Every day 4x4

[Juice]

I have a Nissan Xtrail 2.2 Dci, very economical, lots of space, 2 ton towing capacity, six speed, good clutch control, nice drive.

If you want an auto, you have to go petrol for the early ones - the diesels give off to much torque for the auto box.

Notice how many there are on the roads; lots with high mileage - I wonder why...!

SCV - suction control valves do go but easy fix. DIY £100/£200 max
Turbos can have problems - do your research, Xtrail owners have a very helpful forum. DIY £5/600
Intercooler's leak - very easy fix DIY £300, see ebay for replacement/exchange.
Fuel pumps at the rear are exposed to the elements and can rust - easy fix.
The rear end floor is prone to rust - spray with engine oil/wax oil.
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Had a Freelander few years ago, nice cars
Viscus couplings go; you can tell when they are on the way by listening for tyre screech when going around an island/corner. Feel for tread pickup by running your hand over the tyres - the edge of the tread is slightly raised. Price in two new bearings when you have the coupling reconditioned or replaced.

I had a petrol and yes gaskets do go.
On diesels Td4 injectors have problems - BMW!

See here for diesel oil + two stroke oil
http://forum.survivaluk.net/showthread.p...885&page=3

Cheers Juice