto Parts carries NGK spark plugs. They stock both V-power (2.09 each) and OEM style Laser Platinum (9.99 each) for our Maxima.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-03-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,097
Posted By iDuty

As Trini Boom and asand1 wrote, sprinkles from...

As Trini Boom and asand1 wrote, sprinkles from the exhaust when you rev the engine are normal. Water vapor is one byproduct of combustion, it condenses in colder parts of the exhaust and pools in the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-02-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,821
Posted By iDuty

I second njmaxseltd's advice. The OEM catalytic...

I second njmaxseltd's advice. The OEM catalytic converters are very good, aftermarket units are NOT. Don't jump to the conclusion that your OEM cat is bad before ruling out the items he listed.
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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-01-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By iDuty

Don't imagine Rock Auto would do any better if...

Don't imagine Rock Auto would do any better if Walker doesn't honor the warranty.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-01-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,074
Posted By iDuty

You checked the coolant after letting it cool...

You checked the coolant after letting it cool down for only 5-10 minutes?

Check coolant with the engine cold. The radiator should be full the the brim (no air) and the overflow tank between min...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-25-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By iDuty

It's worth noting that a similar symptom can be...

It's worth noting that a similar symptom can be caused by accumulations around the throttle butterfly. You can clean this area effectively yourself, I am sure there have been many threads about it.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-14-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By iDuty

Here a member found the O-ring size: ...

Here a member found the O-ring size:

http://forums.maxima.org/8467460-post22.html
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-14-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,642
Posted By iDuty

Do you plan to run this filter for an extended...

Do you plan to run this filter for an extended interval to take advantage of the additional filtering media inside?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-29-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,326
Posted By iDuty

Just to add my two cents to the excellent...

Just to add my two cents to the excellent response from asand1, on the passenger side I could not separate the carrier from the bracket while it was mounted, I had to unbolt the bracket from the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-28-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,960
Posted By iDuty

I would let the RTV set overnight before filling...

I would let the RTV set overnight before filling with oil and starting the engine.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-28-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,008
Posted By iDuty

I agree with the responses above. I'd like...

I agree with the responses above.

I'd like to add that I put KYB GR-2 all around with the stock springs on my 1997 i30 about two and a half years ago. They are harsh riding, I would choose...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-28-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,766
Posted By iDuty

Indeed. Most shops will charge at least $75 just...

Indeed. Most shops will charge at least $75 just to create a ticket, pull the car into the service bay, and open the hood.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-28-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,997
Posted By iDuty

Spartuss, the 'seal' that is leaking here is not...

Spartuss, the 'seal' that is leaking here is not the kind of seal that seal conditioners in the oil can help. Seal conditioners can help seals such as those at the ends of the crankshaft. But the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-16-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,399
Posted By iDuty

You start your cold engine and let it idle until...

You start your cold engine and let it idle until the temperature gauge reaches the C mark?

Not only is that a waste of gasoline, it also contaminates your engine oil with gasoline and consequently...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-13-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,297
Posted By iDuty

When I dropped the pan on my 1997 I cleaned up...

When I dropped the pan on my 1997 I cleaned up the pan and magnets nicely without using any solvents. I did not remove the screen filter, that seemed pointless, and I wouldn't spray brake cleaner in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-10-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,141
Posted By iDuty

You know this is not the case anymore - BMW now...

You know this is not the case anymore - BMW now pushes a turbocharged 4 cylinder in the place of their much loved inline 6 cylinder non-turbo engine. Boo to them. And there is this GDI (gasoline...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By iDuty

Rob, yes, it had a slight wobble months before it...

Rob, yes, it had a slight wobble months before it began to squeak and threaten to dismember itself if I didn't fix it ASAP.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By iDuty

My original pulley (1997 model) failed around...

My original pulley (1997 model) failed around 133k miles.
The failure seems to be related to age more than miles.
The steel on the original part appeared to be perfect, it is that non-metal section...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-01-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,174
Posted By iDuty

If the sound frequency does not track vehicle...

If the sound frequency does not track vehicle speed directly that suggests the problem is not a wheel bearing.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-03-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,290
Posted By iDuty

Last night I finally got it all back together....

Last night I finally got it all back together. The most time-consuming part was moving the power steering pump to install then tighten the new power steering belt. I had cut off the old power...
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