There will be issues with fuel economy and if you dont do regular oil changes, sludge may build up.
Apart from that, it's safe to use just not the best to use

Nissparts,
Also in the process of acquiring 07 Pathfinder.Just read about this radiator problem and would like to know if there is a way of knowing if the radiator has already being changed on the car since its well over 50k miles. And the 25k for a new radiator,is it just for the parts or plus changing labour.

Hi, the radiator is not 25k.
The price is averagely 80k.
No way really to know except the previous owner tells you

If you own a 2005-06 Pathfinder, Xterra, Frontier especially, do THIS NOW.
If it hasn't happened already, your radiator will crack and leak coolant/water into your transmission and both will require replacement.
This will happen to at least 90% of the above mentioned model ranges.
The solution, if it hasnt happened already, is to install an external transmission oil cooler and bypass the radiator completely as it has a design flaw which Nissan is well aware of and facing a class action lawsuit as we speak.

Note, that this radiator issue is possible in other Nissan vehicles as well and the external cooler is highly recommended.

Cheers


Please where and how can this be done.

Ok.

There are 3 ways around this.

1. Instal an additional external cooler.

Your pathfinder/xterra/frontier already comes with an external cooler in addition to the cooler located inside the radiator.
The slightly more expensive fix for the Nigerian driver of these vehicles is to bypass the radiator and add an external cooler to the factory one.
However, this will only be necessary if you intend to do some towing with your vehicle which I doubt. In any case, this method will cost you a total of N50,000 for both the cooler and labour.


2. Bypass radiator by connecting both hoses attached below the radiator together (See attachment titled radiator: what is required is joining hoses #12 together with a connector from Nissan) Total cost of this fix is N20,000

3. The 3rd fix is fairly simple and you can do it yourself, instruct your mechanic, or choose to bring it to us

The pictoral analysis below will explain with before and after pics

Cost of labor if you want us to do this for you is N10,000

Oh, I guess there's a 4th option if you want everything to remain as factory stock.

Replace the radiator when you buy the car and keep an eye on your transmission fluid and radiator occasionally.

Thanks a million time Nissparts,I really wanna stay ahead of this issue.

Please since the radiator defect is mostly with Pathy 2005-2007 models,is it possible to buy radiators of latest models and fix ,say pathy 2008-2011 models.

I want to believe that Nissan would have corrected the defect in the recent models.

Guess the configuration and orientation of the models are thesame.

Hi, it's actually the exact same radiator in 05-10 so if it's radiator replacement u prefer then an aftermarket one may be preferable

Still one more question pls,i just bought the pathy 05,it will be in lagos in the next few weeks and i want to replace the radiator immediately.

Can u please confirm that the defect does not affect the aftermarket radiator of 2010 model.

The aftermarket radiator would be the same for 05-10 and there are a few reputable brands

Thanks very much,will see you soon.

Thanks for d info, but wat transmission fluid? can i use anyone?

Any DEXRON III atf

how much is 2005 infiniti g35 TCM- transmission control module aka transmission brain box?

Hi, please confirm if the serial on it is JA or J5?

i need a JA and J5 for different cars

I can order them for you.
Each one is 55K (Used)
Delivery in 2 weeks

I av 07/08 xterra with transmission problem. The mechanic claims it is the valve body and he has changed the valve body twice now and the problem is still the same. He says valve body is like that and that he has to kip changing it till he gets the right one but I am no longa comfortable. What do u think is wrong? Can it be the valve body? Is there no way to identify the exact valve? I am afraid cos I don't have moni for new transmission now. The transmission jerk before gear one and does not select reverse and the drive is not smooth but still moves

1st give me the code you have when you scan the car.
2nd, what color is your transmission fluid when you bring out the dipstick?

Hello,
My 2006 pathfinder has landed. The mileage is over 100,000. Can I safely assume the radiator issues would have been fixed since it occurs at about 50.000 km? I am about doing my first service, please what are the things to change during this service. How much are the angel lights for 06 pathfinder? Do they have warranties ?

Thanks

Hi, if the radiator has been changed then the radiator cooler would have been bypassed. No one will go through the radiator failure and risk it occuring again.
As per service, apart from oil change which is definite, any other thing will depend on an examination of the vehicle.
The halo headlight set is 70,000.
6 month warranty

Hi

I have a 98 Pathfinder which has issues with the steering rack? what is the cost or replacement of the rack? Also, what is the cost of the knuckle joint for the front passenger side?

A brand new steering rack with inner tie rods will run you N75,000

helpee:

I av 07/08 xterra with transmission problem. The mechanic claims it is the valve body and he has changed the valve body twice now and the problem is still the same. He says valve body is like that and that he has to kip changing it till he gets the right one but I am no longa comfortable. What do u think is wrong? Can it be the valve body? Is there no way to identify the exact valve? I am afraid cos I don't have moni for new transmission now. The transmission jerk before gear one and does not select reverse and the drive is not smooth but still moves

nissparts:

1st give me the code you have when you scan the car.
2nd, what color is your transmission fluid when you bring out the dipstick?

. I didn't collect the codes from the guy dat scanned it that time. The mechanic put one valve body today. It entered reverse and select gear one two three wtot selecting the last gear. The ibo guy that sells parts that it is now electrician that will correct it but my mechanic insist that it is because this valve is not good enuf. Shud I allow the rewire to luk at it or I shud insist on getting anoda valva body from the ibo guy?

Oga,I need the code to advice u.
Also note the transmission needs to be programmed to work with the new valve body by erasing the EEPROM on your TCM.
I hope you dont do more damage than necessary to the vehicle

Shud I bring it for u please

Im not available till Sunday.
You can give me a call 2mrw afternoon to discuss this and I'll be glad to help

Ok. Tnks. I will call