1992 Nissan Maxima review from North America
"It is a good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My problem is that my car consumes 19 L per 100 km.
Please give me an advice.
The current car, 1992 Nissan Maxima, 3.0 L, 4 doors, was a good car until this January 2004 when the temperature gauge on the board stopped to work properly. Practically, almost all the time indicated very close to C - Cold engine. I went to a mechanic who changed the temperature termostat. After that the temperature indicator started to point middle level (as normal) between Cold and Hot, but in the same time the fuel consumption increased. Before this change, the car consumed 8.7 L per 100 Km on highway and 12 L in the city.
I took my car to Nissan dealer for a computer reading, but the Nissan's mechanic told me that he couldn't identify any problem?!?
I was surprised, but I noticed that the car is still consuming 19L per 100 Km.
It is a nice car and I would like to fix it, but I do not know how.
I would really appreciate your help. Please e-mail it at.
sgbirsan@sympatico.ca.
Thanks,
Sorin.
General comments?
The car is very comfortable and accelerates very well.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 187000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 207000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2004 |