could be how you drive or how long you let it warm up before you drive it

 

i really dont think warming it up would have **** to do with it that should be a 10 mpg loss, like wtf no one has had this ****in problem before

 

my head is empty now i cant think of anything else to say regarding this MPG issue. as IRISH said take the car to AUTOZONE and use thier OBD code reader/scanner to see if you have any hidden code which is causing your MPG to drop. everything is possible you are just new to maxima thats why you dont have any knowledge about these cars but once you start working on little issues you will become expert and will solve all the small problems like this by youself. when i first owned a maxima i was just like you worried and depressed over little issues, but since i joinned this forums i have learned alot and now i do most of the repairs and services by myself. so just search around for your problems and ask around if its necessary. and read some of my previous posts where i given you few hints but seems like you are not getting them. lol

 

took the words out of my mouth

 

lol dude these are all assumptions you are coming up with. this aint gonna solve his 10mpg drop issue.

 

I was just thinking a little here and there. Just trying to come up with something different. Doing everything I was saying at the same time could mean a 10mpg drop. Never said that he was doing this, just making sure he wasent.

 

^ its alright bro.
i would suggest that guy to get a intake that might increase little mpg. lol
after installing my intake it did improve around 2 to 3 mpg.

 

mine went down about 2 (i fell in love with the sound)

 

lol mine did drop around 3 when i installed it cuz of flooring etc. but later by time it went back to normal and now its even better. i only get lower mpg if i floor or race. its abvious i think. when did you get your intake install?

 

I did it about a month after I got the car....bout 2 years ago

 

and you still getting 2 mpg drop? you might race or drive hard i believe.

 

Oh no, I drive fine now. I prob get better mpg than most on here, but Im not about to turn this into another mpg thread

 

I just asked my mechanic he said he used that machine and everything ran better than it should he checked the airflow, o2 sensors and he said he even used his inspection machine, and he said he checked some other stuff that i dont remember, he said he cant find anything that even would be the problem and he said im getting the right mileage because the drasic change in weather bein g its so cold and becuz gas stations are putting the ethanol in the tank so that could cause a 4 mpg loss, he said in the summer it should go prolly up to 20 and the mpg im gettin for this car is correct, IS THERE ANYTHING ANYONE CAN THINK OF BECUZ AS MUCH AS I WANT TO AGREEE WITH HIM MY POCKETS KEEP SAYING NO : ()

 

just wait for the summer to arrive. in mean while you can switch it to middle grade octane. you dont have to use the top of the line gas just go with middle grade. if the lower octane in NYc is 87 go with 89 instead of going with 91. you might save few dollars on a full tank of gas.

 

Well since I still can't post new threads, I have another question. So back on my stereo upgrade. I want to get a receiver with an iPod hook-up and I am looking into the Alpine CDA-9856. Anyone have this or can recommend other Alpine with iPod capability decks?

 

Hi All,

Thanks to everyone for their patience so far. I tried searching and didn't find any information, which actually surprised me. I also looked through the FAQs and Install How-To's.

Has anyone swapped from the manual HVAC unit to the Automatic Climate Control?

What kind of effort is involved? Easy swap or not?

Thanks,
- Zack

 

No error and finally passed Ct. emissions which was my ultimate goal. WHEW!

 

for answers from a more educated crowd, check the audio sub-forum.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=507680
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....62#post4923462

 

Yes, but not worth it.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....54#post5465954

 

Thanks. Noticed search results for the 4th Gen people, but thought it could be different for us 5th Gen folks.

 

That shouldn't make a significant difference. I get 22-23mpg all summer and 21-22mpg in the winter (with ethanol in the gas here), and that 1mpg drop is probably from warming up the car.

Let's think about another option: is there a fuel leak someplace? If the fuel line itself is leaking, or if the fuel injectors are leaking, you would have signficant mileage reduction. My old Acura had all 4 injectors leaking at one point in time.....it doesn't 'pour out' or anything, just a slow leak, and gas evaporates quickly so it's hard to tell.

 

any deck with RCA inputs can be hooked up to your iPod. If you want to actually control the iPod with the deck, most of Alpine's new decks can do that. Check out crutchfield.

 

Well he said he checked and theres no leaks, but i do know one thing when i go on the highway at like over 50 mpg hot air comes out all the vents cud that be a leak of some sort, but otherwise he said he checked for leaks wats some common things that happen even wen everything is checked or wats the like best things to replace or symptoms of any type of gas mileage reduction i can tell u if i have ANY.

 

I am looking for a billet grille for my 2002 black maxima. I'd like one with billet bars in it. Not a "speed grille" or "wire mesh grille". I'm not really fond of the two that Trenz offers either. It just doesnt look quite right. There is a couple on ebay from grille-4-u that look OK. Also I have checked out Grille Tech's Billet Aluminum Grille Item: #10916. I have searched the forums quite a while and haven't found very much on this subject. Anybody have any input or pictures?

 

Hi, The max I bought in october has passed the 60k miles alittle while ago and I'm due for the service in 2 weeks. They will make the category 3 service (engine oil+transmission, lots of inspection) but they suggested me other thing
Coolant flush (which I agreed as I don't know since when the coolant has been changed)
Spark plug replacement (are'nt the plugs good till 100k in a 3.5 v6, I thought they were platinum and good longer than 60k) Which I refused
Cleaning of the injectors : refused
Cleaning of the throttle : refused

Does anyone think I should have agreed to any of three I refused, the car is working fine (well They had to replace an ABS sensor and another sensor next to the fuel tank since I bought it , under warranty no cost for me) and don't think these are necessary.
I bought the car from this dealer and kinda like the place but I think they were trying to sell me repairs I did not need
Was the replacing of the coolant a good Idea, I could always refuse It when I go there (I live in Montreal so coolant has to be in great condition due to the harshness of the winter here)
Thanks if any can give me some advice.

I love the car, greatest I ever had until now, love its peppyness.

 

i would recommend doing all of those things but it would be cheaper (and more gratifying) to do it yourself.

 

 

Are the spark plug difficult to change on a 03 max(access to them, gap widening,...), I did that on my honda accord, for the injector the only method I know is pouring some injector cleaner in the fuel tank and the last time I did that on a car (the accord) my O2 sensor died the day after. Don't know how to clean the throttle at all, is it difficult? (I learn easily how to do things but without any physical help the first time i'm not too comfortable and I don't have access to any heated garage ( it is currently minus 20 celsius here in montreal (suppose about -5 fahrenheit) If I need hand out of a glove I will most probably lose them If it takes more than 10 minutes

 

spark plugs are kind of a pain because you have to remove the intake manifold to get to the rear 3.

 

so how did you know you had those fuel leaks, im talking a problem thats obviously undiscoverable by my mechanic cuz he checked everything

 

well...in the acura my A/C was broken, so I ran with the windows down. You could smell the gasoline when sitting at a stoplight after heavy accelleration. the gas was pooling up around the injectors in the little cavity there. Not sure if that would happen with the maxima.

 

Okay all, another question. For some time now, I have been looking into replacing the side marker lights with the clear ones, but has anyone had any problems with getting tickets or not liking them?

 

As long as the bulb is still amber, you should be OK.

 

Wow, I'm glad I found this thread because I have a question. Newbee here by the way.

My 2000 has a problem with morning sickness. The colder it is, the harder it is to keep running. When I start it, it revs higher than usual and stays at an idle speed for 10 secs and then it idles very low and dies. I have to keep the car in neutral at stops and rev the motor so it doesn't die. After about 10 mins of driving the problem goes away.

By the way, the car, even when ice cold still runs strong under acceleration with this problem.

I could really use some help with this...Thanks !

 

Hi all i'm new here and I just have a quick question. I have a 2000 Maxima and i'm looking to purchase dual halo angel eyes headlights for my max. Is there any advice some of you can give me for example what to look out for or make sure is included when purchasing these?

 

I have a 2000 gxe and today the Break light and battery light came on at the same time while I was driving. Any thoughts to what that might be.

Thanks in advance.

 

Couple of questions, I did many searches first, but have a couple anyway. I have an 00 SE 5 speed, had the axle leak / tranny bearing failure saga, new axle, seal, bearings, clutch and 1,500 later it looks to be finally solved. Now i'm struggling through the CEL light saga, seems every 6 months it's on, keep having the same 02 sensor replaced, now once its turned off it's back on within a day or three, mech. finally said it's probably a bad cat setting it off. I dont want to spring for a new cat and have to pass emission here in NY, will the 02simulator work ?? if so, should I get the dual and eliminate both sensors on the pre-cats ?? Also, I read that removing the negative termial for a while will turn of the CEL, is this correct, or do I need an code reader ??
Thanks...

 

At least in VA, it is required to also REFLECT amber when turned off (i.e when the car is parked)......

I think it's probably the same for other states.

Clears can get you a ticket, regardless of the bulb color.











and they look

 

that is the sign that your alternator is on the way out. Start shopping around for a new one ASAP (or a place to have a new one put in if not doing it yourself). It won't be long (days...) before it completely cuts out on your and you'll be stranded on the side of the road.

Ask me how I know......alternator finally bit the bullet (and resulting dead battery) while in a crowded McDonald's drive-thru on the way to work.

People must have gotten a good laugh at the guy in the pinstriped suit out in the rain pushing his Maxima out of the drive-thru....

 

lighting laws are FEDERAL and apply in all states.

a "friend" told me that