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#2653 of 2670 Re: intermittent exhaust smoke problem [chasmanian] by ont1964 Oct 22, 2009 (9:32 pm)
Replying to: chasmanian (Nov 21, 2005 11:50 am) I have an 06 that has just started to do the exact same thing/....blowing a large (embarrassing) white cloud of smoke when starting the engine cold - that being if the truck has sat for at least a couple hours. It does not do it at all after the initial cloud on start up. The truck is due to go back as lease maturing shortly and I intended on buying the vehicle out. With this new problem though, I dont want to inherit the cost of a major engine overhaul or a rebuild of the heads. Has anyone else encountered this and actually had the problem diagnosed/ repaired? Replies to this message: shark715 (Oct 23, 2009 2:15 am) 99accent (Oct 23, 2009 7:06 am)
#2654 of 2670 MAY BE by 99accent Oct 22, 2009 (10:05 pm)
it just might be a head gasket letting some antifreeze into a cylinder try a good stop leak into the radiator ,if it stops smoking then it is the head gasket which may be ok until it gets worse .
#2655 of 2670 Re: intermittent exhaust smoke problem [ont1964] by shark715 Oct 23, 2009 (2:15 am)
Replying to: ont1964 (Oct 22, 2009 9:32 pm) 99 accent might be correct about the head gasket, but I would avoid using radiator stop leak as it will often clog your radiator long term. How may miles does your truck have? Have you followed the owners manual without fail for oil and coolant changes? Is your truck still under warranty by any chance? The only inexpensive repair that comes to mind that might be causing the problem could be a clogged PCV valve. You might want to invest paying a hour's worth of labor with a trusted mechanic to diagnose the problem for sure. Her/she can pressure test the cooling system for a blown head gasket and also run an engine compression test. If the problem is one of the head gaskets and the truck is otherwise in good shape and you have correctly maintained it, it may not be silly to invest in a new head gasket...would only be 4 to 5 hours of labor, and you would not be talking about expensive parts. If it is a compression problem your mechanic may be able to advise you if the problem is likely to get worse. If you can live with the embarrassment, it's very possible it may not get worse for many years. Replies to this message: 99accent (Oct 23, 2009 7:06 am)
#2656 of 2670 2007 Nissan Pathfinder rear end problems by steel718 Oct 23, 2009 (6:48 am)
I have a 07 Pathfinder, 2x4. Recently, I had to swerve to miss a car and ended up hitting the curb with both left side wheels. Now, I know that I need a front end alignment, but I have looked at the rear (quick visual, not down and dirty) and it looks like I might have screwed up something on the left rear. The rear end feels like its slipping when I am going up a hill on a wet road. Is this situation repariable? Replies to this message: gsemike (Oct 23, 2009 9:16 am)
#2657 of 2670 Re: intermittent exhaust smoke problem [shark715] by 99accent Oct 23, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: shark715 (Oct 23, 2009 2:15 am) ITS A GOOD THING TO HAVE TESTED THE RADIAT OR PRESSURE TEST
#2658 of 2670 Re: 2007 Nissan Pathfinder rear end problems [steel718] by gsemike Oct 23, 2009 (9:16 am)
Replying to: steel718 (Oct 23, 2009 6:48 am) Take it to be trusted bodyshop and ask them to check it. Collision should cover it
#2659 of 2670 transfer case fluid change - 03 LE by yidal8 Oct 25, 2009 (3:42 pm)
what is the recommended interval to change fluid in the transfer case of the 2003 LE? Also, what type of fluid should be used. I have 75,000miles on mine, and obviously never changed that fluid.... Replies to this message: shark715 (Oct 25, 2009 4:13 pm) 99accent (Oct 27, 2009 7:53 am)
#2660 of 2670 Re: transfer case fluid change - 03 LE [yidal8] by shark715 Oct 25, 2009 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: yidal8 (Oct 25, 2009 3:42 pm) Changing the transfer fluid is not specified by Nissan Replies to this message: 99accent (Oct 27, 2009 7:53 am)
#2661 of 2670 at he 103K tune up on my 2003 pathy le , question what does the dealer do by 99accent Oct 27, 2009 (7:50 am)
the tune up recomended in the manual, at 103K whats the whole thing consist of and how much Mulla$
#2662 of 2670 Re: transfer case fluid change - 03 LE [shark715] by 99accent Oct 27, 2009 (7:53 am)
Replying to: shark715 (Oct 25, 2009 4:13 pm) true its so thick and it lasts forever ,sort of like a self seald bearing

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