Should i take off the engine cover? i've heard that it can lead to overheating issues. also where can i search to see if the car has any recalls on it that the previous owner haven't taken car of? would carfax suffice?

also where can i get one of those plastic wind shields for an 02 max?

 

Try Edmunds.com, it has a list if recalls and TSB's for the car, plus an in depth maintenance schedule...

 

Try these:

http://www.nissanhelp.com/Bulletins/Maxima/2002/1.htm

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/