Why does Nissan Patrol not have turbo boost?
In extreme cases, turbo-boost could increase violently and damage pistons. Even then, it wasn’t that simple, because Nissan itself seems to have misunderstood the engine, originally specifying an oil capacity of too little, leading to oil starvation and engine damage.
What kind of engine does Nissan Patrol have?
Early 3.0-litre turbo- diesel Patrols were trouble, but the engines of the later years are not giving any trouble to speak of. It’s important to check for a service record, changing the oil regularly is critical to a long engine life. Also check the diff bushes.
What kind of Turbo does Nissan Patrol ZD30 have?
It is not uncommon to see the GT2052v Garrett turbo on the ZD30 Patrol spike in boost pressure to well over 20psi. The practice of installing a larger / higher flow exhaust on a Nissan Patrol as many owners do can sometimes be a factor in reducing the problem.
Why does my Nissan Patrol have high fuel consumption?
If the engine is fit and healthy, you can then make sure the car doesn’t have a dragging brake or another mechanical problem that is – literally – dragging it down. Don’t ignore the other basics, either; under-inflated tyres can also cause high fuel consumption. And, have you fitted a roof rack lately?
How much fuel does a Nissan Patrol use?
The 4.8-litre petrol six-cylinder engine could easily consume 20 litres per 100km at freeway speeds and a lot more around town or in the bush. Even the turbo – diesels were no sippers. But a sudden jump in fuel consumption can often be traced back to either tuning or a glitch in part of the fuelling system.
In extreme cases, turbo-boost could increase violently and damage pistons. Even then, it wasn’t that simple, because Nissan itself seems to have misunderstood the engine, originally specifying an oil capacity of too little, leading to oil starvation and engine damage.
What happens to a 2003 Nissan Patrol 3.0L?
Hey Luke001, what happened to your 2003 3.0L that you say R.I.P. to it. Engine didn’t blow up did it? I,d still like to know more about the general problem and haven’t yet found any reference on the forum. Bur then my search skills aren’t that great.
It is not uncommon to see the GT2052v Garrett turbo on the ZD30 Patrol spike in boost pressure to well over 20psi. The practice of installing a larger / higher flow exhaust on a Nissan Patrol as many owners do can sometimes be a factor in reducing the problem.