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robert:nissanaltima2012 [2025/09/06 17:28]
dwheele [Loud clanking]
robert:nissanaltima2012 [2026/03/14 18:38] (current)
dwheele [Oil Change]
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 ====== Robert's Nissan Altima 2012 ====== ====== Robert's Nissan Altima 2012 ======
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 +^VIN|1N4AL2AP5CN445401|
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 ===== Transmission Problems ===== ===== Transmission Problems =====
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 Initially I thought that these o-rings were too loose, but I didn't think about the fact that the o-rings slide back and forth on their **inside** diameters. The outside diameter just seem to match the inside of the intake camshaft gear. Initially I thought that these o-rings were too loose, but I didn't think about the fact that the o-rings slide back and forth on their **inside** diameters. The outside diameter just seem to match the inside of the intake camshaft gear.
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 +{{:robert:intakecamshaftgearo-rings.jpg|Photo from YouTube'r (not our engine)}}
  
 Notice that the o-rings have a diagonal cut in them. Notice that the o-rings have a diagonal cut in them.
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 +This video shows the o-rings, although the motor is a slightly different model.: https://youtu.be/C0O-5mF8g2k?si=sNBoYgzTK8C6izC0&t=281
  
 [9/6/2025] [9/6/2025]
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 +===== Transmission Fluid Leak =====
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 +Altima had terrible clunking and poor transmission performance. Checked CVT Automatic transmission fluid, it was mostly gone from dipstick.
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 +Discovered pin hole in transmission cooler rubber hose, fluid had been slowly leaking out of it. Replaced for $4.51.
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 +===== Brakes =====
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 +Changed front pads, and driver-side rotor.
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 +[12/26/2025]
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 +===== Oil Change =====
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 +This is the first change since the installation of the new engine.
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 +Oil change (not filter) 146,463. 5W 30 O'Reilly Oil.
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 +===== Transfer to Dan =====
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 +Transferred this vehicle to my ownership. Robert gave it to me as a gift, and I processed this on Oct 20, 2025.
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 +===== Replaced Power Steering Pipe =====
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 +This probably was damaged when installing the engine (during 2025)
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