Owner: Ryon P.
Year: 2005
Model: Altima
Color: Code Red
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Trim: SE-R
This is a breakdown of all the generation of the Nissan Altima by Year.
- 2023-Now Nissan Altima 6th Gen (L34) Facelift
- 2019-2022 Nissan Altima 6th Gen (L34)
- 2016-2018 Nissan Altima 5th Gen (L33) Facelift
- 2013-2015 Nissan Altima 5th Gen (L33)
- 2010-2012 Nissan Altima 4th Gen (L32) Facelift
- 2007-2009 Nissan Altima 4th Gen (L32)
- 2005-2006 Nissan Altima 3rd Gen (L31) Facelift
- 2000-2004 Nissan Altima 3rd Gen (L31)
- 1998-2001 Nissan Altima 2nd Gen (L30)
- 1993-1997 Nissan Altima 1st Gen (U13)
2023-Now Nissan Altima 6th Gen (L34) Facelift
2019-2022 Nissan Altima 6th Gen (L34)
2016-2018 Nissan Altima 5th Gen (L33) Facelift
2013-2015 Nissan Altima 5th Gen (L33)
2010-2012 Nissan Altima 4th Gen (L32) Facelift
2007-2009 Nissan Altima 4th Gen (L32)
2005-2006 Nissan Altima 3rd Gen (L31) Facelift
2000-2004 Nissan Altima 3rd Gen (L31)
1998-2001 Nissan Altima 2nd Gen (L30)
1993-1997 Nissan Altima 1st Gen (U13)
Source Credit: https://www.facebook.com/NissanSmyrna
Last week, Nissan team members celebrated the last Maxima to roll off of the Smyrna assembly line!
Over the last 20 years, the Maxima has helped establish Nissan as a key player in the global auto industry, Smyrna as one of North America’s finest manufacturing plants, and our team members as some of the best technicians on the planet.
Virtually every Nissan Smyrna employee has played a role in creating the Maxima’s legacy. Since the start of Maxima production (all the way back in 2003!), there have been a total of over 1 million Maximas produced. But despite that large quantity, quality never slipped. In fact, throughout the course of its production, the Maxima won five different manufacturing-related J.D. Power awards, including being named the “Best Overall Model” in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.
Smyrna is proud to have been the home of Maxima for 20 years. And as we roll forward, the legacy of the Maxima and the team members that built it will go on to inspire the bright future of Nissan Smyrna!
Community Member Credit: Onur Yaşa
As you know common issue for the second-gen FX/QX is the sunroof leak. That leak goes to the floor then kills the modules like the camera etc. The easy and best way to get rid of that leak is just to put another hose to the downside, drain holes in the engine bay.
In that way, you don’t need to break or put the risk of the trim pieces. I used a garden hose and got it to the cabin from the engine bay. when you look at the pics, you will understand. Tested in heavy rain, no issue anymore.
Credit: kalebonline
| Engine Oil | SAE 5W-30, API SG, Energy Conserving Oil | |
| With Oil Filter | 4 1/8 qt | |
| Without Oil Filter | 3 3/4 qt | |
| Tune Up | ||
| Spark Plugs | * The VG30E, unlike the VE30DE, does NOT use platinum plugs. | |
| Standard Type | BKR6ES-11 | |
| Hot Type | BKR5ES-11 | |
| Cold Type | BKR7ES-11 | |
| Plug Gap | 0.039 – 0.043 in (1.0 – 1.1 mm) | |
| Ignition Timing | 15º ± 2º BTDC (Before Top Dead Center) | |
| Base Idle | 700 ± 50 RPM | |
| Curb Idle (target) | 750 ± 50 RPM (Curb Idle means when it’s under a load I believe) | |
| Idle Mixture Ratio | Less than 8% CO | |
| Valve Clearance | ||
| Intake | 0.010 – 0.013 in (0.26 – 0.34 mm) | |
| Exhaust | 0.011 – 0.015 in (0.29 – 0.37 mm) | |
| Throttle Position Sensor | * (T/V means Throttle Valve) also abbreviated TPS | |
| T/V Closed | Approx. 1.0 kOHM | |
| T/V Open | Approx. 9.0 kOHM | |
| T/V/S On RPM | 250 150 RPM | |
| Power Valve Actuator | * Shortens the intake length inside the upper intake manifold | |
| Initial Opening Vacuum | -3.94 – -7.87 in/Hg (-100 – -200 mm/Hg) | |
| P/V Butterfly Clearance | 0.0118 (+0.0025 or -0.0008) in [0.30 mm (+0.06 or -0.02 mm)] * This makes no sense to me | |
| Radiator Fill | ||
| Coolant Type | Ethylene Glycol | |
| Coolant Capacity | 8 3/4 qt | |
| Compression | ||
| Standard | 173 psi | |
| Minimum | 128 psi | |
| Diff Between Cylinders | 14 psi | |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel Pressure at Idle | Vacuum applied at fuel pressure regulator – 34 psi Vacuum released at pressure regulator – 43 psi |
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| Fuel Pump Resistance | 0.5 OHM | |
| Fuel Pump Drop Resistance | 0.9 OHM | |
| Fuel Injector Resistance | 10 – 14 OHM | |
| Sensor | ||
| Mass Air Flow Sensor | * Abbreviated as MAF or MAFS | |
| Supply Voltage | 11 – 14 V | |
| Output Voltage | 1.0 – 1.3V | |
| Mass Air Flow | ||
| At Idle | 2.0 – 6.0 gm/sec | |
| 2500 RPM | 7.0 – 20.0 gm/sec | |
| Coolant Temp Sensor Resistance | ||
| 68ºF (20ºC) | 2.1 – 2.9 kOHM | |
| 122ºF (50ºC) | 0.68 – 1.00 kOHM | |
| 176ºF (80ºC) | 0.30 – 0.33 kOHM | |
| Front O2 Sensor Heater Resistance |
2.3 – 4.3 OHM * I really don’t know why they have two O2 Sensors listed here, there is only one. Oh well | |
| Rear O2 Sensor Heater Resistance |
2.3 – 4.3 OHM | |
| EGR Temp Sensor Resistance | ||
| At 212ºF (100ºC) | 85.3 ± 8.53 kOHM | |
| IACV-AAC Valve Resistance | Approx. 27 – 40 OHM * Means Idle Air Control Valve – Auxiliary Air Cut Valve | |
| Electrical Ignition System | ||
| Firing Order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 * Imagine that! :0) | |
| Battery Specs | Standard | Optional |
| Type USA | 55D23L | 80D26L |
| Capacity (V/AH) | 12 / 50 | 12 / 65 |
| Type Canada | 80D26L | 95D31L |
| Capacity (V/AH) | 12 / 65 | 12 / 80 |
| Disc Current | 150 Amps | 195 Amps |
| Charging System | ||
| Alternator Type | LR190-711 | |
| Nom. Rated Out | 12V / 90A | |
| Reg. Volt | 14.1 – 14.7 | |
| Hot Output Amp (Amps/RPM) | More than 23 / 1300 More than 63 / 2500 More than 84 / 5000 |
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Credit: kalebonline
Here’s a quick list to determine your model/engine, etc.
1) Do your windows have chrome trim or black trim? If chrome, it’s a GXE. If black, it’s an SE.
Another way to tell: if your gauges are white text on black, you have a GXE. If they’re black on white, it’s an SE
2) If your Maxima is an 89-94 GXE, you have a SOHC, 160HP VG30E engine.
3) If your Maxima is a 89-91 SE, you have a SOHC, 160HP VG30E engine.
4) If your Maxima is a 92-94 SE, you have a DOHC, 190HP VE30DE engine.
