The Nissan Path

Hello all,

Happy new owner of a new-to-me 2010 Pathfinder LE V8:
It had 120,000 miles when I bought it.
I had been searching across all US (Thanks autotempest.com!) for nine months before I found it.

But after reading this forum, I feel very very very lucky to have found such a one!

Here is why: a beauty shot:
Yup! it was a 1-owner only which spent all its 11 years in New Mexico. No rust at all. Look at the state of the suspension bolts: They look as new as if they came from the factory yesterday:
Okay, now, probably everybody on the east coast hates me

Now on to take care of the delayed maintenance so typical with 1-owner cars.
I plan to change all the fluids.

I already replaced the front struts as the rubber was dead:
Any advice for me on what I should preventively replace?

Welcome!!

great ride!!! I am envious!!
Is it really V8?
I dont see the badge? has it been debadged? Or swapped?

It really looks great underneath!
As for Preventative maintenance, Even though yours is a "10" Id check out the part number on the radiator...
It be a shame to ruin that beautiful transmission.
Lots of info on here:
about-to-be-new-owner-radiator-question-t17198.html

That be my first order of business

palmerwmd wrote: ↑

Fri May 21, 2021 3:54 pm

Welcome!!

great ride!!! I am envious!!
Is it really V8?
I dont see the badge? has it been debadged? Or swapped?

Thanks!

Yep, I’ve debadged it myself. And also I opened the hood several times to make sure I have the VK56 under there and smile, stupidly happy.

palmerwmd wrote: ↑

Fri May 21, 2021 3:57 pm

It really looks great underneath!
As for Preventative maintenance, Even though yours is a "10" Id check out the part number on the radiator...
It be a shame to ruin that beautiful transmission.
Lots of info on here:
about-to-be-new-owner-radiator-question-t17198.html

That be my first order of business

Thanks for the thread link, I’ve ordered a CSF 7029 based on the claim that it helps sustained hill climb. I’ll try to replace it myself.

I can not believe the condition of that suspension bolt.
I'm married to the cursed reality of weather is eating metal alive, up here.

Absolutely awesome condition.

I agree.
if the man ever wants to sell his truck.....

PS: you and I have the same vehicle combo, an R51 V8 , 4x4 and an Xterra.