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2004 Nissan Altima Base 4dr Sedan 2.5 Manual

2004 Nissan Altima
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
23 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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steering wheel locks up when i turn and the battery light comes on?
steering wheel locks up when i turn and the battery light comes on?
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Asked by William D March 4, 2013, 7:36 pm 1 reply
how much for a tune-up?
another question my car makes like pop corn noise when car is on. what does that mean?
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2002 Nissan Altima went into limp mode, mechanic doesn't know why
My mechanic doesn't know why my car went into limp mode. I have a 2002 2.5L Nissan Altima (automatic transmission). I was driving ~65mph on the highway, got off an exit and waite...
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Asked by Jessica W February 25, 2013, 3:08 pm 1 reply
Service Engine Soon Light
Today is Thursday and my service engine soon light has been on for two days now on my 2011 Nissan altima sedan 2.5. I have checked the fuel cap and its still on. I purchased the ca...
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Asked by Tabitha H February 21, 2013, 3:54 am 1 reply
My antifreeze turns yellow why
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Asked by Kim H February 12, 2013, 4:50 pm 1 reply
misfire in engine, causes?
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Asked by Amanda B February 5, 2013, 4:24 pm 1 reply
how to change the a/c filter
how to chenge tho a/c filter on a 2002 altima 2,5
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Asked by David F February 4, 2013, 8:47 am 1 reply
Rough idle on cold start
I've noticed on some cold mornings I'll start my 02 Altima (starts right away) and it will idle roughly like it's misfiring (SES light blinks). It eventually smooths out when warme...
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Asked by Robert R February 6, 2013, 7:34 am 1 reply
my car sueaks only when im backing up.
when i back up the car squeaks in the morning mostly loud but stops after its been running.
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Asked by J J February 9, 2013, 5:50 pm 1 reply
Heat works while driving but cools down when coming to a stop
when I warm the car up with fan blowing on medium the heat is weak. When I drive it going 30 miles and greater the heat blowing the way it should...but when I come to a stop or at...
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Asked by Gloria N February 2, 2013, 9:38 am 3 replies
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