need new radiator
#4
#6
replacing is easy, and the radiators are relatively cheap.
#8
the current max has 201000 on it and radiator is still original, car had it's 15th birthday a couple of months ago.
I don't recall any of my 10 maxs ever having a replacement radiator, I know I didn't replace any.
#9
My 1997 Max's radiator was replaced by dealer under warranty with 59,000 miles on it.
My 1996 Max I replaced the radiator at 160,000 miles due to pinhole leaks developing in the top part of the plastic.
My 2003 Altima had the radiator replaced at 80,000 miles due to pinhole leaks/cracks in the upper tank
My 1996 Max I replaced the radiator at 160,000 miles due to pinhole leaks developing in the top part of the plastic.
My 2003 Altima had the radiator replaced at 80,000 miles due to pinhole leaks/cracks in the upper tank
#10
It is the OEM aluminum with the plastic tank though, but like I said, I've got no complaints.
I believe this is the one I've got: http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50090+2090038
You'd have to call your local store for a price but I think it's like $175.00 or so.
I've also purchased two of the brands sold at Advance. These were for Ford V8 trucks, but again, I've got no complaints about those either.
The removal and reinstall is pretty straight-forward too.
Last edited by Turbobink; 12-24-2009 at 04:06 AM.
#11
I've owned three 4th gens with the stock radiator (my 3.5 car has an upgraded radiator) and I've never had a radiator leak in any of them (knock on wood). my beater had 225k on stock rad, my current daily driver turned over 159k on the way to work today, and my 96 had about 150k on it when I hit a deer and destroyed the radiator.
My upgraded radiator in my 3.5 car was $140 from Oscar's Radiators on ebay, but I just looked and all of the upgraded ones on there now are significantly more money. Cheapest I see is $199 and most are $240.
My upgraded radiator in my 3.5 car was $140 from Oscar's Radiators on ebay, but I just looked and all of the upgraded ones on there now are significantly more money. Cheapest I see is $199 and most are $240.
#12
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I payed 126 shipped for a quality aftermarket radiator (Koyo, from go-part.com). the only thing that's easier than replacing a radiator is replacing the starter. the whole job was an hour and half, with new oem hoses, coolant and radiator, all under $200. and as a bonus, you can play along at home with pmohr on youtube as he replaces his radiator in almost-real time.
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