| NISSAN PATHFINDER TDI 2006:
IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
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| 9 MAY 2009 |
FUEL ECONOMY |
*ADVICE* |
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| HOPE THIS HELPS OTHERS. |
"We bought a 2006 diesel automatic Pathfinder about 4 weeks ago with 18,000km and were very disappointed to see its fuel consumption around 15/100km, instead of nominated 10 litre mark.
After reading lots of web sites, we decided the most likely problem was incorrect oil (despite the car only having had Nissan dealer services) causing the diesel particulate filter (DPF) to constantly regenerate and burn more fuel.
We replaced the oil with a low-ash oil (similar to that specified in the handbook). Fuel consumption (not towing) has dropped to about 9 litres/100km.
The oil filter was replaced and the air filter cleaned. The mechanic added a fuel additive (I don't know which one). He also thinks that the injectors might need future attention, but we'll see how the fuel consumption pans out before looking further into that.
Hope this helps others.
Megan"
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POSTED
BY: MEGAN SEEN
- MT BURNETT - VIC - AUS 9 MAY 2009
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========== REPLY ==========
I got a 2005 auto Pathfinder diesel getting around 13.5l/100 k. What kind of oil are you using?
POSTED BY PAUL - GOLD COAST, QLD - AUS 18 OCT 2009 |
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