Whose got the highest mileage?? Any issues?
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You say you have owned this car for 121k miles (not sure for how long), but you have never changed the coolant or transmission fluid. Is that correct? If so, why not? These two maintenance items are critical. The radiator coolant should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 3 years, perhaps longer if you are using long-life coolant. My car is a 5-speed. I am assuming yours is an automatic. From the little I know about automatic transmissions, you should be draining the fluid every 30k and flushing it every 60k.
97 SE (concord mist) 5 spd
190K miles. I am 2nd owner had since 69K miles. Most reliable car I've ever owned.
Engine and trans appear strong and run smooth. Never changed coolant or trans oil.
Done:
Starter Twice
Knock Sensor
Rear left Caliper
Front caliper brackets
Exhaust from rear up to cat
Battery
tires twice, brakes several times. Actually, I think only discs once.
Clutch master cyliner
Lower clutch hose
Freed up stuck solenoid twice on rear charcol canister(some emissions thing, forgto name)
Pioneer premier stereo and pioneer speakers all around (original radio stopped playing cassete adapters and cd player got error a lot)
Just did the belt after 180K miles. Good thing too. was ready to go. All dried and missing pieces.
Refilled A/C twice
Needs:
Clutch bad, finally slipping after 180k miles
Front Axles (clicking for the last 30k miles or more)
The check engine light to go off!! lol
Front ABS sensor bad so no ABS, and that thing ain't comin out
Frame rotted under radiator where engine cross member bolts to.
Plastic around shifter all cracked up
190K miles. I am 2nd owner had since 69K miles. Most reliable car I've ever owned.
Engine and trans appear strong and run smooth. Never changed coolant or trans oil.
Done:
Starter Twice
Knock Sensor
Rear left Caliper
Front caliper brackets
Exhaust from rear up to cat
Battery
tires twice, brakes several times. Actually, I think only discs once.
Clutch master cyliner
Lower clutch hose
Freed up stuck solenoid twice on rear charcol canister(some emissions thing, forgto name)
Pioneer premier stereo and pioneer speakers all around (original radio stopped playing cassete adapters and cd player got error a lot)
Just did the belt after 180K miles. Good thing too. was ready to go. All dried and missing pieces.
Refilled A/C twice
Needs:
Clutch bad, finally slipping after 180k miles
Front Axles (clicking for the last 30k miles or more)
The check engine light to go off!! lol
Front ABS sensor bad so no ABS, and that thing ain't comin out
Frame rotted under radiator where engine cross member bolts to.
Plastic around shifter all cracked up
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 25
From: Warren Countym NJ
@Bobo,
Thats right, 121k miles. All me. Owned since Sept. 2003. so..7.5 yrs.
Never did coolant. Never had a problem. Never overheated or got anywhere close to it.
Trans. Fluid...did you read my post? 97... 5 spd....did you miss the part where it says..needs CLUTCH...
Yea, so I never did the ATF. bad idea here...
Since I just dropped the trans to do the clutch..the GEAR oil is getting replaced now.
Since you mentioned it though, I will check the coolant and probably replace it now. I've just gone throught the maintenance section the FSM, so I will check everything out.
oh. and to add the list of items done:
Pass side. Strut Mount. (top)
Thats right, 121k miles. All me. Owned since Sept. 2003. so..7.5 yrs.
Never did coolant. Never had a problem. Never overheated or got anywhere close to it.
Trans. Fluid...did you read my post? 97... 5 spd....did you miss the part where it says..needs CLUTCH...
Yea, so I never did the ATF. bad idea here...
Since I just dropped the trans to do the clutch..the GEAR oil is getting replaced now.
Since you mentioned it though, I will check the coolant and probably replace it now. I've just gone throught the maintenance section the FSM, so I will check everything out.
oh. and to add the list of items done:
Pass side. Strut Mount. (top)
Last edited by gd420mj; Apr 11, 2011 at 08:48 AM.
96 Auto silver
I'm the 3rd owner got it at 141xxx and its now at 225xxx.
I didn't do the oil for a year, but now do it every 3k miles.
Need to change air filter, and I've done breaks, rotors, axels, and purchased the car lowered with a sound system already in it for 1500.
I'm the 3rd owner got it at 141xxx and its now at 225xxx.
I didn't do the oil for a year, but now do it every 3k miles.
Need to change air filter, and I've done breaks, rotors, axels, and purchased the car lowered with a sound system already in it for 1500.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2
From: Greensboro, NC
96 5spd at 322,000+ miles
Replaced tranny twice(Due to some retard messing it up when installing)
Replaced spindles
Replaced clutch twice
Replaced Fuel injectors
Just did a 99 swap with less than 80,000miles
Replaced tranny twice(Due to some retard messing it up when installing)
Replaced spindles
Replaced clutch twice
Replaced Fuel injectors
Just did a 99 swap with less than 80,000miles
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Posts: 6
From: Lake St. Louis
Just bought my parents 1996 Nissan Maxima off them for 500 dollars. This will be my first vehicle I have ever owned. It has 204k miles on it, and as far as I know, my parents took **** care of it and now I am hoping I can utilize this forum and keep my car running for a few more years 
97 GLE.
205k Miles, still running strong.
Replaced Passenger Half-Shaft.
Replaced Knock Sensor.
Replaced o2 Sensor. Sensor 2 Bank 1
Replaced Driver Wheel Bearing.
Replaced front Brake Pads and Rotors.
Replaced front struts/spring (Whole Assembly).
Coolant Bypass was created due to a leak.
Replacing the same o2 Sensor again...CEL p0136...
205k Miles, still running strong.
Replaced Passenger Half-Shaft.
Replaced Knock Sensor.
Replaced o2 Sensor. Sensor 2 Bank 1
Replaced Driver Wheel Bearing.
Replaced front Brake Pads and Rotors.
Replaced front struts/spring (Whole Assembly).
Coolant Bypass was created due to a leak.
Replacing the same o2 Sensor again...CEL p0136...
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 17
From: Union City, CA
1995 SE 5pd 196k miles
Repairs done:
Clutch
Problems:
-Right CV joint / Axle
-Breaks
-Need to find there the oil leak and coolant leak is located
-accelerating problems after 4rpm.. sputtering as I accelerate (haven't found the cause yet)
Repairs done:
Clutch
Problems:
-Right CV joint / Axle
-Breaks
-Need to find there the oil leak and coolant leak is located
-accelerating problems after 4rpm.. sputtering as I accelerate (haven't found the cause yet)
95 GLE Daily Driver
Bought at 102K in 2009, just hit 140K last week.
Did an alignment, needed front axles, rear pads, rear window regulators, and I repaired the clock and Bose unit (display didn't work) when I bought it. Blew both front speakers and right rear speaker couple weeks after I bought it so I replaced those. Noticed my intake resonator was torn on the bottom part of the MAF side, so I replaced it a couple months ago. Other than that, no problems at all.
Did plugs at around 110K. Replaced trans fluid and filter, brake fluid, coolant, radiator plug (I broke it), and hood dampers last week. My MIL came on a few weeks ago, got an EVAP code but haven't looked into it yet.
Bought at 102K in 2009, just hit 140K last week.
Did an alignment, needed front axles, rear pads, rear window regulators, and I repaired the clock and Bose unit (display didn't work) when I bought it. Blew both front speakers and right rear speaker couple weeks after I bought it so I replaced those. Noticed my intake resonator was torn on the bottom part of the MAF side, so I replaced it a couple months ago. Other than that, no problems at all.
Did plugs at around 110K. Replaced trans fluid and filter, brake fluid, coolant, radiator plug (I broke it), and hood dampers last week. My MIL came on a few weeks ago, got an EVAP code but haven't looked into it yet.
363,092K at this very moment. Third owner, purchased at 288 K miles. I've driven from Texas to DC for Maxus 09 and I've driven back and forth from Texas to SoCal she's been from San diego to Times Square on the same motor and Tranny.
Current issues dry starts, Lucas helps aleviate some of the pain. And right now my idle, why in the world is the outside temp affecting my idle by as much as 400 revs.
Current issues dry starts, Lucas helps aleviate some of the pain. And right now my idle, why in the world is the outside temp affecting my idle by as much as 400 revs.
363,092K at this very moment. Third owner, purchased at 288 K miles. I've driven from Texas to DC for Maxus 09 and I've driven back and forth from Texas to SoCal she's been from San diego to Times Square on the same motor and Tranny.
Current issues dry starts, Lucas helps aleviate some of the pain. And right now my idle, why in the world is the outside temp affecting my idle by as much as 400 revs.
Current issues dry starts, Lucas helps aleviate some of the pain. And right now my idle, why in the world is the outside temp affecting my idle by as much as 400 revs.
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Posts: 219
Sorry gentlemen, you are both incorrect.
It should read: "who got" if using a specified time period or past tense, "who has" if used in present tense. "Who has the highest mileage; any issues?"
who's = who is =/ who has
It should read: "who got" if using a specified time period or past tense, "who has" if used in present tense. "Who has the highest mileage; any issues?"
who's = who is =/ who has
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 47
From: Saint Charles, IL
96 SE Purchased 4 Weeks Ago
I just picked up a 96 SE 5-Speed from my cousin who bought it in 1998.
It had 44,000 miles in 1998! Originally purchased in New York, my cousin bought it in Texas. I'm thinking the first owner did nothing by highway.
Anyway, It's now got 159,000 miles, and I believe the only engine/transmission work that's been done is the clutch being changed 2x before I got it. Once in 99, once in '10. Since acquiring it, I've changed the rear pads, rotors and calipers (totally frozen), the rear struts, downstream O2 sensor, and sparks. Runs great! The struts were actually both completely blown. Pulled the springs off them and the piston just fell right in.
Has anyone done an LED mod on the Instrument Cluster of a 96 SE? Everyone seems to have red needles, but mine are clear with black edges.
It had 44,000 miles in 1998! Originally purchased in New York, my cousin bought it in Texas. I'm thinking the first owner did nothing by highway.
Anyway, It's now got 159,000 miles, and I believe the only engine/transmission work that's been done is the clutch being changed 2x before I got it. Once in 99, once in '10. Since acquiring it, I've changed the rear pads, rotors and calipers (totally frozen), the rear struts, downstream O2 sensor, and sparks. Runs great! The struts were actually both completely blown. Pulled the springs off them and the piston just fell right in.
Has anyone done an LED mod on the Instrument Cluster of a 96 SE? Everyone seems to have red needles, but mine are clear with black edges.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 72
From: Lake co. Fl
Wow you guys drive alot. I have a 97 with 136k, 125k when i got it 3 years ago.
Master and Slave clutch cylinders
Rear brakes
CPS
Full exhaust
Both CV axles
2 o2 Sensors
If you wanna cut down the miles i have a good tip, do what i do. Tell all you friends your car broke down and you need a ride to work...now do that for 3 years straight. If there dumb enough they'll drive you everyday.
Master and Slave clutch cylinders
Rear brakes
CPS
Full exhaust
Both CV axles
2 o2 Sensors
If you wanna cut down the miles i have a good tip, do what i do. Tell all you friends your car broke down and you need a ride to work...now do that for 3 years straight. If there dumb enough they'll drive you everyday.
i bought my 96 with 184,xxx 2/11 now im at 193,xxx + it was down for 3 weeks
in this short time i have done routine maint. alternator,valve cover gasket, purge valve, ks, intake manifold gasket, tps,tb, and a few other sensors i cant remember at the time and it needs struts and c/v's but soon i will like brand new when im done
Last edited by joseph.mcgowen; May 30, 2011 at 05:50 PM.
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96 maxima se 273,000 replaced plugs, replaced one coil cam and crank sensors rewelded catalyc pipe replaced passenger strutt bushing all in the last 4 months now im not getting spark turns over but no spark lol still cant figure it out yet
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guess what you are using wrong grammar
Originally Posted by ptatohed 
It should be "Who's got the....". Not whose
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyutyunnik
High school english FTW.
Sorry gentlemen, you are both incorrect.
It should read: "who got" if using a specified time period or past tense, "who has" if used in present tense. "Who has the highest mileage; any issues?"
You shouldnt post anything about correcting other people if you cant get it right yourself i dont know who taught you high school englsh but i want my tax payer money back
And no i didnt use proper periods and stuff i hate using a keyboard takes to much of my time to look for them
It should be "Who's got the....". Not whose
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyutyunnik
High school english FTW.
Sorry gentlemen, you are both incorrect.
It should read: "who got" if using a specified time period or past tense, "who has" if used in present tense. "Who has the highest mileage; any issues?"
You shouldnt post anything about correcting other people if you cant get it right yourself i dont know who taught you high school englsh but i want my tax payer money back
And no i didnt use proper periods and stuff i hate using a keyboard takes to much of my time to look for them
Last edited by wolf9305; May 31, 2011 at 03:46 PM. Reason: forgot a r on wrong for title
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2003 Infiniti I35 Sport Package (122,000mi) / 2000 Infiniti I30t (203.000mi)
2002 Infiniti I35 Sport Package
Super Black Ext.
Tan Leather Int with Medium Woodgrain
122,000 mi
Regular maintainance
replaced brake pads and rotors, back shocks, tires & wiper blades
throwing ECU code for O2 Sensors but still runs strong
2000 Infiniti I30t
Sand Beige Metallic Ext.
Tan leather Int with Dark Woodgrain
203,000 mi
replaced idler pulley, brake pads, brake rotors, tires, and wiper blades
Needs new back bumper, front right fender, and hood (from accident)
runs fine: doesn't burn oil and tranny doesn't slip
Super Black Ext.
Tan Leather Int with Medium Woodgrain
122,000 mi
Regular maintainance
replaced brake pads and rotors, back shocks, tires & wiper blades
throwing ECU code for O2 Sensors but still runs strong
2000 Infiniti I30t
Sand Beige Metallic Ext.
Tan leather Int with Dark Woodgrain
203,000 mi
replaced idler pulley, brake pads, brake rotors, tires, and wiper blades
Needs new back bumper, front right fender, and hood (from accident)
runs fine: doesn't burn oil and tranny doesn't slip
Last edited by bigtom21485; Jun 24, 2011 at 04:43 PM.
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Have you tried taking a saturday to trace the source of NORMAL spark voltage with an automotive electrician's multimeter (like from the battery and the ECU all the way to the individual plugs)?
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363,092K at this very moment. Third owner, purchased at 288 K miles. I've driven from Texas to DC for Maxus 09 and I've driven back and forth from Texas to SoCal she's been from San diego to Times Square on the same motor and Tranny.
Current issues dry starts, Lucas helps aleviate some of the pain. And right now my idle, why in the world is the outside temp affecting my idle by as much as 400 revs.
Current issues dry starts, Lucas helps aleviate some of the pain. And right now my idle, why in the world is the outside temp affecting my idle by as much as 400 revs.
97 se
264k
changed:
(myself)
UDP, battery, short ram intake
(previous owner)
balanced and blueprinted, pop up pistons, ported and polished,
bored .030 over and a stage 1 performance chip
also dropzone shocks, new radiator and core support(front end collision)
264k
changed:
(myself)
UDP, battery, short ram intake
(previous owner)
balanced and blueprinted, pop up pistons, ported and polished,
bored .030 over and a stage 1 performance chip
also dropzone shocks, new radiator and core support(front end collision)
