2010 Nissan Maxima Misfire: P0300 Bad Ignition Coils, Spark Plugs, & Leaking Valve Cover!

[@ericn7698]

Watched every single minute of this video. Don't understand my addiction to watching other people work on cars, but I keep feeding it, lol. Thanks for mixing it up with another marque. Cheers, Mr. S. P.S. I had my car's crankshaft position sensor connector somehow work itself loose last night. The car would intermittently jerk and misfire badly after a few hard pulls, but only while driving leisurely. Go figure. Would die promptly thereafter, and exhibit an extremely hard start. No check engine light. Did it again this morning and left me stranded by the side of the highway. Thank goodness I had my laptop and Tactrix adapter with me. Found the code P0335 stored. Took off the alternator cover and stuck my hand down below the (still burning hot) alternator. I literally slid off the connector with one finger. Very odd. Cleaned out the contacts on both connector and sensor with cleaner, reconnected the two firmly (no satisfying click, boo!), and yanked at the connection to ensure a snug fit. Reconnected the negative battery terminal I had disconnected earlier and she fired up right away! I was ecstatic. I was sure I would have to replace the actual sensor itself. The point of this long-winded story is that watching your videos has given me the confidence to troubleshoot and work on my own money-pit (modified genuine JDM Forester STi). Thank you, Mr. S!

[@82dupont]

I had a 1994 Nissan Maxima that was an outstanding vehicle. Always had a soft spot for Maximas. Looking forward to see you work your magic on this car.

[@chelle315]

I have a 2009 Max SV....the front 3 spark plugs are in Bank 2......positions 2, 4, 6.....Bank 1 in the back is 1, 3, 5. You probably know that by now but just figured I'd mention it for your viewers. Great info!

[@livinloudbasshead5790]

He said that in the video at 21 mins.

[@colemanbonner]

God I love modern FWD nissans. They pay my mortgage AND my snap-on payment

[@brymstar333]

awesome...since Nissans been so good to you, would you mind giving some of that knowledge to another Nissan owner who can't afford to take it to a shop?

[@colemanbonner]

@@brymstar333 here’s some helpful knowledge- service a Nissan/Jatco CVT every 30k with ONLY the genuine OE fluid. Use a scan tool to reset the fluid deterioration calc in the TCM when you service it. Don’t buy one without a VERY detailed trans fluid service history or without the $$$ to replace the CVT sitting in the center console.

[@C000DY]

​@Cole B these transmissions are so easy to break its ridiculous. The fluid is insanely expensive. And the dang company does not do warranty fixes on anything anymore. Yes great vehicle!

[@lizajane4293]

Man this was so helpful. I'm a single person and I don't have a lot of money to put my car in the shop. But this looks like something I can do myself.

[@TheHasan187]

It's nothing like doing your own work and learning about your car. That way can't nobody get over on you.

[@cajunaggie9815]

Ahhh, the things Subaru mechanics put themselves through for friends and family. Nicely done.

[@wayneivory8835]

January 26th 2023, I woke up to the problem you are addressing. I have watched the entire video on the 2010 Nissan Maxima repair of spark plugs, ignition coils and so on and you are really good at the work have done there. Sadly i dont have anywhere near the skill level you possess. At this time I would like to know if you are in the Virginia area because you would become my go to Mechanic. Just like to say great work homie, keep up the good work. Excellent presentation while video production and well spoken/explaining step-by-step and tips.... W... Peace.

[@TheHasan187]

Bro he shows you how to do it step by step tools and all. Nothing better then doing your own work and learning your own car.

[@shannonturner6342]

Back right was the exact seal I had leaking and learned about nissans whole valve cover replacement

[@jamesbruno5896]

Hate working on Nissan/Infinities! Nice job Mr S!

[@christopherdimotsis1024]

My father has been working on Nissans most of his life and told me this model of maxima and then the older 2000s with the butterfly looking taillights were very reliable as long as you do regular maintenance. But he’s told me he’s had several customers with over 250k with just regular maintenance the biggest ones were use good oil(this usually kept the seals on the valve covers like this video mentions from failing) and service the trans with a drain and fill about every 30k or sooner if you’d like and change the trans filter every other drain and fill.

[@7binus9]

Love the content! Happy to see non-Subaru videos as well! 😊

[@barrythomas6429]

Some of these modern design engines make Subaru look like a piece of cake.

[@MrSubaru1387]

💯

[@SquidgyPickle]

Subarus are simple to work on if you ask me. I did a timing belt, water pump on my 05 legacy at the weekend. Took me about 3 hours and I'd not done one before. Easy!

[@lonwillis783]

I let the little bit of oil go into the cylinder on my wife's 1999 civic didn't hurt anything. I really enjoyed the video Happy Easter to you and your family

[@xjellathegreatx1920]

I was scrolling speficly for this comment... I didn't see much oil on the coil but when I yanked #5 my socket was covered, oops too late! Thanks for easing my mind a little!

[@blakelinn4499]

My first two vehicles were A32's with the original VQ30DE, loved how I didn't have to take the intake manifold off to replace plugs and any coil packs that went bad

[@flatoutnorth794]

The second I heard "revving it cold" I knew what this video would pertain.. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@OnkelPHMagee]

If you're gonna do a Nissan video, then I'm even more anxious for a Plymouth video.

[@fanizzle157]

Thank you for this video it really helped me out on fixing my maxima!

[@buckshot6481]

You need to wear shades and wave your hands around, lots of animated hand movements 😎

[@MrSubaru1387]

😂 😂 😂

[@SquidgyPickle]

Whilst shouting "endless money pit", making crap clickbait titles and actually doing nothing remotely technical!!

[@newdayyesterday]

Fiddly little job tip toeing around a sea of plastic...made very pleasurable to watch with the faint tweeting of birdsong in the background. Good job all round MrSubaru1387. 🐦

[@TruongPham-ks6nc]

Very nice detail work!. Thanks so much!!

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you. Good stuff. Be safe.

[@Empire2ent]

Awesome tutorial GREAT JOB!

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Thanks! Have to do this job very soon on a 2004 Murano it doesn't look too bad of a job to do.

[@volaunts]

Thanks for the video bro. Was able to change out all my coils/plugs and my PCV valve. Was getting an error in bank 3 (P0303) and saw that my coil and spark plug were both burnt.

[@bigbri7519]

I can only afford 1 mortgage so I try to do most of my own work. I had a cyl 5 misfire on my maxima and just went and swapped out the coil in about 10 minutes. No need to take off the intake either. 100 bux, a flashlight and a 10mm hex.

[@nissanvq35lag23]

Outstanding job ❤...I always try to save the customer a couple of pennies, and just replace the seal for the intake valve covers...unless is broken,...nice work though

[@quilino59]

I'm glad I have the 2000 maxima GLE much easier to work on top of the engine, I will be doing soon the coil and sparks plugs replacement one bad coil.

[@skunkedagain]

excellent video. thanks for sharing and talking through each step as you're figuring it out.

[@clarkcooper2920]

Really nice and informative instructional video, @MrSubaru1387! I particularly like the hose pinch-off pliers shown at about the 07:00 point. Could you identify the manufacturer and model number(s), please?

[@timbrown9731]

I had a99 Infiniti I30 VQ30 before the Legacy it was a good motor, well built car it was basically a Max just all gusset up.

[@locosplittv3681]

Thank you !! 👍🙏

[@krwiles]

I like watching these videos. It makes me happy that I own a Jeep with a straight six 4.0, manual AX-15, manual locking hubs, and a Ford 9 inch. Virtually the dumbest vehicle on the planet.

[@ahmedsaidu-kamara6760]

Thanks for a great video. Quick question for you, does the bracket behind the manifold attach to it? I don't think so. I'm also having issue getting the second hose clamps off. Is it okay to remove the hose clamp on the engine end?

[@robertmedina6875]

I've been renting for 30 years I have checked pre Gap plugs many times. They are almost always not correct so I'm sure that the job won't be right

[@IgnatiusCaelestis]

Looking forward to see your video on the wilderness addition. Hopefully you make one.

[@timbrown9731]

Wow, on my VQ I was able to do the plug with the pletum on, looks like that has changed yep its a ps line mine was the same set up

[@lmatos369]

wish u couldve shown the relearn. i had the same issue . oil in the cycliner(#3) replaced cover, plugs and coils and im still getting a misfire from 3

[@misi2752]

On my 2006 Forester SG the trunk lid rattles on bad quality roads, and we have a lot of those. Figured out that the lid has a small left-right movement and the Liftgate Lock Striker Plate hits the actuator, and that makes the noise. How can I fix it? The Liftgate Bump Stop seems to be in decent shape, but I also tried to lift them with 3mm to push the lid harder, but it didn't solved the problem. Not sure if it will fix the rattling if I change them.

[@shaneiveson517]

How much would a mechanic charge for this I have a 2011 maxima sv and have been dreading having to remove the plenum to get to the back 3 coils

[@timbrown9731]

Wonder if these coils were made by Mitsubishi like mine were?

[@tyronerhineheart8620]

The spark plug wit rust did use any rust protection

[@arthurfernandes2402]

One cold rev a day keeps the mechanic away 🤪😂😂😂.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Not in this case! 😂 🤣

[@kevinm5177]

Cool to see you working on this motor. I really want a 350z to tinker with but it seems they are all super expensive and nice or overpriced and clapped out. 😔

[@MrSubaru1387]

I have a buddy with a twin turbo 350Z. He popped the engine years ago. Been on me, wanting me to build the replacement. Def not up my alley. 😂 😂

[@tyronerhineheart8620]

Can you tell me were # 1 celender coil pack is thank you

[@אוריתמיר-ז9ג]

Great video, one of the most informative step by step I've seen. sadly - I found it by searching "oil on coil and plug Nissan maxima" which means I already tried tackling the shaking engine misfire issue (thinking it's just a bad coil) and found the oily coil and went ahead and took out the plug to find it was also oily. after spraying some carburetor cleaner, installing a new plug and a new coil and putting everything back together I started the engine for about five seconds. turned it off quickly because of the smell. so considering I inserted oil and carburetor cleaner into the cylinder - what is the damage I'm looking at and what should I do now?

[@ausmartin1]

Ever since Nissan had financial trouble and then the nail in their coffin since the Renault PSA they really are not worth it, owner abuse aside.

[@growthdevelopment7412]

I have a 2010 maxima and it's running very hard when I crack it up and cuts off what you think the problem could be???

[@TheHasan187]

I had did this what my computer has to be reset just because. I put all new ignition coils spark plug holes throttle body thermostat aftermarket air filter made it sound real good. Car only had 132K on it I bought it at 122k.

[@tyronerhineheart8620]

How long and hours did it take, what would the charge for this job

[@terrancegrant1664]

Wow...that engine bay is more compact than my 07.

[@rwdplz1]

Fix everything that will turn the dash lights off and sell it fast.

[@davenbuteau9825]

The circle gasket what is that one called

[@ZoobiVan]

43:25 Is there a way to hand tighten this part? I believe this part requires 8ft-lb. My torque wrench doesn't go under 10ft-lb.

[@grandmasterdoowopg-funkhom9801]

Need an inch lb wrench

[@Grooove_e]

Those VQ's are mighty fun when you slap a turbo on em'. Only about 15k or less left on em though once the snail is spinnin' Edit: also, to do this you can kiss a lot of factory parts goodbye to make a turbo kit fit in there lol

[@terrancepinkney777]

I had oil in my #6 cylinder and I know I need this done BUT I don't have the time to do this.... 😔😔. How much were the parts? Great video by the way!

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Nice job

[@hepeng2627]

thanks share this video.

[@EzekielxMicah]

I just wnat to know the bill for all the parts

[@Set_your_handle77]

Any reason not put dielectric grease in the connectors around the engine on a new car?

[@itadakihokkaido4305]

What a nightmare to work on that

[@denotsironlion67]

What’s a fair price for a complete job like this ?

[@grandmasterdoowopg-funkhom9801]

I need this info as well.

[@tyronerhineheart8620]

Was the hoses ckeded

[@Atonement-]

Necessary (I mean, totally necessary) to replace plenum gasket on these? I mean if it still looks new? They usually do that's why I'm asking..

[@TheHasan187]

The idle will set itself if im not correct.

[@Atonement-]

Brotha why no action on doing the timing chain tensioners/chain itself?? I'm just a diy guy thinking about doing mine... U got me worried now lol.... Talk to me man, what are the potential disasters?

[@rockyrodmusic]

why does the temp is on half way, mine is only line 2

[@tyronerhineheart8620]

Did you som dole triod grease

[@franciscoalava3142]

Awesome

[@erikclingerman5602]

What would this job cost to do?

[@JawadKhan-hz9sc]

How much is the labor for this job? If You dont mind me asking

[@kiyanrandle8882]

I have a question where does the silencer tube go on the intake ?

[@mistacdawg6882]

My maxima is giving the same code with multiple misfires and cylinder 3 misfire code. It makes a tapping sound and gets faster while accelerating. Started immediately after thunderstorm.

[@anamositykilla2190]

Mine just happened today. Gonna have a fun time fixing this. Lol. I got the patience to do it! Just need a few more tools he's using I don't have. Hopefully you got yours fixed!

[@dan260140]

Have/had a 05 maxima and some guy did a hit a run on me. Glad we are okay but long story short I’m kinda glad I’m able to leave this car. The car had a lot of problems and I just hated it !

[@richardsantos2818]

hi I change all the spark plug on my V6 2009 Nissan Maxima but not running smooth any advice need your opinion

[@DanielDautruche]

Did u also change the Ignition coils too

[@richardsantos2818]

@@DanielDautruche thank you for your advice I did replace number 3 coil pack now running smooth

[@billlink7116]

Do you put anything on the spark plug threads, like never seize?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Never.

[@WoundedSpiritHealing]

What was wrong with the original cam cover ? I understand people just replace the gaskets and leave original cam cover ????

[@MrSubaru1387]

The gaskets are made onto the covers... Nissan...

[@lifeofsebastian5035]

i Gotta 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 V6 SR and mines is doing the Samething what do you think i need

[@tmmlam]

reconsider Nissan V6

[@toddb930]

If they would have installed the engine 90 degrees it might have been a little easier to do this.

[@user-wk8gg2uj8b]

wtf is newton meters. What is it in Foot pounds

[@timbrown9731]

I wonder if Nissan finally changed their crappy accessory belt drive system my model didn’t have a self adjusting tensioner it was a weird ass tensioner that you had to set it had a warm gear drive on it that you would have to first loosen the bolt on the pulley itself and then you could drive up or down For a preset tension it was a shitty set up and the first time I change the belt on that car I didn’t realize you had to loosen the pulley bolt first and stretched the worm gear drive and broken it lol!

[@TheCharacter97]

Mr Subaru. My 2010 Subaru Outback 6 speed has been acting weird lately. Sometimes I have trouble getting into second gear. As if there was a physical barrier preventing me from getting into second gear. I hear no grinding nor feel like it would want to perhaps enter second gear. It does so every now and then and when it doesnt, getting into second gear is as easy as can be. Also, whenever I am in town and have to shift more often and can actually hear, I hear a clunking noise whenever I get into neutral to get into the next desired gear. Is my transmission going bad or something that has to do with the clutch? I changed my transmission fluid 3000 miles ago and the fluid had nothing of concern in it other then being old. Thanks for your help.

[@IronFishChannel]

Just my two cents, but my 04 Subaru lost some teeth on 2nd gear and started making a grinding noise whenever I was in gear, ended up needing the transmission taken apart and put back together with a new 2nd gear. Might be something similar but I don't know. Good luck.

[@TheCharacter97]

@@IronFishChannel yeah well I dont hear grinding noise when in second gear. It just happens that sometimes I cant get into second gear. I can after pressing the clutch 2-3 times and bumping up the rpms... other times it slides in smoothly like there were no problems..

[@SquidgyPickle]

@@TheCharacter97 possibly a clutch issue I'd say. How many miles on the clutch?

[@TheCharacter97]

@@SquidgyPickle 153 000 miles

[@SquidgyPickle]

@@TheCharacter97 that might be your answer man....

[@levigarrett5614]

Mr subaru please see this comment. I need help! I have an 87 toyota pickup 22r with the 4 speed manual. My clutch is toast. Where do you recommend I order the parts? Have you changed one like mine? What did you use and what results?

[@MrSubaru1387]

I've done a 90s taco clutch. Used a Perfection brand kit from Advance Auto Parts. Was around 2013.

[@levigarrett5614]

@@MrSubaru1387 thanks! I'm having a hard time between brands deciding. It's just too many options

[@MrSubaru1387]

Can never go wrong with an Exedy.

[@user-qr6zh9ev8k]

Easy to remove the whole air box from throttle body only one bolt

[@westcoast2capisalivenikomo584]

Yup I need new nissan car battery n new spark plugs 🔌

[@sheikhji8371]

I am form India

[@956Sparkys]

Rename to Mr. Nissaru

[@user-qr6zh9ev8k]

Be careful spraying cleaner into Nissan electronic TB

[@ezeeduzzit]

Lucky not flat rate cuz that was a bunch of Unnecessary work

[@gcanyon3114]

That engine looks like a royal pain to work on...

[@C000DY]

I swear these 2000 to 2012 nissans are absolute shit.. from maxima, altima, murano, rogue.. i have a 09 murano and it has giving me 5 times the problems as any other vehicle ive ever own. The company wouldnt give me a new cvt.. bouggt my own engine. Alternator, starter, battery. Tires.. just an absolute shit ahow.. i hate nissans after that.. i will never get another nissan because of it.

[@C000DY]

Also this is the exact same engine in the 09 murano. The cat is absolute trash aswell. I mean damm.. it would leak and leak and leak.. even after inspection. And gaskets and man.. it was just dog shit. Jinco trash.. truly made me want to rip it out and put the engine in aomthing else with an manual and have room to actually work on the Damm car lol because this side way engine is Garbage. Do lnt care what anyone says. Yea it balance this.. Yada Yada but God u can't say this is a good vehicle after it fails after 70k miles or less.

[@robertmedina6875]

I love guys who have house payments and snap on payments because eventually they get desperate from being payment poor and sell some of their Snap-on stuff to me and I have no payments on Snap-on Matco or Mac so then I buy things for half price with no payments and no interest! Isn't America great!

[@MrSubaru1387]

Well, my Snap-on bill is $0 and both my houses are paid for. So not sure what your comment has to do with my video.

[@120115135]

no es bueno + es malo