1995 Nissan Maxima Sputters and Shakes

NISSAN MAXIMA
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TBEAU
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i have a 1995 nissan maxima with 118k miles. it sputters on take off and anything under 2000 rpm's. i hear a popping sound in the exaust. what could cause this ? also on a different note my car intermittantly shakes at 65mph and gets faster as i go faster . any ideas?
Feb 25, 2007 at 2:43 AM
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Sounds like a misfire, how old are the plugs, wires, cap and rotor?

The vibration sound like a tire balance problem. IF your in the snowy area, may be a little frozen snow.ice built up.
Feb 25, 2007 at 3:51 AM

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Check spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor for a low-RPM misfire causing sputter and exhaust popping. For the speed-related shake, have the tires balanced and check for ice or snow buildup.

Conversation Summary

A 1995 Nissan Maxima with 118,000 miles sputters on takeoff and below 2000 rpm, with a popping sound in the exhaust. It also shakes intermittently at 65 mph, worsening as speed increases. The expert attributed the sputter and popping to a misfire and suggested checking the age of the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. The vibration was attributed to a tire balance issue, or possibly frozen snow or ice buildup in a snowy area.

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