2008 Nissan Maxima 59,000 mi. Began stalling, sputtering, not wanting to go when slowed or at a stop. Then ran hot and steam/smoke began coming out from under hood and through vents. Is this a coolant issue? Oil issue? When pulled the dipstick out smoke came out. Waiting on tow at moment. We JUST bought this card used from a friend of a friend.... Any advice would be Much appreciated!!

Asked by Mont6270 Jul 01, 2015 at 08:41 PM about the 2008 Nissan Maxima SL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2008 Nissan Maxima 59,000 mi. Began stalling, sputtering, not wanting to go when
slowed or at a stop. Then ran hot and steam/smoke began coming out from under hood
and through vents.  Is this a coolant issue?  Oil issue?  When pulled the dipstick out
smoke came out.  Waiting on tow at moment.  We JUST bought this card used from a
friend of a friend....  Any advice would be Much appreciated!!

5 Answers
144,795

T_S_T answered 9 years ago

It is a coolant issue,leak or some internal engine issue,you seen smoke coming from oil stick because oil got hot,from coolant problem.

Mark helpful
144,795

T_S_T answered 9 years ago

If car started sputtring as you said while hot,may have blown head gasket.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Maxima

Looking for a Used Maxima in your area?

CarGurus has 144 nationwide Maxima listings starting at $5,653.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Nissan Maxima Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Jorge Vazquez
    Reputation
    3,710
  • #2
    rtriel
    Reputation
    1,380
  • #3
    tahiti
    Reputation
    1,050
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Nissan Altima
22 Great Deals out of 716 listings starting at $1,400
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Toyota Camry
52 Great Deals out of 985 listings starting at $2,212
Used Dodge Charger
38 Great Deals out of 645 listings starting at $4,888
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,705 listings starting at $1,995
Used Nissan Sentra
77 Great Deals out of 1,812 listings starting at $2,195
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
109 Great Deals out of 3,238 listings starting at $4,995
Used Lexus ES
15 Great Deals out of 195 listings starting at $3,888
Used Hyundai Sonata
38 Great Deals out of 1,111 listings starting at $3,112
Used Lexus IS
25 Great Deals out of 311 listings starting at $5,900
Used Dodge Challenger
33 Great Deals out of 475 listings starting at $7,999
Used Chevrolet Impala
9 Great Deals out of 107 listings starting at $4,632
Used Chevrolet Malibu
50 Great Deals out of 1,139 listings starting at $1,295

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.