http://www.thenewx.org/forum Discuss anything dealing with Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Axles, Diffs, etc. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:31:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://thenewx.org/forum/images/simple-white/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thenewx.org/forum http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34293&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:16:27 GMT I recently switched to synthetic motor oil for my X (Pennzoil Platinum). The three tanks prior to the change-over (with almost all in-town... I recently switched to synthetic motor oil for my X (Pennzoil Platinum).

The three tanks prior to the change-over (with almost all in-town driving) were:
14.4
14.6
14.1
AVERAGE 14.4

The three tanks following the switch (same kind of driving):
15.6
16.1
15.7
AVERAGE 15.8 (exactly a 10% increase)

I've always used synthetics in my cars because I like the longer interval and I feel it's better for the engine. However, this is the first vehicle where I've seen a noticeable MPG increase. I will continue to track these results.

EDIT: before anyone asks, these are actual calculations based on miles driven and gallons added. ]]> AusteX http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34293 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34291&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:27:33 GMT I was recently wondering would it be possible/helpful to add a locker (air or electronic) to my rear dif? Has it been done? Is it even possible... I was recently wondering would it be possible/helpful to add a locker (air or electronic) to my rear dif? Has it been done? Is it even possible without changing the entire rear end of the transmission, diff, axle, etc.

If it is possible would it give me any performance benefit?
Posted via Mobile Device ]]> Rydes@Nyte http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34291 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34270&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:40:40 GMT I have been experience a bad vibration when stopped or just sitting in park. The other day my RPMs and oil pressure dropped so low that my truck... I have been experience a bad vibration when stopped or just sitting in park. The other day my RPMs and oil pressure dropped so low that my truck almost stalled out. I have done the relearn procedure, cleaned MAF and Throttle Body and still nothing. I am thinking it could be the oil pump, but before I do this I wanted to see if anyone had experienced this.

Note: I have searched for issues with oil pressure, but noone stating anything this severe.

HELP!! ]]> mfredieu http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34270 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34251&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:25:02 GMT anyone have any issues with theirs? i read that the 06 and 08 xterra had a recall on them. the reason for my asking is my X last year thru the... anyone have any issues with theirs? i read that the 06 and 08 xterra had a recall on them.

the reason for my asking is my X last year thru the check engine light on etc but would only come on when the gas gauge would act up. the gas gauge once it got to half a tank drops to E and the check engine light comes on. well now it stays on and the gas gauge has a mind of its own now. we went to the dealer last year when the issue happened and of course the truck was just out of warranty so it was going to cost like 600-800 bucks to fix. well i came across the recall and figured i call headquarters up to see if the truck qualified for it since the production date was 10/06 even though it is an 07. all in all the lady said the vin is what they go off for recalls and our vin didnt come up so i have to go to a nissan dealer to get a diagnostic test done to see what the issue is which im 90 percent sure it is the fuel leveling/sending unit but headquarters needs an official report from a nissan dealer to consider the truck as past of the recall.

so i figured i rant and see if any other X owners have the same issue or anything similar




:drink: ]]> redrider http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34251 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34231&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:04:34 GMT Last night my rig was running awful like running bad gas. When I gave it throttle I heard a squeak and a rattle. This morning when I started it the... Last night my rig was running awful like running bad gas. When I gave it throttle I heard a squeak and a rattle. This morning when I started it the fan pulley shot off the block, destroying the fan, electric fan and smashed up the radiator fins pretty good.







So I think I need this: http://www.courtesyparts.com/21052m-...0-p-11886.html

The pulley is fine but the bearing on the shaft plate with threads for the fan clutch bolts looks shot so I think this is what failed. From the photos it looks as this shaft plate comes with the bracket.

Has this happened to anyone? Is there something else I should look into replacing besides this and the destroyed fans? Thanks.

Jeff ]]> OaklandX http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34231 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34206&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:55:48 GMT After reading many fine posts about removing the infamous Y-pipe, bolt-on catback systems, and the various ways to pipe in an aftermarket muffler, I... After reading many fine posts about removing the infamous Y-pipe, bolt-on catback systems, and the various ways to pipe in an aftermarket muffler, I ended up going with what seems to be a fairly common Magnaflow 12268 install - two in 1 out with custom piping.

If you've been thinking about doing this, stop thinking and just do it! It's AWESOME!

I've got a Volant that I installed a few weeks back, and the Magnaflow blends in perfectly! Hard to describe...think of having the awesome sound you get from the Volant coming from under the hood AND from back of the truck.

Here are some pics. I ended up paying a bit more than I should have (relative what others have admitted to paying) for the install, but after visiting several different places, I went with a custom exhaust shop that seemed generally interested in working with me (actually walked outside with me an looked under the truck and talked through everything before I even made an appointment), as opposed to acting annoyed that I would dare want to bring them my business.

Anyway, I digress - here are some pics:

I asked them to tuck things up nice and tight and they didn't disappoint.







I'm not too savvy with the video/audio thing, but I'll give it a try one day soon. ]]> turn312 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34206 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34183&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:25:20 GMT Quick question for anyone who knows, I just mounted up my snorkel from 4x4 parts. My question is how for into the Ram Air Head to I put the... Quick question for anyone who knows,

I just mounted up my snorkel from 4x4 parts. My question is how for into the Ram Air Head to I put the Snorkel body pipe for best performance / water separation ?

The instructions didn't say and I my google skills seems to have failed.

Thanks, ]]> Delon http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34183 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34177&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:31:05 GMT i went to nissan to have them install some new E3 spark plugs for me. they wanted $260 to throw them in. i laughed at them and decided to do it my... i went to nissan to have them install some new E3 spark plugs for me. they wanted $260 to throw them in. i laughed at them and decided to do it my self, it took me about an hour and 40 min.

had to remove the intake manifold, which ate up most of my time.
there were abunch of vacuum lines and stuff to get out of the way but it wasn't too bad.



]]> PeteG429 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34177 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34164&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:07:29 GMT Trying to beat the $3750 bill of having my tranny rebuilt. Found an '06, dude says it'll fit as long as it's the same engine (4x4, 4.0, 5 speed auto). Can someone confirm or deny this? ]]> PDXterra http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34164 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34124&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:19:17 GMT Ok I just bought a new Xterra Off Road and I just hit 300 miles. Well I was driving in some traffic today (only in traffic for a few min.) and I... Ok I just bought a new Xterra Off Road and I just hit 300 miles. Well I was driving in some traffic today (only in traffic for a few min.) and I noticed the when I took my foot off the gas pedal the RPMs would drop to about 500 and the oil pressure would drop to almost all the way. Then both would jump right back up. I played with it a little and it seems it only does it around 40 mph or lower. The only mods I have done is a cold air intake (NISMO) and a Optima yellow top battery so far. Does anyone have have any ideas? Or if this is normal thing? I just traded in my 05 S model for the new one and I never had this issue. ]]> lordtie20001 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34124 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34118&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:51:08 GMT Got a friend with a 2005 nismo fronty who needs a rear pinion and gear set. Anyone have one lying around? I'd give him mine after the axle swap but its trashed. ]]> Xdrivingogre http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34118 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34103&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:46:58 GMT Ok sorry, it has to be from the transfer case but the wet spot starts right where the O2 sensor is. The shat is not wet but it seems to come from... Ok sorry, it has to be from the transfer case but the wet spot starts right where the O2 sensor is.

The shat is not wet but it seems to come from on top. There is not a huge mess so I checked the breather tubes and both are connected properly. I checked the level and I couldn't feel any fluid so it must be low.

Would this still be the seal? check the pictures and see what you think.

Around the shaft is dry




There is more fluid between the bottom of the truck and the heat shield than anything else.





and the "wet spot" moves forward on the truck instead of toward the rear like most leaks. All the way up to the O2 sensor.







But anyway, Do you think this would be the seal????

Thanks,

Tom ]]> Tommyboy http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34103 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34085&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:15:05 GMT Time to change the Castrol Edge again.. Gonna' use this new filter from FRAM, which gets surprisingly good review on Bobs the Oil Guy. :occasion5:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...1845821&page=1 ]]> DBAX http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34085 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34045&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:02:23 GMT Ok I just traded in my 06 Xterra S for a 10 Xterra Off Road. I had the Nismo intake, headers and exhaust. So I am looking for a good system to... Ok I just traded in my 06 Xterra S for a 10 Xterra Off Road. I had the Nismo intake, headers and exhaust. So I am looking for a good system to replace all the stuff. What do you recommend? ]]> lordtie20001 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34045 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34034&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:05:07 GMT I have an 2006 S 4x4 AT with 49k miles. For the last couple of months the acceleration has seemed a little sluggish. I accelerate just fine to... I have an 2006 S 4x4 AT with 49k miles.

For the last couple of months the acceleration has seemed a little sluggish. I accelerate just fine to about 40mph, then it seems that the power just drops off, and I need to hit the gas harder.

I recently had the IPDM replaced, but I think this problem predates that.

I cleaned by MAF sensor last night to no effect.

The transmission was recently flushed, and there was no indication of coolant mixing. The transmission fluid currently looks like it's supposed to look, so I have no evidence that the transmission is bad.

Any ideas? ]]> GWHayduke http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34034