Special thanks for this write up goes to Fezzik (David Honey). Posted with permission from the author. Here is what the rear coilover that I tested looked like compared to the stock rear suspension. These are still being tested and are not offered yet. You will first want to measure the car’s wheel gap right […]
5th-Gen Maxima Detailing Tips
a) Headlight Haze This is a known problem on ’02-’03 Maximas. It seems as though the headlight cover has a haze on the inside of it. The cover is a sealed cover and is extremely difficult to remove.If you do open it up at some point, a plastic polish should be able to remove the […]
Replacing Infiniti I30/ Nissan Maxima valve cover gaskets.
Valve cover gasket replacement on Infiniti I30 and Nissan Maxima: As the VG30 gets older, and more of them get up there in mileage, a common problem has come to light. The valve covers and spark plug seals often leak oil. Both out onto the block, and into the spark plug tubes. This can diminish […]
Cleaning Idle Air Control Valve
How To Clean IAC valve: Tools needed: – 10 and 12 mm sockets – 3 inch socket extension – universal joint (swivel pivot socket thing) – 12-inch ratchet (a short ratchet may not work – need something to apply a lot of torque to loosen the bolts) – Phillip’s screwdriver – rag – throttle body […]
5th-Generation Maxima: Remove Stereo
5th Generation Maxima Head Unit Removal Step 1: Open the ash tray and remove the tray/liner. Below you will see a phillips head screw. Remove the screw and set aside Step 2: Remove the upper air vents by prying from the bottom-right corner. The vents will not want to come out, so some force is […]
Removing and Installing the Rear O2 sensor on a Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I30
This describes the removal and installation of the rear O2 sensor behind the catalytic converter for 95-99(Federal Emissions) Maxima/I30s. Items Needed: PB Blaster (or other rust penetrant) 22mm Wrench Flat Head Screwdriver Electrical Tape Jack and Stands Work Light First you will need to remove the bad O2 sensor. Use generous amounts (frequently) of the […]
Installing a PCV Blow-by Oil Catch on a Nissan Maxima/Infiniti I30
Credit to Beancooker for the writeup. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU MESS UP YOUR CAR!!! PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O.k. this is a really easy mod, it won’t give you horsepower, per se, but keeps you from burning any blow-by oil and dirtying your intake manifold. Also adding oil to gas lowers octane […]
Checking Nissan Knock Sensor Resistance
I had a car in this morning with a P0325 (knock sensor), this example is a 97 Infiniti I30 since they are the easiest to show. 1:After confirming the code is present, get your multimeter and zero it out if you have the capability. 2:Disconnect the sensor 3:Connect your leads and view your results In […]
5th-Generation Maxima – Install Chrome Gauge Rings
Special thanks for this write up goes to Fezzik (David Honey). Posted with permission from the author. This is a simple how-to on going from plain to chrome This works for all 5th and 5.5th gen Maximas This install is basically the same for the 5.0th gen and the 5.5th gen maximas. This install is […]
Maxima and I35 Airbag light reset procedure
This worked on my 2002 I35.I don’t know if it’ll work on other similar model years or not. I am pretty sure it will NOT work on anything older than 2002, and it probably won’t work on anything newer than 2004. Again, it worked on my 2002, and that’s all I know. First, turn on […]