Nissan 3 ltr v 4.2 debate again

Have a close friend who tows 2500kgs ++ all the time with his 3.0 litre auto- don't know why there is the restriction... maybe auto transmission heat. He usually doesn't use overdrive, most of the time- purely because he had been recommended to do so, not based on scientific fact, I might add.
Has had absolutely no problems whatsoever over many thousands of klms of heavy duty towing, and says it's the best tow vehicle he's owned by a wide margain.
Cheers

Yeah, must agree

Our 3lt TD Auto pulls plenty of weight each time we go camping. We have grossed almost 4t with CT and firewood. Has never missed a beat.

The only time I turn off the overdrive is when we are on a mountainous track such as through the Snowies. In fact in some places I put it in second. This stops it hunting up and down through the gears. I guess that's less wear and tear on the box.

Truck has been regularly serviced by the original selling dealer and we have never had a problem come up. By the way, ours is one of those 2000 models that are supposed to blow up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reckon if you look after your truck and pay to have it properly serviced you at least reduce the chance of any problem.

Cheers

Jan & Bill
Nomads

Lea

Ours has only done about 76K. I've heard and read a lot of the stories so I guess I'm hoping I'll be okay. At least I have an extended warranty which covers me to 150,000K.

Here's hoping.

Cheers
Nomad