Can a Nissan Altima get an oil change?
Hey I just brought my 17 yr old a 03 Altima with 79,900 miles Went in to get key with chip for backup Dealer said he ran VIN and found 2 recalls and he would fix them and i got a free oil change.
What kind of car is Nissan Altima SE?
The car is a 2.5 2003 Altima SE automatic with 52,000 KM. in another thread. I just took my 2003 back in for the same situation after the recall. This was done last week and so far it has not come back on. i will let you know if it does though.
Why is my Nissan Altima blowing white smoke?
I brought a brand new 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 from Len Stoler Nissan. We noticed a light mist of smoke from the tile pipe in the summer time. I called to the dealer the dealer stated that was normal. The car started blowing light white smoke, the dealer stated change my gas to supreme octane.
How many miles does a 2003 Nissan Altima have?
I bought my 03, 2.5 Altima with 38,000 miles on it. I now have driven it another 75,000 miles ( odometer reads113,000 miles).
Why does my check engine light not light up?
If your Check engine light is ON, the easiest way to diagnose this problem is to always check your trouble code memory with an OBD2 scanner. The check engine light will not light up if there is a scheduled service as the service engine soon light.
When to use service engine soon instead of check engine light?
Some manufacturers use the service engine soon light instead of the check engine light when there is just a minor problem with your car and not a severe problem. It could also mean that it is time for a scheduled service, such as oil or spark plug replacement.
Can a low oil level cause a service engine soon light?
Yes, Low engine oil level can cause the service engine soon light to appear on your dashboard on a lot of car models. It can also mean that other low fluid levels are low or other problems with the car. It is relatively easy to check the oil level, though, so you should definitely begin with it.
If your Check engine light is ON, the easiest way to diagnose this problem is to always check your trouble code memory with an OBD2 scanner. The check engine light will not light up if there is a scheduled service as the service engine soon light.
What to do if your engine maintenance light goes out?
Check your engine control unit for any stored trouble codes. If you receive any codes, save them and try to get information about what they mean. If there are codes for emission problems that are not dangerous for your engine, you can try deleting the code to see if the engine maintenance light goes out.
Where can I find the ECM code on my car?
The ECM code repeats intself until you turn the ignition key to the OFF position, at which point the ECM resets itself to standard get-in-and-drive-the-car mode. You can look up the trouble codes in the ESM/FSM; there’s a bunch of them.
What does ECM mean when SES light is blinking?
In the ESM, refer to page EC-639. Additionally, if you get four blinks of ten (0000), the ECM is indicating no malfunction. You can clear the code (and the annoying SES light) by holding down the accelerator pedal for more than 10 seconds while the SES light is blinking.
What does service engine soon light mean on Nissan Altima?
A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something needs immediate attention. If your service engine soon light is on, you’ll need to pull these trouble codes to see what is wrong with your Altima. The trouble codes don’t even necessarily mean that there is an engine problem.
The ECM code repeats intself until you turn the ignition key to the OFF position, at which point the ECM resets itself to standard get-in-and-drive-the-car mode. You can look up the trouble codes in the ESM/FSM; there’s a bunch of them.
In the ESM, refer to page EC-639. Additionally, if you get four blinks of ten (0000), the ECM is indicating no malfunction. You can clear the code (and the annoying SES light) by holding down the accelerator pedal for more than 10 seconds while the SES light is blinking.