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Does the computer in modern cars record the maximum RPM attained by the engine?
The car manufacturers do this because they want to detect misuses of the engine. If the car has a manual transmission and somebody downshifts at high speed to overrev the engine, it will be recorded ...
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Going at 60-70 KPH in first gear - does it damage the transmission?
As long as you don't exceed the maximum speed (revs) of the engine you should be ok. If you do, then forces acting in the transmission can exceed design limits maybe causing damage.
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Engine braking with CVT - does it hurt the engine in some cases?
There could be. The CVT transmission is a common issue with most Nissan vehicles as the chain in the transmission becomes weak and goes out. I've had it happen before. What I noticed the ...
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Maxima, Alternator & AC
They probably didn't recharge the system when they were done, check your invoice. Another possibility is that they forgot to plug the compressor clutch back in. You need to remove the A/C compressor ...
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Maxima 02 gear stuck in neutral
There are usually three possible things that I know of that prevent shifting between gears other than internal transmission problems. Hydraulic clutch master or slave cylinder issue or a bad clutch or ...
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2002 Nissan Maxima - transmission shifting & performance issues - P0720 & P1574
Kudos on a well-written question.
Your deduction on the cause of the problem seems rational. The symptoms indicate that the transmission's control electronics are having a hard time figuring out how ...
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error code p0335 [crankshaft position sensor] 2000 nissan maxima
It turns out the the stumbling issue was due to a vacuum leak in the intake that was past the maf sensor so engine was getting incorrect oxygen reading which is needed to gauge proper air fuel ratio. ...
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Why is it that my car smells like it's overheating but my temperature gauge says that it's not?
What do you mean by smell of overheating?
To a random person not knowledgeable in cars, it could be a burning smell. That's burning oil so you have an oil leak to find, then.
However, for car people, ...
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Is it unsafe to remove a heat shield?
Heat shields have two purposes. If it is between the floor and the exhaust system it is designed to prevent the heat from warming the floor and possibly melting the carpet. GM had issues in the late ...
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Steering wheel becomes stiff intermittently
if it's the rack and pinion, it will most likely leak fluid into the end-boots from over-pressure. You may see fluid drippings over time. It's also possible you have a seized ball joint. That's ...
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20 Year old car. What should be replaced next?
Nothing should be replaced, if the car has truly been well maintained there should be no immediate concerns with tires, belts, hoses, brakes, fluids, cam chains etc (no more than any other car at ...
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20 Year old car. What should be replaced next?
I'd plan to give the car a full service, and either inspect or, where necessary, replace all of the following:
Cambelt, if fitted, as suggested by @SolarMike (if it's a chain, inspect the chain and ...
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Consistently losing coolant, but no overheating
Since you asked for people with the same problem:
You can often lose quite some coolant before things get hotter than normal.
I consistently lose some coolant in my car and only since a few days the ...
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No clutch fluid moves from the reservoir to the master cylinder during bleeding
Start with some basic tests/troubleshooting.
Verify that your clutch master cylinder (located driver's side under the dash usually mounting against the clutch pedal) is not leaking.
Verify that your ...
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Wheelwell smokes upon acceleration
DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR AGAIN UNTIL IT IS FIXED!
What you describe is a major problem. When a car resists moving and forcing it causes smoke, STOP. Continuing to drive it in this condition could cause ...
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2007 Maxima transmission lines hose clamp size
I ended up getting a 3/8" hose clamp from Home Depot and it worked!
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Not sure if my block heater is working
I am not familiar with Nissan's exact block heater, but am going to give you some general maintenance tips to help you attempt to resolve your issue.
First thing to do is to ensure the plug and cord ...
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Does the computer in modern cars record the maximum RPM attained by the engine?
Yes, exceeding maximum can be recorded and probably most ecu does this because it does not require rocket science to record a value in ecu.
Im my opinion, ECU would record only if the maximum was ...
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Power Steering non functional at idle
Several shared thoughts here. 1st, when deflection is referred to this is a measure of total movement and not just pressing down on the gap area and also this number varies depending on the length ...
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Inner tie rod "Lock Plate" (Nissan specific?)
The installation direction gives a deceptive description. The above pictured tie rod is what you would expect to get (this one is specific to your car). Note the washer. The washer installs between ...
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Maxima, Alternator & AC
Returned the maxima to the shop to have them correct it and they said that when they removed the radiator to replace the alternator a connector line came loose for the ac. Problem Resolved....but now ...
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