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2009 Nissan Maxima. BAD rodent infestation. Engine air filter box

May 15, 2026

2009
Nissan
Maxima
in (Silver)
Performed by Apollo Auto Spa in Lafayette, CA serving Contra Costa County.
Rodent Cleanup
Rodent Infestation
Engine Bay

2009 Nissan Maxima.
Rodent Infestation Cleanup:

Obscene volume of rodent debris

Bordering on Truly WOW.
The rodents had not only eaten the main engine belt but the firewall and hood insulation.
But wait, there’s more.

They nested throughout the engine itself.
And, they nested inside the air cleaner.
AND, and this is the most extreme, they nested INSIDE the hood, and throughout it.

Hours of nitpicking to find everything and a couple to flush inside the hood (or it would have to have been replaced) I was finally able to gain clear water from both side drain holes.

The stench dropped from a 100% down to a 5. Everything was disinfected with https://www.rmrsolutions.com/products/rmr-141-rtu-disinfectant

During the process we found that the mechanic that replaced the main belt, did not alert the owner to the clearly failed motor mount, the failed vacuum lines nor did they check the engine air box/filter.

Because this job was so intense, I will return to the vehicle and re-spray disinfectant again, replace the vacuum lines and check the engine codes (if any).

Call us if a rodent infestation occurs to your vehicle.
Mobile to the East and North Bay, SF.

2009
Nissan
Maxima
in Silver
rodent_cleanup, rodent infestation
Engine Bay Detail