repairs to date - all done in my garage - except for a few fixes:
changed all engine mounts (2014)
Changed tranny oil (2014) and once per year
replaced front passenger window motor (2014)
replaced front and rear valve cover seals (2014)
replaced front and rear struts / shocks (2013)
replaced all rotors and pads (2013)
replaced passenger front outer drive axle (2014)
replaced sway-bar, tie rods, control arm (2013)
replaced belts (2013)
Steeler-replaced the butterfly intake as I tried to clean it manually (2012)
KnN air filter recharge every 6 months
replaced spark-plugs (2013)
Valve body (2012 - by uncle tranny shop)
All catyl (2012 at muffler shop)
Engine oil change every 3K miles (almost 1 / month)
At this much miles, yet to flush brake lines, radiator coolant - one day I will.
And she still runs great except burning oil (add 1 qrt oil every 1700 miles). Want to take her to 400K.....
repairs to date - all done in my garage - except for a few fixes:
changed all engine mounts (2014)
Changed tranny oil (2014) and once per year
replaced front passenger window motor (2014)
replaced front and rear valve cover seals (2014)
replaced front and rear struts / shocks (2013)
replaced all rotors and pads (2013)
replaced passenger front outer drive axle (2014)
replaced sway-bar, tie rods, control arm (2013)
replaced belts (2013)
Steeler-replaced the butterfly intake as I tried to clean it manually (2012)
KnN air filter recharge every 6 months
replaced spark-plugs (2013)
Valve body (2012 - by uncle tranny shop)
All catyl (2012 at muffler shop)
Engine oil change every 3K miles (almost 1 / month)
At this much miles, yet to flush brake lines, radiator coolant - one day I will.
And she still runs great except burning oil (add 1 qrt oil every 1700 miles). Want to take her to 400K.....
Wow thats awesome. No transmission or timing chain problems? I have a 2007 with 185k on it that I need to last another two years. Put approx 45k miles per year.
Purchased 2004 Maxima SE with the 5 speed automatic transmission in 2012 with 67K miles & sold in 2022 with 173k
Car ran good just leaked fluids which required topping off every few weeks (every thing except coolant) and had an occasional rattling noise caused by loose heat shield.
Repairs on maintenance (10 years of records)
-low pressure A/C hose replaced (June 2012)
-catalytic converter, cam & crank sensors replaced (November 2012)
-Transmission fluid drain & fill at 81,473 miles (June 2013)
-New tires at 87,336 miles (December 2013)
-Replaced brake pads & rotors(December 2013)
-Replaced both Belts (January 2014)
-Rear driver wheel bearing replaced (June 2014)
-Transmission fluid drain & fill at 94,261 miles (June 2014)
-Replaced front & side engine mounts (July 2014)
-Replaced front & rear valve covers/gaskets & spark plugs at 95,089 (July 2014)
-Replaced hood struts (January 2015)
-Transmission fluid drain & fill at 107,160 (September 2015)
-replaced throttle assembly at 107,311 (September 2015)
-replaced rear ignition coils & all spark plugs after coil #5 misfired at 110,367 (January 2016)
-replaced a/c discharge hose (February 2016)
-replaced power steering hose (October 2016)
-replaced radiator (March 2017)
-replaced fuel pump (April 2017)
-Transmission fluid drain & fill at 122,737 (June 2017)
-replaced front passenger window motor (October 2018)
-replaced VIAS solenoid (December 2018)
-replaced rims & tires at 136,818 miles with newer model maxima stock rims (December 2018)
-Transmission fluid drain & fill at 136,831 (December 2018)
-replaced rear stabilizer bar bushings (January 2019)
-replaced coolant fans (November 2019)
-replaced all ignition coils (Hitachi) & spark plugs at 147,989 after multiple misfired (February 2020)
-Transmission fluid drain & fill at 150,000 (May 2020)
-replaced cam & crank sensors at 153k (September 2020)
-replaced both cv axles (November 2020)
-replaced both belts (June 2021)
- replaced oil cooler seal (June 2021)
-replaced crankshaft seal (June 2021)
-replaced cam & crank sensors at 160k (June 2021)
-replaced front shocks & sway-bar links (January 2022)
-replaced all brake pads & new rotors (January 2022)
-replaced outer tie rods (March 2022)
-transmission fluid drain & fill at 167,139 (April 2022)
-sold December 2022
Just chiming back in with an update - way over 100k...
Well, my 2003 6 speed is still going strong! I replaced the clutch - original clutch, mind you, at 225k. No, that's not a joke or misprint. I still had life in it, too, but the pedal was getting pretty low on shifts. Replaced the power steering hose at 180k. Other than that, general maintenance.
Well, my 2003 6 speed is still going strong! I replaced the clutch - original clutch, mind you, at 225k. No, that's not a joke or misprint. I still had life in it, too, but the pedal was getting pretty low on shifts. Replaced the power steering hose at 180k. Other than that, general maintenance.
As of today, I'm at 267,321 miles.
Hell of a car.
Jack
Impressive
I'm guessing you dont drive it very hard and always stay on top of your maintenance though.
Wish I was that disciplined with mine...Im at 135k now and finding it hard keeping up with stuff needing replacement. Must be my driving habits and lack of doing scheduled maintenance on time.
Bought mine in June with 187,xxx. Currently has 195,419. Nearly perfect inside and out. Everything works (except sunroof) My friend has an 05 Sentra SER Spec V, with 40,000 miles, header, larger throttle body, coldair intake, etc. We have raced from red light to red light, rolling starts, 65mph, and he cant pull me in any scenario. Its always me by a fender. Pretty good for a car that has nearly been to the moon. However, the timing issue is a biggie. didnt make a sound till I insured, tagged and put it into service as my only vehicle. Now it rattles on start, between shifts and under deceleration in gear. With the miles on it, it seems senseless not to replace everything related to the timing while its apart. Like the car, hate the color, love the surprise when people dismiss it as just a light brown sedan. The 6 speed, perfect leather, and a Z engine (almost) are why i bought it. Now I dont know if its worth the cost of repairing the timing system. I can barely get a flashlight between the strut tower and the cover. So, not doing it myself. Have a garage but not enough time, tools or patience. The Nissan dealership in Asheville NC wants $4040 for parts and labor. Anyone else trustworthy is in at around $2500.
I have about 110k now on an 07. Was new to my family since 07. Keep up on maintenance (oil, trans, and brake fluid & PW). Looking for 200k. The engine is spotless.
I don't know how you guys do it. I mean you guys are averaging 16500 miles a year. That's 320 miles a week or 45 miles a day. That is rediculous. That is about $1786 in gas a year with 28mpg average and at $3 a gallon. That's $34 a week in gas or about $5 a day in gas. I mean let's be serious for a minute that's a lot of miles guys. I drive everywhere and I am just a little above 75k miles.
Everytime I drive to a location, I end up circling at the end for anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes. Every lunch break, 30 minute cruise. Head back home and spend and extra hour taking the windy, scenic route.
I really wish I could save petrol but how addicting is it sticking to the line and blasting around corners with the smooth and torquey CVT 3.5ltr Nissan baby
Then again every car I have owned has been the same.
Got my 08 SL in January with around 92k. Just went over the 100k mark. Getting a pretty low 17mpg - I need to replace my o2 sensor (Getting a p0151 code). Hopefully that will get me better mileage.
Until the o2 sensor issue started it had been driving well. Now it feels like it's struggling to breathe sometimes and when it finally does, the thing takes off.
I'm researching which o2 sensor to purchase.
the other thing that I want to do now is a little tune up. So new plugs and coils.
I've got an 07 max, with 214,000. Never had any major issues, original motor and cvt😒. Has 3in intake and full exhaust headers no cats with dual evil energy mufflers. Eldibach lowering springs, street tuned ecu, ported tb, intake spacers,, boosted coils, external trans cooler.
I've got an 07 max, with 214,000. Never had any major issues, original motor and cvt😒. Has 3in intake and full exhaust headers no cats with dual evil energy mufflers. Eldibach lowering springs, street tuned ecu, ported tb, intake spacers,, boosted coils, external trans cooler.
2005 6 speed manual. Ive had her 5 yrs going on 6. Just did the timing chain ,water pump and oil pump...runs strong 💪🏾
, 2004 SL
