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ShipFixer wrote:Yep - the radiator and chains should be worked on in a 2011 or 2012.
As far as tune, yes, the XTerra and Frontier have a slightly different tune. Pathfinder has a bit more power at the top end with premium gas, and runs a little smoother on it. but it's not so different I'd choose based on that. I'd choose on all the other ways a Pathfinder is better than an XTerra
1) The timing chain tensioner (guide?) issue had been resolved by 2011Ride2Live wrote:Oh boy, I was under the impression they fixed the radiator issue from 2010 on? When the dealer replaced ours in 2010 I asked the tech to leave the bypass in place just in-case because I couldn't find enough information at that time to feel comfortable enough that it was in fact resolved.
1)More concerning though when you refer to chains? Are you talking cam chains?!!! I thought that was for sure addressed early on say by 08/09? Are there threads here with 2012's that have cam chain issues? This would be affecting all the xterra's and frontiers as well maybe?
2)Perhaps I can look on some other forums.
3) I have found a lower miles 2012 pathfinder that I am pursuing however CAM chain issues would be a big turn off! Yeah I have no desire for an xterrra or frontier only interested in PF's
Thanks!
Pete
ShipFixer wrote:Yep - the radiator and chains should be worked on in a 2011 or 2012.
As far as tune, yes, the XTerra and Frontier have a slightly different tune. Pathfinder has a bit more power at the top end with premium gas, and runs a little smoother on it. but it's not so different I'd choose based on that. I'd choose on all the other ways a Pathfinder is better than an XTerra
Thanks all! for the feedback, I put a good faith deposit down on a 2012 Red LE! with 45k mi. If it drives like it looks and looks like the pics in person its coming home with us!palmerwmd wrote:1) The timing chain tensioner (guide?) issue had been resolved by 2011Ride2Live wrote:Oh boy, I was under the impression they fixed the radiator issue from 2010 on? When the dealer replaced ours in 2010 I asked the tech to leave the bypass in place just in-case because I couldn't find enough information at that time to feel comfortable enough that it was in fact resolved.
1)More concerning though when you refer to chains? Are you talking cam chains?!!! I thought that was for sure addressed early on say by 08/09? Are there threads here with 2012's that have cam chain issues? This would be affecting all the xterra's and frontiers as well maybe?
2)Perhaps I can look on some other forums.
3) I have found a lower miles 2012 pathfinder that I am pursuing however CAM chain issues would be a big turn off! Yeah I have no desire for an xterrra or frontier only interested in PF's
Thanks!
Pete
ShipFixer wrote:Yep - the radiator and chains should be worked on in a 2011 or 2012.
As far as tune, yes, the XTerra and Frontier have a slightly different tune. Pathfinder has a bit more power at the top end with premium gas, and runs a little smoother on it. but it's not so different I'd choose based on that. I'd choose on all the other ways a Pathfinder is better than an XTerra
2) Wash your mouth with soap!
3) Buy with confidence.
Congratulations! The chain issue was long fixed in 2009 and the radiator issue was supposedly fixed by 2010 as well. You might want to check the radiator p/n#. I have the 21460 - 9CA3A which is supposedly safe. The -ZL11A are the ones that are said to be prone to the SMOD.Ride2Live wrote: Thanks all! for the feedback, I put a good faith deposit down on a 2012 Red LE! with 45k mi. If it drives like it looks and looks like the pics in person its coming home with us!
Pete
Thanks! Its not final yet but looking good! I have been looking for another PF for 2+ years now and have gone to look at some that appeared very nice in pics but were junk in person. I also had a few I drug my feet on that ended up being very nice and they went quick!brickbox wrote: Congratulations! The chain issue was long fixed in 2009 and the radiator issue was supposedly fixed by 2010 as well. You might want to check the radiator p/n#. I have the 21460 - 9CA3A which is supposedly safe. The -ZL11A are the ones that are said to be prone to the SMOD.
Lucky you finding a LE. I looked one for a reasonable price and less than 100k miles and couldn’t find one. So I ended up buying a Silver edition. Enjoy that heated steering wheel
I wasn't planning on doing any type of by-pass on this one. I checked the VIN for any recalls and it came up clean so that was good to know!smj999smj wrote:I frequent ClubFrontier's forums quite a bit. Not long ago, they had a member with a 2013 Frontier that experienced the radiator cooler failure. Again, they are very rare after 2010, but one pops up every now and then. That said, I've yet to hear of a single aftermarket radiator that has had an issue with the cooler. Same goes for the Nissan Value Line radiator.
I've been using 75W90 full synthetic gear oil in my front diffs. The 2006 has 203,000 miles on it and I've been using the 75W90 in the front since it had 90,000 miles on it. The 2008 started using 75W90 when it had 50,000 miles on it and now it has almost 250,000 miles on it. Neither one has any leaks or issues.brickbox wrote:I would stick to conventional 80w90 on the front. Sometimes the seals aren’t designed to handle the synthetic fluid.
For the rears, do use 75w90 synthetic.
Same here, I have run Mobil1 engine / front and rear diffs on full synthetics starting at 20k mi. Our 06 SE is on its way to 238k mi now so another high mileage truck here too!smj999smj wrote:I've been using 75W90 full synthetic gear oil in my front diffs. The 2006 has 203,000 miles on it and I've been using the 75W90 in the front since it had 90,000 miles on it. The 2008 started using 75W90 when it had 50,000 miles on it and now it has almost 250,000 miles on it. Neither one has any leaks or issues.brickbox wrote:I would stick to conventional 80w90 on the front. Sometimes the seals aren’t designed to handle the synthetic fluid.
For the rears, do use 75w90 synthetic.