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2004 nissan maxima, bought brand new and the car is still with me after 8 years. i have grown an emotional attachment to it because i do all the work on it. i want to keep this car as long as possible and i’m already saving up for another car. my maxima is going to have a brother soon (another nissan : – )
for electronic parts (like sensors), i learned to go through the dealer. my recent example are the o2 senors. i bought my o2 replacement sensors from rock auto for an incredibly cheap price compared to the dealer later to find out that the sensor was super long in terms of length and i think for that reason, it wasnt working correctly. i ended up buying it from the dealer and it worked right off the bat. so lesson learned there.
other parts like suspension i go through online. i just bought a set of shock absorbers and a complete kit for the front strut/coil from amazon all for a great price and works wonderfully. i bought my tie-rods at advance autos, brakes/rotors from amazon, oil filter from amazon, oil from wal-mart, got the air filter from nissan but going through the K&N route next time. it all depends on the importance of the part that is being dealt with for me.
Quoted From dollman0:
When I was a teenager, one of the locals from my church learned me to buy dealer parts when it comes to electronic modules and the like. Yes, an O2 sensor is well over $100 but the car don’t come back to haunt you with a warranty claim.
I worked in this little garage PT as a helper back in 88. This man was a dealer tech for Chrysler and Nissan 7-8 years at each place. I value my experience working under the supervision of a well trained and experienced mechanic. I understand the man passed a few years ago.
yes, the o2 sensor from nissan was 150 compared to rock autos price at 32 dollars + shipping. i cant understand how there is a HUGE price difference between two of the same products, but i guess you get what you paid for. sorry to hear about the man that you learned from passing away. we need more people with wisdom and good experience who are willing to share it and pass it down.
CAI is more general for louder intake noise than the feel of power. so if you’re going to buy a CAI, buy it more for the sound you’re going to get when you mash the gas pedal to the floor. it is a lovely sound : – )
CAI is more general for louder intake noise than the feel of power. so if you’re going to buy a CAI, buy it more for the sound you’re going to get when you mash the gas pedal to the floor. it is a lovely sound : – )
those tires are not meant for your truck, especially if its rated at 2100 lbs PER tire. the tires are definitely playing a role in the ride quality, but there isnt enough to say its all on the tires.
i favor in all makes and models. i drive a nissan maxima and its been serving me well. i’ve gottan many, many miles on that car with minimal issues. my next car will also be another nissan, but i dont have anything against any brand nor will i bash on other brands. but i will say that i do give ford respect for making it out alive during the recession without the taxpayers aid.
dude, everyone makes mistakes and everyone has to start somewhere – fact of life. senior mechanics shouldn’t frown on you just because you made a mistake, especially if you did not know. trial and error also plays a big part in learning. you need to make mistakes before you can learn.
anything that ratches and flexes, always buy lol
i love my gearwrech set. bought both metric and standard on black friday!
i use seafoam on my maxima and never saw an ill side effect. my engine does idle smoother after use and it cleans out the fuel injectors. you’re suppose to use it in the oil crank case, gas tank, and in the vacuum hose. after you pour it into the crank case, you should do an oil change no more then 200 miles after
i try to never buy from the dealer themselves. its so expensive that i just get into a bad mood by simply walking into the service department. official online retailers like GMPartsDirect is the way to go or other reputable places
if you got nothing else to go on, replace the o2 sensors, but i think ericthecarguy did a video on o2 sensors and how to see if they are working properly