Nissan & Toyota

[76ChevyTrucker]

I know there's already a thread about the panel dropping on the Toyota SUV's, but I was just watching the news (CNN American Morning), and I caught the blurb on the panel dropping on the SUV's. Another thing I caught is that the 2003 Altimas and Sentras are having some form of stalling problem. Can anyone give me some insight onto this one?

[sciguy_0504]

I know late model Altimas were recalled because of excessive oil consumption which could lead to engine fires. I don't know what's going on with the Sentra.

[Chicagoland]

Sentra SE-R's with the 2.5 L have same issues as Altimas.

[Polish_Kris]

I don't know what's going on with the Sentra.

166323[/snapback]

Cost-Cutting!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Sentra

B15 (2000-2006)

The Sentra finally crossed over into the "compact" class for 2000 on an all-new platform. Previously, the compact class had been occupied by the Stanza (discontinued in 1992). Production shifted from Smyrna, Tennessee to Aguascalientes, Mexico, and the Smyrna production line was retooled to build the Nissan Xterra. The 1.6 L engine was dropped in favor of the 1.8 L (126 hp) QG18DE. Numerous upgrades were made over the previous generation. The new model featured a new interior with higher quality plastics and more comfortable seats. The exterior was also substantially updated and now featured body-side moldings and clear headlights. In 2002, a new SE-R (165 hp) was introduced, trading its SR20DE engine for the Altima's torquier but lower-revving QR25DE. The SE-R came in a base model with a 5-speed manual transmission or optional automatic. Also available was a 6-speed manual transmission with helical limited slip differential, which was called the SE-R Spec-V (175 hp). 2004 saw a minor facelift for all Sentras. Nissan also started cost-cutting and took the front stabilizer bar out of 1.8 L models.

[76ChevyTrucker]

I knew about the oil consumption deal. But what was said this morning is that the cars will just stall..