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My main concerns are for reccomended speed (MPH)and for how many miles that the break-in period consists of.
Also: Is this stated in the owners manual or is this just a "in-general" break-in period that should always be used when purchsing any new vehicle, or is it strictly Nissan specific?
Thanks
Thanks again.
I'll be doing ALOT of interstate driving right after purchasing my PF, so I am wondering how careful I'll have to be regarding my MPH.
Can't wait to buy mine, my loan was approved yesterday...I just have to wait until January 6th when I return from overseas. Time better fly over the next 3.5 weeks!!!!
http://www.freshalloy.com/cars/nissan/nissan_matrix.html
But seriously, keeping the engine RPM below 4000 is recommended, whatever the speed maybe. And yes, fluctuating speeds during the first 1000 miles is recommended for reasons previously stated.
Regarding the PIAAs, I can honestly say that the SuperPlasmas are not street-legal. A friend of mine was pulled over because he had PIAA SuperPlasmas. And the PIAA website does not indicate that the bulbs are street legal. Now, the SuperWhites are street-legal and DOT approved according to this.
I not telling anyone not to buy the PIAA SuperPlasmas, they're great bulbs. But, be mindful of the fact that it may bring about unwanted attention from the local authorities.
As for a new release every 4 years, they released the new face-lift as a 99.5, so will it actually be a 2003.5??
I seem to remember another post stating that they had to have the brakes bleaded to fix the problem. I will take the PF in as soon as I find the time and will let you know.
Has anyone else had this problem?
It's nice to know that the Customs people think that I know more than they do :-) Maybe I should - I researched it enough. Of the more than a dozen people that I know of who have gone to Canada we're finding that different Customs offices are charging slightly differently. Not a big difference, but they should all be the same. For example, at the Washington border they are always charging on the tax, but they give such a good exchange rate it makes up for it.
But to save over $4600 I guess you can put up with ten minutes of gov't incompetency.
-Jon
But that's the only time I'm gonna let any 4Runners pass me!!!! Just kidding!!! LOL
Has anyone else experienced this just going away?
Oh by the way Crikey, what happened to the 4runner v PF comment area?
Also, I thought on model 2k cars/trucks, this was a requirement. I guess it is only on cars.
As for CDrs, 3Ms - Imation, 12x compatiable and TDK 8x compatiable. I even had good luck with Samsung (Best Buy had a killer special on them).
Break in period - 1k miles, stay under 60mph, vary speed, no fast acceleration or braking, get oil changed at 1k miles (I do not remember where I heard this, but it has served all my new cars well). The oil change helped because at 1k miles I needed to tow and I wanted clean fresh oil in there.
trim on the vent by the passenger side. Does any
know where to get this missing piece of wood trim?
Thanks,
I, too, am waiting for DOT compliancy for the SuperPlasmas. Just don't want to take a chance on getting hassled.
About the 4Runner vs PF forum, 4runlove kinda left and the animated discussion just stopped. Oh well, 4runlove might come back and start up the commotion.
Enjoy your PF, dude.
I have a '99 SE and installed one of those anchors for use in the middle of the seat. All you have to do is to remove a bolt, insert the anchor, and put the bolt back. Piece o' cake.
-Dan
Long time no post for me (work has been a killer!) I too think the brakes are 'soft" but I assumed that I was being too judgemental. The problem I face is that I drive my 98 Maxima 2 days a week, and the difference is dramatic. Does anyone else have the same car comparison to give me a more accurate description of pedal travel (ie.. the pedal goes a 1/4, 1/2 way down to the floor before pressure starts) My third Nissan is a modified 72 510, so that also skews my perception.
Any comments?
The manual states that an All-Mode PF should be driven, if possible, in 2WD for the first 1000 miles/1600 km. RPM's should be kept under 4,000 and avoid driving long distances as a specific speed. Don't worry about the admonition to stay under the speed limit: that is a legal, not technical, remark. I find it amusing that the manual also states not to use the cup holders while driving as that may cause an accident!
mosf15:
Glad Jon's directions swayed the Customs officials for you, but sorry you got a bad steer from someone at Royal Bank initially. As I said earlier, they were very helpful with my transfer.
JC
headlamp bulbs on your Pathfinders. Are you gaining any significant illumination? It seems to
me the lamps are aimed just a tad too low. On a
cross country trip a few months ago, carrying a
full load, the lamps did not seem to be a problem.
The weight of the luggage, etc. elavated the aim
just right. However I can not see that the headlamps can be adjusted. I have thought about
useing washers as spacers under the attaching bolts. Anyone tried this? At 12,000 miles our PF
is performing flawlessly. No trips back to dealer
yet. Also I have only one grease zert (on the front drive shaft) are there any more ???
your dealer or service shop to bleed them. Preferably with a machine. This is not anywhere
in the manuals, but if you will have them completely bleed about 50,000 miles it will sure
extend the life of the very expensive ABS module.
(prevents sticking valves and plungers in the ABS
module) I have made this a practice. "No ABS problems" The spongy feel could be air in the system.
THEY SHOULD STILL MAKE THAT PIECE AND SELL IT SEPERATELY. I GUESS THEY WANT YOU TO BUY THE WHOLE KIT. WHEN YOU GET IT YOU'LL REALIZE THAT THEY ARE STILL MAKING A SUBSTANTIAL PROFIT.... IT'S JUST A SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC MADE TO LOOK LIKE WOOD FOR $11.00!!!
The question regarding the DVD player. I looked at the connection where the VCR connects. It is a five prong connections that does not look familiar. I am sure that if you can find a converter connector to connect to your DVD it should work. All the signaling and voltages should be the same.
By the way, this board was partially responsible for my turning in my Acura CL-S (ONE year into ownership) for a Pathfinder LE. I love it.