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Before I did this I tried an air horn. The compressor died after just a few months (only used the horn 3 or 4 times demonstrating it to friends).
They replaced the Window/Glass Run Rubber (part # 803313W411) and noted that the ones I had were deformed and defective. They were essentially piching the window as it came up and I suspect during colder weather the rubber became more rigid thus making the problem worse.
Good luck to everyone who has this problem! Mine was free because it was under warranty so I can;t give you a cost.
I do highway/city driving mostly and tow/launch a boat some during the summer.
Thanks!
One other note...I rotate them every oil change (5K) Bottom line...can't go wrong with Michelin LTX's or Toyo Open Country A/T's.
This stuff is not needed on a "Torsen" limited slip diff., only the plate type. I'm pretty sure we have the plate type.
If you run into a problem where LSD is not engaging, try LIGHTLY applying the brakes (one foot on gas and one foot on brake pedal) OR pull a little on the E-brake. This will help engage the LSD.
Your comments and info are greatly appreaited
Is it cold in your area (freezing mark or below ?)
I took delivery of my 03 Pathfinder in late October. At that time the truck would easily climb the steep hill that leads to my neighbourhood. I was amazed. But since the cold temperatures have settled in I have to use the kick-down to climb the same hill.
Maybe the winter gas along with the cold temperature impact the performance of our truck.
I ma not experiencing any "noise" but I'm only at 3000 miles.
I think VDC = vehicle dynamic control.
VDC was added to '03 model Pathfinder and Xterra.
I am in Seattle metro. This winter is really mild.I bought my 02 PF last August. I have had this noise since the begining.seems not related to the cold.Compared to your 03 PF, i never have that easy climbing (and the hills are not steep in my case), i just feel something is not right with my 02PF. I really want to know how the other PFs climb hills. Hope to get more replies so that i know where to go.Thanks for your info!
To some extent I agree with W62. I too feel that my Pathfinder had more punch the first few weeks I had the truck. For now I think the cold is the culprit, I think higher-end engine tend to perform less in cold weather.
Or maybe it is just that I have become "used" to the power....
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I'll try to keep O/D off for climbing.See how it works.Do people leave O/D off when climbing hills?
Thanks
I think that a 240HP truck should be able to climb a hill like the one I have here without turning O/D off.
Also, any idea what month this year when manufacture of US QX4 and Pathfinder models will cease? How much longer will US dealers receive these vehicles? Thanks, John
All this being said, I wouldn't wait, if the current vehicle meets your needs well.
Thanks to all.
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Pss: I am in the NYC area.
The one warning I have heard is related to the seals in the engine. Some older vehicles seal material will not absorb synthetic oil, and the engine will leak oil because the seals shrink. The other thing is that if you use synthetic oil for a long time, and then change back to regular oil, the seals in the engine (we're talking of newer engines now) will then leak. Personally, I find this hard to beleive as well.
and for equal time for the dead dino crowd:
Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2
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