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Old 07-29-2006, 09:28 AM
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not as much pep as she used to have

I have a 2001 maxima gxe and she doesnt seem to have the get up and go that she used to have, there is this wierd sound now when i just barely touch the pedal that almost sounds like there is a leaf brusing against something. she has 85,xxx on her and what can I do to diagnose the sound and give her a good tuneup

ive looked by the way no leaf

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Old 07-29-2006, 09:40 AM
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maybe a new MAF will help out. Clean the TB, change spark plugs, do the Seafoam thing, check VIAS. Do this and she will come back.
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Old 07-30-2006, 04:50 AM
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I'll second that. MAF + plugs = pep
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:58 AM
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I'm usually a skeptic, but I just put plugs in my '01 and I noticed a difference in her pep.
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Old 07-30-2006, 10:51 AM
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maf + plugs
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Old 07-30-2006, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Helio99
I have a 2001 maxima gxe and she doesnt seem to have the get up and go that she used to have, there is this wierd sound now when i just barely touch the pedal that almost sounds like there is a leaf brusing against something. she has 85,xxx on her and what can I do to diagnose the sound and give her a good tuneup

ive looked by the way no leaf

-Casey
02 Here. I had a similar problem. Had the dealer clean my throttle body and had them do a entire fluid change..I.E. transmission; radiator; brake; oil etc. Also changed my plugs and got new belts at 65,000 miles. Now runs like new again.
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Old 08-01-2006, 09:22 PM
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alright thanks guys i really appreciate your help
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Old 08-01-2006, 09:39 PM
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switch to a quality air filter as well...it's the most important filter for the engine!

I recommend Fram Tough Guard...its a good quality filter with great filteration...this is all according to the guys at BITOG
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Old 08-01-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by steven88
switch to a quality air filter as well...it's the most important filter for the engine!

I recommend Fram Tough Guard...its a good quality filter with great filteration...this is all according to the guys at BITOG
I recommend a Berk intake with an SPW filter off ebay.
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Old 08-01-2006, 09:51 PM
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I recommend a Berk intake with an SPW filter off ebay.
screw that cheap SPW.....apex'I or jwt POP
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Originally Posted by The Law
screw that cheap SPW.....apex'I or jwt POP
JWT popcharger is awesome! it makes stupid power.
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