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anyway, before anyone replied i did the change. i like some others on this board are avid auto hobbiests. i have been changing oil and filters on cars for over 40 years, and on boats for about 10.
you don't need to jack up the altima at all, and a little care to remove the inner fender liner after turning the wheels to the right is all that it takes.
of course, there are many proper options to discard used oil and filters.
as far as time is concerned, it takes less time and is much more convenient to do my own oil and filter, and rotate tire, do brake jobs, etc, than to bring it in and leave it and go back and pick up, etc.
by the way, the last time i brough my nissan murano in for replacement of the rear hatch struts they did me a favor and did a courtesy inspection. they forgot to put the oil dipstick in all the way and oil was leaking out of the dipstick hole and dripping down under the engine.
i agree with comments from others, that over the years i have caught many small problems with cars by closely looking at them, workingn on them and making sure that my ride was safe, reliable and current with all required services.
that is my take on this subject rr70
I had a garage that didn't tighten the drain plug all the way. luckily it didn't come out, but when I got the oil changed the next time (at a different place) they showed me how it was about 2 threads from coming out :surprise:
I think everybody does the curtsey inspections now. Personally, I don't think its so much that they care, but more about wanting to find work. I think with cars as reliable as they are, the repair business isn't what it used to be. Anyhow, for someone like me its a real blessing. I don't know much about cars (mechanically speaking) and rely on those inspections to stay on top of things.
As for the whole oil change thing, each to his own I say. For me, I don't enjoy it, and it isn't worth the time, or hassle to save a few bucks. but I can totally understand how somebody who enjoyed doing that kind of stuff would want to do it.
After taking delivery of the vehicle we noticed that driving on the highway over 60 MPH there is a hissing noise coming from the sunroof area. Sliding the cover shut (so you cannot see out) helps but still apparent.
We took the car back and they kept it for a day. They claimed it was a mirror producing the noise but on the way home it still was coming from the sunroof.
The car is going back today and we hope they will repair it. I was hoping to know if there are any known issues with the current model Altima and sunroof. I did a search and could not find one.
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George :mad:
Open your door all the way and just pull back on the triangle plastic piece where the mirror attaches ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. It will pop off and you can wiggle it free. Then there are just 3 bolts exposed to unscrew and the whole side mirror comes off. Really simple.
Various Types of Tire Wear and Their Causes
As you can see, doing an alignment on an already feathered tire is a waste of time.
So the way to go is a) install new tires b) inspect for bushing wear c) align the car.
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I doubt if it's a fuse as this diagram doesn't even show one:
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So it must be part of another fused circuit. No harm checking all the fuses though.
Ask the dealer to apply the diagnostic charge to the total cost of repair. They might do that.
The fan belt pulley seems to be wobbling, what do i do?
Compare what they wish to do with the suggested services in the owner's manual.
Good Luck,
Ken
I just like the shorter intervals. Gives me a sense of more security on engine life. I have a 2002 Lexus RX300 that I started on synthetic when first bought. At 109K the oil is still a very light yellow after 4k. I feel this car will go 300K, with continued good maintenance.
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I have a 2006 Altima, 2.5 with 62000Km
Just recently have a 'service engine soon' light come on, and my mechanic hooked up the computer to it and it said Electronic Throttle Control P2101
Any ideas what this is and what is involved to fix it? Approx cost?
My mechanic cancelled the code to see if it would come back, a week later it's come back and of course he's away on holidays now.
Any help/feedback/comments/jokes are appreciated in advance!
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The water leaking is not so severa, only the floor got wet a 10 inch area, directly under the top right side of the trunk cover.
Can anyone tell me what caused this? and how much will it cost to fix?
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rear ended, they may not have installed the trunk deck properly. You can tell by comparing how both sides of the trunk line up with the body. Also, I think that your insurance company claims inspector would be willing to look and give you an opinion. Check and see if your gasket in the trunk area is ripped or deteriorated. You might get away by having a windshield repair company or install a new one for you. I would also stay out of car washes. Costs - Pedrhaps who ever repaired the trunk, if they did, provided a warranty for their workmanship. I doubt that they would stand behind their work if they didn't do it right in the first plce. A new gasket, Under $100 installed.
I bought a 2006 altima last year...found a leak in the trunk..right side, under where the jack was. Took it back to be "fixed" over 3 times...still was leaking....they ended up just letting me pick another Altima.
Be very alert and wary when they say it's fixed. Leaks are sometimes impossible to find.
Good luck!
The carfax is not a reliable resource to get the history of the car, on carfax, it was totally clean and one owner car. The only problem is that this car is from Louisiana. So i had the concened that this car might had been flooded before.
And later i took the car to the mechanic, they told me the car haven't been flooded before, the engine and transmission are all good.
But they found the trunk water leaking problem
When they fix the car, what did they say the water comes from?
Yes, my problem is almost same as yours, Just above the jack. The jack hole doen't has a lot water.
Hmm....I think it came back 2 or 3 times "fixed"
I think first they resealed around the back light, then another time one of the holes from near there wasn't plugged or something.
To be honest I dont really recall...like I said...after the 3rd time...they just said pick a new one....I really hope someone else didn't just get resold that car and not notice the leak.
Im not sure if you have bought this car or are thinking of buying it. But the leak could be coming from the tire throwing water up against the back when it rains...and how would a mechanic really know.
Anyways, I hope it works out for you
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As the car is coming to a complete stop, from any speed and from any brake application, there is a click from the gear selector area as the transmission engages first gear. It only happens when the car is stopping and only occurs in the first-second gear change. It also occurs at every stop, it is not intermittent.
There is nothing wrong with the transmission its self, it shifts smoothly in both up and down shifts. There is no lurch or vibration associated with the click sound. The sound is located somewhere inside the passenger cabin and not underneath the car. I checked for any loose components in the storage areas for the source of the sound.
It does not sound like a serious noise, but it is an annoyance. Any help diagnosing the problem would be much appreciated. I am having the dealer I bought it from take a look at it this weekend. Any additional information to expedite the repare would be helpful.