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Nissan Cars – Ideal For Driving Around Twisty and Tight Roads

As compared to all other current branded automobiles, every range of fuel – efficient and stylish Nissan Cars is more superior in terms of handling and safety. Every model which comes under this brand is considered as an ideal vehicle for twisty and tight roads.

Due to maximum durability and reliability, Nissan Cars are having huge demand in the wide vehicle market. those customers who are not able to pay for its new model are ready to buy its secondhand version because they are well – familiar with its capabilities.

Large numbers of consumers are fascinated with the range of Nissan 350Z due to its attractive exterior and well – equipped interior. For enhancing its driving performance, it is powered by V6 engine that churns out more than 287 hp of maximum energy at 6200 rpm and 274 lb – ft of torque at 4800 rpm.

To improve its engine abilities, this powerful engine is mated with standard rear – wheel drive and with either 6 – speed manual transmission or with 5 – speed automatic transmission.

As per the fuel EPA estimation, it achieves 25 mpg on highways and 18 mpg on city roads. The top speed of this vehicle is 155 mph. For the safety of passengers, the Nissan 350Z has electronic stability control, antilock – disc braking system, and traction control. Read more…

2002-2004 Nissan Altima 3.5SE Exhaust How To Guide

This is a comprehensive guide to installing headers on a 2002 – 2004 Nissan Altima 3.5SE (VQ35DE). It will cover everything you will need to know and how to perform certain tasks such as extending your O2 sensors properly, fixing common CEL (Check Engine Light) problems, and what tools you will need.

This is a project that can be done in your garage or driveway with a friend or two (for emotional support, you’ll need it). If you have done basic bolt ons with any car and you have some socket wrench savvy in you, try it! You will save yourself from spending $200-$400 to have a local shop do it. Now that I’ve said that, you must have patience with this project. The engine bay is tight to say the least and when you first look at things you will ask yourself how in the bloody hell am I getting the stock manifolds out much less getting these new manifolds in.

Header Install

Caution* – Be aware that the Stillen or Custom Enterprise downpipe is NOT compatible with the aftermarket headers.

1998 Nissan Sentra Timing Chain Installation

If camshaft or crankshaft is rotated with timing chain disconnected, piston will contact valves, resulting in bent valves. For reassembly reference, apply paint marks to timing chain and camshaft sprockets before removing.

Removal

1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block (drain plug is on left side of block, between flywheel and exhaust manifold). Remove accessory drive belts and power steering pump bracket. Remove intake air duct. Remove right front wheel and splash shield.

2. Remove engine undercovers. Remove front exhaust pipe. Remove front engine mount from cylinder head. Remove cylinder head cover, distributor cap and spark plugs. Remove intake manifold support. Set piston No. 1 at TDC of compression stroke. For installation reference, mark rotor in relation to distributor housing and distributor housing in relation to cylinder head. Remove distributor.

3. Remove cylinder head front cover. See Fig. 4 . Remove water pump pulley and thermostat housing. Remove chain tensioner and guide. See Fig. 6 . Loosen idler sprocket bolt. Remove camshaft sprockets. Remove idler sprocket bolt. Remove cylinder head bolts in 2 steps, in sequence. See Fig. 5 . Remove cylinder head with manifolds. Remove idler sprocket shaft from rear side. Remove outer (upper) timing chain.

4. Remove crossmember and rear engine mount. Remove oil pan and strainer. Remove crankshaft pulley. Support engine using a jack. Remove front engine mount. Remove front cover bolts (one of these bolts retains water pump and front cover). Remove front cover. Remove idler sprocket, inner (lower) timing chain and oil pump drive spacer. Remove chain guides and crankshaft sprocket.

2004-2006 Nissan Titan and Armada Air Conditioner Condenser Fan

Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Recall Campaign on certain Model Year 2004, 2005, and 2006 Nissan Titan and Armada vehicles:

All vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2005 to August 21, 2006 are subject to this campaign.

Model Year 2004 vehicles and Model Year 2005 vehicles manufactured before March 17, 2005 are included only if the air conditioning condenser fan was replaced after the vehicle was originally purchased using one of the affected replacement parts.

The air conditioning condenser fan motor in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification allowing for excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. If enough moisture accumulates in the motor, corrosion may occur, leading to increased temperature in the motor. Because of the motor’s unique structure, this increased temperature could melt its wiring insulation and other plastic components and ultimately result in a fire. To correct the issue, Nissan will inspect, and as needed, install a thermal protector kit on the air conditioning condenser fan at no charge for parts or labor. Read more…

2007-2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid DTC P0300-P0304 Recall Campaign Bulletin

The vehicle has more than 15,000 miles on the odometer, and DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, and/or P0304 is stored. NOTE: This incident may also include engine running rough and/or vehicle vibration on deceleration.

IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION:

HEV vehicles have unique operating characteristics. The internal combustion engine has a higher frequency of start/stop cycles than a conventional vehicle.

Under certain customer driving patterns this high frequency of start/stop engine cycles can result in increased carbon build up on the exhaust valves and/or exhaust ports. Sometimes these carbon deposits may cause the engine to run rough.

The amount of carbon build up is highly dependent on the driving pattern of the customer. Read more…

1990 Nissan 240SX F-Basic Testing

The following diagnostic steps will help prevent overlooking a simple problem. This is also where to begin diagnosis for a no start condition. The first step in diagnosing any driveability problem is verifying the customer’s complaint with a test drive under the conditions the problem reportedly occurred. Before entering self-diagnostics, perform a careful and complete visual inspection. Most engine control problems result from mechanical breakdowns, poor electrical connections or damaged/misrouted vacuum hoses. Before condemning the computerized system, perform each test listed in this article. Perform all voltage tests with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in test procedure.
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visually inspect all electrical wiring. Look for chafed, stretched, cut or pinched wiring. Ensure electrical connectors fit tightly and are not corroded. Ensure vacuum hoses are properly routed and are not pinched or cut. See M – VACUUM DIAGRAMS article to verify routing and connections (if necessary). Inspect air induction system for possible vacuum leaks.
Check engine mechanical condition with a compression gauge, vacuum gauge or an engine analyzer. See engine analyzer manual for specific instructions.
CAUTION: DO NOT use ignition switch during compression tests on fuel injected engines. Use a remote starter to crank engine. Fuel injectors on many models are triggered by ignition switch during cranking mode, which can create fire hazard and contaminate engine oiling system.

2003-2004 Nissan Titan/Armada BlueHeat Coolant Heater

This installation requires special expertise from a Webasto training course to install a Webasto Thermo Top heater, which means that it may only be installed by a specially trained workshop or dealership. Webasto cannot accept any liability for faults and damage caused by the system being installed by untrained personnel.
Scope and Purpose
These non-binding installation instructions are intended to support authorized Webasto trained distributors, dealers and personnel in the installation of the Thermo Top BlueHeat Coolant Heaters. These non-binding installation instructions apply to the vehicles listed on the front cover of this installation document unless technical modifications on the vehicle influence the installation, excluding all liability claims. Depending on the version and equipment in the vehicle, changes may be required to the installation work set out in these installation instructions. In any event, however, the directives in the “installation manual” and “operating manual” must be followed. Acknowledged engineering conventions must be observed for the installation work.
General References
– Bare body parts, for example around drilled holes, must be treated with anti-corrosive coating.
– Secure hoses, cables and wiring harnesses with cable ties and fit protective hoses around them at chafing points.
– Fit edge protectors (opened fuel hose) to sharp edges.

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1998 Nissan Altima SE Timing Chain Installation

1. Remove spark plug wires. Set No. 1 piston at TDC on its compression stroke. Remove vacuum hoses, electrical harness, connectors, and harness clamps. Remove power steering pump, A/C compressor, and alternator belts. Remove power steering reservoir tank and reposition it for clearance. Install engine support eye bracket at right rear of cylinder head, then support engine. Remove upper right engine mount and bracket.
2. Remove rocker cover bolts in reverse order shown. Remove camshaft sprocket cover. Wipe off links of timing chain next to timing marks on sprockets. Put paint marks on timing chain, matching them with timing marks on cam sprockets and idler sprocket.
3. Remove cam sprocket bolts, cam sprockets, upper timing chain guides (if equipped) and upper timing chain. Inspect timing chain roller links for cracks or wear. If timing chain roller links are cracked or worn, replace timing chain.
4. Support lower timing chain by using a suitable tool as shown to avoid chain tensioner spring from coming out. Remove idler sprocket.
Removal (Altima) – Lower Timing Chain
1. Drain coolant by removing cylinder block drain plug and opening radiator drain cock. Drain engine oil. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN . Remove power steering pump and position it to side. Remove idler pulley and bracket as well. Set

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S

Nissan car maker has release and just confirmed the details of its new supercharged Micra, badged the DIG-S. Yes, that sentence does have the word ‘supercharged’ in it as well as the word ‘Micra’ – you haven’t mistaken Absinthe for the mouthwash this morning. A number of things occur at this point. Nissan’s focus on reducing emissions is not restricted to creating zero emission electric vehicles like the pioneering and award-winning Nissan LEAF. Read more…

2011 Nissan Micra At Geneva Motor Show

Nissan car maker has unveiled new city car series it’s 2011 Nissan Micra and will debuted on Geneva Auto Show. On the themotorreport.com.au, Nissan Australia market also has announced the impending availability of the 2011 Nissan Micra. The new Nissan Micra will be available with a choice of two powertrains, a choice of manual or automatic transmissions and in three specification grades. Read more…