Have you checked to see exactly what RPMs you are running while cruising at 75 MPH in 'D', and compared that with the RPMs you are running while cruising at 75 MPH in simulated '6th gear'? The lower RPM should give the better MPG.

 

Good question Light, I will check today to see. However, I do notice that the car is not as responsive when the vehicle is in 6M mode so I just assume that this is the most efficient mode.

 

I have a question. So i got a new 2011 Sv and there is one thing that i have to ask. For the 1st 1000miles is there a break in period?? like dont go over 50-60 or something? Ive been asking some of my co workers and stuff but i figured this is way better lol.

 

The break-in period is 1200 miles. I always use 2400 miles for my breakin period, as I seem to have no problems later if I baby my Maximas early-on. During the breakin period, I think we are supposed to keep the tachometer below 4K RPMs. The speed we go is far less important than avoiding aggressive acceleration. Also, go very easy on the brakes, as properly breaking them in will give longer trouble-free service.

I also check my fluid levels and tire pressure more often and more carefully early-on.

 

Totally agreeing with Light...and if you "must" take a road trip for the first 1.2K then try to vary your RPMs. Just as you don't want to go over 4K RPMs neither do you want to keep it the same for long periods (otherwise we would all just park our cars in the driveway and let them idle for a tank or two of gas.) As I am one that has a long commute, I used my "downshift paddle" to periodically vary my RPMs while on the highway for the first thousand miles (I found that didn't freak out my fellow highway travelers as much as speeding up and slowing down all the time!!!)

 

I'm OK with the dynamics but not particularly happy with the soundstage on my '11 SV Premium. The center speaker is too dominant and washes out the front separation. Has anyone found a service menu that would let me crank that little guy down a notch or two?

[EDIT] Well, a little searching and I can answer my own question...

If you start the car, turn off to audio, press the Setting button and turn the volume **** counterclockwise 30 or more clicks a service menu pops up. This is for a lot of things, but I chickened out of looking too far into this.

It does have a speaker adjustment program, which I got into a but I didn't even see an adjustment for Center Front. So duh for me...is there one?

 

Just wondering what the 09+ sport models include?

 

I think you'll find most here agree with your assessment of the factory settings for the audio system. After reading people's thoughts here, I found that adjusting the front/rear settings to have more of a bias to the rear helps to balance out the tones. Opinions may vary.

 

Question here regarding the sensitivity of the auto headlights on the S model. Is there a way to adjust the sensitivity for the auto lights? I find that on cloudy days the auto lights don't automatically turn on and it would just be nice to not have to manually turn the lights on. Any help is as always appreciated.

 

Not sure how to adjust it on the S but you could try some kind of semi-transperant piece of plastic or tape over the sensor. The sensor is on the dash next to the passenger side speaker.

 

Oil level. I just changed the oil for the first time on my 2011 Maxima SV. I used the proper K & N oil filter and refilled with 4 and 7/8 quarts of oil (4 quarts & 28 oz). The oil level on the dipstick shows approximately 1” above the full line. The old oil was totally drained and the car has been started since the refill, so the oil has been pumped into the filter. Anyone else experience this? I’ torn between just leaving it as is since I added the correct amount or removing a little oil.

 

My bad on the preceding post about oil level. After carefully checking it again I realize that it is only high on the back side of the dip stick. It is right at the H mark on the printed side. That brand new oil is hard to see. J

 

Hi there, I just broke the glass in my new Maxima 2010 side mirror (ouch!) It actually flew away when I hit big branch. Bought a new mirror at the dealer. I tried to insert it in but it looks more complicated; it does not want to snap in. Are there any tricks to it? Thanks for any pointers.

 

My Maxima rpm sometimes surges up and down by 200 or so with the cruise on at highway speed. Not nearly always. I thought maybe head wind was the culprit, but doesn't seem to be. Anybody else experienced this? I have 26,000 km (Canadian). All else is smooth with the car. By the way, roads in my area are flat as a pancake!

 

No way I get to use cruise control where I live, but I think your car may be OK. With a shifting tranny and cruise, the revs tend to change very slowly, or when the speed of the car changes, or when the gear changes.

But with a CVT, all that is out the window. I suspect the RPM surging by 200 or so is when the cruise system detects that the speed is tending to sag slightly below what you have it set for, and when it nudges the gas to put the speed exactly where you have it set, the CVT reacts by adding a few RPMs, sort of how it does when you are driving without the cruise on.

Another poster here, LtLeary, commutes three million light years every day, and I am sure he lives on cruise control. Maybe he will see this and give us an authoritative answer. If he doesn't respond to this within a few days, you can send him a personal message and ask.

 

Actually, only 2.8 million light years I have 110,000 miles now, mostly highway on my 09 and use the cruise control extensively and am very adept with driving with my "fingers" (coast, resume, slow, accel) rather than right foot!

It (the Max's cruise control) is "geared" to maintain a constant speed and is VERY diligent about it (according to my garmin I use on my bicycle, it varies no more that .5mph in my drives) and it does so by working the throttle very actively. A 200 RPM Delta is very typical in lightly rolling terrain (at highway speeds,) and when encountering big outflow boundaries from storms can even get to 500RPM. If you drive with your foot and maintain constant throttle, the CVT WILL eventually get you back to speed...it just takes a lot longer to get there than with additional power applied. As you may rightly imagine, driving with cruise control will lower your MPG a bit (as opposed to driving with a steady foot.)

Light's inference in in his post is correct and astute; this is very normal not a concern. It is just the way the engineers "attacked the cruise problem!"

 

Why should new vehicles be driven slow for the first 1000 KM?

I was adviced by Nissan Dealer not to drive more than a certain speed (80 KM/h) for the first 1000 KM. What are the reasons for that? What is the maximum speed I can drive and for how log I can drive at a stretch?

 

We refer to this as the "Break In Period." The rationale behind which is to allow all the moving parts to "seat" or gradually wear into their designed state. This involves making sure that all the parts are "exercised" throughout the entire range of motion...not staying in one spot too long (you don't want to wear a hole in the carpet by always walking in the same spots.) If you drive a constant speed for too long, you can (although not as prevalent in this day and age) defeat the purpose of the break-in by using just the same portions of piston, rings, and wall causing a ridge to be created prematurely.)

I believe your Dealer is a bit on the cautious side but as long as you don't accelerate quickly, keep your rpms under 3500-4000 and vary your speed, there is no reason you can't comfortably do 120Kph and 100KM drives. Just remember...no quick acceleration at first, keep varying your rpms, don't jam on the brakes (another reason he may have for keeping your speed down) and you should be fine.

Congrats on your Max and welcome to the board!

 

@LtLeary

I understand it now.
Thank you for your advise. I will stick to it.

 

Posted this in the other thread, but this looks like a more appropriate thread to post and i cant make my own threads yet.

I have a 2010 sport/premium (without sport suspension obv) max; i want to do a drop with Eibach and 19'' or 20'' rims. My buddy tells me that i will *** up my suspension by riding on 19'' 20'' inch with stock suspension.

Will i have do much dmg to suspension overtime with above setup or should i look at adding more than just Eibach springs?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.

 

I commented on the other thread for you. 19s or 20s will not mess up your stock suspension.

 

Still breaking in the 011 Max. Really love driving this car! Steering wheel and seats are beyond comfy. Love the way the car just hugs me. Still messing with the Ds mode and not going over the recomended 4rpms. Thanks for the tips fellas! Ive learned a lot since joining and plan on taking proper care of my car. The Bose sound system isnt too bad and with the Usb it makes it a lot better. The car handles good and the rear view cam comes in handy for those hard to see spots. You dont see many 7th Gens around my area so it gets Looks all over the city. Over all i am impressed with what Nissan did to this car inside and out.

Need to get the windows tinted Asap though, i dont like the clear look at all. I feel so exposed

 

Congratulations mate, I have the same feelings, I waiting to finish the break in period and start pushing it...

 

Does anyone knows if the S model comes prewired for the side view mirrors with blinkers? I have the 2009 S model and want to change my plain side view mirrors to the one with blinkers.

 

Is there realy a "break in period" required? I know back in the day there was but I've been told by mechanics that the new generation of engines do not require a break in period. If so I'm screwed. I chirped the tires out of the dealership and have been running it hard ever since. Haven't seen any side effects yet.

I would think that if there realy was required break in period it would be listed in the manual.

 

it is in the manual.

 

I stand corrected.....did a pdf search of the online manual and here it is below. Oh well....at least its a lease....I'll turn it back into the dealership for a new one in a couple of years if it starts acting up.

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and ensure
the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in shortened
engine life and reduced engine
performance.

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could be damaged.

 

Lol. That's the beauty of leasing .

 

Yeah but after looking around here I'm itching to do some mods, but of course that is a bad idea on a lease. Wonder if the lease inspector would notice if it was dropped an inch or two?....

 

How many of us watched the car come off the trailer and stayed with it till you took delivery? I am sure the 30 somewhat miles that where on Max when I got it where not easy miles.

 

I took mine straight off the showroom floor, with 17 miles on it AFTER my testdrive, so im estimating there were like 14 or so on it.

 

Mine had 7min on it when I took it home

 

[QUOTE=Kmoney;7993029]Mine had 7miles on it when I took it home.....

 

Just picked up my new 2011 Maxima SV w/ Sport and Monitor Package Winter frost. (Wanted metallic slate but enjoy the white now.)

Oh and I'm 22, no help from Mommy or Daddy either.

Just wanted to get some opinions on what I should do.

There is a catch, its a lease but I may just buy it or use it as a trade, I'm a salesmen at a Nissan Dealership. So far I've ordered the Stillen cold air intake, coming Friday, and black out tint film for the head and tail lights. So I want things that I can easily put back if I did need to turn it end at the end of the lease. Looking for some exterior stuff, maybe some minor performance stuff. Nothing crazy. Looked into a crank shaft pully? Saw its like 150 but how much l labor, and I know I could ask this at work. Would the old one be able to reinstall again, if needed. How about lowering? Sorry I know they are all noob questions. Thanks for the help.

 

Since your a Nissan salesman I have the same question for you. Would the lease turn in inspector ding me or even notice if I lowered the care and inch or so?

 

Got 2 questions fellaz

Want to visit a friends house and i would be taking the freeway for a good 20mins or so. Is that a good idea while still in the break in period?? Im at about 400miles and have been taking good care of it so far. I know about keeping it under 4rpms so im thinking it wont be. Still, i rather ask.

Also i am going to be checking some window tint places around the area. I want to get a good quality tint, is there any recomendations when it comes to tint?? I want 5 of the windows done. I had it in my old Accord and i went the cheap route and the tint was awful after a few years. Pretty much learned my lesson on that one and i am looking to avoid making that mistake.

 

I'm no help with the tints, but can help with the breakin period.

You can take a freeway trip the minute you buy the car. Freeway mileage is the easiest mileage your car will ever have. The only three things you need to remember:

1 - Accellerate gently and gradually (keeping RPMs below 4K).

2 - Brake gently and gradually.

3 - Vary your speed every few miles when on the freeway, like changing from 70 MPH to 65 or 67 MPH for several miles, then back to 70 or 73 MPH. On a longer trip, you could go ten or more miles between changes in speed. This speed change is important so all engine and tranny parts will wear more evenly, and not just be broken where they meet at one specific speed.

Actually, since you already have 400 miles on the car, you are already on your way to being able to use the brakes a little more aggressively, and go longer between varying speeds.

 

Thanks for all the info light! Will def keep my speeds varying today. I try to take it as easy as i can on th brakes right now, but its easier said than done with some of drivers around the area lol.

 

get ceramic tint. cheap tint is dyed and will turn purple and barely blocks the sun.

 

Well the freeway is no prob for the Max. Kept it way under 4rpms and it def gave good speed. I saw the difference in mileage too, Its great on the freeway! I tried to keep it as easy on the brakes as i could. Kept the speed pretty much going any where from 65-70 or so and loved the hell out of the ride.

My friend and his fam loved the car too. Gave them a good tour of the car inside and out and they were more than impressed. From the charcoal leather interior to the sexy curves they agreed Nissan did a good job on it. They also have not seen any 7th Gens around the area and say thats a good thing! lol

Still checking out some tint spots. Cant wait to get them but i want to make sure whoever does it, does a good job of it.