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It's been raining pretty hard in San Francisco the past few days where the streets are saturdated with water and I usually keep my pathfinder on AUTO... Many cars have been spinning out of control due to the water and was wondering if I am safe in Auto Mode.. or should I change it to 4Hi where all four wheels have traction. Would it be detrimental to be on 4Hi on wet, hard pavement?
My concern is that in AUTO, the car is pretty much in REAR wheel drive unless it loses traction to the front wheel... but I am afraid that the system may not be quick enough to engage the front two wheels in the event that I begin to slip! Any suggetions/recommendations would be great! Thanks guys!
That sounds like a great deal for the auto 4x4 SE w/ moonroof. Does that price include tax? Also, do you know any of the specific numbers like cap cost, mf, residual? Finally, do you mind sharing the name of the dealership you were quoted this deal from? Sorry for the deluge of questions but I'm in the market for the same model. Thanks.
Steve
Hope this helps!
Drew
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Also, what exactly is "binding"?
And if you could clarify something, it would be great. My girlfriend and I have this disagreement and hope you all could settle it. I like to keep the Pathfinder in AUTO mode at all times. She prefers to keep it in 2WD and swich it to AUTO only in certain conditions. Our disagreement is with fuel economy. She contends that I should not keep it in AUTO because it uses more gas. Is her belief true?
Also, is there any wear and tear associated with leaving the Pathfinder in AUTO at all times? Or should I just keep it in 2wd at all times until I hit rain/snow, etc?
Thanks in advance!
Steve
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As far as I know that does include tax. I will be talking to the dealer again soon and I will get you all of the particulars. I will also see how long that price is good for.
Let me know how you are doing. I'm still looking into a couple of more dealers.
As far as using more gas in AUTO mode, I thought I saw this last year in mine (2001 LE). It makes sense it should use a bit more gas. I have to confirm this, but my readings showed around 5% (close to normal variations, which is why I'm not yet sure it's real).
Do you keep your Pathfinder in AUTO all the time or do you keep it in 2WD until the conditions warrant AUTO or 4Hi?
Thanks!
a patch of snow here and there
but say no slipping (no engagement of the front wheels)
would it spend more gas?
basically if its on AUTO mode all winter long on dry wet and snow. its logical that it would consume more gas, but i will consider it worth it since its spending more gas for a reason. but on dry times?
Personally, I would leave it in auto 4WD mode even if it's dry since it could help to improve vehicle handling/stability in an emergency maneuver. Only if the road is completely snow covered would I place it in 4WD High mode, remembering, of course, to switch it back to auto mode when the road surface is clear.
Drew
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I also don't understand the worry about salt and a spare under the car. It is replaceable if rusts, will likely never be used, and is much cheaper than repair of underbody rust. To me it seems like a protective accent. Also it is a hell of a lot easier to get into the cargo area if you don't have to swing a spare tire out of the way (you will acces the cargo area a lot more than you will use your spare). It could be even worse as in my partners 95 JGC limited it is in the cargo area and greatly limits space.
And on a final note. Since when have you listened to what your brother says?
I live in the State of Washington and just bought an SE Pathy last week. It didn't come with undercoat. Is it worth getting it? We get occasional snow and 9 mos. of rain. Also, any of you guys that installed the factory grille guard, is it truly a "no drill" installation?
Thanks!
As far as your problem. Maybe one of the "new" injectors is bad or has a poor seal. Either way, it sounds as if something is wrong with them. Like you said, your truck didn't do this prior to the repair. Just a note.. make sure you change your oil if your old injectors were indeed leaking. If they were leaking you will have gas in your oil.
Good luck
Drew
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>all the doors were locked- and it was still
>idling/running. rushed home from work and >unlocked the door w/ the remote. I couldn't
I know what thats like. After locking myself out of my '96 I had to have my wife come back from her way to work with the spare key. My first day with it, I started it with the key, locked the doors and discovered the remote does not open the doors once its running (found out about this 'feature' after reading the manual later:-) Now I carry a second/spare key with my work keys on another key ring. Is there an easier way? How do others let their Pathfinders warm up (keep in mind I'm in MN!) and keep it locked?
I have pushed the 5k limit more than 10 times since April last year and had no problems. If you tow every week or more I would consider something a little heavier duty (Tahoe/Expedition/Sequoia). However, if your like me, towing only a handful of times each year the PF will suit you fine! I haven't added a thing to the vehicle and have had no sagging in the rear. It's '01, so time will tell if there are any long effects, but I think this vehicle will hold up.
As for heating up a car in winter, have you guys ever considered the remote starter (as long as you can remember to keep the heater on the night before). It keeps you car locked and warms it up. Sounds like an excellent option for you folks w/out garages.
As a former '94 path owner (gave it to my pop, so it it would stay in the family) I found myself needing a larger vehicle. Because of my cross country travels I bought a 2000 Tahoe (with much hesitation I might add). About a year ago I heard a rumor that Nissan was coming out with a full sized Path that would compete with the Tahoe's and Expedition's of the world. Aside from that little blurb about future production I have heard nothing. Does anyone out there have any new, reliable info on the new full sized path SUB?
thanks,
Bill
Due to the cross threaded bolts from our oil change, I need to retap the bolt holes on the frame for the cover. Does the service manual get specific enough to tell you what size the bolts are in terms of thread diameter? I guess the bolt type might be enough to work with. I am calling the shop today but wanted to see what the service manual has listed.
Thanks in advance.
Dano
I searched high and low in the shop manual and never did find a reference to that cover. Not even under the "how to change the oil" section. I guess you're down to removing one of the original bolts to check the size. From when I have changed my oil I seem to remember they are a 10mm head, but that won't help with thread diameter and pitch.
-Jon
David (who probably paid too much but doesn't want to know)
All the other good stuff on the PF make the lack of a power antenna a little easier to live with. It would have been nice though:)
Just called my local Nissan dealer to check on the status of my newly ordered cd changer (I was having the dreaded ERR 2 problem). It came in today (so they said?) and I'm getting it installed tomorrow afternoon. It took between 4 and 5 weeks for the changer to show up at my dealer......just in case anyone else is waiting on their cd changer, you can probably bet on it it taking at least 4 weeks or more to come in.
My PF is all dry now, the little bucket of Damp Rid worked pretty good...but I don't think it got very wet in the first place. Thanks again for those here on the board who mentioned this product.
Have a good week everyone!
Guess what the milage is for a '99 Pathfinder going 0 mph? About 2.5 gallons.
Huge lesson learn, always use the key fob to lock the doors ever since.
Enjoy your truck...
I still can't figure out why they stopped (that's right, stopped) using a power antenna on the USA PF (especially the LE). I loved that feature on my '97 PF SE w/BOSE.
Can anyone with the navigation system tell me what model Clarion CD changer is mounted in the back? I'm trying to buy additional magazines for my 4100 mile road trip! Many thanks!!!
Captain Ron (4 more days!)
Again, thanks for taking the time to look it up.
I think the issue is that some of the bolt holes have been stripped or cross-threaded, and must be re-tapped...
Thanks
Also, are there any major problem areas with this model that I should check-out before I buy?
Thanks for the advice.
-R
alittle better during the summer depends what part of the country
you live. I think most are getting between 15 and 21 mpg.
Cheers.......
Been lurking on this board for some time now. I find the discussions concerning PF maintenance and servicing terrific. Learning a lot.
I own a '97 QX4. Have had it for about 3 weeks now and wanted to know more about servicing issues, however the Infiniti board only seems to talk about vehicle pricing and dealer negoications. When I post a service related question there is no response. I not complaining, its just outside of the discussion topics that the Infiniti board seems to have an interest in. So I hope everyone doesn't feel I'm intruding in on your PF board. It's just more interesting here!
I response to npathfinder, the slight lurch you are experiencing when shutting off the engine while in Auto or 4WD is "normal". According to my Nissan/Infiniti dealer anyway. I had the same experience and inquired, with reassurances that all is well. However, I have yet to hear a reasonable explanation as to why this happens. Perhaps someone else here knows?
the prev. pathfinders had gas milage as well...so its not just the new pathfinders.
but now you get way more power and torque out of it for the same amount of consumption (nissan claims at least). and i think its about right.
i read somewhere that the Jeep GC V8 has the gas consumption as the pathies. but the VQ (in pathfinders and QX4s) is one of the best engines you can buy. so its sort of worth it.
about the fuel consumption
the prev. pathfinders had BAD gas milage as well...so its not just the new pathfinders.
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Thanks for the information. I thought it was either a 6mm or an 8mm. What I was going to attempt to do was simply clean up the thread pattern and us new 6mm bolts. I am not sure if I will need to go up in size and hope I don't. Since the thread on the bolts themselves were pretty bad I am hoping the threads in the holes are OK.
Dano
I am a new buyer starting to look for a 4WD for winters in New England. I HAVE STICKER SHOCK at the prices of medium sized SUVs. All I am looking for is something good in winter weather in Connecticut, something that has good cargo space (do not need a lot ... just enough to move the occasional piece of furniture, etc).
TheHyundai Santa Fe seems like a terrific deal and has a terrific warranty. Looked at a 97 QX4 w/35000 miles on it for the same price as a top of line Hyundai w/ leather,heated seats, etc.
I am really torn here .... did any posters here compare the Nissan PF to the Santa Fe? How cheap can you get a PF ... I guess I would be willing to pay $2K more for it ... but not $10K vs. the Santa Fe.
What's a reasonable deal for two PF (my twin brother will be buying one concurrently). No trade-ins. Clean deal.
Thanks all....Now I am off to shovel!
The undertray is fibreglass. I'm building a skidplate of 1/8" aluminum (I'd prefer thicker but it's what I have), this spring to replace it, held on by the four large bolts that hold the "belt protector" (the one made with tubing and designed to crimple in a collision - see the scores on the flattened ends). Then I'll only have four bolts to remove to get at the filter.
kj
Would like to know if anyone out there has experienced a "roaring" noise from their side window(s) at highway (above 70mph) speeds? My 01 pathfinder has been producing this noise from day 1 of ownership. It is only a problem with the drivers side window. The noise can be stopped by applying significant pressure with hand or elbow to the window.
My dealership has informed me that a search they performed on the service bulletin data base turned up a similar problem with a fix being new weatherstripping that is on backorder. Anybody out there shariing a simialr experience and if so was it fixed?, with new weatherstripping?
Thanks,
Bob
p.s. I will be happy to share my documented chronic problems (alignment, dash rattles, side mirrors, etc) experienced in less than a one year of ownership if anyone needs to discuss/vent....Somehow I still like the damn thing, I guess it's all the power.
If considering the Santa Fe you should look at last month's Car and Driver. They did an 8-way comparison of all the "small" (their term) SUVs out there including the Santa Fe. I believe it came out mid-pack, but the comments are always more helpful than the overall rating. Note here or email me if you need a copy or want comments from it - mine's at home. Also I'm spending the evening at the Minneapolis Auto Show and will again take at look at it.
The Pathfinder is considered to be "mid-size". I happen to like the little bit bigger size for hauling stuff (but it's not too big). And especially the 240hp power.
You asked about price. If you are considering the Path and live in Conn, you should be looking at buying in Canada, probably Toronto. A Path SE with auto trans, AWD, sunroof pkg will run about $25,500. Puts it down much closer to the Santa Fe price. A couple dozen of us have gone to Canada to save. See post #2 above for some info. Email me and I can give you more info and contacts.
-Jon
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