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all US model R51 Pathfinders have the tow packageDoodooshootooo wrote:We LOVE it so far. We've had a 2001 Max, a 2012 Altima, and now this Pathfinder. We're also in the market for a newer Max too...
Anyway! I've been reading a lot about this transmission problem with the radiator fluid and all that. I was wondering: do all trucks with a tow hitch have a tow package? Meaning, can I do the bypass? Or is there another option?
What if the transmission was already replaced? Did Nissan have a fix for this? Or did they just replace everything for it to happen again?
We're at 109k miles, so that would put us out of the extended warranty anywayeieio wrote:all US model R51 Pathfinders have the tow packageDoodooshootooo wrote:We LOVE it so far. We've had a 2001 Max, a 2012 Altima, and now this Pathfinder. We're also in the market for a newer Max too...
Anyway! I've been reading a lot about this transmission problem with the radiator fluid and all that. I was wondering: do all trucks with a tow hitch have a tow package? Meaning, can I do the bypass? Or is there another option?
What if the transmission was already replaced? Did Nissan have a fix for this? Or did they just replace everything for it to happen again?
currently, the extended warranty includes a new/updated radiator, and any subsequent damage repaired that is caused by the radiator/transmission cooler failure
here is more info on the extended warranty:
http://www.nissanassist.com/web/Radiato ... hp?menu=21
as we do not know the service history of your particular truck, your last question is difficult to answer
do some searches at this forum on the by-pass procedureDoodooshootooo wrote:We're at 109k miles, so that would put us out of the extended warranty anywayeieio wrote:all US model R51 Pathfinders have the tow packageDoodooshootooo wrote:We LOVE it so far. We've had a 2001 Max, a 2012 Altima, and now this Pathfinder. We're also in the market for a newer Max too...
Anyway! I've been reading a lot about this transmission problem with the radiator fluid and all that. I was wondering: do all trucks with a tow hitch have a tow package? Meaning, can I do the bypass? Or is there another option?
What if the transmission was already replaced? Did Nissan have a fix for this? Or did they just replace everything for it to happen again?
currently, the extended warranty includes a new/updated radiator, and any subsequent damage repaired that is caused by the radiator/transmission cooler failure
here is more info on the extended warranty:
http://www.nissanassist.com/web/Radiato ... hp?menu=21
as we do not know the service history of your particular truck, your last question is difficult to answer
I'm assuming the dealership would be able to tell?eieio wrote:do some searches at this forum on the by-pass procedureDoodooshootooo wrote:We're at 109k miles, so that would put us out of the extended warranty anywayeieio wrote: all US model R51 Pathfinders have the tow package
currently, the extended warranty includes a new/updated radiator, and any subsequent damage repaired that is caused by the radiator/transmission cooler failure
here is more info on the extended warranty:
http://www.nissanassist.com/web/Radiato ... hp?menu=21
as we do not know the service history of your particular truck, your last question is difficult to answer
i'd recommend doing the by-pass, especially at your mileage, unless you can somehow determine if you have an updated radiator
don't know, and wouldn't assume anything
I'm assuming the dealership would be able to tell?
Alright, I'll get to it! Thanks for your help!eieio wrote:don't know, and wouldn't assume anything
I'm assuming the dealership would be able to tell?
there may be a thread here on this forum indicating the difference between new and old, maybe by part number
the by-pass is very quick & easy to doDoodooshootooo wrote:Alright, I'll get to it! Thanks for your help!eieio wrote:don't know, and wouldn't assume anything
I'm assuming the dealership would be able to tell?
there may be a thread here on this forum indicating the difference between new and old, maybe by part number
Did you confirm what radiator you have? smj's info should make it pretty quick to determine if you have a nissan or aftermarket. If it's aftermarket you don't need to do the bypass.Doodooshootooo wrote:I'll be doing the bypass tomorrow. Is there a place locally (Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc) that will have the male-male hose attachment and nipples so I don't have to order them online and wait 2 days?
It's EA265AZ_Path wrote:Did you confirm what radiator you have? smj's info should make it pretty quick to determine if you have a nissan or aftermarket. If it's aftermarket you don't need to do the bypass.Doodooshootooo wrote:I'll be doing the bypass tomorrow. Is there a place locally (Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc) that will have the male-male hose attachment and nipples so I don't have to order them online and wait 2 days?
from my post above:Doodooshootooo wrote:I'll be doing the bypass tomorrow. Is there a place locally (Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc) that will have the male-male hose attachment and nipples so I don't have to order them online and wait 2 days?
eieio wrote: it takes about 45 minutes max and requires no additional parts or materials
Weird! I swear the one I read the other day had you connecting two hoses. I can't find it though. This is what I do though, right? Just swap hoses like here?eieio wrote:from my post above:Doodooshootooo wrote:I'll be doing the bypass tomorrow. Is there a place locally (Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc) that will have the male-male hose attachment and nipples so I don't have to order them online and wait 2 days?eieio wrote: it takes about 45 minutes max and requires no additional parts or materials