There is nothing more worrying than unusual noises from the engine. Do not go immediately to your garage, the malfunction is probably not as critical as you might imagine. To suitably identifier this malfunction we will see the most regular noises on a Nissan Maxima and where they come from.engine-noise-Nissan-Maxima

The engine of my Nissan Maxima makes a loud noise

If you are stopped and the engine emits some kind of roar , there is undeniably a dysfunction. It could come from a not well fixed engine cover, which rebounds repeatedly on another component. It is also possible that severe rustling may come from the belt. If your Nissan Maxima does not make a suspicious noise when it is stopped, but a deaf noise appears when you are driving, the malfunction most likely comes from bearings not the engine. Do not take too long to go to a garage, it can get worse.

The engine of my Nissan Maxima makes a tractor noise

The Nissan Maxima emits a airplane noise , but without having its power. Generally, it comes from a hole in the pot or a fault, not from the engine. The noise should be louder and more serious than usual, but related to acceleration. the more you accelerate, the more noise the vehicle emits. If this is not the case and the noise does not vary depending on the acceleration, go to your garage. The malfunction probably comes from a faulty engine element.

My Nissan Maxima's engine makes a pan noise

A shrill noise on a Nissan Maxima generally remains linked to the belt, and not of the engine as such. It is usually the accessory belt not tight enough, a defective tensioner roller. Tighten the belt if it is slack, or replace the tensioner roller.

The engine of my Nissan Maxima makes a lot of noise

If your Nissan Maxima makes a lot of noise it can often come from two main sources. For the first, it is a thud that will come from bearings . However, it can also result from tires not sufficiently inflated, or even too worn. If your engine makes a lot of noise, it could also be due to a fuel combustion malfunction, or exhaust hole. Finally, it is quite exceptional that the engine is the source of this type of noise.

My Nissan Maxima engine makes a popping sound

This is a fairly frequent and rather scary dysfunction. This noise of slam could result from various engine parts. However you will find below the two main ones.

  • Poor combustion. In fact, poor or partial combustion could cause popping noises. Do not attempt repairs if this is what is happening, go to your garage.
  • If this snap only comes in the first few minutes, it could be due to hydraulic lifters .
  • The malfunction could also result from pistons , rockers , etc.

Not easy to diagnose. Mechanical noises should be considered as signals. We advise you to go to your garage for a more precise diagnosis. Be vigilant!