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#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
#2663 of 2670 brake pads by adolfolamela Nov 09, 2009 (8:31 pm)
Hi, I need to change the brake pads of my 2002 pf. With the economy how it is I think its best if I do it myself. Is it difficult or treacky and do I need any special tools in order to get the job done?? How do I do it, is there a site that I can go to that will be able to help?   Thanks for the info.
#2664 of 2670 Extended Warranty by amoreno Nov 15, 2009 (3:11 pm)
I'm driving a great 2000 Nissan Pathfinder SE 2x4 with 142K miles on it. I keep seeing these commercials on tv like stoprepairbills.com and it got me thinking...if i plan on driving my car for another 3+ years, should i seriously consider getting an extended warranty? do any of you have experience, advice, or insight to share with me? i've had a rough past couple of years in terms of saving for a rainy day, so i'm worried that a major repair to my great but ageing car might bite me in the butt if a major problems occurs with my car. another question, if i do go with an extended warranty, tell me what you think i should be paying a month so i don't get ripped off. i appreciate your answers and the great knowledge on these boards. thanks. Replies to this message: dmurr3 (Nov 15, 2009 4:04 pm)
#2667 of 2670 fine print by 99accent Nov 15, 2009 (3:56 pm)
I would read the fine print on those warren tees,some times it dont pay with over 125,000 on the car. and sometimes the coverage is only for the drive train.
#2668 of 2670 Re: Extended Warranty [amoreno] by dmurr3 Nov 15, 2009 (4:04 pm)
Replying to: amoreno (Nov 15, 2009 3:11 pm) Hi Amoreno, I have zero expertise with this question; I'm just going to share my personal opinion. I've almost always felt that extended warranties are a waste of money, with an exception being a warranty on new, unproven technology. That said, I haven't done any research on these new warranties you mentioned, so I'm not sure how good they are.   Here's some info on my 2001 Pathfinder with 110k, in case you find it helpful...I've tracked the cost of nearly every repair I've done on the truck, such as new belts, oil changes, bulb replacements, wipers, tires, sensors, you name it. Based on the age of the truck as compared to the total cost of all maintenance and repairs, I'm paying on average $60/mo. to keep this truck running. This figure does not include gas, inspection, insurance, etc.   There are a thousand variables that go into a calculation such as this. However, overall I think I do a good job of keeping up with routine maintenance to prevent unnecessary repairs while not doing the excessive maintenance a dealer might recommend. I do most minor maintenance myself (oil changes, coolant flush, bulb replacement) which will keep the cost down vs. someone who is dependent on a mechanic to do all the work. The rest I leave to my mechanic who is fair about what he charges.   For comparison, my wife's 2005 Honda CRV with 85k costs us about $35/mo. and my father's 2001 Sante Fe with 120k costs him about $50/mo.   I don't know if this helps you or not. Again, tons of variables come into play with my calculation. But I think this type of calculation is overlooked by most car owners. For me this is a great way to budget for repairs. For you it might give you a general idea as what to expect in terms of monthly cost to keep your truck running. I believe the 2000 Pathfinder is very similar to the 2001 Pathfinder. For the most part, the repairs I've made to my Pathfinder are pretty much on par with what other 2001 Pathfinder owners have had to have done (except for when i was broke and bought cheap tires. That one cost me!) But all things being equal, my guess is you should expect to pay at least $60/mo. to keep your Pathfinder on the road. If I were in your spot I would budget even more than that given the miles you have on the truck. Perhaps compare that to what a warranty may cost you per month.   I hope this is helpful. And if you opt against the warranty and your transmission drops next week, you never read this posting.....   Anyone else do this for their Pathfinder? It would be great to see what others have come up with...   Dave

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