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What are the most common problems with a used Nissan Patrol 4×4?

What are the most common problems with a used Nissan Patrol 4×4?

Nissan Patrol GR Common Problems and Solutions

  • Differential seals broken. Problem:
  • Engine management warning light. Problem:
  • EGR Valve blocked. Problem:
  • Cracking noise from steering at low speeds. Problem:
  • Lack of acceleration power. Problem:
  • Not Starting When Warm. Problem:
  • Banging Noise From Rear. Problem:
  • Overboosting.

Are old patrols reliable?

The Patrol is a pretty solid workhorse, and has rightly earned a reputation as a tough and reliable car. Warranty Direct has no figures specific to the Patrol, but its engineers tell us that reliability is basically good up to about 60,000 miles when there is a risk that the head gasket can go and the gearbox can fail.

Are Patrol Y61 reliable?

What do we love about the GU Y61 Patrol? The GU Patrol is a proper alternative to the all-conquering Toyota LandCruiser dynasty. The Nissan is sensational off-road and reliable, provided you buy the right version. The Nissan is sensational off-road and reliable, provided you buy the right version.

What series is a 2004 GU Patrol?

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Price $46,540* Price Guide (EGC) Number of Gears 5
Series GU III FuelType Diesel
Body Wagon Release Year 2004
No. Doors 5 Country of Origin JAPAN
Seat Capacity 5 ANCAP Safety Rating

What year is a Y61 Patrol?

1997
Fifth generation (Y61; 1997)

Fifth generation (Y61)
Also called Nissan Safari (Japan)
Production October 1997 – 2016 1997–present (continues in selective countries)

Are there any problems with the Nissan Patrol?

In good condition and running properly, they’re not a bad unit, but they have managed to develop a reputation for – as you’ve identified – giving problems long before they should. Any off-roader’s engine is liable to overheat, especially when you’re working it hard in the bush with minimal air-flow through the radiator.

Is the Nissan Patrol Y62 a petrol car?

While the later Y62 Nissan Patrol was petrol V8 only (and a thirsty one at that) it’s also way out of your budget. Go back in time to the old faithful GQ model, and you’re going too far back, as these are now quite old vehicles.

What should the 100 rpm be on a Nissan Patrol?

On most hills the 100 will be in 4th and 3000-3400rpm where the patrol will be in 5th. Given the very smooth nature of the V8 its not a problem. Im not surprised you could hold a 6.0/6.4 powerstroke, it had probably thrown a code, seriously.

Which is better 4.8 patrol or 4.7 Gus?

I think the 4.8 patrol is one of the the best tow vechiles in australia bar none! 100 V8s are more economical than 4.8 GUs, I have written many times before but once again, the 100s 4.7 V8 only has not as much torque off the line as the 4.8. On most hills the 100 will be in 4th and 3000-3400rpm where the patrol will be in 5th.

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Ruth Doyle