Why is the radiator on my Nissan Xterra overheating?

Why is the radiator on my Nissan Xterra overheating?

My xterra has been overheating when the a/c is on,and I am idling.I have read several people had the same problem. It seems the most common fix is to replace the radiator. Is there a specific radiator I should look for that would be better over another. I have already changed out the thermostat,flushed the radiator.

Is the Nissan Xterra over heating in Indiana?

Gonna jump in on this with a new version of the same question.. Today, my Xterra started over heating. Yes, today is one of the hotter days we’ve had in Southern Indiana this year, but not the hottest my Xterra has been in. Everything is fine while moving. Both fans are running when it goes above normal temp.

What’s the water temp on a Nissan Xterra?

Mine always ran a bit hot but I recently replaced the thermostat, fan clutch and water temp sensor and now it runs a fair bit cooler. It idles at about 183F and gets up to maybe 200F on a long highway drive in the middle of the day.

Why are the head gaskets on my Nissan Xterra going bad?

The heads should always be magnafluxed and inspected by a machine shop for cracks and warping and resurfaced each time the gasket is done. Also likely the repeated unresolved overheating is causing the head gaskets to go bad. So you need to get to the root of the over heating problem.

Why is my 05 Nismo frontier overheating?

My 05 nismo frontier was overheating like crazy and I couldn’t figure it out. On a cold start with both coolant caps removed I let the engine idle for a few minutes and poured water into the tank and radiator until it stayed at a good level, capped the tank and radiator and hadn’t had problems what so ever.

What causes the Check Engine light to turn on on a Nissan Xterra?

The highest complaint regarding the Nissan Xterra focuses on the radiator leaking and causing transmission failure, with the problem occurring at around 106,000 miles in the 2005 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the check engine light can turn on due to a faulty fuel sensor and the pink coolant in the radiator can cause the transmission problems.

What was the worst year for Nissan Xterra?

The 2005 Nissan Xterra was potentially the worst model year, with the 2005-2007 Xterra having a widespread defect with the transmission, causing the transmission failure at an average of around 90,000 miles. The repair costs are generally around $3,500, with the same defect existing in the Pathfinder and the Frontier.

When did the Nissan Xterra first come out?

Produced from the 1999-2015 model years across two different generations, the first generation shared a platform with the Nissan Frontier, while the second generation shared the platform with the more modern Frontier.

What are the features of a Nissan Xterra?

Although both Xterra generations varied significantly, both were focused on affordability and the off-road capabilities over luxury and comfort. Both generations used a c-pillar mounted rear door handles, a tailgate bump out, and a two-tiered roof enabling stadium seating.

My xterra has been overheating when the a/c is on,and I am idling.I have read several people had the same problem. It seems the most common fix is to replace the radiator. Is there a specific radiator I should look for that would be better over another. I have already changed out the thermostat,flushed the radiator.

Gonna jump in on this with a new version of the same question.. Today, my Xterra started over heating. Yes, today is one of the hotter days we’ve had in Southern Indiana this year, but not the hottest my Xterra has been in. Everything is fine while moving. Both fans are running when it goes above normal temp.

Mine always ran a bit hot but I recently replaced the thermostat, fan clutch and water temp sensor and now it runs a fair bit cooler. It idles at about 183F and gets up to maybe 200F on a long highway drive in the middle of the day.

My 05 nismo frontier was overheating like crazy and I couldn’t figure it out. On a cold start with both coolant caps removed I let the engine idle for a few minutes and poured water into the tank and radiator until it stayed at a good level, capped the tank and radiator and hadn’t had problems what so ever.

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