Hi,

I have a 95 Maxima GLE 64K which I bought used. Its my first car and I don't know much about them. I absolutely loved the way the car ran when I took it home. It ran really smooth and responded great to acceleration. Exactly a month ago and a month after I bought it, I gave it to my local Maxima dealer(Ted Russel Nissan, Knoxville,TN) and got 60K service done on it. Got new tires(Potenza 950) new brake pads and resurfaced rotors(F & B) spent $1500 in all..they said it needed the new parts...yes I know I probably got ripped off..wish I came across this site before I did!.anyway I got it home, it felt rougher(the accelerator pedal felt smooth before), more road noise, doesn't accelerate as well and it simply felt like a different car. The dealer said the road noise is because of the new tires. Is that true?
NEW PROBLEM: A couple of days ago the Engine light came on and I have checked the fuel cap, its tight. I called the dealer and he said if the O2 sensors are gone they need to be replaced. I don't want to get ripped off anymore ... and since I don't know anything about cars I am turning to you guys, the gurus, for help. What should I do next. I am new to this country and don't know anyone who can recommend a mechanic. Could this check light be a serious problem? What can I do to make it run smoother? My goal is to stop getting ripped off and be happy again with my maxima... love the car. I don't want to pose a specific question because I absolutely have no idea and any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks

 

Check this link and go to the website to find out how to decode your ECU and turn off the Check Engine light:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=104931