The Nissan Path

Jimmy777

Well just got a call from a dealer...

12,000 for a new including work etc
6000 for old including work etc.. + taxes....

they do not do engine rebuilds...

Jimmy777

Some of you guys talk about changing the spark-plugs yourself but after looking at the post somewhere here (with colored pics and steps) i think its sort of involved...? it is rather involved, but also a good time to get those compression & leakdown tests done at least do the compression test, ...

Jimmy777

From things said on this forum in the past, I get the impression that the cats do not like any misfires that go on inside this engine. It is for that reason I decided to replace the 100k mile spark plugs early and use injector cleaners. Sounds to me like the cat substance got sucked into the cylind...

Jimmy777

These engine use the variable valve timing to accomplish EGR rather than a conventional EGR valve setup. It does this by cracking open the exhaust valve slightly during the intake stroke, which draws in exhaust gas directly from the exhaust manifold. If the converter is starting to break down, the ...

Jimmy777

eieio wrote:
Jimmy777 wrote: I go through a jug of oil every 500 miles or so.
Please help....
is your "jug" a gallon?

3.78 litres - pretty sure its a gallon.

Jimmy777

will the compression test tell me if the valve seals are gone? how about the scraped cylinders? I am surprised Midas never suggested the compression test or the leakdown.. won't tell you anything about valve stem seals valve stem seal issues are very rare a compression test will tell how much (or l...

Jimmy777

disallow wrote:The whole pieces of catalyst getting sacked into the cylinders is entirely possible. We've had several reports here.

Good to know its true - though bizzare- i was struggling to find more on this without luck...

Jimmy777

will the compression test tell me if the valve seals are gone? how about the scraped cylinders?

I am surprised Midas never suggested the compression test or the leakdown..

Jimmy777

2009 SE V6 with 90K miles on - immaculate until this happened. A year ago, the day I planned to propose to my wife I went across the border to US and I filled up my truck with diesel (about 80%) instead of filling it up with gas. I thought the nozzles are different in US... My head was somewhere els...

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