Hey people. I have done alot of research on the titan, and i try different driving methods etc. and check gas mpgs, etc. I am a complete gearhead and love anything automotive. With that said i have found some things i think may be of use to some members. If all this information has been posted i apologize in advance.
1. Timing Chain componants on 04-06 Titans.
I have found out, from the the nissan dealer, that 04-06 titans have a problem with one of the gaskets/seals on the slack side tensioners. The "paper" gaskets blow prematurely, causing lack of oil pressure for the tensioner causing the spring to get weak, and results in them failing and causing a VERY VERY annoying tick. I currently have this issue at 80xxx miles. Tick has been there since 67k.
The fix the dealer is going to do is replace the "paper" gaskets with cork gaskets, and replace all timing chain componants.
2. Driving techniques
ok this will obviously vary from driver to driver. But i have the center console shifter where i can put it in any gear. i use to always drive in D (overdrive) at all times...i do not tow, ever, and if you do tow always drive in 4....while driving in D i would average 275-300 miles per tank. I drive easy, i never hammer on it. I have 34 inch tires, 4 inch after market exhaust and a cold air intake, and my computer has been tuned to cope for tire size etc so mphs are correct etc.
After watching some videos ive come to the conclusion that riding in town should be done in 4 not D. I just went through my first tank driving this way. it got to 347 miles before gas light came on. The difference in driving was that any speed under 50 mph i would drive in 4. aster than that id shift to D. ive noticed the truck does much better on hills and such....i live in country setting.....but for that much of an increase, i figured it would be worth the share.
Also my tranny temp gauge seems to stay a little bit cooler that usual, only like 10 to 15*....but cant complain with a cooler tranny. Doesnt work as hard to get up hills and get to speed in 4.
3. Alignments
People probably already know this, but those with bigger tires will need alignments more often. i had an alignment done 10k miles ago. As i said i have 34 inch tires(315/70/17) and stock for my truck calls for 285/70/17. Well the tires were toed out pretty bad. didnt feel like anything was wrong and always went straight. 10K miles is all it took to get thrown out of wack.....my tires cost $1400, so to do a $60 alignment to save them from wearing faster, since they were starting to cup, is worth it to me.
4. Oil Filters.
Dont buy aftermarket....but the $8 filter from the dealer. They have a drain back valve for the oil, which for these trucks with hydrolic timing tensioners and such, it is a much needed filter with this valve. Most fram and purolator dont have this anti drainback valve, which can cause premature failure to some componants....i know this, ive blown a titan motor....
Theres more things im reading up on that i will post as well. Hope this can help some people
1. Timing Chain componants on 04-06 Titans.
I have found out, from the the nissan dealer, that 04-06 titans have a problem with one of the gaskets/seals on the slack side tensioners. The "paper" gaskets blow prematurely, causing lack of oil pressure for the tensioner causing the spring to get weak, and results in them failing and causing a VERY VERY annoying tick. I currently have this issue at 80xxx miles. Tick has been there since 67k.
The fix the dealer is going to do is replace the "paper" gaskets with cork gaskets, and replace all timing chain componants.
2. Driving techniques
ok this will obviously vary from driver to driver. But i have the center console shifter where i can put it in any gear. i use to always drive in D (overdrive) at all times...i do not tow, ever, and if you do tow always drive in 4....while driving in D i would average 275-300 miles per tank. I drive easy, i never hammer on it. I have 34 inch tires, 4 inch after market exhaust and a cold air intake, and my computer has been tuned to cope for tire size etc so mphs are correct etc.
After watching some videos ive come to the conclusion that riding in town should be done in 4 not D. I just went through my first tank driving this way. it got to 347 miles before gas light came on. The difference in driving was that any speed under 50 mph i would drive in 4. aster than that id shift to D. ive noticed the truck does much better on hills and such....i live in country setting.....but for that much of an increase, i figured it would be worth the share.
Also my tranny temp gauge seems to stay a little bit cooler that usual, only like 10 to 15*....but cant complain with a cooler tranny. Doesnt work as hard to get up hills and get to speed in 4.
3. Alignments
People probably already know this, but those with bigger tires will need alignments more often. i had an alignment done 10k miles ago. As i said i have 34 inch tires(315/70/17) and stock for my truck calls for 285/70/17. Well the tires were toed out pretty bad. didnt feel like anything was wrong and always went straight. 10K miles is all it took to get thrown out of wack.....my tires cost $1400, so to do a $60 alignment to save them from wearing faster, since they were starting to cup, is worth it to me.
4. Oil Filters.
Dont buy aftermarket....but the $8 filter from the dealer. They have a drain back valve for the oil, which for these trucks with hydrolic timing tensioners and such, it is a much needed filter with this valve. Most fram and purolator dont have this anti drainback valve, which can cause premature failure to some componants....i know this, ive blown a titan motor....
Theres more things im reading up on that i will post as well. Hope this can help some people
