Strange/Random facts about the A32 Maxima
07-29-2015, 01:22 PM
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Strange/Random facts about the A32 Maxima
4th gen is equipped with forged rods, micro finished crankshaft and cams, Molly coated pistons, Its got chrome piston rings (Formula 1 technology) pretty good rod to stroke ratio, one of the best engines nissan built.
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07-29-2015, 10:22 PM
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^^^ And the back, since through some infinite wisdom, Nissan decided to extend metal around both sides of the front and back wheel wells on the Maxima, but not the I30.
On a positive note, they are amazingly light for their size. My 97 SE with all options weights in at 3000lbs even.
On a positive note, they are amazingly light for their size. My 97 SE with all options weights in at 3000lbs even.
07-30-2015, 06:22 AM
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I'll add one.
Apparently the 4th gen's design was finalized in 1990, slated for a MY1993 release, but delayed and released in September of 1994. I saw this somewhere on the forum; correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
Apparently the 4th gen's design was finalized in 1990, slated for a MY1993 release, but delayed and released in September of 1994. I saw this somewhere on the forum; correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
07-30-2015, 08:50 AM
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The 1995 model was available before September 1994. I test drove a GXE in June. I ordered my 95SE, fully loaded, through an auto broker and picked it up on September 30th. I was supposed to receive it in August. Factory order. It was built in August. I live in British Columbia. I was told that delivery was delayed because given the currency relationships Nissan dragged their feet on delivering models into Canada that summer as they were making more money shipping them into the US at that time. Car and Driver had a review of the 95 models in their May or June magazine, which is what prompted my test drive and subsequent purchase.
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07-30-2015, 10:05 AM
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07-31-2015, 10:20 AM
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So when is an enterprising Canadian going to start pulling lsd 5 speeds and start exporting them?
07-31-2015, 12:21 PM
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And it's a weird car.
Digi AC
Standard Tranny
Black Leather
but no ABS.....
But that sunroof tho...... (As I understand, this and Bose are about the only standard options on SE-L's)
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07-31-2015, 02:31 PM
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08-09-2015, 01:46 AM
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08-09-2015, 04:42 AM
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08-09-2015, 12:07 PM
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They tend to burn oil on a high mileage engine, you may not have no leaks present, but the oil is gone....i heard of many reason, but just check you oil weekly or every 3 day..
Some say bad cat, but if you know many new nissans have this problem , some say the stock cat breaks down over time little particles get sucked into the cylinders which scare the cylinder walls..
who knows?
And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....
Some say bad cat, but if you know many new nissans have this problem , some say the stock cat breaks down over time little particles get sucked into the cylinders which scare the cylinder walls..
who knows?And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....
08-09-2015, 01:17 PM
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They tend to burn oil on a high mileage engine, you may not have no leaks present, but the oil is gone....i heard of many reason, but just check you oil weekly or every 3 day..
Some say bad cat, but if you know many new nissans have this problem , some say the stock cat breaks down over time little particles get sucked into the cylinders which scare the cylinder walls.. who knows?
And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....
Some say bad cat, but if you know many new nissans have this problem , some say the stock cat breaks down over time little particles get sucked into the cylinders which scare the cylinder walls..
who knows?And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....
08-09-2015, 01:43 PM
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They tend to burn oil on a high mileage engine, you may not have no leaks present, but the oil is gone....i heard of many reason, but just check you oil weekly or every 3 day.. Some say bad cat, but if you know many new nissans have this problem , some say the stock cat breaks down over time little particles get sucked into the cylinders which scare the cylinder walls.. who knows? And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....
who knows? And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....These issues are, however, indicative of a 4th Gen that is/has been neglected.
08-10-2015, 02:42 AM
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They tend to burn oil on a high mileage engine, you may not have no leaks present, but the oil is gone....i heard of many reason, but just check you oil weekly or every 3 day..
Some say bad cat, but if you know many new nissans have this problem , some say the stock cat breaks down over time little particles get sucked into the cylinders which scare the cylinder walls.. who knows?
And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....
Some say bad cat, but if you know many new nissans have this problem , some say the stock cat breaks down over time little particles get sucked into the cylinders which scare the cylinder walls..
who knows?And timing chain jumping a tooth, thats what happen to mind of timing a bit bad starts....
If you come across a 4th gen that is drinking oil, skipped a tooth etc, it was probably severely neglected, as in never changed the oil, or changed it every 2 years after 50K miles or some such nonsense.
08-10-2015, 04:45 AM
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You guys are right, but i am from the city parts of nj, and i am going by what i have seen,. Yes far more clean red top 3.5 having heavy oil consumption.....i still think the 96 maxima was the best built in my opinion .. These guys above me in this thread are correct 100%, just going buy the ones i physically seen and chatted with the owners in the city where people beat on there rides... Just gas and water not even antifreeze.....
08-22-2015, 06:40 AM
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Lease car if that helps.
Doesn't have any evidence of being in a wreck thoughhhh.
I mean TBH, if it's a 5th gen overflow that came on SE-L's it prolly broke and one of the previous owners replaced it with a 4th gen one, since they DON'T suck.
Back on topic.
My '99 SE-L Tipped the scales @ 2700
While my fully loaded '96 SE hit 3010
No explanation on the weight discrepancy.
Both cars literally had the same mods... Like not as in the same kind, like as in I removed parts from one and put it on the other....
Doesn't have any evidence of being in a wreck thoughhhh.
I mean TBH, if it's a 5th gen overflow that came on SE-L's it prolly broke and one of the previous owners replaced it with a 4th gen one, since they DON'T suck.
Back on topic.
My '99 SE-L Tipped the scales @ 2700
While my fully loaded '96 SE hit 3010
No explanation on the weight discrepancy.
Both cars literally had the same mods... Like not as in the same kind, like as in I removed parts from one and put it on the other....
08-22-2015, 07:38 AM
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Strange/Random facts about the A32 Maxima
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Lease car if that helps.
Doesn't have any evidence of being in a wreck thoughhhh.
I mean TBH, if it's a 5th gen overflow that came on SE-L's it prolly broke and one of the previous owners replaced it with a 4th gen one, since they DON'T suck....
Doesn't have any evidence of being in a wreck thoughhhh.
I mean TBH, if it's a 5th gen overflow that came on SE-L's it prolly broke and one of the previous owners replaced it with a 4th gen one, since they DON'T suck....
I purchased this car in MAR of 1999 off the dealer's display floor.
It had 12.2 miles on it when I was handed the keys ...
Speculate away but no one has ever owned, leased, rented and, for the most part, driven this car but me since it was brand new.
Did I mention that it had 12 miles on it when I bought it?
08-22-2015, 07:42 AM
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Nope.
I purchased this car in MAR of 1999 off the dealer's display floor.
It had 12.2 miles on it when I was handed the keys ...
Speculate away but no one has ever owned, leased, rented and, for the most part, driven this car but me since it was brand new.
Did I mention that it had 12 miles on it when I bought it?
I purchased this car in MAR of 1999 off the dealer's display floor.
It had 12.2 miles on it when I was handed the keys ...
Speculate away but no one has ever owned, leased, rented and, for the most part, driven this car but me since it was brand new.
Did I mention that it had 12 miles on it when I bought it?
08-22-2015, 08:08 AM
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08-25-2015, 06:57 AM
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The engine
The engine shouldn't suck any particles in from the exhaust. If it were to suck from the exhaust this indicates issues in the valve train have your vales adjusted. Good tip when buying a used car( like a maxima) put a piece of paper over the exhaust tip. The paper should be constantly be pushed away. If it alternates being sucked in and pushed out, the vehicle has valve issues.
08-25-2015, 07:23 AM
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08-25-2015, 07:39 AM
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The engine shouldn't suck any particles in from the exhaust. If it were to suck from the exhaust this indicates issues in the valve train have your vales adjusted. Good tip when buying a used car( like a maxima) put a piece of paper over the exhaust tip. The paper should be constantly be pushed away. If it alternates being sucked in and pushed out, the vehicle has valve issues.
All this to make that 10 minute warmup exhaust more environmentally friendly. Once a vehicle has reached operating tempurature, pre-cats are useless, and are only a blockage in the exhaust system.
08-28-2015, 08:03 PM
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The stickers show my Maxima was built 08/94. My father bought it the last week of 08/94 as a birthday gift to himself.
08-29-2015, 05:30 PM
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