Nissan Almera Classic

Nissan Almera Classic (factory index B10) was offered in Russia since 2006. The car was assembled at the Renault Samsung Motors plant in Busan (South Korea).

Review

Nissan Almera Classic (factory index B10) was offered in Russia since 2006. The car was assembled at the Renault Samsung Motors plant in Busan (South Korea). Production of the Classic began in 2002, under the name Renault Samsung SM3, a restyled version of which began to be sold in Russia. The car is based on the N16 Pulsar platform (Nissan Almera).

Engines

Nissan Almera Classic was equipped with a transversely located 16-valve injection engine with a volume of 1.6 liters (107 hp) - the factory index QG16DE. There are no serious problems with the power unit. The drive of the chain chain valve timing, with a resource of at least 200 - 300 thousand km. But recently, the young Almer Classic have encountered a chain stretch, and as a result, the failure of traction after the gas discharge and repeated pressing on the accelerator pedal. The reason is the low quality of the chains used. Cases of stretching occurred when running 40 - 80 thousand km. To replace will have to pay about 10 000 rubles.

If the engine began to stall immediately after launch (after 140 – 180 thousand km), then, most likely, the problem is in the sensor of the position of the camshaft, which must be rotated clockwise.

The gas pump (6-7 thousand rubles) lives at least 150 - 200 thousand km, then begins to buzz, and the engine is not started from the first time. If there were drops in revs and lapses in traction, then the fuel filter may have clogged.

Over time, the owner could notice that the fans of the radiator “thresh” from the moment of turning on the ignition to turning it off – regardless of whether the cold engine or warmed up. The cause of the disease is the loss of contact due to breaking off the wire, which has an excessively rigid insulation and a short area between the points of selection of the tourniquet.

After 100 – 150 thousand km, you may need to replace the silencer. The reason is the low quality of the metal and the lack of a channel for draining condensate formed as a result of short trips. The first signs are the appearance of small holes at the bottom of the jar of the silencer, from which water “drips”.

Transmission

On the Almera Classic, two types of boxes were installed: a 5-speed mechanics and a 4-speed automatic. Often in new cars owners found insufficient amount of oil poured into the manual gearbox - only 1.5 liters instead of the 3 liters. Long-term work in conditions of oil starvation significantly shortened the life cycle of the box. After 60 – 100 thousand km may appear noise in the manual transmission due to the bearing of the secondary shaft. The supplier of problem bearings is the Chinese manufacturer KOYO. Fuzzy transmissions may appear after 90 – 140 thousand km. Sometimes the problem can be solved by pumping the clutch. The clutch runs at least 140 - 180 thousand km. Replacement will require 8-10 thousand rubles. On cars before 2008, there are cases of leakage of the main clutch cylinder due to the failure of the plastic fitting. This happens more often in winter. To avoid this, it is necessary to squeeze a plastic fitting with the help of a clampe. On the "mechanics" it is not always possible to easily turn on the rear gear. This feature is caused by the lack of synchronizer, as a result, the driver hears a “crunch”. There is nothing terrible here, you need to pause and try again, or try to turn on the back through the third gear. The resource of the automatic transmission before the first repair is not less than 150 - 200 thousand km. Owners often complain of “kicks” or tremors that occur when switching from 1st to 2nd on an unheated box when running more than 60 – 100 thousand km. In addition, after 120 – 160 thousand km, sometimes there is a “slipper” when switching from the 2nd to the 3rd gear.

Walking

On the suspension Nissan Almera Classic manufacturer clearly saved, eliminating from its design front stabilizer transverse stability, while all the necessary technological places of fastenings are saved. This element can play an important role in a sharp maneuver of the car in a critical situation, for example, bypassing a suddenly arisen obstacle. Many owners install the stabilizer themselves. The cost of the kit is about 4 thousand rubles, installation works - 1.5 - 2 thousand rubles. The cause of creaking, occurring behind when braking - before a complete stop, often become 2-a transport ears. After accidental contact of the bottom with any surface, they can bend and begin to cling to the rear beam. The rear suspension springs are quite weak and compress strongly with three passengers in the back seat. After 4-5 years of operation, they significantly sag. Replacing springs with stiffer ones will require about 6000 rubles per pair. Front shock absorbers run more than 100 - 140 thousand km, rear - 80 - 100 thousand km. Knocks in the suspension are often caused by knocking shock absorbers, which at the same time retain their performance for a long time. Steering thrusts run at least 160 – 200 thousand km, steering tips – 120 – 150 thousand km. The steering rack begins to tap or sweat after 150,000 to 200,000 km. The new will cost 20 – 40 thousand rubles, repair of the reiki will require about 15 thousand rubles. When snacking the steering wheel and light tapping when turning it, you may have to replace the steering shaft cardannacle. Shortly prolong his life will help the treatment of lubrication.

Body and salon

The quality of the paint coating of the body is satisfactory, the metal is not subject to corrosion. Problems arise with moldings and door handles, the paint from which often slithers during washing on cars older than 3 – 4 years.

The cause of knocking in the cabin in the right part of the front panel when passing irregularities is often the right hinge of the hood. Crickets can settle in the front racks and the central panel. Sometimes sound thrusts control locks and laid cables windows.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Electricity often presents problems that can be eliminated by an elementary technique - the discharge of the negative terminal from the battery for 10-15 minutes. Seasonal time of "glitch" - winter and periods with sharp temperature changes. Sometimes the cause of malfunction or failure of electrical systems lies in the module Realy Module, to cure which you need to clean the contacts, solder and pour sealant. The module itself "gluts" due to the formation of condensation and oxidation of contacts. It is worth noting that the main problems with electrics arise on the Almera Classic, released before 2008. Refuse can and heating the parking area of the wipers, in some cases, the consequences were disappointing - the threads were heated to "red", and from overheating burst the windshield. There are few such cases, but a dozen others will be collected. If wipers began to hang in the “washer” mode or in the first mode, and also do not return back to the parking area, then, most likely, the kinematics has become acidic, or contact on the engine has disappeared. Official services in the latter case change the electric motor entirely, although it is enough just to bend the contacts on the motor. If after purchasing a car it turned out that the speedometer does not work, then the mileage may be twisted. In case of incorrect intervention in the instrumentation, protection may occur with the deactivation of the speed indicator and odometer. There is a feature that should be taken into account when replacing the device - the layout of the contacts on cars with automatic transmission and manual transmission does not coincide - the "unpinning" will have to be changed. When running more than 40 - 60 thousand.

Engines

• There are no serious problems with the power unit.
• The problem is probably the camshaft position sensor, which needs to be turned clockwise.
• The cause of the disease is the loss of contact due to breaking off the wire, which has an excessively rigid insulation and a short area between the points of selection of the tourniquet.
• After 100 – 150 thousand km, you may need to replace the silencer.

Transmission

• The supplier of problem bearings is the Chinese manufacturer KOYO.
• Sometimes the problem can be solved by pumping the clutch. The clutch runs at least 140 - 180 thousand km. Replacement will require 8-10 thousand rubles.
• To avoid this, it is necessary to squeeze a plastic fitting with the help of a clampe.
• There is nothing terrible here, you need to pause and try again, or try to turn on the back through the third gear.
• The resource of the automatic transmission before the first repair is not less than 150 - 200 thousand km.

Walking

• Replacing springs with stiffer ones will require about 6000 rubles per pair.
• Knocks in the suspension are often caused by knocking shock absorbers, which at the same time retain their performance for a long time.
• The steering rack begins to tap or sweat after 150,000 to 200,000 km. The new one will cost 20 - 40 thousand.
• RUB, repair of the reiki will require about 15 thousand rubles.
• When snacking the steering wheel and light tapping when turning it, you may have to replace the steering shaft cardannacle.
• km often "climbs" the brake valve of the vacuum hose - mainly in winter. The result is the “loss” of the brakes.
• The reason is the accumulation and freezing condensate in the pipe, through which air goes. Treated with WD-40 treatment.
• Km may appear knocking from the back when releasing the brake pedal.

Body and salon

• The quality of the paint coating of the body is satisfactory, the metal is not subject to corrosion.
• Problems arise with moldings and door handles, the paint from which often slithers during washing on cars older than 3 – 4 years.
• The cause of knocking in the cabin in the right part of the front panel when passing irregularities is often the right hinge of the hood.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• Electricity often presents problems that can be eliminated by an elementary technique - the discharge of the negative terminal from the battery for 10-15 minutes.
• Sometimes the cause of malfunction or failure of electrical systems lies in the module Realy Module, to cure which you need to clean the contacts, solder and pour sealant.
• It is worth noting that the main problems with electrics arise on the Almera Classic, released before 2008.
• Refuse can and heating the parking area of the wipers, in some cases, the consequences were disappointing - the threads were heated to "red", and from overheating burst the windshield.
• There is a feature that should be taken into account when replacing the device - the layout of the contacts on cars with automatic transmission and manual transmission does not coincide - the "unpinning" will have to be changed.
• In most cases, the problem disappeared after the drop of the battery terminal.

It is worth noting that more often problems occur on cars assembled before 2008. In 2008, the automaker worked to eliminate many of the shortcomings, only a small part of which was not eliminated.

• Nissan Almera Classic (factory index B10) has been offered in Russia since 2006.
• Engines: There are no serious problems with the power unit.
• Transmission: Supplier of problem bearings is the Chinese manufacturer KOYO.
• Driving: Replacing springs with stiffer ones will require about 6,000 rubles per pair.
• Body and interior: The quality of the paint coating of the body is satisfactory, the metal is not subject to corrosion.
• Typical problems and malfunctions: Electricians often present problems that can be eliminated by an elementary technique - resetting the negative terminal from the battery for 10-15 minutes.

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