[Random picture of your R50]

Sharing a pic for my 2002 as I am about to let it go.  It has serve me well over the years. 

 

Sunrise at Gilgo Beach, Long Island. 

 

[2002 pathfinder - replacing spark plugs at 180k]

Finally changed the spark plugs last weekend. It was not as bad as I imagined. Nothing was seized and I didn't break anything this time. ( I shear off a 10mm bolt in the past while working other part. ) However, I did notice one of the plastic electrical connection plug(oxgen sensor?) has cracks on it - I have to leave it alone when removing coil packs. The gap on the old plugs were twice as wide as the new one; just by eyeballing it.

 

Incidentally, I now get p1147 and p0139. Looks like oxgen sensor will be my next thing to replace on this suv.

 

 

 

 

[2002 pathfinder - replacing spark plugs at 180k]

As title said, I don't think the spark plug was ever replaced. I am a bit nervous to remove the plugs off a 17 year old SUV- and I want to ask you if there is any tips? I guess spraying penetrating oil before removing might help. Any other things I should be mindful?

Thanks.

Ken

 

[Might drive my 04 Pathy LE from NJ fo Miami rountrip, any tips?]

I did similar trip last year from NYC to Florida on my 02 Pathy. One experience I want to share - my windshield class crack under the intense Florida sun. The 15 years old car was never our of Northeast; I guess it can't handle the heat.

 

But you are driving it there in winter - shouldn't be a problem for you. Still, you might want to get a reflective windshield cover - so that not to heat up the car so much under the sun.

 

just my $.02.

[What did you replace your R50 with?]

I would say, 99% on road, 1% off road on beach driving on soft sand. so, 4wd is a must. AWD won't work.

 

Towing doesn't matter to me. 3rd row is a must. i haven't give much thought to domestic vs Japanese. I only started looking at next gen pathy R51 since it still has 4WD.

 

since most of time, it is doing family hauling, so, i dont want too old. I am thinking 2009 to 2012, at least for Pathy. Pilot is the other suv I am looking into.

 

thanks for any advice .

 

I have never owned anything other than my R50, but a question I can come up with that may help is how important are offroad capabilities and other truck-like qualities such as load/towing capacity to you? Also, do you want to stay with a Japanese manufacturer? How old can it be?

 

Good luck in your search.

[What did you replace your R50 with?]

Hi all,

 

I have an 2002 Pathfinder SE. It has served me well; now at 170k miles. Recently I noticed transmission slipping; I think it's days are numbered.

 

Just curious, for those of you who also like this vintage of SUV - what did you replace it with? For myself, I need 3rd for occasional use; and 4WD for occasional beach driving on soft sand. So far, I am thinking about Pilot or Pathfinder between 09-12. Not interested on newer Pathfinder with CVT's.

 

Any pointers?

 

Ken