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    2003 Pathfinder SE 4x4, Silver with Grey Interior
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    Screwdriver Mechanic
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    30-35
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    Do Not Go Off-Road
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    SE
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    2003

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    Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia

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  1. Bringing up old thread. There is a Nissan dealer with Nissan Consult diagnostics tool. Is it worth to pay the money and use it for extracting the code which was set (if it's still there) during transmission going into limp mode?
  2. Nothing on the filter in the manual
  3. I drove from work to my home around 7 miles, it took 21 minutes. Stop and go traffic + some light highway. Checked the level as indicated in the instructions. On the HOT side it's within the dashed zone, slightly above minimum (about fifth of the whole zone). So level is OK. I remember when I was investigating this problem, I encountered one post, when a person was talking about some clogged small filter. Don't remember where it was located and can't find that post as well.
  4. I don't have any codes. I have OBD reader, but it's pretty basic and can't read AT codes. Engine temp is fine, at least the gauge says so. I have a custom shield underneath the engine, but it's been there for years. The only case when transmission went into limp mode, was in around 13 years ago, when I tried to quick launch from the stop light in summer. As an option, I can visit the dealer and read AT codes, through Consult tool, if it makes sense and try to go from there.
  5. 2003 4wd SE with 4 speed auto Car runs great, has about 132,000 miles. This symptom developed about 10,000 miles ago. Only in summer, when I'm on highway and it's very hot, usually with air conditioner on, car goes into limp mode, after driving around 60 miles. The car continues to drive but it's in the 2nd or 3rd gear I guess. Then I stop it, shut off. Wait around 2-5 minutes. Turn on and car drives normally. Tranny has been serviced at 30,000 mile intervals, only putting Nissan Matic D, with drain and refill approach. Transmission filter has never been changed, as service manager told me it's just a metal screen and no maintenance is needed, just fluid change. Engine valve covers are leaking badly, don't know if this can cause this problem. Rear main seal also has some seepage, but nothing significant. Any ideas?
  6. Hello, The recommendation is 80w-90 API GL-5. On the rear I have normal (non LSD). Have used in the past Mobil HD Plus 80w-90 Have anyone used Amsoil one? https://www.amsoil.com/p/severe-gear-80w-90-agl/
  7. Unfortunately I don't live in USA and there is no auto parts store from which I can borrow the tools. https://www.amazon.com/BTSHUB-Oxygen-Replace-Sensors-Universal/dp/B08G8R347J/ref=sr_1_5?crid=9ZINRG4E2NFW&keywords=oxygen+sensor+socket+1%2F2+drive&qid=1668760889&s=automotive&sprefix=oxygen+sensor+socket+1%2Cautomotive%2C305&sr=1-5 Will this kit be ok for all sensors?
  8. Do I understand right that B2 is the driver side?
  9. I need to replace Bank 2 Sensor 1. Which o2 socket would you recommend? There are many choices on Amazon.
  10. I've replaced the Fuel filter, cleaned MAF with CRC fluid, replaced air filter, checked that there in no leak in hoses after MAF before the Throttle body. The code remains. my CO levels are very high, on idle 2.00, on revving 7.00. One year ago it was 0.34, 0.40. The car runs great I suspect Bank 2 upstream sensor ( sensor 1) is on its way out and it gives incorrect instructions to the ECU and that is the reason of lean condition. I checked and RockAuto has NTK part which they say is the actual OE part https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1643118&cc=1431952&pt=5132&jsn=860&jsn=860 Does anyone use that sensor? What should I consider when changing the sensor?
  11. I've got BOSE audio system and it started acting strangely recently. If the car is parked for several days and I start it, the player does not turn on. If I just unplug and plug the fuse, then it starts but all the settings are lost. I tried another fuse, did not help. I have no error code. What would you suggest except replacing the whole unit?
  12. I've got 126,000 miles on my 2003 SE 4wd I was driving on a highway when check engine light went on, it did not affect driving in any way, car had good acceleration I stopped the car and OBD II scan tool showed only one code P0174. I erased the code and continued driving, when I got home after 60 miles it went on again. From what I've read, it could be because of many issues: MAF, O2 Sensor, Intake Vacuum Leak, etc... Sparks plugs have been changed about 4,000 miles ago, used OEM NGKs. Just yesterday changed transmission oil, drain and refill with the same amount. The color was just dark red, nothing suspicious. Tranny works fine. Yesterday I also changed coolant, used Nissan's long life blue one. Car temperature is fine. To add to the picture, 2 days before I was driving very aggressively on the highway and the car went into limp mode with no check engine light on. I stopped the car after 5 miles driving into limp mode and after 5 minutes started fine and drove to the destination fine. I blamed it to the very hot weather and not properly cooled transmission oil, which I changed the next day. Just to complete the picture, I had the same experience year before only once on the highway on the hot weather and after that till today the car was driving fine. How do you suggest to proceed? My OBD II scanner can read live data. I can also clean MAF sensor If the O2 sensor is possible suspect, which I know I have 4, how should I know which one to replace? They are costly.
  13. Hello, I've got 2003 SE 4wd. I've been using Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w-30 with M1-108 synthetic oil filter. M1-108 was recommended by Mobil 1. Recently I checked and their recommendation now is M1-110 or M1-110A. I don't know if it's just a typo from their side or they have specific reason to recommend M1-110 instead of M1-108. M1-110 is a longer filter but has the same thread. Do you have any experience with it? Should I switch to it?
  14. I bought her in 2008 with 44k miles on it, now it has 98k miles. I use only synthetic oil and change it usually every 4-5k miles. Is it a bad design or bad maintenance from previous owner?
  15. My 2003 also burns oil, about 1 quart every 1500 miles. I've read a lot and in my case there are 3 possibilities: 1. Power valve screw(s) fell off and scratched the cylinder walls 2. PCV valve is bad 3. Driver side valve cover oil passage is clogged. If I had time and did not use this car as a main vehicle in my family I would definitely tear down the engine and look at power valve screws and replaced the right valve cover while I'm at it. I'm sure it would decrease the consumption. But I have another question, probably silly one: I'm using Mobil 1 Extended Performance with M1-108 filter and usually change my oil at 4000 miles and 6 months. I know EP oil is overkill but it's only 25$ at Walmart. Because I'm using such a quality oil with good filter and change it very early, is there a chance that it will clean up the clogged passage in the valve cover? (If this is the cause of oil consumption)
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