Any reccomendations for a good Nissan Mechanic?

I have a 99 maxima with a pretty low mileage

The service engine soon like came on a few weeks ago ( at this point the car felt a bit sluggish, but that was all, so i didnt take it in, also didnt have money)

A few days ago i noticed that its runs rough when idling- 10mph

It happens maybe every other day.

So basically Im looking for is a good shop that wont try to tack on other things that I dont need, or an idea of what is wrong.

[Edited on October 27, 2006 at 10:26 PM. Reason : ]

10/27/2006 10:25:52 PM

Sound like you're misfiring. Just replace your plugs and wires. The mechanic will charge you 130+ for that...

10/27/2006 10:30:02 PM

Take it by Advance or Autozone and get them to read the codes for free first.

10/27/2006 11:38:17 PM

Choice Auto Repair
5618 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27606
9192330033

Woody does good work. It may not be the cheapest, but you know what you are getting.

10/28/2006 7:50:20 AM

take it by autozone and ask them to do an "OBDII" reading it is free.

Sounds like it is the MAF (mass airflow sensor) or TPS (throttle position sensor) or a vaccum leak, you probably just need to clean the sensors off with some 99% alcohol, and inspect the vaccum hoses and it will fix itself. I have seen many nissans running pooly because of this and it is really easy to fix. An OBDII reading will tell you if this is the problem. Also check around in the engine bay to make sure no wires have come unplugged.

Also on my nissan occasionaly the ECU gets a little mixed up and will throw a code and idle poorly, but the next day will be fine.




[Edited on October 28, 2006 at 2:51 PM. Reason : nissans wohoo]

10/28/2006 2:46:03 PM

Buy my 05 altima. It doesn't have any problems.

10/28/2006 3:46:13 PM

code reading said it was a misfire or carborator

then second error said misfire

also said to check spark plug 4


where is the best place to get this done (for a good price)

10/30/2006 11:24:12 PM

holy shit this thread is terrible

im not gonna help, i am sick of maxima talk tonight and i despise this guy for getting the free ipod thing from 2 years ago.

10/30/2006 11:26:51 PM

sorry for getting all that free stuff

10/31/2006 2:00:24 PM

Coil pack

10/31/2006 2:23:21 PM

Quote :

"carborator "

I'm positive it isn't a carburetor problem. They rarely fail on this model car.

10/31/2006 3:37:04 PM

^

10/31/2006 3:40:35 PM

Quote :

"Coil pack "

11/1/2006 2:32:48 PM

well fine ill chime in

1 check the bloody plug first

2 then if its got wires, check that

3 if no wires, its the coil (on top of that plug)

4 isnt grace a girls name

11/1/2006 2:39:17 PM

what is the best inexpensive shop?

Or anyone with some credentials on here want to replace the spark plugs and wires?


Let me know how much, I have cash on hand.

[Edited on November 7, 2006 at 3:05 AM. Reason : k]

11/7/2006 3:05:06 AM

pay 17 bucks for a haynes manual and 15 for a mechanics tool set from walmart

if you can read you can do it yourself

11/7/2006 11:55:49 AM

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"code reading said it was a misfire or carborator "

what'd I tell ya? Don't buy a manual. That's a waste of money. All you need is a simple tune up. Do it yourself. The best cheap plugs are probably Bosch (German) or NGK (Japanese). I would recommend NGK if you are running a Maxima. Should be less than 2 bucks each. Replace these if you haven't in a while. If this isn't the problem, then it is your plug wires. Replace these for around 30-40 bucks. Pour some fuel injector cleaner into a tank of gas when you're done (2 bucks). Should take care of the problem. Do this about every 20-30k miles.

11/14/2006 10:51:46 AM