Recent content by peterLeo1

Thanks, I have my $7 OBD Bluetooth reader from ebay that you recommended and downloaded torque lite (and scan master) from the google play store for free and now can read just about everything on the vehicle and even read and clear fault codes. Just brilliant and don't need to visit a dealer...

Just an Update, after a further 3 months of no Fault light I got another engine light come up (401) so the egr sensor was still not getting enough gas. I have now removed the blanking plate all together, for I would prefer to have no engine light and access to my cruise control. Not sure I would...

I do not notice any Turbo Lag at all now, however I still get the delay in response from planting your foot, which is the typical "Drive by wire" delay, I got this same response from my previous Pathfinder as well. Sometimes when I want to duck out into flowing traffic their is definitely a...

Hi Old Tony, Thanks for this, you really are a wealth of information, I am ordering this for my D40 STX 550, Thanks

Hi John, Just to be clear, I have a 2012 D40 STX and don't plan to remove the blanking plate again, I was only removing it to drill the hole larger to find the point where I could limit the amount of egr gas getting through while still having no fault light all the time, so that I could...

Just some info for anyone planning to block their EGR on their V9X (550) motor. I blocked mine about 5-6 months ago after talking with a specialist Diesel mechanic. I mainly did it to reduce the soot going back through the engine and pickup some better economy and power. To be honest I did not...

V9X engine Manual Hi Phillip, Could I trouble you to also send me a copy to email: [email protected] Much appreciated Peter

Update Hi all, Just an update on changing oil in Gearbox/Transmission of a 7AT. I have managed to get a hold of the Owner/Manager from the Nissan Dealer I bought my D40 from (Paul Rumbold from Moora Nissan about 200 Kms north east of Perth in the wheat belt) this dealer is also the company that...

Hi, Yes I also purchased one from an ebay power seller in the UK for 4 pound with $7 delivery charge. Very happy

Hi, In response to jjohn and Black outlaw the Brake and Clutch bleeder kit I bought was from Auto-one and was about $130 (trade) branded "SP Tools" Model number SP70809 Link below...

Thanks Guys, Great info here, I will look into this further and get back to you with an update

This is an FYI Post for those wanting to service their own V9X vehicle, mine is out of warranty and was doing a 160,000km major service I recently serviced my V9X vehicle and found real inconsistency in the tools required to access the drain and filler plugs for the engine, diffs and transfer...

Hi all, My recently purchased STX D40 (V9X) is up to 160,000Kms (yes, very high k's but the car is still running so well and still very tight - had an independent check done on vehicle before purchased) and am doing my own major service, because Nissan dealer and local mechanics in remote...