Tricky Check Engine Light on this 04 Nissan Maxima even shocks the CAR WIZARD
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- The CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ is shocked why this 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5l had a check engine light!
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Being a back yard mechanic Another thing I like to do to stay safe under a car is if im doing some work with the wheel off Ill slide the wheel under the car so that if my jacks fail the wheel will catch it and keep it from crashing all the way to the ground and killing me in the process.
I went on this comments section to post exactly this but you’ve beat me to it.
My first thought also when changing a tire. use the spare for a little extra protection.
Especially with the recent harbor freight jack stand recall.
if it's a steel wheel, but most people wouldn't do that with alloy wheels, if it's relatively new.
unless there is a spare steel wheel laying around.
I posted a similar comment. Can even throw some blocks on top of the rim.
Words of wisdom from the Wizard regarding the jack stands and never having too many if you're under a vehicle. By all means you can never have too much support holding a vehicle up!
Immediatly as the video start, even before credits :
Car Wizard : [...] Guess what's wrong with this car
Me : CVT
Guess i was wrong lmao
It's a Nissan
Same 😂😂😂
those were the last model year those had regualr automatics thank god
Was waiting for him to mention it, only good CVT's are made by Toyota
You can tell the Wizard is a stand up guy. You just can't fake that kind of genuine, down to earth, trustworthy vibe he puts out in every single video. Rare for a human, darn near endangered for a mechanic. Big thumbs up to you sir!
Hey wizard, thanks for making these videos, I have learned a lot through them
Palmer Monsen me too. It’s so informative
Always a treat.
Art Bass try checking the mass air flow sensor, I had a similar problem with my 03 Lancer and once I replaced it the car was back to normal.
I guessed it right! I had an 03 Nissan Altima 3.5L. Had to do the same thing. VERY hard to get to and do. The Dealership doesn't sell the tensioner individually, it all sells as a kit with chain. you have to take apart half the engine.
Also on the jack stands, I have a habit of putting the tire under the car as well just in case. Dont ever be in such a hurry, to not put extra safety.
I have a 05 model year same issues I just replace both cam shaft sensors car runs the best it has ever ran (187000 miles)
Yes. Thought and do the same thing. Tire or any other device that can save you if the jack does not hold up.
Oh I don’t know why would you only replace the tensioner. Of course you replace everything
Somebody left a piece of cheese on that license plate
I have an '04 Honda Odyssey - had similar symptoms, especially the loss of power. Certain times (very inconsistently) would try to accelerate, lose power for less than a second and then suddenly surge. It had multiple issues including a bad pcm and needed injectors cleaned. But, the ultimate fix was the most ridiculous and unexpected thing I could have imagined. The small rubber grommet on the top of the fuel pump (where it slides into the housing) had a hairline crack. Took forever to find one! But, once it was replaced, the thing runs nearly like new, now with 212k+ miles!!
Back-in-the-day Maximas were 'bullet proof'. Those times are long passed...
2012-2014 are fairly modern and don't seem to have nearly the same volume of problems as the 09-2011 or the trash 04-06.
@@AJWrenn-kj7mj Wizard, do you agree that the 04-06 Maximas are trash? What years do you recommend?
I loved my 2004 maxima with the 6MT but the timing chain rattle made it a ticking time bomb. Great power and sound from the engine with a nice luxurious ride.
Bad oil brother isn’t it crazy how it literallt sounds like a ticking time bomb. Mechanics will feed you this bs all day, especially in the winter seasons bc it’s known as a major factor.
I would have the Customer contact Nissan. My mom has a 2009 Maxima and we recently received a letter from Nissan saying that the 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima has an issue with the timing chain and they have been refunding customers. I would have them look into it
I got that letter as well! They will reimburse you!!
i just got an 04 maxima from my uncle for free and the timing chain just started acting up... do you think id also get reimbursed even though i wasnt the one who initially bought the car?
@@thirdwig852 they definitely should. I would contact them
Seeing how far you've come from being just Tyler's mechanic and going full Walt Disney on the hard camera to putting together several great videos a week is pretty cool.
Nissan went downhill when they merged with Renault.
Chris Murphy yea really endless repair I had a murano, shittiest car ever, but it was good when it was working properly
They were already sinking thus Reanualt bailed them out. Jatco transmissions are part of the issue albeit Renault saved them but have not helped since then.
@Don Le He needs a 1994 Celica
@@Blue-moon12 that's the irony. Their products were better, but being bailed out by Renault drove quality down. Their finances were atrocious though, hence the buyout.
They went down hill when they started trying to build cars the GM of Japan
The 3.0 motors were definitely Nissan's high point. I love the power of the 3.5's but they were notorious for engine lights even when meticulously maintained.
In all fairness it is 2004. 16 years is a long time.
I have an 03 350z with close to 171,000 miles. I think the 3.5 vq's are pretty reliable besides some cam/ crank sensor issues and burning oil. Never dealt with a 3.0, but most of my Z buddies have had few issues with the 3.5.
@@jordandavis6928 I have a 03 G35. Same, I only paid 2k for it, great bargain.
I have an '02 with the 3.5. It's been a bulletproof engine for me. All I've ever replaced is the valve cover gaskets. Amazingly enough, the car has never had a check engine light in 185k miles of driving.
I'm totally a Nissan fan, but I feel like they have lost their way in the last few years. My last Maxima and Pathfinder had rust issues which caused me to lose faith in the brand as a whole. I washed both cars all the time too. I hope they come back soon.
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Wizard. The content is greatly appreciated. 💪💪❤️😈
I really enjoy these videos. I used to work a lot on cars back when they where simple. I don't think that will come back but I still like the technical aspect of it.
The owner didn't pay his Bill and now you own it
Watching these videos reminds me of listening to car talk as a kid love guessing the problem
Love your videos man, keep them coming!
Enjoying the Q&A style vids, I'm just a home based DIY kinda guy doing the easy stuff on my own vehicles but love learning more!
1:31 It's like Dora but for car guys. Love the channel, wizard!
The chevy equinox v6 engines had some timing chain issues as well. Usually the indicator would be a drastic loss in power due to the cams not being able to phase properly. Good video!
Yep, the minute you described the issue, I knew it was going to be a stretched timing chain. I've already done several on this engine, in Maximas, Altimas, etc. As a matter of fact, Nissan have an upgraded kit with stonger chains, guides, tensioners, everything beefier, so that the problem will be solved. Heck of a job on an Altima, but still fun from a mechanic's point of view. Nothing beats the feeling of first starting the engine after a big repair job and hearing it purr...success!!
I hsd a friend in Chicago who had a lucrative biz rebuilding Nissan engines. That's all he did.
He started off doing that for the local Nissan dealership he'd worked for and eventually had dealers as clients from Wisconsin to Indiana.
He always came to mind as someone being successful doing niche work.
i like the q and a video format.. keep it up
That's why i like belts, it's usually made to be serviced. A chain can last forever, until it doesn't and it costs a fortune to fix.
100% agree! Belts are quiet, easy to change and very reliable!
Unless it’s a Ferrari timing belt!
Man i love these videos where you can try to diagnose what is wrong with the given car, i love the concept and i also learn a lot!
Keep up the good work :)
Good job spreading the safety advice. Keep up the great work!
I'm a Certified mechanic and have seen this plenty of times before I Nissan three fives and two fives he was weeks away from jumping timing and bending every one of those 24 valve
Yeah as soon as he said cam and crank sensors I thought timing chain. Was surprised when it wasn't one of the options.
Ive seen engines with 3 different positions for the timing chain! I have had mechanics completely put the whole engine together only to see it not turn lol
I learned years ago that if both the crank sensors and cam throw a code, the timing chain is bad! Thanks Wiz
Scotty Kilmer talked about it in his videos not too long ago.
Jumped timing was my first guess and I wasn't wrong. When he gave me those 3 options I was like "ehh, it's possible but probably not." I used to work at a Nissan dealership so I guess I learned more than I thought.
Still working on becoming a mechanic. I've come a long way in a couple years.
I really like these Q&A videos. Thank You wizard you are a natural instructor.
Surely the Maxima is not worth that much more than the cost of the job.
The value is what the car is worth to you; your desirability/attraction to the car, and the cost of repair vs. how long you plan to own it.
If it's $2K to fix, if you junk it there is not much of a car you can get for $2K to replace it.
Holy cow $2k for timing chain? So much for me buying an older Maxima with that engine
Richard Button
97-98 lexus es300 is the cheap ticket. Non-interference 3.0L V-6. Torqey enough for a good daily driver. Drive it until the timing belt breaks and the worst that happens is you call your insurance for a tow.
CUE: Horror music and high pitched screams
@@Pube83 Yep those Lexus's and Toyota's run forever. No wonder why Scotty has an obsession for them. He has a 1994 Toyota Celica (praises it a lot), a 2006 or 2007 Toyota Matrix, and a 2002 Lexus ES330. He definitely enjoying the reliable life.
I believe I speak for everybody when I say your videos are well worth my time. Nice Atari shirt and Thank you for reminding everyone to double up on safety! Saftey comes first, never third !!
One tip I started using way back when jacking a car is to put a wheel under the car. So if the jack or axle stands fail, the car will settle on the wheel and not on you! You may ruin the wheel but you'll still be alive.
I have this car and automatically assumed it'd have a timing chain issue before the video even started.
I always put the tire wheel under the car
That's a good back up safety .
Same. Even when my cars are on the lift I have transmision hoist always set up at the rear. 😂😂
Man half of the time i'll just have a jack thats it
Jack stand AND wheel under. I don't trust my luck!
@@pfsantos007 🤣🤣🤣what do you mean did a engine almost kill you 🤣🤣
Thanks for the heads-up about the jack stand recall. I've been using the red ones that were recalled, guess it's time to buy some new ones.
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiizzard, I have my own history of jack stand tragedy
I'm not a mechanic but I was raised inside a shop. And my father used to help the owner of this shop doing some repairs. And I remember my father was repairing something on a VW beetle and he was using an improvised lift. I told him "dad, get out of there NOW" and he didn't want to come. I grabbed him by his clothes and he went from the bottom of the car very pissed out. Some 3 or 4 seconds after he went out, the improvised jack stand collapsed and the car went to the ground. Never, NEVER give up safety in a shop, or everywhere. Please you all be safe. Greetings from Brazil!
You saved your dad's life. Great job.
I was thinking about timing chain, but I thought there was at least one right anwer between your options.
I had a similar issue with my car (stalling, low/no power, etc), but it was actually a throttle body sensor fault. I replaced that and it's been running great since. I'm over a 1,000 miles after the repair and there's no issue sense.
Thanks for the information about the jack stands, I didn't know about the recall. And yes, I have these jack stands in my collection of tools that I use from time to time. I'll be returning them to Harbor Freight, ASAP!
Thank you car wizard for this episode on the Nissan,we have a Nissan teana with the same symptoms,hopefully now we can get it fixed..thank you once more....#Namibia#Africa
When I was at college doing mechanics my lecturer always told me to leave the jack under the car as well as the jack stand
Wizard I thought about your family and prayed for your well being! Thanks for your consistent attitude;)
as a notes about timing chains, if you ever get a SAAB 9-5, first gen 9-3, '93+ 9000, or second gen 900 roll into your shop, pull the timing chain tensioner and measure how far the plunger is extended. on most of those cars, the tensioner is on the timing cover above the alternator. the tensioner's max safe extension is 10mm; I've seen it extended up to 15mm... on a 9-5 that jumped timing.
I have a 2002 3.5 SE Maxima that had the same issue. I pulled all 6 spark plugs and coil packs. Turned out that a couple plugs needed to be replaced and a couple of stems on the packs were burnt through. I changed all 6 plugs and coil packs with OEM parts and the car ran perfectly and power was back to were it was brand new. I've had the car 20 years and it still goes strong. One thing is it's finicky so it like OEM parts. Other stuff will throw faults. Learned that by having to do jobs 3x over. Love your channel.. constant learning process.
Please do a video on GM 3.6L
One of GM's worst engines after the 32V Northstar.
The Q and A was almost like Dora The Explorer. Hahaha
I have a set of those stands, never had an issue. 3 ton stands held up the front of my 91 C1500 for a trans swap, but like you Wizard, my jack was there as a fail safe. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, God Bless
I use jack stands but keep the hydraulic jack under the side I'm working on for security as he said here. Been doing it for a long time. So I like the fact that he give such good advice here, looking out for others and not bullshitting people. Nice job.
Ever since Carlos Ghosn got involved with Nissan the product has been cheapened and this is the end result .
Nissan was going bust because of their reliability issues and poor sales before he and Renault stepped in to save them and they are only doing what every other car company is doing these days in trying to save money etc. Renault and Nissan still design and engineer their own vehicles and Renault have been coming out with very good cars, vans etc and making good profits while Nissan has been continuing to be making vehicles with reliability issues and making big losses.
Ghosn has hurt a lot Renault too,
From 99 to 2005 every new model had a lot of trouble, especially the dci engines
@@jordanrudler2120 I had one overseas. It was a nightmare. I sent it to junkyard.
Jatco will be the nail in the coffin for Nissan
@@marionelson3264 1.5 were kind of ok engine, but the 2.2l and 1.9l 120hp were garbage
I know what happened to his stimulus check.
Some might call that good "timing." Get it? Timing?
I'll see myself out.
@@maximaniac7231 Haha good one.
That joke was off the chain. Lol.
Carlos cost cutting Ghosn is the result of the cheap timing guides on this car. Carlos Ghosn is a crook!!!!
You got love the Car Wizard.All around nice guy,we need more people on here who give us all straight forward honest advise like his channel.Well done Wizard :0)
Timing chain on a front wheel drive vq35de, fun fun. On the rear wheel drive configurations it's easier to just pull the engine ( because the oil pan has to be dropped which requires the subframe to come out). The early vq35de had tensioner wear issues as did the vq40de on secondary chains
I heard that issue was more or so fixed in the Vq35Hr’s??
My Sentra was spazzing out
I found the issue when the alternator caught fire
What year? I have a 2015
I had a similar thing with my old Peugeot. It wouldn't have any power at all if I turned on the lights or fan, turned out when I took the alternator apart it was completely burned inside somehow, everything was black and ashy. Never seen that before.
At some point isn't it cheaper to have a new engine put in than doing all that work? The VQ35DE in that car is worth 5-600 dollars. Would an engine swap be cheaper than redoing that timing chain?
Probably. Plus what if something else in the engine is bad, or the valves had hit the pistons? It would be cheaper that way.
Mrs. Wizard asked a very good question!
I love your videos brother , Rock on Wizard!
We have diesel Nissan x trail vehicles in the uk. I've had one where the engine would not idle and would just die unless you unplugged the cam or crank sensor the timing chains were so far gone
Ronan Wood
And you just kept driving it? Lol
Good video, I love your wife asking questions.
I have that bend pack midrise lift. AWESOME piece of equipment. It can get about 3.5-4ft clearance under the car. I have dropped out powertrains of front wheel drive cars, and even pulled a trans out of a Tahoe with a creative workaround.
Hi there Wizard! I would like to share a similar experience with the QR25DE that was in my Nissan Sentra Se-R Spec V (2004).
In 2012 the car went into limp mode, and alternator and crank position sensor were replaced at the dealer (I was young and didn't know to find a good private shop). Over the years the car never ran right - would have decent power sometimes, intermittent crank sensor lights and poor performance at others. In 2016, everything went wrong with total timing chain failure. By the time my engine was pulled at a local trusted shop, they told me it was beyond repair and found me an engine from a 2006 Altima that was in much better shape. After that, I had issues with throttle body relearning, and Nissan says "Dealer reprogramming Only!". However, I found a "pedal dance" tutorial for the 3.5 litre and it worked just fine! No more $ for dealer reprogramming! The car started rusting thanks to Canadian weather, but kept running strong thanks to my endless dollars poured into it and the mechanic informing me that the original engine was not worth saving. I recently sold the car and bought a 2015 Civic si k24. What a roller coaster that was with the Sentra!
Those 2.5's aren't that great either. They have timing chain, and catalytic converter issues. Not to mention that they blow head gaskets. Car Wizard did a "Buy This Not That Nissan" and he talked about the 2.5's having head gasket problems. Scotty Kilmer says the same thing as well. I hope your enjoying that Honda Civic and thank you for sharing your experiences. Have a good day.
@@az7378 thanks I'm much enjoying the civic! Runs so well! I wish my dad and I knew about scotty and folks like the Wizard when I bought the Sentra. Would have ran like hell! $17k canadian dollars over 7 years including purchase price... could have bought a late model civic or corolla and had money left over for a vacation!
I would have junk the car, those Nissan 3.5 liter six's are not worth spit, that car is an 04 and the book value on that car really isn't worth $2000 and that's if it's under 100,000 miles
I agree.
If I had that car I would have gotten rid of it if the engine started ticking or if that 5 speed automatic started giving trouble (the 5 speeds have problems, and not the 4 speeds). Plus that Nissan transversely mounted 4 speed has a little more stronger gears to keep the car moving, less moving parts, and the fluid flows better. $2,000 to fix the chain I would have said adios amigos to that Nissan.
@@az7378 The 4AT going out in my old '03 Altima with 200K begs to differ the transmission superiority. It probably is a stronger transmission overall but god was that 4AT godawful.
I'm surprised Wizard would do a 2k repair on a Nissan/Renault. Makes me feel less foolish for still dumping money in my 05 Grand Prix. haha
Book value is irrelevant at the bottom of the market like this. What's the person going to do, buy a 1999 Camry with 175k for that $2,000? If the engine and transmission are solid aside from this timing chain job there is no better option for the person at this price point.
It would be good to know the mileage on these kind of cars when this kind of problem occurs (or did I miss it?).
I've got a customer with one at 220.000.Never had a issue with the timing or cvt trans.Likes a little oil but other than that it's a healthy car..
I have an 04 Maxima, Whining noise from engine, took to dealer, it was timing chain. This was at 38,295 miles in 2012 and cost $1274. But I learned from the Maxima forum that this is such a common issue that it is smart to contact Nissan Corp. to seek a refund. After investigations, I was refunded the cost of the parts. The dealer evidently didn't like that as I later discovered when I paid for my CarFax to find that timing chain work and all following service was not submitted to them. I never went back.
@@JamesWoodTN another shining example of how dealers are mostly terrible
usually just the guide for the tensioner fails and makes a lot of noise, not always does it become a drivability issue
@@liblib89 A failed tensioner is most certainly a critical engine fault.
I have an '02 with the 3.5. It's right at 185k miles and no timing chain issues. I do run 10W-40 oil though as the car has always used oil and it uses less of the thicker stuff. No synthetic either, just plain old Castrol GTX High Mileage.
Went through all this with my wifes 06 altima. Just yesterday i got a letter in the mail that stated nissan has a class action lawsuit for this very reason. What happens is the chain guide fails and slides down which in turn causes the tensioner to push out bc it has nowhere to contact.
I wonder how many miles it has
That’s my question as well. I have the 2003 I35 with 174K
Mike Tyler I have a 02 i35 with 132k miles. Still runs like a champ
I have a 2000 maxima with 190,000 still runs fine, although I did a have a trans swap not to long ago, the body is definitely falling apart, trying to catch all the rust before it devours old Margaret
#4: The problem with the Nissan is that it is not a Toyota. :)
Nah, Toyota's aren't what they used to be, Toyota from the 80's and 90's maybe, but back then Nissan's were better too. The problem with Nissan Cars? Is the crappy CVT's. If they went back to a traditional Auto? You would see their reliability record go back up.
At least these Maximas are way more fun to drive than a Camry of the same year..
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Nick Motsarsky the maximas will fly! We rented one and holy crap it was quick.
Ugh, another person who thinks Toyotas are infallible. They're not, plus they're boring as hell to drive and the newer ones are ugly as sin.
Very good PSA for real very good of you to pass along ... I’ve always left the jack and the stand together when under a car. I’ve also routinely slid a tire that I’ve taken off under the vehicle. I’ve been laughed at but hey could save your life lol !
Hey, Wiz. The easiest way to do the chain system in that car is to drop the whole drivetrain out with the front sub frame. The transverse mounted engine leaves little to no room to do the chains.
The front and rear engine mounts and trans mount will support the engine and trans on the subframe. You won't run into any clearance issues when r&ring the chains and guides and easier to see the timing marks with the whole car body out of the way. Plus all the room in the world to line everything up.
How many miles on this car? Did this only happen to the 3.5's? I never had any issues like this with my vq30 equipped infiniti in over 200k miles.
Vq30s are better than the later 3.5 liters
The wizard has milk bottles for legs 🤣
Jon Buckley
Right? I thought he was losing weight a few months back? Guess when you're loaded with shop owner money and long hours you're enjoying take out for 75% of your meals.
Ooooh, love that "thinking tune". So much catchier than the Jeopardy music! 😆
Love when your wife helps out with the videos ❤️
Wiring ...resistance problem..wrong….. How many miles for timing chain...???
I’m at 119k and it just started rattling on cold starts
Unfortunately, many mechanics would just look up the codes, don't try to understand what's going on, replace the sensors, make a few bucks... and won't fix the problem. In the end, the engine would fail, which would make the customer very unhappy.
A great mechanic like you, will try to understand what's _really_ going on, and really fix the problem.
Car's fine, customer's happy, mechanic makes more money. It's a win-win.
Kudos to you Car Wizard!
Thanks for mentioning the HF jack stand issue. Last month I purchased a pair (not the model number in question) of the 3.5 ton type. HF says it isn't the build causing the trouble it is the slots in the pylons being cut too shallow allowing the jack's dogs to kick out. Mine seem just fine . . . but yeah, I too leave my floor jack in place when possible. Thanks again.
As soon as I heard stalling and power loss I instantly thought cam sensor since I’ve seen plenty of Nissans with this issue. Guess I learned something new today.
I remember this car having a weird sunroof option in some trims.
Hahahaha! I knew some Nissan techs and they had a GREAT name for it...
@Not Hitler i call mine a moon roof.
It looks like a maxi pad
I called it the toaster oven roof
@Not Hitler ok relax man.
Safety for mechanics would also include wearing a seatbelt while being driven or driving wouldn’t it 😜
Mike Anderson maybe be counter intuitive but maybe you could put clean gloves over dirty hands to test drive? Just a thought.. but you do you.. 👍
Thanks for the jack stand information, Mr. Wizard. I think those are the models that I have...
The issue is, that it's a Nissan. Another trick to add to safety when your under a car is to put your tire/rim laying down under the frame of the car.
WEEEEZARD 🙏🏽
I use blocks of wood as jack stands, literally can't fail.
Till they split
I use blocks of woods to augment my hydraulic jacks and they frequently tip over when I don't center them correctly.
During the Q and A i was thinking about a vvt issue or a timming chain issue rather than the sensors, although de ecm option seemed rather convincing and went for that one hahaha! great video as always!
Thanks for the recall info! I use four of those harbor freight 6 ton jacks underneath our Land Cruisers. Could have been very bad. Cheers from Michigan.
It’s like the big 3 Japanese automakers got together and pulled straws, Toyota pulled the longest so it was #1, Honda pulled #2 and Nissan got the short straw, so it had to be Japan’s Chrysler.
Where’s Mitsubishi? Pffft, they’re Japan’s AMC at this point. They didn’t get a straw.
Aaron Macy
Lol right, Nissan is trash but I think I would jump on a 2010+ g37s 6spd sedan if a clean one popped up.
Mitsubishi is part of the Nissan Alliance now.
@@dbatch5677 They are? How sad.
They should have a "Why Did You Buy This?" light in that piece of junk.
😂😂😂
I never did and will never buy a Nissan product.
They are just junk and people dosnt evnlen notice the poor quality.
My 2006 honda accord have 300,000 miles with same chain.
Car wizard came in the UA-cam late an has the best channel right now. Keep up the good work!
Scotty Kilmer is great, but he is getting too old for this kind of stuff. He should just relax and retire.
I have that same exact T-shirt! I wear it every Thursday while I play my Atari Flashback I got for Christmas 2 years ago.
i wish i could find a mechanic like you in my area. rip
right? I'd go to the car wizard every time.
You better open your wallet for the Wizard. I have a phenomenal mechanic that gives me great prices, he wouldn't charge me 1750 to changed a timing chain which is ridiculous
D A
Right, dude charges top prices and he's smug as fock riding on Hoovies coat tails.
4. It’s a Nissan... Problem solved, off to the junk yard.
Almost every time I see a Nissan on the road the rear suspension is sagging or the bumper is falling off.
@@skmetal7 I have worked on nissans for 6 months and helped my dad with working on nissans for 5 years. Don't buy Nissans there absolutely garbage
Agreed. 2G to fix it. I would’ve sold it. Not worth it. This thing has a CVT. If it was a 02-03 SE 6MT Maxima than I would fix it
@@skmetal7 Yep just today I saw a Nissan Maxima like this model (2004-2008 Maxima) and the ride height in the rear was lower than the front.
@@sheldonm3535 $2,000 might be what this car is worth. Plus that 5 AT might start to have problems after this repair.
Am really enjoying your presentations because as an old guy, you make sense to me. Would love to hear any attitudes you may have about repair warranties available.
Love the old school Atari shirt. I spent far more time playing a 2600 as a kid than I care to admit.
Me too. Spent lots of time playing astroids, defender, pong, grand prix and frogger on my 2600. Those were better days.
One of the worst year mximas ever. Stay away. Don't get pulled in by quad exhaust
That’s exactly how it happens. The exhaust and that 3.5.
I agree with both of you.
@@jaioncebollero1168 Plus a teenage boy can see this and think "look how fast I can go with this car since it has the 3.5L." Until the unthinkable happens with the timing chain.
Not TRUE I HAVE A 2004 MAXIMA SE 3.5 WITH 305,000 MILES HAVE NEVER HAD TIMING CHAIN ISSUE DID REPLACE A CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS AT OVER 200,000 MILES FOR LOSS OF POWER NO MORE PROBLEMS OTHER THAN AN OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT AT 300,000 MILES I HAVE ALL THE TAKEOFF POWER PASSING POWER AND FUEL ECONOMY I NEED FOR A V-6 THAT IS NATURALLY QUICK WITH NO MODS ALL MAXIMAS ARENT THE SAME I ALSO CHANGE THE OIL EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS.... SO WHAT YOURE SAYING DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL..buddy
User Anonymous wrong buddy my 300,000 mile maxima SE v6 says differently and still runs strong with no engine work done💪🏾
Is the mileage of the car high, considering it now needs new timing chains etc?
I would like to know that too
Possible but nissan has a class action lawsuit against them. And they admit this can happen anywhere from 80k miles and on.
Thanks David for showing issues on REGULAR cars
whenever i have a wheel off the car and that car on jack stands i always place the wheel flat under the car sill as an additional safety just in case the jack stand fails.
excellent video!