2000 Nissan Maxima TORN CV BOOTS

117,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GAUTAMESH
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hii ,

i was told by firestone mechanic that my cv boots are torn and are splitting the grease out.i generally drive for about 75 miles twice a week.would it be a problem if i drive with torn boots? he said it would cost 500$ to fix them. im a student and i cant afford that much. pls tell me how long i can drive with torn boots with out any problem?
Apr 15, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Hard to say how long it will go. I have seen them go a few months from the time we spotted one or a couple years. IF you start to hear clicking, you need to make it a priority.


Stop going to firestone or chains...they are usually more trouble.
Apr 15, 2008 at 11:41 AM
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