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Re my recent topic on coolant loss in my 3.0 Diesel. The Radiator man left the pressure tester on when the motor had cooled and discovered that after two hours the motor would not start (he only turned it over about 4 times). he left it for two hours and it started okay. He said that it was...

About every 600k's I have to top up with about 300ml's of coolant in the overflow tank (I only ever check when the engine is cold). The engine starts up smoothly each morning and runs like a dream. The problem has been around since I purchased the STR 6 months and 11,00k's ago. The temp gauge...

Went looking for the thermostat under the top radiator hose, only undone two bolts and removed top housing - no thermostat, Where to now?

Just contacted the local Nissan Dealer for a price on bottom radiator hoses - quoted $160 (purchase, not fitted). This seems completely over the top - Are there any other suppliers?

Just changed oil and filter on my 2003 STR 3.0. Previous owners records showed a service 6 months ago at 133,000 (7.5litres of oil used). The odometer is now showing 142,000K. When I drained the sump it was closer to 8.5 litres and when I opened the filter housing it was almost dry and...

Is there any (easy) way like an inspection plate/hatch that I can check the clutch plate wear on my 3.0 STR ?

I have had a very quick look under the body and cannot see any grease points/nipples. Are there any?