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The dealer replaced my bridgetones dueler cupped tires to Toyo tires to cure the shimming. The ride wasn’t that smooth on the new Toyo tires. Last week, I increase the tire pressure from 25 psi to 30 psi and the ride is much smoother. Btw, the maximum load pressure on the Toyo tires is 35psi. I have 6k on my 01pf LE.
Tonychrys gave the url with info that I just got around to looking at...I can't vouch for its accuracy but it clearly states that mixing 89 & 93 50/50 WILL yield the equivalent of 91. Last nite, while filling up I noticed that Mobil had 93 @ 1.90 and 89 @ 1.85 - so I would save a whopping 50 cents on a 20 gal 50/50 mix as opposed to straight 93. Doesn't seem worth it but at least I have the answer :-)
I also noticed that the 'goto' function was sending me to a post about 80 less that I asked (I would put 2200 inthe goto field and actually go to post 2120 or so). Is this because of deleted or missing posts from that 'hiccup' we had a while back?
Also...any news on that new search function?
Just bein' a customer (I am a customer, right? ;-) )
Tom
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/43904/page030.html
One more side question, is there a light on the dash (or some other reminder) when you engage 4wd?
Thanks.
4x4 light: on my 99.5, there is a little green light in the tachometer face that comes on when I shift into 4wd.
Newer cars have sensors that prevent engine pinging when a lower grade of fuel is used. Hence, the old pinging theory really is not a good indicator as to whether or not you need to use a higher octane of fuel. When a lower octane fuel is used, computers retard the engine timing, which prevents the pinging from happening. No news here since many of you already knew that. This was the kicker for me. By retarding the engine timing, the engine runs hotter and it expels higher levels of pollutants. The result of long term usage of a lower octane fuel than recommended is possible engine damage and premature failure of the catalytic converter.
Based upon these facts, I have decided its better to pay a little extra for premium gas. Also, the article stated that when the engine timing is retarded, fuel economy is reduced. Hence, the few pennies per gallon that you are saving when buying lower octane fuel, are often lost through reduced miles per gallon.
The article was located at www.cars.com
Demystifying Octane Ratings
A gasoline's octane rating quantifies its resistance to knocking and pinging. These two sounds are caused by abnormal combustion, which robs power and can damage an engine. Knocking and pinging are basically the same thing; knocking is louder and represents a more serious condition. When they occur, it is during acceleration, though higher engine speeds tend to drown them out. Knocking sounds like someone repeatedly rapping the engine with a hammer, and the quieter pinging resembles marbles being shaken inside a tin can.
Many conditions in the engine itself can cause or promote combustion anomalies, but when all other factors are equal, gasoline with a higher octane rating is more resistant to knocking and pinging than a lower-octane fuel. So why doesn't everyone just use high-octane gasoline? Because it is more expensive, and there is no advantage whatsoever in using premium gasoline in a car that doesn't specifically require it. At one time, only premium gasoline included additives that prevent fuel-injector clogging; now, all grades are basically the same in this regard.
If your car requires high-octane gasoline and you habitually use regular gas because the engine exhibits no sign of knock, you're outsmarting yourself. Most modern, computer-controlled engines include a knock sensor that detects knock and retards the ignition timing, causing the spark plugs to fire slightly later in the cycle. This typically prevents abnormal combustion and knock, which allows vehicles specified for premium fuel to run on lower-grade gasoline if it is all that's available. While this removes the immediate hazard, it's a bad idea to make a habit of running a vehicle on gasoline of lower-than-recommended octane. Retarding the spark causes a richer fuel/air mixture, which decreases fuel economy, increases emissions, causes the engine to run hotter, and reduces the longevity of both the engine itself and the catalytic converter. The money you save by pumping low-grade fuel into a car that demands higher octane is lost anyway, in decreased fuel economy and possibly gradual damage.
Your vehicle's owner's manual usually recommends an octane rating in terms of an Antiknock Index (AKI), which also is posted on gasoline pumps. The AKI is the average of two ratings determined in a laboratory: the Research Octane Number (RON), which corresponds with low-speed, mild-knocking conditions, and the Motor Octane Number (MON), which covers high-speed, high-temperature knocking conditions and part-throttle operation.
In general, three grades of gasoline are available in the United States: regular (AKI = 87), midgrade (AKI = 89) and premium (AKI = 91 to 94). The posted gasoline AKIs are lower in the Rocky Mountain states because less octane is needed at higher altitudes. Motorists whose cars require 91 octane fuel may find themselves at filling stations that offer only 89 and 93 octane, but nothing in between. In these cases, the options are to pay more for the 93 octane or to fill the tank halfway with 93 and the rest with 89. The resulting gasoline mixture, just like the average of their two AKI numbers, will equal 91 octane.
As an added benefit, placing the nav system in the dash moves the 6-disc "coin-slot" type cd changer to a "magazine" style changer in the passenger side of the rear cargo compartment. I've heard a few rumblings about the "err 2" message on the "coin-slot" type and was happy to get the old tried and true type.
In my opinion, worth every dime.
Captain Ron. . .
Al & Ann
fuel? Also what is used in modern fuel to produce the highter octane? What
fuel milage are you getting with your PF? (17-20) The antiknock senser on
our PF only retards the timming when it detects a spark knock. Steve
Thanks.
I contacted my local dealer and was told not for a couple of years. What is MT talking about?
Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Bought my LE on President's day and I got the $5,000 off MSRP (slightly less than invoice) and the 3.9% for five years
I live in the SF bay area. I looked at the Friday newspaper and one is still giving the 3.9% for the PF for 5 years. If your dealer is not offering, wait for a while or look around.
They usually advertise starting on a Friday and ends on a Sunday. I have seen the 3.9% since February. I think the promo is still on. It is Nissan giving this not the dealer so it should be nationwide but probably not on a continueous basis. They do it on the Xterra on one week, on the PF on some dealers but it is still on. Where I bought, they are offering the 3.9% for the Maxima and Frontier this week.
I just did this, Nissan will let you finance for less than 5 years at the same 3.9%.
Joe
-johnskev
Thanks.
I do not notice the temperature differential some of you speak about concerning the outside temp gauge. It is normal for the gauge to read erroneously after sitting , but after a few miles, mine seems to be accurate (01 Pathfinder).
product to use on the suede seat covers for getting off scuff marks? Will it also work on the
headline fabric. Thanks in advance.
1) Has anybody who recently bought a Pathfinder (recently = within 2 months) gotten an ERR2 message?
2) Has anybody with the 6 disc changer in the back of the pathfinder (because of the navi system) exprienced this problem?
3) Has anybody who had the problem, then got a new changer, have an ERR2 message again with their new changer?
Thanks.
I am still waiting for the dealer to call me to replace the radio. Because that is what the they told me was the cause of the problem.
Please refer to my recent posting on this issue.
full5.
1/ I picked up my oil filters at Walmart ... Fram PH 7164 (I think!) for $4.00 each.
2/ I had dealer replace my temp sensor 2 weeks after delivery. It seems to be more accurate now even tho still high for a couple of minutes.
3/ Nissan Canada just dropped their purchase financing rate from 2.8% to 1.8% on April 01/01.
4/ Steering wheel was off center approx 5-10 degrees even tho PF was going straight. Dealer re-aligned the wheels.
Cheers!
Dates can be out of order because when we move posts from other topics, the date carries along as well.
As for the "go to" function, it depends on how many deleted posts there are in a topic. Have a look at this for more info:
bblaha "New Software! Your Questions Answered..." Apr 6, 2001 11:08pm
Hope this helps!
Drew
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2001 PF LE AWD
Cloth Interior
Wind Deflector
Body Side Moldings
Micro Filter
Floor Mats
$28,900
Includes $500 core cash and 3.9% financing.
Just add tax and tags
I used the Nissan VPP program and according to Edmunds and my research it looks to be about $756 below invoice. I received $500 core cash so ask about it during your negotiations and the 3.9% financing is also back at select dealerships. The VPP program is worth looking into also. Thanks again all for your help.
Had to take a minute to agree with those that have used Zaino products on their Pathfinder. It is unbelievable what a quality product this is and the final results. Mine is burnt cherry and the wet look is just absolutely fantastic. The best part is the ease of application. I found a distributor online that accepted credit cards and I had my products in 3 days. I highly recommend them if like me you can't wait or are uncomfortable sending someone a check. Her name is Roz Aldridge and her business is called the Gloss Boss. Here is a link:
http://home.bluemarble.net/~dlharden/glossboss.htm
I was sold on these products when I viewed the pictures on the Zaino web site (www.zainobros.com)
If you order products from Roz, please tell her Steve in Missouri recommended her. Great service! Thanks to all on this board for their wonderful contributions! Steve
BUT the ashtray under the shifter and the space next to the power plug under the cd player bug me. (Ithink that is where something to do with 4x4 goes -mine is 2WD) Does anybody use these things for anything else. I would love to try to figure out how to add a plain slot where the ashtray goes as a phone holder OR give the drink holders a little more room. NOT COMPLAINING...just love looking at everything and plan on spending alot of time in there. Any other suggestions or improvements?
Is Meguairs or Liquid Glass worth the time & effort?
TIA!
Does anyone know any confirmed info regarding to the 2002 PF? Will it be an all-new design or just an modified version of the current one?
Thanks,
I use Meguiars Gold Class Prep/Polish Product, then Wax product with a buffer and do the whole Pathy (both steps) in under an hour.
Does anyone know of a good place to get a sunshade to put in front window to relfect sun when parked? Also, did anyone find where to get chrome extension for tailpipe?
The service manual and the owners manual are different. There is
no dilemma use what ever works the best with the endividuals driving
conditions. If you here any detonation use higher grade of fuel. Steve
I live in an area of BC where much rocks and gravel are on our roads, and am anticipating that my radiator or other exposed parts behind the grille may take a 'hit', like joecruz. I have been unable to find the Steelworks screening in the size that joecruz has suggested, so may try the Canadian Tire route. Do you know the part number of the product, as I could not find at my local store? Any tips on install would be appreciated. You can e-mail me off site if you wish.
Thanks
Woody