ColinBen

That's the same cup holder as I have in my 2002 R50, it fits in the back of the center console for use by the back seat passengers. Cheers,

I change the oil every 5000 Kms and then change the filter as well every 10000 Kms. Just clocked up 165000 Kms on a February 2003 Model. I am also running on LPG and do a bit of towing as well. Have done about 70000 Kms towing an 1800Kg Caravan (Camper Trailer) Cheers,

It is a Pop-Up, but only the top 18 Inches is canvas, the rest is solid. All up Weight about 1800 Kgs. It towed fine, only problem, on some of the steeper grades, had to switch back to normal Petrol (Gasolene). Cheers, Colin

I have had my 2003 since new, have clocked up nearly 160000Km (100000 Miles), of that about 65000 Kms towing a caravan (Camper trailer). Have travelled twice across Australia, from Perth up to Brisbane and return with the caravan. I am currently running on LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) Cheers, Colin

Not a wise move to run it empty on any vehicle with fuel injection. Even though you have a fuel filter. I have a dual fuel (LPG as well) and I don't let it go far past the fuel light warning. Usually a fill from warning light, requires about 65 litres. Cheers,

LPG here in Australia, is, I believe what you call Propane. I have had my Pathfinder fitted to run on LPG. Makes a big saving on the cost of running, $37 for a tank of LPG. I have a 60Litre Tank, fitted where the spare was and so I have the normal 79Litre of gas plus 60 litres of LPG. I did notice a little drop in power, but is only a problem when towing up hills. The thing to remember is that 60 litres only equates to about 51 litres of gas, due to the specific gravity, specific heat etc. My weekly bill is under half what it was before. The other added advantage, is that the engine lasts longer, because there are no impurities and so it burns cleaner. Here in Australia, all the cabs run on LPG, so that should be a good indicator. Cheers,

Hi, I've got a 2002 Australian Pathfinder with the 3.3 V6 and regularly tow a Caravan (Camper Trailer), its max weight is about 4000 Lbs. All the 2002 models were auto in Australia, and I have no problems. I did think about an additional oil cooler, but haven't done it and (Touch wood) no problems. I also have a Tekonsha brake controller and electric brakes on the trailer. Cheers, Colin

Another way is to back the nut off a couple of turns and go find a rough dirt track with corrugations and get a bit of speed up. This has been known to loosen up frozen ball joints. Cheers,

As a rough guess, if you change timing belt at 60,000, I would suggest another change at 120,000.

Well, its in the dealers getting done, got a good quote, then they said that it needed another $300 or so of work done but it would be ready on time. I then asked them to confirm that timing belt had been changed, "it doesn't have a belt", yes it does, its a 3.3 litre, and it says to be replaced as part of 100,000 service in the maintenance book, "wait a moment, we'll call you back". Ten minutes later, "unable to finish today, but we can lend you a set of wheels until its finished".

The engine is a VG33(E), The Engine Maintenance service book says to replace the timing belt at 100,000KM (60,000Mile),plus all the usual fluid replacements and check, brakes and all the other usual things, but appears quite adamant that the timing belt replacement should be done. Thanks for your comments ,

In Australia, we have a 100000Km service that includes a Timing belt change, so I assume that in the US, this is the same with the 60000 Mile service. If this is so, what is the typical cost charged by a Nissan dealer. ?? Cheers,

For anybody else with further questions regarding tow hitches and instructions, there is a good document at http://www.courtesyparts.com/ they list lots of parts, hitches and also include the proper NISSAN installation instructions. Cheers

Most women only need two things in their tool Kit. 1 Roll of Duct Tape. 1 Can of CRC or WD40. If it moves and it's not supposed to, use Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it's supposed to, use CRC or WD40. Cheers,

Had this problem about 30 years ago, got one of those fancy torsion wrenches that you use a block and tackle on. It could torque up to 1000 ft Lbs. The dial reading when it came undone was 735Ft/Lb. I think what VW do is torque the nut then drill the hole for the split pin so you are left with "Burrs" on the thread. Try cleaning up the pin hole. Cheers, and lots of luck.