I Bought this 2010 Nissan Maxima on Facebook

[@sha749]

Real informative video

[@2SmartAuto]

thank you, i try to help if i can

[@acea1139]

@@2SmartAuto That alternator test you did will actually cause a bad alternator. When a "computer controlled" vehicle is running never disconnect the battery or it will cause a spike in the alternator and damage it.

[@RGIIIBOXING]

@@2SmartAuto I DON'T GET IT" THAT IS A OLD TRICK" BACK IN THE DAY" WHEN THE FUEL PUMP...WAS MECHANICAL" THAT WAS A VIABLE OPTION TO FIND OUT BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR" BUT ANY CAR OR TRUCK THAT HAS A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM..THE FUEL PUMP IS INSIDE THE GAS TANK...SOME HAVE TWO PUMPS...SET UP LIKE THE AC UNIT..A SIDE AND A LOW SIDE" EITHER WAY...WHEN YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY...YOU KILL THE POWER" TO THE FUEL PUMP" ALL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ARE PRESSURIZED" IF THE PUMP HAS NO POWER.. THAT MEANS IT WANT PRODUCE PRESSURE IN THE FUEL RAIL" I HAVE NEVER TRIED WHAT YOU HAVE JUST SAID ON MY 4 CARS...ARE RUN GOOD" ALL OF THEM HAVE FUEL PUMPS INSIDE THE FUEL TANKS...I BELIEVE ANYTHING AROUND 1970 ..MAYBE EVEN UP TO 75.. ANYTHING AFTER THAT...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS

[@curtisjones1912]

Replacement of the alternator in those Maxima's are a monster. I just replaced one on a 2013.

[@2SmartAuto]

Sure is, but we made it work lol

[@phillyboyrealtalkvideos943]

Same here 750$

[@Atonement-]

Can do it pulling from top to bypass the compressor... still a major task though

[@Atonement-]

Wait till u do power steering pressure line lol....

[@ricotheofficial]

First mistake...... you didn’t take it to a car shop to have someone to look at to tell you what was really wrong with it before you paid for it. That’s the common issue with ppl. They trust that a used/new car will run but don’t spend that little money to get it checked out (not at a dealership) but at a place you go to get your car checked out.

[@2SmartAuto]

Hey listen I am the guy that will check it out and the car is still running great today, 6 months later

[@ricotheofficial]

2 Smart Auto it’s running great after you checked it and found out the people selling the car sold you a messed up car, plus you at to spend money on a repair after the car stopped. What I’m saying is never give someone your money cause you don’t know what they’re selling you. Your video is my point.

[@2SmartAuto]

@@ricotheofficial granted but my point was to expect to spend some extra money after any use car purchase, and to be fare. It took a month to brake down .. but thanks for the support

[@ricotheofficial]

2 Smart Auto 🤷🏾‍♂️ I mean that kind of sounds dumb but your welcome.

[@ivorysteele]

Exactly. You know that buying for so cheap that you will have issues. This is why I do not want to spend more than 4k on a used car from a person. I could always cut my loss and if I get 2 years of good driving then I am good.

[@sydneylowery6881]

I have a 2009 maxima. Bought new. Had to have a new transmission at about 75,000 miles. Sitting dead under my carport for past two years. Has about 150,000 now. Cranks up great, but can't make it out of the driveway. I was in my late fifties when my husband purchased it for me and it was treated very nicely. Too afraid to find out what is wrong. Will have to pay to be towed to dealership

[@2SmartAuto]

good luck, thank you for comment

[@flaquito1684]

Probably them fuckin CVT transmission

[@tbg6070]

@@flaquito1684 See this why I avoided looking for Nissans when tryna buy a car, but then you see them everywhere so you assume maybe you'll be lucky and they'll be aight

[@josebermudez8364]

Your in Brooklyn .. Williamsburg I bet I recognize the building's

[@2SmartAuto]

You know it, Whats the Word? Williamsburg

[@karriembrat8931]

You got a winner fam

[@clairealmendarez2850]

Hi based on the amount of miles your car currently has, how long do you think it will last? I am considering buying a used maxima or altima.

[@2SmartAuto]

car is still running good, just maintain your fluids and you will be good

[@celoblack3755]

Real info brother ✊

[@chompy3034]

Bought a 2012 Nissan Maxima full loaded with 160K for 4500, the guy said it had never being in an accident since he bought it, I bought it a year ago and now I feel like he car sometimes it losses power or won accelerate above 3 rpms.. idk what it is but it doesn’t happen that often and it has no lights on or anything like that..

[@2SmartAuto]

Seafoam, try it, I got a video on it

[@xaviercarr8599]

Mine does the same thing at 174k

[@chompy3034]

@@xaviercarr8599 really? How does it feel? Once I was driving to school 2 hours away in mountains and when I was arriving, I felt that the car wouldn’t pass above 3rpms, I took the exit and I made a stop, when I tried to accelerate the car wouldn’t move, it couldn’t move.. I thought It was over but then I just had to slowly really slow press the gas and the car took like 5 minutes to get to 30 miles per hour lol... it hasn’t happened since then but I feel like it hesitases when the car is running at 2/3 rpms lol.. it’s a pain in the ass

[@xaviercarr8599]

@@chompy3034 mines never done anything like that but it doesn't have nearly as much pull as it used to have and it kinda shutters and hesitates when I'm between 2 and 3k rpms and it domt like to get up to speed anymore, I hate to think it but I think it might be the cvt slipping

[@MrGotti1302]

whenever buying a used car always get a pre - purchase inspection

[@2SmartAuto]

Come on, 1 year later and the car running like a champ so I disagree but thanks for watching

[@onsa5362]

Good video bro

[@mrgeorgeleach7498]

Beware of CVT transmission failure.... at around 100,000 miles

[@2SmartAuto]

it did have a rear axle seal leak and i think this is the common problem the maximas, leak until its no fluid

[@mrgeorgeleach7498]

2 Smart Auto ok be vigilant about that dreaded CVT... I bought my 04 max 7 yrears ago 5 speed auto... never changed or flushed or drained it... no leaks ... gets up changes as fast as these newer cars.. goes into all gears with little shift shock... only replaced the valve body underneath it at over 150,000 miles... but never been inside the transmission or engine..I'm at 310,000 glorious miles.........💪🏾

[@ajajwiggins3971]

Hey, was it easy changing the engine mount? Did u have to jack up the engine from the bottom? What were the steps?

[@2SmartAuto]

need a piece of wood, then place the jack on the wood and jack up the engine

[@ajajwiggins3971]

@@2SmartAuto Thanks. Are there any other steps before jacking up the engine? Like unfastening other mounts?

[@jamest1213]

Good informative video bro!!

[@2SmartAuto]

Glad you liked it

[@MrJesus1k]

There’s a 2010 Nissan Maxima with 81k miles going for 1,200$ and they say there’s no problems with it and it runs good, what do I gotta look for cause that’s hella cheap

[@2SmartAuto]

Leaks

[@dntworry6719]

Those are fake a thousand different posts for the same car those posts are fake

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

No way this car goes for $1200 in 2021... I've seen 2009 Maxima's with 100,000 miles go for $6000-7000$

[@flaquito1684]

Watch out for the fuckin CVT transmission tho...heard alotta bad shit bout em

[@2SmartAuto]

It's all good, just gotta to maintain your CVT fluid.. thanks for watching

[@eastonpearce2456]

Depending on the mileage that was a steal $400 easy fix. You buy a cheap bmw and the camshaft fails u pay $3000

[@2SmartAuto]

sure was a steal

[@batvon39]

Hey bro, I got my 2012 at 76k miles for $5k with a salvage title, you think they were hiding something or is that a fair price? Been driving it for a month now & just changed the transmission fluid. Everything works fine, no codes but the CVT gets hot after a few hours of driving (before the fluid change). Salvage was from a rear end, I assumed it was so cheap because salvage titles are hard to sell

[@batvon39]

@Hbgn if you have a Bluetooth obd2 reciever there's an app you can use to check the temp. I don't have one, I knew because my car went into a kind of limp mode that wouldn't let it accelerate past I think 2000 rpm. It's to protect it from getting damaged/overheated

[@batvon39]

@Hbgn after I changed my fluid it never happened again

[@batvon39]

@Hbgn oh yeah that's s big sign it's on its way out. Especially at that mileage. The metal band is gonna fall apart probably any day now Go easy on it for now but definitely start looking for a new one or another car

[@batvon39]

@Hbgn especially if your mechanic put in the wrong fluid you probably took more damage than you needed to. These things are super sensitive

[@batvon39]

@Hbgn I’m no mechanic but you said like 4 things ppl have told me happened to them before their tranny went out lol At that mileage it’s to be expected

[@lowKut]

Do you still have this Maxima in 2023?

[@2SmartAuto]

ACTUALLY,MY FRIEND JUNKED IT ABOUT 6MONTHS AGO,BLOWN TRANSMISSION,THAT CAR WAS A BEAST

[@lowKut]

@@2SmartAuto I'm about pick to pick up one tomorrow -112K miles for $3200. Salvage title hit from the back and side. Think its worth it?

[@CurvyTribune]

I got a 2012 Maxima S

[@tom11zz884]

suprised that CVT didn't go bad on those things

[@2SmartAuto]

surprisingly its still running today, it dd have a rear axle seal leak and i think this is the common problem the maximas, leak until its no fluid

[@ther.6107]

I have an 09 only problem I ever had was with my a/c. Race mine on the street and track and she's still running strong.

[@cedricmiller4370]

Have you ever put your 09 maxima against the 3.5v6 version Altima?

[@ther.6107]

@@cedricmiller4370 yes my son has a 2015 model it's a very close race I beat him by a fender.

[@cedricmiller4370]

@@ther.6107 Wow!!! You mean your 09 maxima slightly beat your sons 2015 Altima v6 even tho his altima weighs less?

[@ther.6107]

@@cedricmiller4370 tuned 09 maxima

[@cedricmiller4370]

@@ther.6107 Ok makes sense now considering the maxima tuned but still respect the Altima for staying fender length with a tuned maxima!!! I wanna see the coupe version go against a maxima

[@estBellaaaa]

hey I enjoyed ya video, I wanted to know some things I should look into when trying to buy a used Nissan Maxima? I’m looking to buy it as my first car.

[@2SmartAuto]

Transmission is the biggest thing, sorry for the late response, you shouldn't hear a thing

[@estBellaaaa]

2 Smart Auto okay thank you so much

[@willpage79]

First mistake buying a used maxima ..nissan haven perfected their cvt transmission they very sensitive people drive them like sports cars..second it doesn't matter if you change the cvt transmission fluid they still failed..third they dont so called don't fix cvt u have to get a new transmission over 5k..fourth even mechanic don't like doing maxima alternators it's good 3 hour job it's the hardest alternator to take out

[@VicDamoneJr82]

damn fam 4500 is nothing I'm bought to buy one for $8900 100K how many miles on yours ?

[@2SmartAuto]

166k, I know , but to be fare, the seller did try to sugarcoat alot of simply fixes but car drives great still

[@VicDamoneJr82]

​@@2SmartAuto thats a sellers job...at least it didn't cost you no more than $1000 you think I'm overpaying?

[@francisco6038]

aaa2782 None of my business but if it doesn’t have a clean title and isn’t fully loaded you are overspending.

[@2SmartAuto]

@@francisco6038 your right but if he got the money, lol y not

[@2SmartAuto]

@@VicDamoneJr82 not at all

[@eddytejedajr.8265]

What type of gas do you put in it?

[@2SmartAuto]

93

[@cedricmiller4370]

@@2SmartAuto do you think the 3.5v6 Altima is just as fast as the maxima?

[@TyySmoove1]

@@cedricmiller4370 almost but not quite

[@cedricmiller4370]

@@TyySmoove1 oh ok you must have ran against one

[@bryant4the328]

Still got? Details?

[@2SmartAuto]

friend does, still running

[@doyallsellcrablegs]

What’s the mileage now?

[@2SmartAuto]

Just under 200k

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

How is the cvt transmission holding up? Just bought one & mine runs drives but need work

[@2SmartAuto]

sorry, still running good, keep the fluids good and i am all set

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

@@2SmartAuto how hard is the car to work on if i wanted to do the work myself? How difficult

[@2SmartAuto]

@@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware depends ,what work are you talking about exactly?

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

@@2SmartAuto i need to do valve cover gaskets & intake manifold gasket... & cv axle seals both sides plus Control arm & sway bar bushings for the suspension

[@2SmartAuto]

@@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware 4 hours to do, you can do it, not hard, just make sure you have a seal puller and get the torque specs...

[@dominiquerivers586]

Thats facts

[@mrgeorgeleach7498]

Sold it too cheap!!! CVT transmission will fail soon.... check it before you pay

[@mrgeorgeleach7498]

You better sell it to the nearest sucker asap

[@drmaheshpaturi2741]

Thats a great info!! I've seen 2011 maxima sv with 228000kms. What can it worth($)??

[@2SmartAuto]

Thanks for watching, sorry for the late response... are you asking me what it is worth?, the oldest model which is 2009 is still worth 3k

[@drmaheshpaturi2741]

@@2SmartAuto ok.. I brought it for 4000$

[@2SmartAuto]

@@drmaheshpaturi2741 most important part on this nissan is the transmission, replace the fluid asap and your good... good luck

[@MM-zt4oe]

Seen the Sv for $1500 Wondering if I should get it

[@2SmartAuto]

i dont recommend maxima with problems

[@STYLISHHILLS]

How many miles?

[@2SmartAuto]

bought it at 166k, its at 170k now

[@STYLISHHILLS]

@@2SmartAuto I went to Nissan and got one at 202k and i returned it because I was told it was too high for 5k. It was a 2010

[@2SmartAuto]

@@STYLISHHILLS if it drove great when you bought it, all you had to do was flush the trans and make sure it had no leaks, replace fluid and you got another 20,000 miles for a fact before you have to do any work to it again.

[@juicy1598]

How’s the car doing now

[@2SmartAuto]

Still running, no check engine, quality purchase

[@juicy1598]

2 Smart Auto that’s great. I’m looking at one being sold for $4000 on Facebook. 180K miles but in “perfect condition.” Would you recommend ?

[@2SmartAuto]

@@juicy1598 honestly i dont recommend these maxima, unless you can understand this car. this car has to be maintenance every 50,000 mile so that means that yours at 180k should have gotten fluids changed at least 3 times... if not no good. so sorry no i dont . at 2500 then yeah

[@joegreen215]

Shit I'm gonna get my money back

[@2SmartAuto]

Lol facts it's a POS

[@pushhard2]

You should've purchased a toyota camry, toyota corolla, a honda accord or civic with a mechanic. Nissans maximas beyond 2003 are crap! They are endless money pits.

[@2SmartAuto]

so we hear but the car is still here so its not that bad

[@pushhard2]

@@2SmartAuto yeah but with how many miles on it currently though? Prepair to have problem after problem.

[@suhailahmed4449]

Flood car

[@2SmartAuto]

No, clean title, no water damage

[@luisdominguez4967]

Wow this was 5 years ago sounds about right facebook has become sezs pool of disgusting people like that the one that are the most annoying are the one saying this belong to my dead kid or family member

[@2SmartAuto]

Once was a good place lol