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My suggestion would be to buy a K&N oil filter, and while you are at it get a K&N air filter too. Factory oil filters are usually no better than Fram or Purolator filters. K&N are the best you can get at a reasonable cost.
The K&N airfilter, besides being of a higher quality has a lifetime guarantee as long as you clean it periodically (wait for a special at a parts store where you get the cleaning kit for free with your purchase).
Since we're on the topic of do-it-yourself basic maintenance, has anybody else had luck with Amsoil? I used it in my 4Runner and improved my gas mileage by 2 mpg overall. Once my new 06 Xterra is due for its first change, I'll probably use Amsoil again and see if I get similar results.
One other question for 05 and 06 owners: Do you hear a nasal-sounding whine underneath the exhaust noise upon startup and acceleration? It's most prounounced from a standstill through third gear on my automatic. I'm a bit worried that it could be a alternator problem, or worse yet, a bad torque convertor. The only reason I'm not freaking out is that 92% of the torque gets applied in the first 2500 RPMs, and the noise may just be a biproduct of the gear ratios, & etc. Of course the worthless mechanics at the dealership say that it's "normal." Thoughts?
also, about the OR. you can't get step rails from the factory, i believe the rest of the 'utility' package comes standard with the off-road edition. they got rid of the steps, because most people take them off to go off-road. if your interested in buying them though, there's a couple xterra-specific places around the 'net...and i'm sure there'll be people there who will sell it cheap.
also, about the OR, it might interest you to know that the off-road model, and the manuals come with the D44 axle, which is alittle stronger than the axles found on the automatics
Not really interested in how the older Xterra models (i.e. 2004 & older) tow. Thank you.
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Whenever I pass over a speedbump at a very slow speed (let's say at walking speed), with an empty vehicle, I can almost feel the xterra going down its full suspension travel, and if I happen to be carrying some cargo back there (let's say a midsize suitcase), or just by having somebody sitting in the backseat, the suspension goes all the way down and a "clunk" can be heard.
I've taken the xterra to the dealership, and they said the suspension looked normal, and that eveything tested fine according to the specs.
Has anyone experienced this same behavior?
This is a 2005 Off-road xterra,
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-elpastor
please advise! is there a condensation hose off somewhere? where would i find it? ARGGHHH
anybody know where i can get a good manual for the xterra that can show me step by step where to look?
i've looked up behind the "big black box" and haven't seen any dampness....i've taken my radio out and see noting, what am i missing??
thansk in advance
2002 xterra v-6 4x4 SE/LE
The clunk you hear is probably the truck frame hitting the rubber bushing on the axle. I've discovered that my 06 X does the same thing but unfortunately I am loading it with 4 bodies and 250 lbs of weekend backpacks. It bottoms out everywhere. This is not good. My Cherokee never did that. I've phoned around and no one sells aftermarket air suspension bags for Xterras yet. One supplier did tell me that they have rec'd several calls from X owners with the same problem.
Not certain what I will do. Anyone got any advice?
Marcobc
P.S. I test drove the jeep liverty and did not like it at all because is smaller, less powerfill engine and the suspension is hard, if you sit on the back seat you'll be all over that seat, like if you where on the back seat of a school bus!!!!
Help anyone? Thanks.
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the other....it might not be suspension. the hood on alot of xterras...the rubber stops which hold the hood up off the body aren't tall enough. they either need to be 'unscrewed' or extended somehow.....don't think this affects you, as you say it's 'rear suspension'....but check it. i know it sounds odd, but it really sounds like a suspension squeak.
Does anyone know what changes are in store for the new one?
Thanks
I then drive until the amber/yellow low fuel warning light comes on. The tank gets filled up and the pump readout shows, on average, ~18.5 gallons filled into the tank. There is a clear deficit of approximately 2.6 gallons in my specific Xterra package, which is a 2-wheel drive SE.
I am a technical person...Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M with interests in solid fuels, combustion, and heat transfer.
That's whacked, yo! Nissan made a mistake. The fuel level indicator displays erroneous values. It needs to be recalibrated at the factory and the replacements installed on our vehicles.
Incidentally, I evidently have corrosion spots on the surface of my roof rack. I can not scrub them off. Anyone with similar defects?
I hate this part: I like to drive fast. The new generation Xterra's have the same spec. engine and transmission as the 350Z. In 3rd gear and with VDC (traction control off) I can have alot of fun driving with 285 ft-lb of torque available (up to 60 mph), but the damn engine management system cuts my power down to increase engine reliability, or really save the engine.
The 2005-2006 Xterra's engine and automatic transmission computers reduce RPMs, lower shift points, reduces engine power by leaning the air-to-fuel mixture, i.e. allow less gas to be sprayed into air manifold.
So, I have to reset the engine computer by unplugging the A/T ECU fuse or just disconnet the negative battery cable.
My wishes:
Reputable companys to manufacture a durable, high performance torque converter (high strength impeller shaft/tuned stall speed); A/T transmission cooling system (liquid or finned surface); a low air pressure boost, high performance supercharger (only reduce MPG by 1-3MPG for 50-75hp/ft-lb increase); high performance engine and transmission managment computer system; larger brakes; and rigid, laterally stiffening cross-members to keep vehicle from rolling over.
I want designed, optimized, simulated, and tested products; not tuner fabrication work.
Lee
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