The Nissan Path

Area-R51

Did you have issues of air in the coolant system? Did you need to add coolant to the radiator itself, or just the overflow bottle?

Area-R51

Probably TOTALLY different, but my truck won't blow heat until you start driving it. The coolant temp will raise and the fans will eventually kick on. But until I actually start driving it, it won't blow even warm air out the heater vents.

Mine definitely doesn't cool as well if I'm not driving ...

Area-R51

I'll be sure to check my part number as I'm at about 115k miles. I'm the second owner, so some in its history are unknown to me. But, if it wasn't a recall, it probably hasn't been changed.

Excellent information - Thank you!

Area-R51

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's the factory radiator. Could you point me toward some info on the cooler failure issues? I'm not familiar with that.

Also... Many of the threads I've read here dealing with transmission or towing specifically mention "radiator by-pass". What's that all about?

Thanks again.

Area-R51

Great info. Thanks Kestral!

I know I'm well within the towing capacity of the vehicle, but the service history and maintenance record are questionable. So I guess I'll go ahead and have the transmission fluid changed out for good measure.

Area-R51

Back story...

I've got a 2008 V6 2WD R51. I've recently picked up a 3,000lb. camper trailer that I'll be towing. My first orders of business are mirror extensions and a 7-pin wiring harness & brake controller. The camper trailer already has a WDH and friction anti-sway bar, but I'd like to ...

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