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11-01-2004, 01:18 AM
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Did you disconnect the battery for any reason i.e. connecting audio/video system?? also My popps had the same problem with his altima 3.5 putting garbage gas in it but his light went off when he upgraded the octaine to 93. No problems with my maxima been using premium since day 1.
11-01-2004, 09:45 AM
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No I didn't do anything other than use the mid-grade gas. This happened before and I took it to Nissan and they said it was because of my gas cap not being tightened until it clicks. I tried that this time, but it didn't work.
11-01-2004, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mistorye
No I didn't do anything other than use the mid-grade gas. This happened before and I took it to Nissan and they said it was because of my gas cap not being tightened until it clicks. I tried that this time, but it didn't work.
) didn't tighten the cap properly and the CEL light came on. I stopped the car and checked and found the cap improperly closed and took care of it. It still took 3 whole days before the light went out... I almost took the car to the shop...
11-01-2004, 09:55 AM
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our car is not supposed to even run w/o cap tightened properly (i thought). mid grade is ok for our car. you may experience pinging until it adjusts itself properly. it is designed for Permium and will perform best with it. That's why it is Prefered but not required.
I would try Auto Zone for codes. although they MAY not be up to date yet with our car.
Then go to dealer and demand they test it.
suggestion (most threads are a QUESTION) you should include what you are posting about for better help. just add a "?"
I would try Auto Zone for codes. although they MAY not be up to date yet with our car.
Then go to dealer and demand they test it.
suggestion (most threads are a QUESTION) you should include what you are posting about for better help. just add a "?"
11-01-2004, 11:48 AM
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Ok guys thanks alot for everything...hey I'm a female who knows nothing about cars and I have a husband who doesn't know either, but I love my car and don't want anything to happen to it. I'll take it in...I have just recieved the recall notice also, so I'll get both things taken care of.
11-01-2004, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mistorye
Ok guys thanks alot for everything...hey I'm a female who knows nothing about cars and I have a husband who doesn't know either, but I love my car and don't want anything to happen to it. I'll take it in...I have just recieved the recall notice also, so I'll get both things taken care of.
11-01-2004, 02:49 PM
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I have Maxima friends who have never used anything but regular gas in their Maximas, and this has never caused a 'check engine' light to appear. After the first three years, I always switch from premium to midgrade gas for my Maximas, and I have never had a 'check engine' light on any Maxima I have ever owned.
Using midgrade gas in a Maxima will not cause a 'check engine' light unless something else is also wrong with the car. If switching to premium causes the 'check engine' light to go out, you have not 'fixed' the problem; you have just masked it.
Using midgrade gas in a Maxima will not cause a 'check engine' light unless something else is also wrong with the car. If switching to premium causes the 'check engine' light to go out, you have not 'fixed' the problem; you have just masked it.
11-01-2004, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mistorye
My check engine light is on. I was told it may be from putting in mid grade gas. Should I take it to the shop. I have ran all the mid- grade gas out and put in premium. Light still on.
I just remember that with the BMW, if the gas cap was not fully tightened, took a few days and a few starts to automatically reset the light. I use 89 octane from time to time and Premium is not always needed. That will not set off the check engine light, will just retard timing lowering the octane and watching for ping. Personally, I say give it a few days, make sure the cap is tightned and let us know how it goes, if it stays on for longer than 3 days, take it to the dealer. Yep, Autozone will give you a free code reading. How many miles are on the car? Could be a bad O2 sensor, but imagine most 04 Maxima's do not have that many miles on them yet....but you never know. Anyway, hopefully, a few days and few more starts, should clear out by itself, keep us updated.
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