Brake Service Case Study: Nissan Frontier
Bob Dowie looks at some of the undercar issues he has faced with Nissan vehicles over the years and discusses how to deal with some common issues you may see with them.
PaceSetter Offers Direct-Fit Undercar Catalytic Converter For 2005-’10 Nissan Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder & 2009-’10 Suzuki Equator
PaceSetter Performance Products now offers a direct-fit catalytic converter for 2005-’10 Nissan Frontier, Xterra and Pathfinder, and the 2009-’10 Suzuki Equator, all with the 4.0L engine and mounted on the rear passenger side.
Nissan Versa Alignment Specs
The front suspension uses a strut and lower control arm. Camber can be adjusted by installing aftermarket cam bolts in the upper bolt holes of the strut and knuckle. Caster is not adjustable. If caster is out of specification, check the control arm. 2007-’11 models have had numerous complaints about the front coil springs breaking. This failure usually results in part of the coil breaking off and the spring falling off its perch. This typically happens during low-speed maneuvers, and the customer may notice a piece of the spring on the ground.
Nissan: Solving Performance & Check Engine Light Issues
Learn how to diagnose various Nissan engine performance issues, including those that involve no crank, no spark; various DTCs like P0507, P0335 and P0755; crank and crank sensor issues; and fuel delivery concerns.
Nissan Makes $250,000 Scholarship Donation To Universal Technical Institute Foundation
Nissan North America has donated $250,000 to Universal Technical Institute Foundation to support students who wish to pursue careers as automotive technicians. The funds will support tuition scholarships, relocation grants and/or emergency funds to help ensure students facing financial hardship complete the Nissan Automotive Technician Training (NATT) program.
Nissan TPMS Service Essentials – Start With Having The Right Tools
Most Nissan TPMS systems use a single receiver that detects signals from the four sensors (five if the spare tire has a sensor). The sensor transmits ID and pressure information at specified intervals or when a rapid deflation event is detected. The sensors have small accelerometers that trigger operation when the vehicle is moving.
Nissan’s Titan To Employ A 5.6L Endurance V8 Gas Engine
Nissan has announced that a new 5.6-liter Endurance V8 gasoline engine, assembled in Decherd, Tennessee, will be available in the all-new Titan and Titan XD full-size pickup trucks, completing the first phase of the “American Titan” story. The engine features four-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Event & Lift and Direct Injection, and is rated at
Nissan Diagnosis Of Poor Acceleration Or Lack Of Power
Customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration on Nissan vehicles with an electric throttle chamber. Perform the following checks before attempting any repair.
Import Insights: Nissan (September 2015)
Nissan Group Reports July 2015 U.S. Sales Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for July 2015 of 130,872 units, an increase of 7.8% over the prior year and a July record. Highlights included: Nissan Division finished July with 120,439 sales, up 6.7% and also a July record. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs were up 22%.
Visteon Awarded Nissan Global Innovation Prize
Visteon Corp. has received a Global Innovation Award from Nissan Motor Corp. for a pioneering 7-inch display instrument cluster with advanced graphics featured in the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano. Hiroto Saikawa, Nissan’s chief competitive officer, presented the award to Visteon in a July 14 ceremony at Nissan’s global supplier event in Yokohama, Japan, attended by