The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

sweeks · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject:

I've seen a couple of the new models frontier... they look good. However the Titan (US Version) got my attention.

Now that the new diesels engines are coming with common rail technology, has any of the dealership started recommending 10 000km service schedules?

I've read where common rail engines can go that and more between services because the direct injection are cleaner running, leaving much less soot in the oil.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject:

sweeks, no new model D40 frontier here as yet.

afaik wrt the CRDi technology, they still service @ 5k intervals.

sweeks · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:57 pm Post subject:

I saw the new Frontiers in the UK....come with a 174hp 2.5 turbo diesel (same engine as the Pathfinder). Got pretty good reviews too.

Thats quite unfortunate that the dealerships haven't faced up to the longer service schedules. I guess that wouldn't be profitable to them.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject:

sweeks, well you done know how the dealerships are already...

toyoman · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:39 am Post subject:

One correction... it's 171hp not 174.

http://www.nissan.co.uk/home/vehicles/lcv/D40V/performance/index.html

http://www.nissan.co.uk/home/vehicles/lcv/D40V/index.html

I read in a UK 4x4 magazine where the service schedule for these were 18 000miles.

That's almost 30 000km. I know we definitely can't run this much because of the quality of our diesel but I think 10 000 to 12 000km would be reasonable.

Val · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:13 pm Post subject:

I really wish I could afford an automatic 4x4 Ranger right now yes Crying or Very sad

sweeks · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject:

Val... personally I think buying a brand new vehicle is expensive now. If you can't afford one, keep looking you might get something in good condition for a good price.

Remember a vehicle depreciates the most in the first 2 years.

roadhog · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:44 pm Post subject:

someoen told me that a cetane booster with a direct injection turbo engine is bad and not to add ti to the tank. whats your opinions?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

^^ Where you heard that from. And WHY did they person say it bad? What's the reason?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:02 pm Post subject:

roadhog · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:37 am Post subject:

^^ kissons on southern main road curepe said it would damage the engine beccause of the direct injection system

sweeks · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject:

Roadhog... both a mechanic and a reseller has advised me against of using Amsoil regularly.

I've heard it raises the rust from the fuel tank and that it also damages the injector tips.

Since I found this out, I use it no more than twice a year depending on the mileage I'm doing.

That's just my 2 cents.

wagon r · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:33 am Post subject:

Torque to me 'freak.....dais all i want to hear.... Mr. Green

Val · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject:

Exactly, diesel engines are not meant as drag strip scorchers, they are towing monsters and here is where torque matters.

Next thing it like a SiR with high hp but low torque, what kinda waste of time van is that eh? Yuh cyah even tow yuh mother in law with that lol. Post up the torque!

sweeks · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject:

Yes Boss!

The new Frontier comes with 171 hp and 403Nm of torque :)

Greypatch · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject:

thanks for the pics fellas...

auto is going for 212K

roadhog · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:13 am Post subject:

so what has everyone been up to?
i went for my first sevice they changes oil and oilfilter and some other stuff.

nigel1977 · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:23 am Post subject:

anyone knows what shop sells vigo oil filters?

just crossing 4000K and van is due for its first oil change soon.

The entire manual is in thailand-anese... does the local fortuner come with the 3.0td? the service intervals should be identical right?

wagon r · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

I would think so but i would love to see what the manual looks like....