6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008) Discussion of the 6th generation Maxima. Come see what others are saying.

Radiator leak?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 6, 2006 | 02:33 PM
  #1  
BLAXIMA2K4's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 734
Radiator leak?

Well I brought my car in for the power seat recall and while they were looking at it they noticed a leak in the radiator. Fortunately its covered under warranty and they are replacing it for me next week, Ive only got about 30k miles on it and the radiator is already leaking. Im just wondering if anybody here has had the same issue
Old May 6, 2006 | 04:47 PM
  #2  
mynameispee's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 641
From: Elkins Park PA
i just broke 30k last month, i haven't noticed anything.
Old May 6, 2006 | 09:38 PM
  #3  
lightonthehill's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,143
From: a meadow south of Atlanta
Blax - Other than some of the 'modding' type posts, I have tried to read every post on the 6th gen board for the past two years, and yours is the first radiator leak I have seen.

As the radiator seemed to function well for a considerable number of miles, I would almost bet something (road debris?) hit your radiator at some point. Do you know exactly where the radiator is leaking (high or low, left or right, front or rear)?

But then, you could be the receipient of the only faulty radiator ever found in a 6th gen.

In the old days, whenever one would take their vehicle to a 'shady' garage or service station, a sneaky mechanic would sometimes use a screwdriver to surreptiously jab a small hole in the radiator, and voila! They sell a radiator, plus installation labor.

Usually, authorized dealers have too much to lose to risk such shennanigans. These days, most states have 'bunco' squads that follow up any cluster of complaints by bringing a pre-inspected vehicle to the 'suspect' business. Any 'problem' found with that vehicle usually results in severe legal action.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
litch
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
123
Jan 4, 2024 07:01 PM
user 11122324
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
42
Jul 18, 2022 03:35 PM
aw11power
Supercharged/Turbocharged
161
Oct 10, 2021 04:57 AM
Miket2006
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
4
Mar 1, 2021 03:55 AM
Unclejunebug
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10
Apr 2, 2016 05:42 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:05 PM.