By the way, since my alternator "may" be on its way out and my mechanic I know for 20years is going to replace it when it goes out... I may as well do the tune up while I'm at it...what parts can be used from autozone and what cannot? I heard hitachi parts from auto parts store are for nissans right?

Like for example air filters can be used from autozone and won't cause problems but let's say an autozone fuel filter will cause issues...or pcv valve..etc

So I want to know what can be done in the process, I found most of these items such as pcv valve can be bought from auto parts store but I just want to be extra cautious and make sure what I can use and what I cannot and if I have to get OEM, where would I get oem parts from?

 

Josh, this has been covered many times. Do a search. You will find much information available. There is no need to ask the same question and get the same answers.

Auto parts stores sell auto parts. Give them your business for day to day stuff.
Parts brands? Do some research.

Josh, another member of this forum used to post a video of a baby being spoon fed.
He posted the spoon-fed reply for newbies that could do research, but wouldn't.

 

Suppose so, i do search for hours and some of the threads are not recent..so I only ask cause Im just personally cautious what I do.. I want to make sure I get it done right and avoid any mistakes as much as possible..that's how I continue to go the right path..

 

NGK coppers, any filter that fits, look in the stickies and how-toos for TB cleaning and all that jazz. How does any driving age person not do a freaking tune up before posting "my car runs like new, but hesitates and runs sh!tty"???

You might want to go back to school if your going create a title about "Ride Performance/Maintaence " and not ask about suspension.

 

How recent do you need for a 17 year old car that still uses the same parts?

 

Well the stuff I search, I just want to make sure it's correct, some of them don't leave after results..or the specific answer im looking for...so it leaves me questioning , again I'm just extra cautious about what I do. And yes I get confused at what I mean "feels like it runs new" but may actually not cause I cannot see it myself

This is my first car that I've actually worked on the most and learn how cars work.. My father was a drag racer in muscle cars winning many trophies but he's not around anymore so I gotta learn it from you all and myself, if he was around..heck I probably wouldn't be asking all these weird questions lol.. He knew how to install engines, superchargers, anything you could think of... So yes I am a newbie when it comes to this stuff but if he was around then I would of had an expert right next to me teaching me a lot quicker and be more confident in it and would tell me if my car actually runs "new" or needs a little work and cleaning

 

I'm a newbie too & people can be pretty messed up. People need to under that there's still guys that buy these cars till this very day & finding people who actually care about their Maximas is rare. I always see 4th gen Maximas on the road that look horrible. But don't trip, sometimes you can find the answer & sometimes you can't. Besides, this IS the 4th gen thread so why not ask a question? New problems might occur but idk I'm just an audio guy. I know more about that than cars and I'll keep it that way

 

All the parts I listed don't cost very much at all, well except mabye NGK plats. If you're truly worried, just go with all OEM parts. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised that OEM parts don't cost that much more than auto parts store if you shop around a little. For fluids, just go with decent stuff sold at your local auto parts stores. You're overthinking this.

I get all my OEM parts from www.courtesyparts.com.

 

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You cleared the problem by turning the ignition key 4 times?


What kind of magic do you suppose happened to do that?


Hint: ignition switch is going out. Instructions are provided in this forum and on youtube.


Please look up the information yourself. Don't be a daily nuisance.

 

who r u talking to?

 

Wizard, see post # 40 of this thread..

By my experience, a bad ignition switch can cause intermittent electical faults in addition to the more common failure to start.

I might have misread something?

Your opinion?