Is the Nissan Patrol Y61 a good car?
The 3L diesels before 2005 don’t have a great reputation due to the engines blowing up. This shouldn’t influence your decision to get a 4.2D, 4.5 and 4.8 petrol. Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au !
Which is the best forum for Nissan Patrols?
Tech Forum for Nissan GU/GR Y61. Tech Forum Y60 GQ/GR Patrols, Ford Mavericks. Tech Forum for Nissan MQ and MK Patrols. Safari Forum. If buying or importing one ask questions here. Nissan Navara Forums DRIVING AT NIGHT? WATCH OUT FOR SKIPPY AND HIS MATES! Tech Forum for all Nissan Navara Models. A WIP
Is the Nissan Patrol Y61 a ticking time bomb?
The 3 litre is known as the ticking time bomb. There might be a fix for this but the one I owned blew an intercooler, overheated on hills, and was generally a pain. The suspension was very hard even when the tyres were let down.
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.
How old is the Nissan Patrol Y61 car?
We brought this car brand new in 2003, never had any real issues (replaced the battery and tyres ect) last year an engine mount split but for a 17 year old car she has been reliable and reasonable to keep on the road.
What kind of engine does a Nissan Patrol have?
On-road and off. Matched to a five speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic transmission, the NISSAN PATROL is available with a modern 3.0 Litre common rail turbocharged diesel engine with intercooler.
Is it safe to buy a Nissan Patrol?
Do not purchase if you’re concerned about fuel usage. When purchasing a used Patrol, besides the usual checks, have a good look for rust (engine bay, roof gutters, etc). If they’re not looked after, it can be an issue, specially along the roof gutters. The 3L diesels before 2005 don’t have a great reputation due to the engines blowing up.
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.