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Nissan Frontier Maintenance and Repair

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Re: 2006 frontier oil options [kcram] by rocketman67
Jul 16, 2006 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: kcram (Jul 15, 2006 4:30 pm)

If the poster uses the two terms without forethought I'd not want him or her changing my oil.
 
As you said though it could very well be a mix up.
I was taken back by even the use of mineral oil in any auto application.
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Re: 2006 frontier oil options [rocketman67] by asa
Mar 13, 2007 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: rocketman67 (Jul 16, 2006 6:50 am)

Sometimes the term 'mineral oil' is used to mean 'dinosaur oil'. I recall my Honda owner's manual from many years ago specified 'mineral oil' and I too was puzzled. The Honda guy said, "Oh, that's just normal motor oil. Mineral oil is oil from the ground." He was no petroleum engineer, but his explanation satisfied me.
 
As far as synthetics, they're fine. However, I always get 200,000 Miles+ on our vehicles using only dino oil and oil burn has never been a problem, so I'll stick with the old stuff and save a buck. Dino works for me.
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check engine light after installing k&n cai and throttle body spacer by badfireguy
Sep 04, 2007 (11:52 pm)
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I cannot get the check engine light to turn off! I installed the k&n properly. I had a mechanic install the throttle body spacer. I took it to a nissan dealer and had the computer reset, drove around the corner and the light came on again. Drove back to the dealer, and was told that the spacer must be causing the problem. Could have choked the service writer on the spot. Can anyone help? 2004 desert runner, 3.3 auto, 46k
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instrument panel guages wacky! by wingsovgrace
Nov 07, 2007 (3:59 pm)
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2001 Nissan pick up running fine, no problem starting then suddenly in the middle of a short errand the needles on all of the gauges started jumping around. The needles shoot up then all the way down and back and forth. I think they are possessed! The gas gauge, speedometer, tachometer and temp gauge and the mileage counter is blinking. I have checked the fuses and cleaned the battery cable. I have also tried switching out the battery with a newer one. No change. It doesn't seem to make a difference if the truck is moving or not. The speed doesn't effect it. Radio, heater, lights etc still work perfect. - Just the gauges. Thanks for suggestions. SWF on a limited income!">
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Re: check engine light after installing k&n cai and throttle body spacer [badfireguy] by asa
Nov 14, 2007 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: badfireguy (Sep 04, 2007 11:52 pm)

The computer must be throwing a code that can be read for a diagnosis. AutoZone and other auto parts stores will often read codes for free.
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Re: check engine light after installing k&n cai and throttle body spacer [asa] by badfireguy
Nov 14, 2007 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: asa (Nov 14, 2007 3:23 pm)

been there, done that. I bought a code reader myself. I really think the code (p505)
is related to the engine idle speed, being either too high or too low. I have ordered a much more expensive diagnostic reader. In the manual for the truck it points to the idle adjustment screw on the drivers side of the engine below the egr valve. There is a black plastic screw next to another cavity that is covered with melted plastic covering on it. On my previous frontier (4 cyl) the adjustment screw was under the plastic covering. Could I be looking at the wrong screw?
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Re: check engine light after installing k&n cai and throttle body spacer [badfireguy] by asa
Nov 15, 2007 (3:28 pm)
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Replying to: badfireguy (Nov 14, 2007 5:31 pm)

I wish I could help, but I don't know anything about the location of the idle speed set screw. I'n my '92 Mitsu, it's on the throttle body and is covered by a rubber stopper.
 
Aside from the set screw, idle speed is adjusted automatically on many vehicles by an _ Idle Speed Controller (ISC) when headlights or the A/C is turned on and engine load changes. ISCs often get dirtied up over the years and they fail to perform causing erratic idle. In the case of my Mitsu, it throws an ISC code. Not wanting to pay near $300 for a new one (when cleaning it failed), I just unplugged it when the idle speed was stable and I've been fine. Perhaps you could try the same and at least isolate the problem?
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Re: check engine light after installing k&n cai and throttle body spacer [asa] by badfireguy
Nov 16, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: asa (Nov 15, 2007 3:28 pm)

Well, I am now a genius. I went back to my old hot rodding days and stumbled on the cure. If this happens to anyone else, take a vacum guage and install it in-line with your emissions system. Remove the two connectors at the throttle position sensor. With the vehicle in neutral, all accessories off, adjust the idle screw until maximum vacum pressure is reached. Turn off the engine, reconnect the terminals to the tps, clear the check engine light with a code reader, drive the vehicle for a day, and there you go. Light has not come back on 500 miles later. It passed texas emissions testing today with no problem. I really think this is only a problem when you combine a cold air intake with a throttle body spacer. They say it can't be done, but let me tell you, My truck runs MUCH FASTER and gets the same or better gas mileage. The only problem is that you cannot keep your foot out of it. I have twice the acceleration with half the pedal now. The performance from 50 to 85 mph is stronger than a v-8 chevy pickup. (there have been several victims) So when k&n tells you that their intake will not work with a throttle body spacer, don't believe it! With the combination, you will be shocked. Plus the whistle from the intake makes people think it has a turbo charger under the hood.
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Re: check engine light after installing k&n cai and throttle body spacer [badfireguy] by asa
Nov 17, 2007 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: badfireguy (Nov 16, 2007 6:44 pm)

Great fix badfireguy! Very clever and successful as far as performance too. Happy Motoring!
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Frontier Frontend troubles.. by ryan82
Nov 23, 2007 (4:07 pm)
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I currently own a 1999 nissan frontier.. There barely any travel in the front suspension with out it bottoming out.. The rear of the truck sits much higher than the front.. 61/2 in from top of the wheel to the bottom of the wheel well.. compared to the 21/2 in in the front.. how is this fixed? Any suggestions would be helpful..
 
Thanks
 Ryan82

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