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Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager problems
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Dave
Next, I will switch to bosch at autozone.
KK: If they changed out the coolant during your 60k service, there might have been some residual air trapped in the cooling system, that eventually "burped" out & made your coolant level appear low. Top it off then keep an eye on it for sure... look for puddles under your parking space too. Good luck!
Cheers!
Paul
Of course, pre-1999 models will likely develop exhaust manifold problems - so, pick your poison.
No "gel" issues that I've seen.
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I have heard of reports of self locking doors on all model years. So far, ours has been working fine. But, I do carry an extra key in my pocket wherever we go just in case. Might be something that eventualled gets fixed by a recall, because it is a safety issue.
I change my own oil and save it in empty plastic gallon windshield washer fluid bottles. I used to use milk jugs, but the plastic those are made of is really thin and they tend to develop leaks. Not fun to clean up in the garage. When I have a few of them I take them to the city recycling center. They have a tank to collect used motor oil. Just call your city/town recycling department and they will tell you where to dispose of it.
Interestingly, when I changed my antifreeze, they told me to flush it down the toilet. Didn't seem right to me, but without any other opotions that's what I did.
Dave
If you check the Edmunds newsgroups on other Nissan products, you will find that Fram and several other oil filters (including Nissan's filter -- apparently made by Fram) have seem to have leaky anti-drain back valves. Result: your valves clatter on cold start after the car sits overnight. If you use Purolator, Mobil, or A/C Delco, this rarely happens. (Therefore there's less time with the engine running 'dry' which is the primary source of wear). I can testify to the truth by personal experience with Fram vs Purolator/Mobil my Maxima (2000) and Quest (1993). And I wasn't impressed by the casing on the Fram replacement filter for my Maxima-- compared to a Purolator, K&N filters it looked like an aluminum beverage can.
Antifreeze: it's considered hazardous waste. Your city recycling center (or perhaps auto parts store) should have taken it as well. I always recycle my used oil at the local Checker or Auto-Zone store.
My Quest had the wiper stalk thingy replaced.....it was working fine before they replaced it, nothing but trouble after the recall replacement. Goes to show ya, if it ain't broke don't fix it!!
My kids were saying the other day how much they miss the Quest, I do too, but I sure love being able to go off-road in my Jeep.
Cookie22 - I put some "Home Depot" filter material in my in-cabin filter trying to avoid the expense of the OEM replacement filter. Doesn't seem to work too good, but it's cheap. Maybe I'll break down and buy a new one at 90,000 miles.
And in the news:
Quest for Nissan: bring fun to minivans
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Ok, now back on topic.....um, minivans, yeah, um, the Quest. I still have a dashmat laying around here and a bottle of touch up paint, can't find any takers. I do kind of miss my van.
I just had my first encounter with the check engine light on our 1996 Quest and it turned out to be the EGR solenoid. The shop I took it to has ordered the part and so we're driving the van while we're waiting for the part to arrive. The light is off now and it hasn't relit after about 100 miles of driving. Now I'm thinking twice about buying this new solenoid ($90). Maybe the one in the vehicle now just "hiccupped" and set the code. Anyone have any experience with this one? Thanks for all the input people!
should provide 7 seats instead of 6.
Otherwise, it will not hit the market again.
You know, some Mid-size SUV try to
provide 7 seats as an attractive point.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
There's also the Purolatpor-Prem but nobody seems to stock it.
Been using the AC, my next will be the Bosch (if it matters, it's also some $1.50 cheaper).
The filter is upright under the coolant reservoir area (under the splash guard). Can't miss it. Easy/quick to replace - out in front and no mess.
Let us know.
I had a 98 Villager and traded it in on a 2002. I want to replace the radio with a new MP3 player but I can't seem to find a radio install kit for my Villager. Best Buy gave me one for up to a 98, but it didn't work (Go figure). Where can I get one from?
Either way, I'm sure that this question has been asked and I would also like to know how to search this group. Or, is there a better forum to ask these Villager questions on?
Thanks,
Anyone got a vendor suggestion? Crutchfield maybe?
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What format are you looking at (is that a double-DIN receiver)?
Another, be prepared (probably) to lose steering/rear-seat controls when you go aftermarket (unless maybe you spend some $200 on fuzzy-logic language translator adapters).
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Ngoh9, San Jose
Ngoh9, Check out the The Mercury Villager and Nissan Quest Owners Resource and consider whether it may be a dying fuel pump. Good luck.
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Yesterday I worked on " rear air blower problem". I soldered 2 jumper wires, and now it works great !! thanks Steve.
Now I still have 2 problems: engine stalled and engine warning light on.I will have to work on it . Hopefully the "town hall" will help me through.
I've got the factory manual from helminc.com (Ford).