homeofbacon

I want to make my maxima last as long as possible. It's got a little over 227k miles, and several mods such as a CAI, oversized fuel injectors, crane cams aftermarket exhaust, and a few minor things. I just got new brakes, new radiator fans, and some other things. As my first car, I want it to last as long as possible. I know it's old and 200k miles is a lot, but what could I do to extend its life? I feel like if I do one thing wrong the whole thing is just gonna fall apart. I'm pretty much babying it right now. Also planning on doing some small mods in the near future such as a strut bar and replacing gauge leds.
Any comments/suggestions/help is welcome, thanks.

ChrisMan287

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Maintain it and it will take care of you.

Finkle

Maintenance is key. I don't think there is one big item that takes priority over other (like changing the antifreeze in a northstar). Usual maintenance and everything will be good. A lot of members here have over 200k (myself included) on original engines still going strong. You might have 100-150k left yet.

JvG

I would change out all of your fluids unless there is proof that some have been changed recently. Also perhaps spark plugs, .maybe upper oxygen sensors.

Your car has performance equipment. You will be tempted to use this feature.
You will be putting an old car under stress. Generally your car will last longer if you don't beat on it. This goes double with old cars. Enjoy yourself though

dwapenyi

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Why do you have oversized injectors? They only benefit boost mods, SC or turbo.

Daniel VQ30life

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change your oil religiously

river57

Some serious maintenance and personal care.

max ride 41

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and keep it shined up like max ride 41!!!

NissanNismoZ

Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. Take care of your max, and it'll take care of you!
Oil changes, keeping up with timing chain & tensioner, changing coolant out with fresh, changing out transmission fluid (NOT A FLUSH with an older auto) and if you do beat on it, ALWAYS wait until the temp is all the way up, to ensure the oil is lubricating everything. . My 96 manual (PO was obsessed with maintenance, thankfully like I am) hit 606k yesterday, and my 96 auto hit 188k not long ago. I have a lot of faith in the auto lasting a while, and the manual with 606k doesn't show any signs of giving up yet. Original motor and tranny.
It's had
2 new calipers
New struts
New starter
New rack and pinion
New alternator
new knock sensor.
New water pump (along with normal maintenance things)
New coils (common for these, just replace with OEM)
Not much to ask for a car with such high mileage, these cars are built well, you got this!

homeofbacon

Jeez! 600k miles? Isn't that almost unheard of for gasoline engines??

NissanNismoZ

Nissans, we're driving, Nissans!
Don't worry, I feel like its a ticking time bomb too (trust me, the suspension issues are catching up with me now, new tie rods, ball joints, struts and axles..)
But it runs and drives too smooth to NOT want to fix whatever happens to it!

nissan99

That car is awesome nice

max ride 41

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^^^ thank you!! lots o love and care go into maxy