1999 Nissan Maxima GE review from North America

Power loss on hard acceleration.

After reading many other entries on this site

about the 2000 Maxima performance problems, similar

to the problem I was experiencing, that under hard

acceleration such as up the on ramp, it would

be fine up to 3500 RPM and then just faded and

gained speed slowly. Otherwise ran fine. Because of

the high mileage I decided to replace the fuel

filter. From my experience as a GM mechanic, (retired for 15 years) I

thought the fuel tank would have to be removed

for access to screen mounted on the pump. Was

happy to find that pump could be removed through

an access cover under the rear seat. After re-

placing the dirty screen for $14.00 the problem

was fixed I have my 227 HP back!

The noise just after start up is the starter

pinion gear coasting to a stop. I have same

noise, but not worried about it.

I like the Max. and the performance.

Trans. 1-2 shift is too soft, cuts down on acceleration.

Steering not as precise as previosly owned Accord.