Painting VQ35DE Valve Covers

Applied Vehicle(s): Vehicles w/ VQ35DE Engine Difficulty Rating: Estimated Labor Time: 2½ hours Written By: tollboothwilley Estimated Total Cost: $20.00 Find related tutorials and information on your vehicle in NICOclub’s Nissan Forums & Infiniti Forums So I have a (almost) new set of valve covers that I’m installing due to the leaking oil in cylinders [...]

Change Spark Plugs – VQ35DE

Applied Vehicles: VQ35DE Engine Difficulty Rating: Estimated Labor Time: 2½ hours Written By: IlyaKol Estimated Total Cost: $20.00 Find related tutorials and information on your vehicle in NICOclub’s M-Series Forum / Fuga Forum Figured I’d put this out there for anyone who was interested in changing their spark plugs on their own but wasn’t feeling [...]

Altima Manually Pull and Read Check Engine Light Codes CEL/SES

This article shows you how to read/pull the fault codes, usually accompanied by a Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon, on your Altima with push button start. You do not need an OBDII code reader or any other special tools to do this. To take a reading without using an OBD II reader, you [...]

Altima Instrument Gauge Lighting Change

First, I separated the the three pieces. They are easy to disassemble. Nothing but clips holding it together. Next, I separated the Bezel that has the notches for the speed, rpm, ect. I didn’t take off the needles because, I have had a bad experiences with that before. So, I peeled back the gauges and [...]

Altima Coupe: Installing LEDs In The Center Vent And Cupholders

My philosophy with any automotive accent lighting is that the lights themselves shouldn’t be seen…only their soft glow. As such, I try to make sure that I mount my LEDs in places where they will reflect off many surfaces and give the nicest ambient light. Skill Level 3 of 5 Time Required 1-1 1/2hrs. Tools [...]

Nissan Altima 3.5 DIY Oil Change Procedure

This tutorial will help guide you to change your oil on a 3.5 Altima.You will need the following items to accomplish this task: 5 quarts of oil 1 oil filter 1 new washer 2 floor jacks and/or ramps 14mm socket Oil filter wrench Oil drip tray Rags Funnel Step 1:Line your car up and drive [...]

Nissan Altima DIY License Plate Bumper Plugs

This tutorial will show you how to make a DIY License Plate Bumper Plugs which are readily available at any Lowes or hardware store. You will need the following items: Hillman Push Fasteners “Nissan” #881204 or #881206 X-Acto Knife Touch Up Paint Clear Coat Sandpaper Procedure: 1. You can get these fasteners at Lowe’s. I [...]