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so think again.
I told one guy to chose a sprayline and diff. between the both as we can see this other guy has no clue!!!
I hate to give the Nissan dealer $8-10 for their filters.
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One of the things I noticed about the Frontier that I don't find very appealing is what appears to be a lack of quality underneath the truck. I've noticed that both drive shafts, all the U-joints, the exhaust and a couple of other components are rusted. Is it possible this was intentional? I've heard that some steals are designed to form a thin layer of rust for protection. Does anyone think that's the situation or just a lack in quality? The Tac does not have this problem.
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My only grip against Nissan this time is that they do not offer traction control with the two wheel drive four cylinder. I would think by now with all the changes over the years they would offer the locking rear to give better control ? Chevy offers it for only $300 more , but I did not like the Colorado's quality. Toyota offers traction control , but it costs $800 and must be special ordered. Nissan only offers it with the V6 . I would give the new Frontier XE very high marks if it had the traction control available...
I believe you can find filters for the Frontier by looking up the part for a newer Maxima. They are the same, I have read.
The factory Nissan filters seem to be very good. They fit much more filter element height into the can as compared to bosch, purolator, mobil1, etc. The filter I am going to get next is a Baldwin. It comes in a "long version," which is longer than any other I have found, but still has the same bypass valve, etc. I am going to cut one open to see how it looks. If it has more filtering media than the Nissan filter, I'll use them, as long as the quality is good.
A word of caution... Despite what some have said about filters with cardboard endcaps, don't shy away from them. Many OEM filters have this construction, and I have opened USED filters with Cardboard endcaps, and they are still perfectly in tact, as a new one is. The problem is whether or not the media is glued to the cardboard OR metal endcaps correctly.
That said, I would not buy a Fram - but not for the cardboard endcap reason folks usually give. It is because I have had them blow the seal and squirt oil all over. Since that happened, I have not purchased another Fram filter.
I hope that helps. These are only my opinions/findings.
Manufacturer
Part Number
AC
PF2057
FRAM
PH4913
FRAM
PH5317
FRAM
PH5343
FRAM
PH7317
MOTORCRAFT
FL2007
MOTORCRAFT
FL822
PURO
L14620
WIX
51356
The cover is a Derta Industries Snap-e-Top, velcro on all 4 sides with a snap in each corner. It looks great, but the best thing is I have full use of my bed extender,flipping,sliding nothing hits anywhere. I can't find any info online about this cover but then again I am kind of a tard with computers.I like it though. If anyone can find any info let me know please.
No manual tranny offered on the NISMO CC? WTF, over? I expected this on the LE, but what is the justification on the NISMO? The MT NISMO is only offered as a KC - so much for hauling a family. So, drop to the XE for the MT and then you give up many options. Even the roof rack(!) which, while rather odd-looking, does serve a great function on a pickup with a midget bed. Oy. Sure, aftermarket is a possibility for some of the options, but what a headache. I am glad that I do not plan to buy this model year.
Same here. Mine only leaked oil rather than spewing it but the end result was the same. I asked the (Jeep) dealership about it and the mechanic said, "Do not use Fram oil filters, because a lot of the seals fail."
I have never had any trouble using the Pure One mid-priced filter (the one with the anti-drainback valve), or the OEM Toyota oil filters. I bought a 10-pack of the latter for about $30, so OEM is not necessarily more expensive.
Both are good filters, I think. I have opened those, too.
BOTH have Anti-drainback valves. ANY filter for the Nissan Frontier or Tacoma (I had a 2004), or any of the Hondas I've owned ought to have an Anti-drainback valve. I think Purolator filters are pretty good. The black-packaged Bosch are nice, too, for the $... VERY similar to the Mobil1.
Bosch, Mobil1, AC Delco, Valutech (or something like that) all come from the same plant. The main difference is the filtering media quality. The cheaper you buy, the crappier the media. Bosch is very much like PureOne from Purolator, and also a lot like Mobil1. The basic Purolator is decent, too. You will see filters like the basic purolator selling for less, like MicroGuard, or Pro-Line. I do know that the MicroGuard is the same construction, but appears to use the cheap media. I'll confirm after I open the used baskc Purolator I just took off. (I have an opened Microguard already).
GM's "traction control" on the Colorado/Canyon is not what it appears and GM has re-worded their original marketing hyperbole. The Coly/Canyon's traction control merely cuts engine output to stop wheel spin; the Eaton auto-locker takes over from there if it senses a need to lock up.
I really like the Coly/Canyon looks, but I too wonder about GM's build quality. GM also has some stupid limitations with models and features that are hard to figure.
Asa
I just have to say though, that I used the higher-end FRAM filters on my old Ford Ranger for the last three years without any problems.
BTW- I'm EXTREMELY pleased with our new CC LE 4X4 in Storm Gray with cloth. Wonderful truck, and worth every penny, IMHO.
I drove all the small(er) trucks in one day, and chose the Nissan over all the others. I only liked ONE thing on the Tacoma: the sport seats.
Nissan has definitely learned its lesson from the old Frontier and I'm glad I got a good deal on one before the masses discover what a super truck this is!
I am 6'-5" and I drive a 1985 Toyota Extracab P.U. in comfort:
1) The '05 Tacoma did NOT have enough driver legroom. There was not enough clearance between the steering wheel and my knees; even when the steering wheel was extended and with the seat set back all the way.
2) I had a similar experience with the 05 Ford F-150, the 05 Dodge Dakota, the 05 Tundra, etc. The 05 Titan and 05 Ram 1500 had lots of legroom, but they were too much truck for my needs.
3) The 05 Frontier KC was had plenty of legroom for me, which is a HUGE selling point.
I just wish Nissan designed the interior with a little less cheap plastic.
I have made a deal for a truck the only thing is I wanted the hitch receiver package which this one dose not have. I get the bed extender and divider instead, which I don't really need. I am thinking just have the dealer do it, what's another $100 when I am going to spend close to $30,000 as it is.
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Picking up Sat. Morning!
I pointed this out to the dealer and they said it was because of the factory installed transparent "chip shield" on the bumper. I have the same transparent cover on my '05 Sienna and it doesn't cause any problem with the color match.
It appears to me that the front bumpers were manufactured and painted in another plant and the paint color used, was a completely different shade. Take a look and you will see what I mean. It is on all colors! Let me hear from you.
Yes, it's called NISMO (Nissan Motorsports).
Asa
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They slide a few inches but then hit the tailgate. Unless you lift up, they don't come out. Try it at the dealer to make sure it will work for you before you buy.
So far I have been very impressed with both the bed and truck overall. The factory spray-in liner hoses out nicely, and all the water drains out. I have seen a few 05's on the dealer lot with drop-in liners where the water puddles and doesn't drain after rain.
Much to my surprise, the fuel mileage of my 05 CC NISMO 4x4 suddenly increased at about the 5000 mile point. I used to get around 16, but now I am getting 19 cruising at 83 mph.
I don't know of any truck other than the Titan with as good rear seat flexibility as the 05 Frontier. The seats fold both up and down without removing the headrests giving lots of flexibility. The Titan is similar but even bigger. You can fit an amazing amount of gear in the back seat of a Titan CC.
One other truck you might consider is the Ridgeline. It has an in-bed trunk that is pretty slick, plus rear seat storage space that is almost as big as the Titan's. The Ridgeline can't go off-road, however, as it has brake lines, exhaust, and engine components hanging below the frame rails that would be seriously damaged on anything other than dirt trails.
Thanks a bunch Pal.
Asa
Anyway my question is : Is there anyway to get a after market locking differential or limited slip for this four cylinder truck ? Would it be worth it ?
The V6 Frontier offers it , but not the 4cyl. Toyota offers it for $ 800 extra , but after pricing trucks I found the Nissan could be purchased for about $ 2500 less than the Toyota.
'05 CC Nismo 4X4
I am almost at 6000 miles. Other than the TSB on the engine and my fan motor getting replaced, I have had zero problems. LE CC 4X4, getting about 17 mpg with 70/30 mix highway/city. Fairly heavy footed. Been looking at other boards, I have not seen any post with problems, has anyone had any trouble? Looks like Nissan did a very good job.
i've drive 45 miles to work each day about 80% of that on interstate and really need a truck that will do pretty well on the interstate about 75mph. i've driven the frontier LE and it sure was nice. didn't go on the interstate though. haven't driven the tundra yet. the LE has everything i want on it but the tundra is about $5000 cheaper and it gets 2 more mpg on the highway.
Had 1,800 miles on the truck, used regular gas, 75 - 80 MPH with some windy condition. I'm impressed with the gas mileage hoping it will get better as I put more miles on it.
then you are not comparing apples to apples. do more research, and equip them the same. you will find that the frontier has a better price point for similarly equipped trucks than the toyota.
from what i've seen, that's only true for the tacoma. toyota dealers are willing to deal on the tundra and there's even a $1500 rebate on the tundra now.
in fact, i just got a quote on a new really nice 8 cylinder tundra with gobs of options (sport series package, skid plate, limited slip diff, fog lamps, wheel upgrade, tow package, power everything, chrome everything, etc) for under $24,300 (about $3700 in discounts). it has more options than the frontier LEs i've looked at which are $24-$25k. if i wanted a v8, i'd buy that tundra today.
i want the v6 tundra which is roughly the same as the frontier. frontier has 20 more hp at the cost of 2mpg less on highway. torque is basically the same between the two. frontier has more towing power, but i don't tow stufff. tundra is 13 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider, 1 inch taller, weighs 50lbs more, has an extra 1/2 inch of ground clearance versus the frontier. they are basically the same truck stats wise. as far as i know, the only things i can't get on the tundra that i can get on the frontier are the mp3 stereo and spray on bedliner.
the whole point to this is that everybody's been comparing the tacoma to the frontier when the v6 tundra is also very similar to the frontier.
We all have our own preferences for trucks. Good luck with whatever you choose.
"in fact, i just got a quote on a new really nice 8 cylinder tundra with gobs of options (sport series package, skid plate, limited slip diff, fog lamps, wheel upgrade, tow package, power everything, chrome everything, etc) for under $24,300 (about $3700 in discounts). it has more options than the frontier LEs i've looked at which are $24-$25k. if i wanted a v8, i'd buy that tundra today.
i want the v6 tundra which is roughly the same as the frontier. frontier has 20 more hp at the cost of 2mpg less on highway. torque is basically the same between the two. frontier has more towing power, but i don't tow stufff. tundra is 13 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider, 1 inch taller, weighs 50lbs more, has an extra 1/2 inch of ground clearance versus the frontier. they are basically the same truck stats wise. as far as i know, the only things i can't get on the tundra that i can get on the frontier are the mp3 stereo and spray on bedliner.
the whole point to this is that everybody's been comparing the tacoma to the frontier when the v6 tundra is also very similar to the frontier."
I just purchased my frontier se kc 4x4 manual on sunday, I'm really excited but I've been having a lot of problems shifting into first gear. Has anyone else had this problem, if so can you please give me some pointers or advice to fix the problem. I'm hoping this is something that i just need to get used to, and learn the truck better. I think it may be because the engine is so powerful, this truck really wants to go! Maybe I'm just unfamiliar with the power!