Try some rezlube
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Try some rezlube
Talking to a local 2nd hand Nissan dealship, and they mentioned trying 5w oil on the next oil change, for the VTC rattle problem. Also, they mentioned to substitude a quart of Rezlube, in place of 1 quart of oil. Anybody ever tried this? I have had the rattle now for a good part of 3 years...to the point of it sounding like a deisel 80% of the time....
I also question any reputable dealer that suggests a chemcial to "fix" the VTCs. My experience is that most dealers don't know a whole lot about them. Pacific Nissan was downright idiotic about it. So much so I did the re-repair myself! Lasted ALOT longer too.
I guess the point is to keep the tiny oil gallies clean (as stated in my lengthy faq on this very subject) but this should be done BEFORE they make noise. And is best done by frequent oil changes.
I guess the point is to keep the tiny oil gallies clean (as stated in my lengthy faq on this very subject) but this should be done BEFORE they make noise. And is best done by frequent oil changes.
My local dealer was not too bright about the VE engine, either. They refused to believe that there was a subharness for the knock sensor and they didn't really know very much about the VTCs except that it was a "very expensive" job.
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
My local dealer was not too bright about the VE engine, either. They refused to believe that there was a subharness for the knock sensor and they didn't really know very much about the VTCs except that it was a "very expensive" job.
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Rislone!! That sounds more like it.
The place is called Feltons. They are a used Nissan/Infinity place, up in Snohomish. I have gone there for years, and one of the guys there, seem to know alot about Maxima's. He mentioned that Nissan had actually told him, that people should use 5w30 in 3rd generation Maxima's to stop that problem from happening, or to prevent it in the first place. Either way though...I think I am doomed...unless I try that grounding method...which I really dont want to.
The place is called Feltons. They are a used Nissan/Infinity place, up in Snohomish. I have gone there for years, and one of the guys there, seem to know alot about Maxima's. He mentioned that Nissan had actually told him, that people should use 5w30 in 3rd generation Maxima's to stop that problem from happening, or to prevent it in the first place. Either way though...I think I am doomed...unless I try that grounding method...which I really dont want to.
Originally Posted by Netguy
Rislone!! That sounds more like it.
The place is called Feltons. They are a used Nissan/Infinity place, up in Snohomish. I have gone there for years, and one of the guys there, seem to know alot about Maxima's. He mentioned that Nissan had actually told him, that people should use 5w30 in 3rd generation Maxima's to stop that problem from happening, or to prevent it in the first place. Either way though...I think I am doomed...unless I try that grounding method...which I really dont want to.
The place is called Feltons. They are a used Nissan/Infinity place, up in Snohomish. I have gone there for years, and one of the guys there, seem to know alot about Maxima's. He mentioned that Nissan had actually told him, that people should use 5w30 in 3rd generation Maxima's to stop that problem from happening, or to prevent it in the first place. Either way though...I think I am doomed...unless I try that grounding method...which I really dont want to.
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Um, they might be fairly decent but they are just a bone yard. Best way to prevent is to take care of it from the beginning. Where in Seattle are you?
Whats the advantage and disadvantage of grounding them out?
