3.0l or 4.2l Patrol

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Can anyone help me out with the difference between a 3l and 4.2l turbo diesel nissan patrol.... towing an 18ft jayco expanda caravan
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Reply By: Member - Vince M (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 14:24

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 14:24
3ltr will do it but check forum as there have been a lot of motor problems & 4.2 is bullet proof but heavier on fuel & is not as responsive
I have had several 4.2 & they have all been great one did over 650,000klms when I sold it & the new owner still has not changed it as originally planned & tells me its still going strong
good luck
Vince
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Reply By: snoopyone - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 14:45

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 14:45
Biggest difference is one is a reliable old workhorse that never quits and the other is a Grenade LOL
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 15:36

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 15:36
I'd rather my 3 litre "grenade" which has proved extremely reliable over the years than the 4.2 litre "slug" like my son had (and sold because he was disappointed with it). We initially got the 3 litre because you couldn't get the 4.2 with auto and we needed auto (i don't know if you can get auto now).

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Follow Up By: Member - Bucky - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:56

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:56
Now now Motherhen..
The "slug" nickname is well deserved....
But it lasts

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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 19:07

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 19:07
Hi Bucky, so has our zippy 3 litre :)

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Reply By: howesy - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 16:13

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 16:13
One is known as a granade the other as reliable as houses,,,, hmmmmmm dunno be a hard choice for me
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Reply By: PatrolEv - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 16:17

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 16:17
G'day Kime,

I have a 4.2, my mate has the 3 litre, he beats me up hills and around town but on the open road they both will do the job in a sim fashion. My 4.2 is old school technology where as the 3 litre has more electronics, you jus drive them differently.

At the end of the day it is a choice, what I can say though is they are great off road, they are great touring vehicles and they are comfortable with plenty of room.

Enjoy whatever you get

Cheers
Ev
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Follow Up By: Therifleman - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:19

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:19
G.day,just my views on 3lt.Patrols.I purchased one in 2006,recently sold it with 180 k on the clock.It was trouble free,economical & towed my 18 ft Jayco over a lot of Australia.Have now got a CRD Patrol ,had it 5 months & have 28000 km. onthe clock.Has a bit more grunt than the 2006 model but is still very economical.3 lt. Patrols seem to be criticised by those who have never owned one,Hoo-Roo,Mick
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Reply By: Madfisher - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 17:58

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 17:58
The main diff is about 500000ks life diff.
Cheers Pete
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Reply By: OREJAP - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:12

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:12
Gee you've opened a can of worms with this post LOL...have a good read on the patrol web site...some interesting views from actual owners . Just a note of interest there is a towing limit on the auto patrol 3 litre & that is 2.5 tonne the manual version 3 ltr is 3.2 tonne....I think the 4.2 would be 3 tonne but cannot say for sure.....personally I would not buy either I am extremely happy wth my 3.2 T/Diesel auto Pajero, leaves the poor mans Toyota for dead in ride,comfort & performance IMHO. Good luck with what ever you decide....got to go now & duck under the desk to dodge return fire...LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:31

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:31
Lol, orejap, I don't own any of these vehicles, but if a Patrol is a 'poor mans Toyota', what does that make the even cheaper Pajero?

I have enough problems of my own, with the T/D Jackaroo 4JX1 motor ...lol.

Cheers, Dave

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Reply By: kiwicol - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:25

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:25
the 4.2 is a better alrounder, no electonics, and has better low down tourge for slow off road use.

The 3 ltr is fine while its spinning above 2000rpm but below that has real problems.

Check out resale value, you are hard pressed now to find a good cheap 4.2, but plenty of 3ltrs going cheap.

I have a 92 4.2 super charged done 400,000ks and wouldnt change it for quids.

Cheers Col
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Follow Up By: kiwicol - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:30

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:30
Also have to say you will get by far better fuel economy from the 4.2

Col
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Follow Up By: Time - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:47

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:47
If you can find a late 4.2 in good nick with low ks you will pay a premium. My GU IV 2005 4.2 , 80,000ks with lots of extras will cost you at least $60k, same model and age 3 l would be around $30-35k.

That says it all.

...and to anyone who thinks I'm "dreaming" about the value of mine, $60k is what I was offered, and rejected, recently.
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Reply By: Member - Bucky - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:54

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 18:54
They do not call the 3.0lt a "Grenade" for nothing..

Go the mighty (and thirstier, and slower 4.2)

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Bucky

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Follow Up By: kiwicol - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 20:17

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 20:17
The 4.2 might be slower but definitely easier on fuel consumption.

Col
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Reply By: Not so grey nomads - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 20:50

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 20:50
Our 3litre CRD is towing a 3tonne van around OZ at the moment and we are very happy with it. It is the only 4wd we have owned, so have no comparison.
Ant
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Reply By: Therifleman - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:23

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:23
I might add both of my 3 lt. Patrols have returned an avewrage of 10.2 l/100km.(not towing of course)
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Reply By: Therifleman - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:24

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:24
I might add both of my 3 lt. Patrols have returned an avewrage of 10.2 l/100km.(not towing of course)
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Reply By: shanegu6 - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:35

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 21:35
Have had two 3.0 Patrols, 2004 model with 160,000kms when sold. No problems apart from Maf sensor and belt tensioner, usual issues.

Now have 2008 CRD patrol. Possibly has a little more torque then previous model. Has 110000kms with a few issues. Starter, alternator and intercooler all replaced under warranty. Nil issues with Nissan warranty and not always serviced by them.
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Follow Up By: OREJAP - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 23:17

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 23:17
The 2004 3 ltr Patrol has 116 Killer wasps where the 4.2 114.....your 2008 model 3 ltr has 118 KW & 380 NM of Torque.....Bushwackers mentioned he has had trouble with his Jackaroo....not as much as me...I had a T/d 2001 & 2003 T/D both SE & they both went bang for no reason...thank goodness they were company vehicles....talk about Patrol 3 ltr being a grenade those things are shocking!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Colin W (QLD) - Friday, Jun 24, 2011 at 12:33

Friday, Jun 24, 2011 at 12:33
Hi Guys,Yes I have a 2002 3l grenade,touch wood has never given any trouble,cruise @ 10.2 l per 100.Tow @ 15.5 l per 100,I tow a 3 tonne load,race car on trailer and spares,lots of long distance trips at at leasr 100 k,guess Ive been luckey,now done 245000 k,cant afford to change it.Did drive a new diesel Prado around South Is of NZ recently and was most impressed.I do enjoy the info available on these forums,See ya sometime.
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Reply By: Member - Corrugate75 - Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 08:36

Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 08:36
G'day I've got the 4.2TD Ute and a 3.0L TD Wagon, both manual. For sheer torque and pulling you cant beat the larger engine, but the 3.0L has plenty of go to tow our camper trailer (plus all that goes with 4 kids) everywhere we've wanted it to go so far, off road through the Flinders Ranges etc.
The 3.0L has more get up and go when you want to overtake on the road but the 4.2L has fantastic torque if you stay on the turbo (above 1800rpm).
The 4.2L tows a 6tonne windrower trailer during our grain harvesting season but I wouldn't do that with the 3.0L!
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Reply By: Axle - Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 20:03

Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 20:03
G/Day Kime, ... On this Forum the discussion about nissan 3.0ls a fews years ago was Horrendous!, Simple reason !, Engine failure!,.... But on saying that there seems to be a little bit more confidence in the later models as more Fixes so to speak have been found to make these engines a reliable unit,I don't own one , But have helped a close friend install a second motor into his, I'm not going to say anymore but have seen the frustration from a owner that loves the vehicle, but has been let down by a fragile engine..... Then again the 4.2l has the reputation of being the best engine out there, I know of three in the last six months with between 250-300 thousand ks up with failed injector pumps, and Man their not a cheap item to repair, But others have not had a issue. Look at everything and the one you wan't will jump out and stare you down!...LOL.

Cheers Axle.
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Reply By: Andrew(WA) - Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 21:14

Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 21:14
This question gets done to death.

I had a 3.0Tdi Nissan series III. Excellent vehicle, great towing but a slug off the mark (manual) on hills. Once cruising..excellent. Even better with Dtronic fitted.

I sold it because I was worried it would one day blow up on me. And they do, plenty have. Usually sometime after 150,000k on them but I have heard of many yonger than that over the years. I work with a guy at present with a series II, his lasted 220,000 then BANG.

The 4.2 is a sought after dinosour but really lacks any get up and go. Especially towing.

I now have a TD 100 series. Awesome grunt down low but a real truck feeling to drive (heavy) but great car. If you could put the engine from TD 100 into a patrol, you would have the perfect car. And someone actually has.

Anyway, knowing what I know now...If I haven't got the $$$ to upgrade to a 200 series, it'll be a TD prado. They seem to be an exceptional all round vehicle, as does the Pajero depending on your preferences.

Don't buy a 3.0tdi Patrol....it's just a big risk, proven many times over.
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