A question to the Bay Area crowd - Nissan Murano

DrMurano · 11-19-2004, 02:52 PM

To all of you brothers and sisters currently residing in our beautiful Bay Area.

Is it simply my bad luck or are you guys in the same boat. I am experiencing pinging under light loads. I am using Premium only from different gas stations. Costco super - occasional pinging, Chevron super - even less, but still there, Shell super - pretty much the same as Costco. What are your experiencs. My MO was built 06/04, and I bought it 08/04. I have been hearing pinging to the different extent pretty much since brand new. I now have 4600 mi on it, hasn't changed oil yet (waiting for 5000).

Any similar experiences, any suggestions? Knock sensor? Simply bad gas? I don't want to live with this. I spoke with a service advisor at Daland Nissan -- and the responce was it is the gas, live with it. My responce was -- you have got to be kidding, I paid over $33K for the car and I have to "... live with it ...". His only suggestions was Chevron Super.

Please advise

**zebelkhan** · 11-19-2004, 03:04 PM

Okay, tell me which dealership you go to so I won't!
No way you should live with the car that pings. I would try a different dealership. Your car should not ping if you are using super (any brand).
I also only use premium and I fillup mostly at a safeway superstore. But I also fill up at Shell and Costco (never tried Chevron). My tank is almost empty when I fillup so if there is a problem with the gas it will show up really fast. Have not had a problem at all.

By the way, the first recommended oil change is @ 3,750 miles

GripperDon · 11-19-2004, 03:09 PM

Suggest a can of octane improver from Checker etc. ONLY to see if the pinging goes away. If so then maybe bad knock detector. GRIP

MightyMo · 11-19-2004, 07:05 PM

I do happen to mostly use Chevron 91 here in the bay area, and don't hear pinging except for once every month or two when accelerating gently right at the torque converter lock-up (18'ish MPH). With 87 it happens much more frequently, every couple of day at least. As for other brands of fuel, I also use Rotten Robbie, and the occational Shell & 76 and again, no real worries with 91.

Maybe you need to actually go in and give their tech a test drive and show them the sound and how loud and reproduceable it is. If it ISN'T loud and reproduceable, then you're going to be in a bit of a bind...

DrMurano · 11-20-2004, 10:34 AM

Thanks for your replies, guys.

b0xdesigns · 11-20-2004, 08:45 PM

I've been using the cheapest lowest grade gas i can find.....i haven't had any problems.....ARe you sure the sound your hearing is the engine pinging?

GripperDon · 11-20-2004, 09:43 PM

bOxdesigns, Please tell me one more time specifically what you are usings for parking lights. Thanks GRIP

b0xdesigns · 11-20-2004, 10:43 PM

i bought them here grip:

LED lights

GripperDon · 11-20-2004, 11:09 PM

Thanks GRIP

11-19-2004, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrMurano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 107	A question to the Bay Area crowd To all of you brothers and sisters currently residing in our beautiful Bay Area. Is it simply my bad luck or are you guys in the same boat. I am experiencing pinging under light loads. I am using Premium only from different gas stations. Costco super - occasional pinging, Chevron super - even less, but still there, Shell super - pretty much the same as Costco. What are your experiencs. My MO was built 06/04, and I bought it 08/04. I have been hearing pinging to the different extent pretty much since brand new. I now have 4600 mi on it, hasn't changed oil yet (waiting for 5000). Any similar experiences, any suggestions? Knock sensor? Simply bad gas? I don't want to live with this. I spoke with a service advisor at Daland Nissan -- and the responce was it is the gas, live with it. My responce was -- you have got to be kidding, I paid over $33K for the car and I have to "... live with it ...". His only suggestions was Chevron Super. Please advise __________________ * Nothing improves a car's off-road capability more than rental papers in the glove box * 2004 SL AWD Silver / Charcoal leather SL Touring Package SL Leather Package Premium Package Sunroof Package Dynamic Control Navigation Carpet, Cargo protector Splash Guards Crossbars Rear Bumper Protector Autopark 2000 Colgan Bra Nissan 7/100K mi warranty

11-19-2004, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,042	Okay, tell me which dealership you go to so I won't! No way you should live with the car that pings. I would try a different dealership. Your car should not ping if you are using super (any brand). I also only use premium and I fillup mostly at a safeway superstore. But I also fill up at Shell and Costco (never tried Chevron). My tank is almost empty when I fillup so if there is a problem with the gas it will show up really fast. Have not had a problem at all. By the way, the first recommended oil change is @ 3,750 miles __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

11-19-2004, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Suggest a can of octane improver from Checker etc. ONLY to see if the pinging goes away. If so then maybe bad knock detector. GRIP __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

11-19-2004, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
MightyMo Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 522	I do happen to mostly use Chevron 91 here in the bay area, and don't hear pinging except for once every month or two when accelerating gently right at the torque converter lock-up (18'ish MPH). With 87 it happens much more frequently, every couple of day at least. As for other brands of fuel, I also use Rotten Robbie, and the occational Shell & 76 and again, no real worries with 91. Maybe you need to actually go in and give their tech a test drive and show them the sound and how loud and reproduceable it is. If it ISN'T loud and reproduceable, then you're going to be in a bit of a bind... __________________ -Carl Merritt <a href="http://www.thenissanpath.com">2006 Pathfinder SE 4x4</a> <a href="http://www.racerzx.com">1990 300ZX 2+2 Twin Turbo</a> <a href="http://www.zfilms.org/NissSportMag/index.html">Nissan Sport Magazine Asso. Editor (300ZX, Murano, Pathfinder)</a> <a href="http://www.zfilms.org">www.ZFilms.org</a>

11-20-2004, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrMurano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 107	Thanks for your replies, guys. __________________ * Nothing improves a car's off-road capability more than rental papers in the glove box * 2004 SL AWD Silver / Charcoal leather SL Touring Package SL Leather Package Premium Package Sunroof Package Dynamic Control Navigation Carpet, Cargo protector Splash Guards Crossbars Rear Bumper Protector Autopark 2000 Colgan Bra Nissan 7/100K mi warranty

11-20-2004, 08:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
b0xdesigns My MO's faster than yours Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 444	I've been using the cheapest lowest grade gas i can find.....i haven't had any problems.....ARe you sure the sound your hearing is the engine pinging?

11-20-2004, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	bOxdesigns, Please tell me one more time specifically what you are usings for parking lights. Thanks GRIP __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

11-20-2004, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
b0xdesigns My MO's faster than yours Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 444	i bought them here grip: LED lights

11-20-2004, 11:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Thanks GRIP __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

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