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I start altima 2008 3.5SL in the morning & push the gas it makes one click noise ONLY once everytime/day.why?

badrish — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:18:53 GMT

When I start my NEW altima 2008 3.5 SL in the morning,push the gas & start driving it makes some noise(click) from the below right side of front side/engine.After that NO noise is coming & it goes fine.
Now if I turn off the engine & start again,push the gas & start driving then again it makes that same noise.
Means it makes that noise ONLY ONE time every time when I start my car & start driving.
any Idea why it is happening??

Thanks in advance.

2003 nissian altima manual gear shift box getting stuck

bonsigirl — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:25:45 GMT

70 thousand + miles...manual gear shift box getting stuck, jamming, hard shifting....help ! how can this be solved

how do I open the trans oil on a nissan Altima2008. my mechanic said I need to add oil, byt I could not open it

khadi — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:21:02 GMT

I went to my Firestone dealer to replace the oil on my car, the mechanic there said my transmission is low and I need to add 2 quarts, so when I got home I tried to check it, but I could not open the cap on top. how do you open it.

Can the Nissan Altima be fitted with a trailor hitch and safely tow a small boat & trailor, under 1000 lbs?

shayne1711 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:11:00 GMT

2008 altima

How can I get the rear taillight lens off on 2003 Altima?

azclark — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:08:45 GMT

I am trying to replace the rear turn signal bulb on my 2003 Altima. I have the two nuts off, but the lens still won't come off.

02 Altima 2.5S with possible leak should I take it to the dealership?

mkaywill22 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:37:27 GMT

I purchased an 02 Altima 2.5S with only 21,000 miles on it in July 07. It now has roughly 31,000 miles on it. I noticed the car was taking longer to shift and then when it did shift a slight jerk. I checked the transmission fluid and it was almost empty. This was on 2/2/08. I added the fluid and it ran perfect again. Now it feels like it is starting to do it again. Is this normal should I ever have to refill the transmission fluid? I don't ever recall having to do this in any other car. Do I need to take it to the dealership? I have a warranty but I have to pay $50 for each item that needs repair. Would I be better off to find a repair shop or just take in to the dealership?

2003 Nissan Altima - felt like the power steering had failed. I replaced the power steering pump - no change.

kevinpast — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:13:20 GMT

I spoke to the dealer and they suggested I replace the power steering pump. I did that and it has not helped. Now they are suggesting I replace the rack and pinion. What else can be checked before spending the $$$ on a new rack and pinion?

How much to replace struts on 2001 Nissan Altima?

cmacom — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:56:01 GMT

My mechanic is telling me that I need to replace the struts on my 2001 Nissan Altima. How do I know if it's really needed and how much should it cost? I live in the bay area, CA.

Cooper Lifeliner Touring SLE tires on my Nissan Altima

harry29 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:15:30 GMT

Is there any way I can tell if my cooper lifeliner touring sle tires are all season tires ??? I don't see any markings on tires saying all season. I have a 2002 nissan altima v6 w/17" tires. The car is acting very bad in snow conditions. I have had other front wheel drive cars and never had such a bad car in snow. I was carrying 35# pressure in tires but recently took pressure down to 33# which seem to help but car still seems to have trouble in snow. Any ideas on what problem could be or is car just not that great in snow???

Thanks

Paint care - New car - Nissan Altima - need REAL advice.

sincraft — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:27:29 GMT

I picked up a 06 Frontier and attempted to keep it as nice as possible and failed.

Now we have a new 08 Altima. BLACK. It already has some minor swirls etc from poor car washing prior to selling it.

I want to use the BEST quality items for taking care of this vehicle and my frontier. Please help.

I started using Microfiber towels, washed after every use. I use one for the top half of the car, and another for the bottom half. I do NOT use the same soap and bucket for the bottom half of the car. I then do the wheels last. I still have plenty of marks on the car.

I was interested in doing some serious spring cleaning on this truck. I noticed the mothers 3 step process. Is this worth it?
Btw - I use pure carnuba and a polish pad to apply, microfiber to remove wax. I only waxed about 3 times a year.

So what can I do to bring my trucks finish back to the best quality I can. I'll buy whatever I need to...I need new tools/toys. :) If I need a buffer so be it.

And how should I start with this new Altima? Is there anything I can do NOW before I get tree sap, bug goo etc before it's too late? How about from now on?

Thanks!

S

Inconsistent worn brake pad on my Nissan Altima.

winsan — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:19:08 GMT

I rotated tires of my 03 Altima last weekend, and I checked the brake pads. I noticed that the inner pad of the driver side rear brake was worn more than even the front pads. The outer pad was OK. I also noticed that the outer surface of the disc was rusted instead of smooth. I would assume that the surface would be smooth from friction with the pad. What caused this? Is this serious? Thanks.

Nissan Altima tires leaking

henry9218 — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:20:38 GMT

The Tires are leaking air pressure for a while now. All of them are doing so. Does anyone know why?

The color is fading in the rearview mirror on my Nissan Altima.

tjackga — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:08:51 GMT

I have a 2002 Altima. The color is fading in the rearview mirror. It has an elongated clear circle in the middle towards the top of the smokey color. Almost like an air bubble and the vision is blurry.

07 Nissan Altima using oil. 2.5l

bamamom — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:33:55 GMT

I got a call from the dealer today, he had not heard from Nissian but still says the motor will need replaced. I ask about a trade in and he checked with sales who said " come on in and we will see what we can do". Now, what questions should I ask about the trade? In your opinion how much money in % do you think I will loose? Should I expect a " better" price since the motor is bad? Thanks for your help! Linda, Ala
What is a "buy Back"?
reply to:07 Nissan Altima using oil

Purchased new 10-07. Using 1-2 qts per 1k miles. Current mileage 8600. Serviced by dealership who did oil test began around 5k miles. Today service mgr said Nissian would prob replace motor. Do I have to replace the motor, can I request a new Altima? What should I do? Do I have any rights or say so in the matter? Thank you.!

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1998 Nissan Altima. Axle failure after front cv boots replaced.

rzeisler — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:01:27 GMT

auto shop replaced left and right front cv boots. left axle failed after one block of driving. they are willing to replace this axle with a rebuilt axle. is this an acceptable solution? what other damage might have been done?

How do unlock rear drum brakes on 1997 Nissan Altima?

manasseht — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:04:14 GMT

How do you unlock the rear drums to change out the brakes shoes on a 1997 nissan altima?

On a 1995 Nissan Altima, what is a code P1400?

carwash1 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:27:17 GMT

service light comes on with code P1400.
changed egr valve light still come back.

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima. Just got a front end alignment, car still pulls to the right. Was I taken advantage of?

gloglo — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:43:54 GMT

I just got a front end alignment, but the car still pulls to the right. Was I taken advantage of by the tire company or is there something else wrong? The car is a 2002 Nissan Altima

I got a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 liter with d.t.c.#p0507. Idles high and low in park. Idles fine in gear. New i.a.c.

dairus — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:25:05 GMT

brand new throttle body and i.a.c. still idles rough. got to much $ invested already. can't keep adding parts suggested by auto parts store. any good advice would be appreciated. thank you!

I'd like to know if it's possible to install an Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror with Homelink™ on a 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S?

kyzh72 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:24:01 GMT

Sales person said it is not compatible with 2009 Altima 2.5S which does not make any sense to me.

Where are the EGR ports located on a 2001 Nissan Altima 4 cylinder?

vgcent — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:33:45 GMT

Where are the EGR ports located on a 2001 Altima 4cyl. A mechanic recommended I clean them for better mileage (95,000 miles on car). On his truck they are on top near the injectors.

My leased 2007 Nissan Altima was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Do I get the money I put down back?

hotstick12 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:23:22 GMT

Hello...I leased a 2007 Nissan Altima which was just recently deemed a total loss vehicle by my insurance company due to an accident. I used a my previous car as a trade which came to $6700 which I used toward the lease of the Altima. Do I receive any credit or money from my trade-in that I used for my car that was just totaled toward a new vehicle? Thank you!

06 Nissan Altima has 215/60R-16 tires. Can I safely replace with 215/65R-16 tires on all four wheels?

brumel — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:17:21 GMT

I want to replace four 215/60R-16 tires (31000 miles) with four new 215/65R-16 tires that were given to me, new and never used. Will they safely install on the same rims and not rub or act in a negative way on the vehicle?

What is the length of a 2009 Nissan Altima? I need to know if it will fit in my garage.

bigjj — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:41:15 GMT

What is the length of a 2009 Nissan Altima? I need to know if it will fit in my garage.

2006 Nissan Altima dirty brake light switch and solenoid.

louise9834 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:33:31 GMT

So if I have narrowed the problem of not being able to change gears with foot on the brake to the brake light switch possibly being dirty. How do I get to this area. Should I buy the Chilton's book?

Jean in Jax.

Need advice about 2001 Nissan Altima heat shield.

altimate2 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:42:33 GMT

The heat shield for the cat.converter of my 2001 Nissan Altima came off. (I have only one piece of shield but not sure the cat.has top and bottom) Would like to know how important and approximately how much to replace it? Cause checked with 2 Nissan service centers both said not necessary to have it on however felt they reluctant to fix it even though my car only have bit less than 70,000K from 01. Thank you

What are all the signs of a blown head gasket for a 96 Nissan Altima?

elle1970 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:01:41 GMT

I got a radiator replaced a thermostat and a temperature control switch and the car still overheats when I open up the radiator nozzle there is never any antifreeze in it but there is a lot of antifreeze in the reservoir I have to keep putting antifreeze in it and people are telling me with everything I got replaced it should not be doing that.

Will the front struts for a 2001 Nissan Altima fit a 2002 Altima?

rsifuentes — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:37:00 GMT

I have two new front struts for a 2001 Altima for sale and was asked if they would fit on a 2002 Altima. I don't know does anyone out there know if they do fit?

97 Nissan Altima steering correcting itself.

roshnibkpatel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:37:30 GMT

I have a 97 Altima. When I turn curves on a highway, (my speed is usually between 65mph-75mph as I accelerate as I pull out of the curve) I noticed that my steering wheel corrects itself in opposite direction, almost like I would lose control of the car, except I catch it because I have 2 hands on the wheel. It's kind of scary, especially since I am going at such a speed. What would cause this? And what would be an estimate to fix it? I just wonder, because if it is too much, maybe it's worth it just to buy a new car?

Can I use an iPod in my car that doesn't have an AUX jack?

glenwatkins — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:53:22 GMT

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima but a new iPod! I don't have a tape deck (my car isn't that old). I'm not sure which type of system I should get for my car. Any thoughts?

new altima 2008 and front vents have heat but the rear vent blows cool air only. How to work rear vents.

hirano — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:09:30 GMT

Just got a new 2008 altima. I turned the heat on and it works great in the front, but the rear vents blow cool air only. How do I operate the rear vents to blow hot air. I cannot find the control for it.

will my car be covered by warranty if dealer scheduled the appointment after warranty month is over

curiosity — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:46:05 GMT

i took my car in to check on noise coming from the engine on the month of sept.2007. vehicle was released and noise was still there the foreman stated my aircon was improperly working and to bring the car when parts arrived. turned my car in oct2007 dealer provided me a loaner. car was not done till after a month to be informed that a pulley was changed and bring my car back after christmas. now my hoses and brakes are the issues and will cost me. informed by dealer it is no longer covered and should have been done on sept.

Sales mgr told me GAP was included in my lease but I don't see anything in my contract. Should I be concerned?

clogalert23 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:34:53 GMT

I recently leased a 2008 Nissan Altima coupe. I was told GAP coverage was included with my lease. However, when I took a closer look at the paperwork, I didn't see anything specifically indicating GAP coverage. I called the dealership and the salesman is having me return to review it. But should I be concerned? Could it just be that they don't put it in their contract because it's included with the lease or am I missing something?

08 altima coupe nav system, do not like to push i agree button every time i get in. any fix for it?

rschroeder — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:48:48 GMT

the nav system will not show map unless i push the (i agree)on the screen.every time i get in and go. is there a fix, so map will work when i start the car?

What is the gas tank capacity of a 1997 Nissan Altima

pbrudecki — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:23:27 GMT

I own a 1997 Nissan Altima and my fuel gauge is not working so I would lke to know the fuel tank capacity so I can keep track of my mileage.

i have a 1996 altima with a bad head so i decided to do a FWD sr20 motor swap anyone know what goes into this???

trickedeclipse — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:54:17 GMT

the sr20 out of the infinity g20 looks to have the same mounts and location of alot of parts im wondering how hard this swap will be and what i will need besides the motor and wiring harness will my tranny work for this swap or do i need a whole new setup??? please help

Nissan Altima windows stopped working at the same time, fuses and relays seem good. Any ideas?

nd784 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:46:03 GMT

I have a 1997 Nissan Altima, check the fuses and relays and seem ok, but could not find circuit breaker under the steering console. What is my best bet to solve the problem?

how do you fix oil leakage into spark plugs on a Nissan Altima?

mpcklb — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:36:19 GMT

oil has seeped into my 2000 Altima spark plugs

How do you change the rear turn signal on a 2007 Nissan Altima

asti07 — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:10:24 GMT

Can't figure out how to get to the light

Can we walk away from this deal on a Nissan Altima lease?

bayoubabe1967 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:59:32 GMT

My husband leased an 08 Altima a little over a week ago. We currently have another vehicle financed through NMAC in my husband's name and so when the finance manager mentioned to us that he wanted to set everything up in my husbands' name, I asked for it to be changed. He pressured us into keeping things just in my husbands' name (because that is the way he set up the deal) and now a week or so later he wants us to come back in and sign the papers in both of our names. Can we turn in the car and walk away?

Here are the details:

Immediately after signing the deal, the salesperson was going over the new car checklist and revealed a scratch (to the metal) and dent the size of a quarter on the hood of the car. The salesperson "Nathan" went inside and retrieved the sales manager "Kerry" who told us that they would do "whatever" we wanted done on the car to fix it properly. (At that point, neither of us wanted the car anymore, because we knew it would be a hassle to make arrangements to have it fixed plus, if the repair work is not done right, then ultimately, we pay the price, right?) After several phone calls last week to and from the dealership to get the dent/scratch fixed, the dealership tried to back out of fixing the dent properly.

"Nathan" called us this past Friday and said that the sales manager "Kerry" wanted to see if he could get someone to pop the dent out instead of us sending it to a body shop. The dent is scratched to the metal!...and he looked at it and said that it was definitely scratched.

Yesterday, we recieve a phone call from the finance manager "SATAN" requesting that we come in and resign the deal with guess what "both of our names", like we wanted to do in the first place. During the conversation on the phone with the finance manager regarding the resigning I told him that if they could not fix the car the way that it needed to be fixed, I told him that I would not be signing any papers. "SATAN" told me that the "Kerry" "no longer works for our organization" and I really shouldn't be holding "THEIR" car for ransom to get the work done that we were requesting to be done. Approximately 5 minutes later, "Kerry", the person who "no longer works for the organization", calls to speak to my husband about getting the dent and scratch fixed. After pulling some teeth, my husband "Kerry" to agree to pay for the car to be fixed the way that it should be fixed by a body shop that my husband trusts.

But.....at this point, they have lied to us at least 3x during the course of this car purchase and we would really like to drive the car up, hand them the keys and walk out and give our business to someone else. At this point are the papers that we signed that cannot be used to finance the car, null and void? Is there any reason we cannot go in and drop the keys on a desk and leave? Help!!!! (By the way, just in case you need to know...we live in Louisiana.)

How to change covers for timing chain on 2006 Nissan Altima?

daddylou053 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:44:14 GMT

My son recently drove his Altima while the car was running hot. Needlessly to say he blew the head gasket and it was not covered under warranty. I need to know how to take off the covers for the timing chains so that i can set the timing.

I want to know how I can achieve 23MPG on my 2002 Nissan Altima in city as prescribed by Nissan. I achieve only 20.4 now.

ndiboy — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:14:30 GMT

The car is 2002 altima at 74800miles bought 4months ago in Nigeria.

What would make my Nissan Altima start shaking when I turn the a/c on?

unfoolish4u — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:06:02 GMT

2001 nissan altima

My Nissan Altima AC blows hot air for the first minute before turning cool and doesn't get cold until 3 minutes. Is this a problem?

anordling — Sun, 25 May 2008 20:40:25 GMT

I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima. It takes about 1 minute before the ac blows cool air and about 3 minutes before the air is cold. We also have a 2005 toyota camry that when started the ac blows cold air within seconds. So it seems like there may be a problem with the ac in my Maxima. I just bought the maxima from car max, they checked it out and found a leak in the ac hose. They replaced the hose and recharged the ac but it still takes the same amount of time to cool. Is this a problem or is this normal for maxima ac?

I have a 1998 Nissan Altima with starting problems

rich04 — Sat, 31 May 2008 15:16:02 GMT

i have a 1998 nissan altima when i go to start car it will not start in park but if i put it nuetral it will start up. then i turn car off and restart it in park it will turn on not sure what is happening

Negotiating on 2002 Nissan Altima with high mileage...Help?

mjb1980 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:02:18 GMT

Hi, I may purchase an '02 Altima, but want to make sure I get a good deal. The car is in great condition, but it has 153,000 miles on it. The dealer is asking for 7,000 but says it's negotiable. Are Altimas dependable after going over 200k miles? I'd like to keep the car for ~ 4 years, if possible.

Thanks for any help.

My 2008 Nissan Altima alarm goes off sometimes for no reason. I live in a townhome with other townhomes around.

poarchman — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:38:22 GMT

The car alarm has gone off 2 times at the townhome with no one around, what should I do?

How do I change the valve cover gasket on a 96 Nissan Altima?

rm29 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:03:53 GMT

I was actually trying to replace the spark plugs on this car. However, I realized that I didnt have the proper extension tool to reach the plugs. So I tried reaching the same by opening the valve cover and then reaching the plugs. There was oil seepage around the valve cover. after opening the cover, I was able to reach and unscrew the plug, but was still unable to get it out. So the second part of my question is whether I need any special tool to get the spark plug out? I tried replacing the cover and somehow managed to get it on, but there is a gap left and after I returned from work yesterday and parked my car, I noticed some smell and smoke coming from under the hood. I am thinking that the smoking might be because the oil would probably be leaking from the valve cover since I did not do a good job fixing it back on. Since the area around the valve cover was already covered with oil from before, I can't tell for sure. So would like to know the procedure to replace the valve gasket. Should I do it myself or get a professional to do it. What would be the auto shops charge for this service (approx.)?

Thanks,

What causes the key not to come out of the ignition on a car? Nissan Altima.

sabrinat — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:03 GMT

key want come out of the ignition or crank

Cylinder one missing. Nissan Altima.

ghinton — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:05:51 GMT

1996 Nissan Altima
replaced water pump
rebuilt head
replaced plugs