Well, my mothers' beloved 89 Max finally did something it hasn't done it all its years; overheat. Upon pulling off the highway (Atlanta's 285, figures) she found a frozen pipe, and one cracked pipe. We're in the process of replacing the pipe that was cracked (Radiator -> Engine) and very curious about the frozen bits. I know after seeing the mileage, everyone will want me to replace her car, but she's refused everything i've tried to get her. So the car stays : )

anyway, pics below, any advice on possible problems? comments at all? All appreciated and welcomed : )



Just under 400,000 miles, replaced transmission at 290,000, keep it extremely well maintained.
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The hose that is being replaced as we speak (not pictured, but if you know about engines, i'm sure you'll notice the two bare valves.
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The frozen bit was the aluminum piece immediately to the left of the oil dipstick. According to mom, it was pretty well coated, and solid ice at that.
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so, advice? ideas? possible fixes?

 

almost 400k? I thought that 100k was a lot

 

400K!!!

 

The VG is one of the most reliable engines ever made....they will literally outlast the rest of the car....I wonder if the VQ is that reliable...

 

Kepp the car for another 600k miles..
Nissan might give you a brand new maxima

 

My 87 lasted over 230K. I sold it to a Nissan mechanic. The engine was fine, but the electronics were going to ****. I see him drive it around every so often.

 

i hope mine lasts that long.

 

so u plan on keeping it for that long?



I think the VQ is just as reliable. If there is 1 thing Nissan can do right, it is make amazing engines. I've driven some VQs with 160k + and they've all ran like new. Can't tell that the car has so much miles.

 

Yeah, my 97 has 72K miles and it runs just as well or better than it did when I got it at 48k....I love it!