Just recently purchased a 95 pathfinder XE 4wd 5sp. and I wanted to have a few questions answered if I could. I am not fimiiar with this site yet, so I am not aware of how it works. I am very fimiliar with vwvortex and am aware that there are some politics that go along with those forums, but I still love em though and they taught me a lot. Anyway I bought the truck yesterday and I have a few quick and simple questions. ( I believe list form is easiest)
-what is the prefered spark plug used for the 3.0 motor?
-what kind of milage should I be expecting to achieve with 114k miles?
-what is the best fluid to use to replace the old LSD fluid in the rear? (I believe there is an addiitive but I am not 100% sure what type you fellas recommend).
-The truck needs shocks what do you guys think are the best to retain stock comfort, but would offer more handling and stability in the twisties.
-Lastly are there any good steps posted on the net on how to replace the timing belt preferably with pics.
Thanks fellas in advance for any input you may have for me, and excuse me for asking too much in my first post.
plugs=NGK
MPG=not much mabye around 17-20
LSD=Any autoparts store will have the additive...I like redline oils myself.
Shocks= Rancho RS9000 you can adjust them so youll get the ride you want.
Timing belt is a PITA Ill see if I can find any help.
A Chiltons or Haynes is a good idea and tou can look through these, some the posts jave good info.
I forgot The 9000s may be too thick for the front (the A-arms hit um on compressin)...most pathy guys I know run them in the back with some 5000s in the front.
Summit has um for about $80 for each....but they are adjustable.
The Rancho rs5000 are almost the same but not adjustable. They run about $50 or so each.
Ive run ProComp 3000 but they were to soft for me.
Ive got a set of Gabriel RoughRiders on the front of my truck now...I ran Dish Pan and Holcom Creek in Big Bear with them,and they were great. They are pretty stiff. I think they were about 25 each. They were all I could find friday night after work before our trip to Big Bear and I had a bown ProComp 3000. I planned on swapping them back out but Ive been realy impresssed with them. But like I said they are stiff.
will the basic GL-5 LSD oil work for the rear? I have that clunking going on right now, and I don't know if it is from a lack of fluid or serious problems, so I figured I would drain, replace the gasket and add fresh fluid. Any tips?
Not sure what gasket you mean, but the regular lube as long as it has the LSD additave should be fine. I like synth lubes like redline but thats just me personally.
Oh yea, thats right my bad. Im a ...but doesnt it have a drain plug also? If so, if it aint leaking, dont mess with the seal.
I don't THINK it came with a drain plug...just a fill plug. Not 100% sure though. But yeah, absolutely -- if there is a drain plug there, just use that...don't mess around with the gasket.
...but doesnt it have a drain plug also? If so, if it aint leaking, dont mess with the seal.
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