Worried/Need help on my 04 Maxima
 

When car is idle, its rpm is 3000 and it has check engine light on.. So i went for a diagnosis and came up with code p1273 and code p1444 and the workshop recommended the following to be changed

2004 Nissan Maxima RR Valve Cover Gasket $35
02 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 $198.89
Bank 1 exhaust Manifold $349.89
Exhaust Gaskets to drop exhast pipe $45

He the charged me 1000$ for repairs making the whole price to be above $1600. I am really worried because the money is too much. Pls can i buy the parts myself and which one can i fix myself?

Also I noticed its consuming gas/fuel

I've never heard changing a Manifold fixing a code problem. Run the codes and start from there. The problems is, some of the places where the parts are located can be a REAL pain to remove and to get to, not to mention if they are rusted.

But in all honestly, if your not mechanically inclined then you're at the mercy of the Tech to get the work done.

The 02 Sensor on RockAuto is $40.. That's a HELL of a mark up. Unless that is the cost to replace it too. And the Manifold is only $120, Again I am assuming those prices do NOT reflect installation. And the Valve cover Gasket is $5...

So either you buy all these parts and pay to get them installed or you do it yourself. GL

Site:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/n...r+gasket,10710

Thank you so much for the response, I am so grateful. which of the following do you think I can fix myself??

2004 Nissan Maxima RR Valve Cover Gasket $35
02 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 $198.89
Bank 1 exhaust Manifold $349.89
Exhaust Gaskets to drop exhast pipe $45

I will check rockauto for price and buy some..

the autoplace gave me the price of those and asked 1000$ for installation(labour price)...

He specifically charged me $225 to fix RR Valve Cover Gasket $35

You can pls help me with pictures of "RR Valve Cover Gasket" to know i am buying the correct part and what does the RR means..