i finally bought a patrol!!

[TDR]

hey guys i've just bought a patrol yesterday and came looking on the net looking for some info on them as i don't know SQUAT!!! and found this site... its information overload!!!

im from the south of adelaide so not too many decent off roading spots down here..

anyway I've got myself a SWB GQ 88 model, 4.2 petrol, automatic, 368,000 kms (apparently rebuilt at some stage but who knows)
nearly no mods!! apart from extractors and some very old 751 maxxis tires.

so looking for some info on a body lift, suspension lift.
info on maintenance as this thing has really not been looked after too well like what oil you guys would recommend now its a 23yro petrol engine thats done such high kms

cheers

[Bigrig]

G'day mate - welcome aboard and great intro! Great people, information and laughs on here mate, so feel free to join in and make the most of it. Enjoy!!

[growler2058]

Gday mate theyre a good mob on board here full of useful info and advice. What about Sellicks hill for a challenge in the new toy? HAHA

[AB]

Welcome mate and congrats on the new beast.

As you said it can be information overload so try using the search bar at the top right for any questions you have and feel free to just ask anything!

You need a good solid 20 minutes to read this link below but thanks to YNOT It's a great read and highly recommend it!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ve-Maintenance

[YNOT]

Welcome to the forum TDR.

Have a look at this thread for information on oils and maintanence; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...t=preventative

Tony

Edit, AB beat me to it but same thread.

[AB]

Welcome to the forum TDR.

Have a look at this thread for information on oils and maintanence; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...t=preventative

Tony

Edit, AB beat me to it but same thread.

It's just a great thread though Tony, learnt a heap off that one!!!

[wildgu6]

Welcome aboard buddy, Another from the great state, well done.
Great bunch of people here with a s*** load of knowledge, experience and adventures to share.
Plenty of good laughs along the way as well.
Surf around and join in where ever you feel comfortable.

Check out these buddy, might help
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ve-Maintenance

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ight=lift+kits

Having a forum meet up easter 2012 at loveday if interested. Your more than welcome.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...12-Whos-Coming



Hope you have a great 2011.
stay safe & Enjoy the ride.


Cheers Pete

[timbar]

G'day mate - welcome aboard join in and have fun mate plenty to do see and if u have any problems just ask and im sure u will get an answer ENJOY and WELCOME

Tim

[wildgu6]

ooops looks like both Andy and Tony got in first with the maintanance thread, doesnt pay to take to long searching... Ha Ha.
All good, doesnt matter where you get the help from, thats the good thing around here, all willing to help, and none better than YNOT (Tony).

[Ted]

Hey mate, I bought a patrol not too long ago myself and did some major maintenance on it too. If your looking for a shopping list this is what I've done along the lines of oil changes.

Engine oil change and filter you will need 8.2 liters (Nulon 15w/40, 2x 5 liters)
Manual transmission is 3.9 liter (Nulon 75w/90 3x 4liters)
front diff is 5.4 liter (Nulon 75w/90)
transfer case is 2.2 liter (Nulon 75w/90)
rear diff is 3.0 liters and according to the experts is a 85w/140 (1x 4 liters)

All of which cost me approximately $240 at supercheap auto (which includes oil filter, fuel filter and air filter)

You can find the original thread here: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...9248#post59248

2 Thumbs up for Tony, massive post on that one mate!