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I was installing new brake pads in my Maxima and noticed where the left side half shaft connects to the CVT is a bit wet; please see pictures. Nothing on top appears to be leaking down towards this area so I have to assume there is a slow leak in the seal. I have a 2017 with only 22,000 miles on it. Has anyone noticed anything similar to this?
This is a seep, not a leak. I would not worry about it too much. If it were mine, and out of warranty like yours and mine, I would just spray the area off with parts cleaner, dry things up and watch it for a month. I'll bet that seep does not return for many miles. Just keep an eye on it. I check for leaks like this at each oil change I do.
Basic Drivetrain Warranty: The engine, transmission, transaxle and drivetrain are all covered; 36 mo. or 36,000 miles.
This is a seep, not a leak. I would not worry about it too much. If it were mine, and out of warranty like yours and mine, I would just spray the area off with parts cleaner, dry things up and watch it for a month. I'll bet that seep does not return for many miles. Just keep an eye on it. I check for leaks like this at each oil change I do.
Basic Drivetrain Warranty: The engine, transmission, transaxle and drivetrain are all covered; 36 mo. or 36,000 miles.
You may want to revise your comment after reading the warranty booklet, as your comment is not totally correct. Pay close attention to page 6.
60 mo. or 60,000 miles! I stand partially corrected, and I am very pleased to correct the info I gave. Gives me some comfort too.
From THE BOOK: "TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE Case and all internal parts, torque converter and converter housing, automatic transmission control module, transfer case and all internal parts, seals and gaskets, clutch cover and housing, A/T cooler, and electronic transmission controls. DRIVETRAIN Drive shafts, final drive housing, and all internal parts, propeller shafts, universal joints, bearings, seals and gaskets."
Last edited by compyelc4; Apr 7, 2020 at 07:39 AM.
Not uncommon given the driving techniques I see daily, zooming from one stop light to the next. So much for energy management! I can easily get 60,000 miles on a set of Maxima brakes.
Not uncommon given the driving techniques I see daily, zooming from one stop light to the next. So much for energy management! I can easily get 60,000 miles on a set of Maxima brakes.
I agree. I changed the pads on my 2009 Maxima at 100,000 miles and they still were serviceable. However the jury is still out on the longevity of the pads on my 2017. The automatic braking when using the cruise control and during other situations may result with shortened pad life. Time will tell.
I decided to upgrade to Powerstop ceramic pads as the amount of brake dust coming off of the stock pads was beginning to annoy me. If anyone wants the stock front brake pads with tons of life on them, lmk I'll let them go for cheap.
Last edited by airic331; Apr 13, 2020 at 02:07 PM.
