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New nissan patrol y61. Nissan Patrol y61 - the legendary SUV at the level of the Land Cruiser

The Nissan Patrol Y61 series has been produced since 1997 for thirteen years. The most powerful frame, dependent suspension with axle beams, two-stage transfer case with manual control... The classic design, worked out on the predecessor of the Y60 series: there was almost no talk of childhood illnesses. What about old people?

They say that in the silence you can hear how rust wears away metal in older cars. This is about Patrol: it’s not without reason that Nissan’s proprietary warranty from through corrosion for him was cut in half - up to six years. On cars of the first years of production, corrosion is most easily detected under the lining on the wings, sills, rear wheel arch pockets, and also on the bottom of the body. It is better to cover the license plate on the frame with anticorrosive: it rusts. And if the hood literally starts to open with a creak, do not be too lazy to remove the body panel in front of the windshield and lubricate the hinges - having turned sour tightly, they will eventually fall apart.

"Flowering" elements of chrome trim often changed during the warranty period. Dampness also affects the electrics - the telescopic antenna with an electric drive ($ 300) and the motors of the headlight brush cleaners ($ 180) turn sour on cars older than 2002, the connectors of the wiring openly laid under the bottom rot ...

On Russian roads, Patrols with a gasoline engine are rare (less than 8% of cars), but not at all because of problems with reliability. Cars with the “six” TB45 (4.5 l, 200 hp) were not officially sold with us (almost all of them are from the Middle East), and the engine itself is rather weak for an SUV weighing under 2.5 tons. Since 2004, cars with a TB48 engine (4.8 l, 245 hp) could be bought new from dealers, and they had enough power, but few people were satisfied with gasoline consumption of more than 30 liters per 100 km.

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Among the "Europeans" there are simple versions with a fabric interior, without climate control, with unpainted wheel arch linings and on steel wheels, as well as short three-doors with a base of 2400 mm versus 2970 mm for the five-door version

Therefore, in Russia, most of the cars (up to 70%) are with a three-liter turbodiesel “four” ZD30DDTI of the 1999 model. In the gas distribution mechanism, it has a strong and durable chain, a fuel pump ($ 5,000) and injectors ($ 200 each) usually withstand 200 thousand kilometers, and the state of the turbocharger ($ 2,000) needs to be looked at more closely only after 150 thousand kilometers. But fuel equipment often has problems with control electronics, and not every workshop will undertake the repair of a worn rotary injection pump. For cars older than 2006, the mass air flow sensor is weak (if it fails, the car loses power), and after 60-80 thousand kilometers you have to change the drive belt tensioner attachments with damper ($250). From temperature fluctuations in very coldy the mating plane of the exhaust manifold is often warped, which, however, can usually be restored.

Much worse is that after 150 thousand kilometers, cracks may appear in the light-alloy cylinder head! A new head ($ 2200) will also have to be legalized by the traffic police: for some reason, the engine number is stamped on it. In many engines of the first years of production, due to miscalculations in the design of the piston lubrication and cooling system (special nozzles supply oil to the piston bottoms), even with a slight decrease in oil pressure or malfunctions in the fuel equipment, the pistons burned out. So the engine replaced under warranty for cars older than 2001 is a big fat plus when buying. Just keep in mind that even with modified engines, the risk of piston burnout still remains - the problem was almost completely overcome only after the next modernization in 2005.


The legendary TD42T turbodiesel with a volume of 4.2 liters is a pity, it is easier to meet it in pictures than in life


The most common (and most problematic) Patrol engine is the three-liter turbo diesel ZD30DDTI

In the early years of production, the Nissan Patrol Y61 was equipped with a 2.8-liter six-cylinder long-liver RD28T, which first appeared 30 years ago on machines of the 160th series and was only supplemented by an electronically controlled injection pump. A 128-horsepower engine pushed to its limits is prone to overheating, and its long aluminum head ($1,300) is prone to warping and cracking. Otherwise, apart from the little things like a clogged exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, a malfunctioning electronic fuel pressure regulator and crankshaft oil seals and oil pump and oil cooler gaskets flowing after 150 thousand kilometers, everything is not bad. The fuel pump ($5000) usually lasts at least 250-300 thousand kilometers, and then it can be sorted out without problems ($1000-1400). The turbocharging unit ($ 1200) can withstand at least 200 thousand kilometers, and for neat owners who change in time air filters and high-quality oil - and all 350-400 thousand kilometers. Do not forget only that in the timing drive there is a belt, which, for fidelity, is better to change every 60-80 thousand kilometers: the consequences of its breakage are very deplorable.

But the in-line “six” TD42 with a volume of 4.2 liters has neither a belt nor even a chain: instead of them, there is a gear drive, the existence of which for many years you can not guess. Oh, this motor, which has been in production since the 80s, is legendary! They say it's easier to sell a car with him than to torture him. The engine effortlessly overcomes the bar of half a million kilometers, and on Patrols its supercharged version TD42T often lives to a ripe old age with a “native” turbocharger. Only the motors of the 1HZ series on cars can boast of such endurance. Toyota Land Cruiser (AR #1, 2010). It's a pity to find a Patrol with a "six" TD42 on secondary market- incredible luck. Officially, they were not sold with us, and rare copies with left-hand drive are the former “Arabs” that are very weakly resisting corrosion.

In the transmission - no frills: a primitive "part-time" (forcibly connected front axle) without center differential in the distribution box. The front end can only be connected at low speeds and on slippery surfaces - otherwise the extended chain in the transfer case ($ 450) will go first.


Patrol was delivered to us only in a five-door version and in rich trim levels. The leather of the seats is rough, but it is durable and resistant to abrasion.

In addition, the front hubs are connected by semi-automatic clutches (each costs $650), and on heavy off-road, the Auto mode is not enough for this - they will have to be brought to the Lock position manually using a wheelbrace. An entertaining exercise in the middle dirty road for the owner of an expensive SUV! But there is nothing to do - otherwise, a crunch in the hubs, portending unforeseen expenses, will appear after 80-90 thousand kilometers. And so that Patrol does not become rear-wheel drive forever due to jammed couplings, during each MOT they need to change the lubricant. By the way, you will have to lubricate both the steering knuckles of the front axle and the splines equipped with grease fittings cardan shafts. Then the cardan shafts themselves ($1,500) will last more than 200 thousand kilometers - and will not pull the bearings of the gearbox tails with them.

But the main gears are very difficult to finish off. But do not forget at least from time to time to use the lock rear axle- otherwise, the control solenoid valves of its pneumatic actuator located under the hood will turn sour from inaction.


Before storming the off-road, the front hub couplings have to be turned on with a balloon key (they are blocked in the photo), and to turn them off completely, you need to drive a couple of meters in reverse

The resource of mechanical gearboxes is directly proportional to the engine size, except that the clutch ($ 400-500) serves the same for everyone - up to 150-170 thousand kilometers. At the “weakest” box paired with the RD28T engine, the gears begin to fly out, and the synchronizers crunch after 200-250 thousand kilometers. It has to be sorted out after 300 thousand kilometers ($ 800-1200). The “mechanics” of cars with a three-liter diesel engine are even more durable, and it seems that the masters do not even know what the manual transmission repair of Patrols with a 4.2TD engine is.

And the lifespan of automatic transmissions (they were combined with any of the diesel engines and, by default, with gasoline engines) directly depends on the operation: they usually do not require repair ($ 1500-2000) before 300 thousand kilometers, but a couple of "trophy-raid" trips easily can sentence them to immediate repairs, and to the maximum - usually you have to change burnt clutches.

An antenna on the front fender that has not lost its mobility is a rarity for Patrols older than three to five years.

Folding seats suspended along the sides allow you to take two more people on board, but significantly reduce the volume of the trunk, and over time they begin to creak with loose fasteners

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Suspension? That's right - there is nothing to break there. But there is one thing - a switchable rear anti-roll bar. It looks like this device was invented by marketers, not engineers: move rear suspension The patrol is already huge, and even if there is a rear differential lock ... In a word, there is no sense from the device, but the mouth is full of trouble. Now the hinge on the left telescopic rack ($1000) will break, then the electric drive ($850) will go on strike. After off-road exercises, the delicate mechanism must be cleaned of dirt and dampness. No wonder that after the first breakdown, many owners prefer to install a regular rack ($45), or even completely remove the stabilizer, putting up with a barely noticeable increase in roll in corners - they say, not a racing car.

The rest - no surprises. Simple racks and bushings of stabilizers are enough for 40-70 thousand kilometers, but along with them, fans of off-road sorties have to change the stabilizer itself ($ 250) - its rod is rubbed under the bushings. Off-roading halves the life of shock absorbers ($150 front and $100 rear) - they usually go 130-160 thousand kilometers. Pivot bearings suffer ($60 each), and frequent replacement of suspension springs ($220-260) due to broken bumpers is unknown to those who do not move off the asphalt.


The usual thing for Japanese cars- chrome finishes can't resist our road chemicals

Silent blocks ($20-30 each) usually wear out by 100-120 thousand kilometers, and they do it very quietly and imperceptibly: in order not to find broken places where they are pressed into the levers (only Panhard rods, $180-200 are supplied assembled), do not be lazy check the condition of the rubber bands from time to time. With the same mileage, steering tips ($90 each) and traction ($200-250) can give up, but a leak from a worm-type steering gear ($350 per bulkhead) happens only after 250-300 thousand kilometers.

In a word, by indestructibility and Nissan reliability Patrol may well argue with a sample named Toyota Land Cruiser. That's just the "correct" diesel engine TD42 in our day with fire you will not find. And the rest of the engines are either problematic or voracious ... But Patrol at the age of four or five years is estimated at from 1 million 100 thousand to 1 million 600 thousand rubles, and it is not difficult to find a completely “live” twelve-year-old car for half a million. For comparison: Land Cruiser 100 at the same venerable age costs 200 thousand rubles more, and the difference in the price of fresher copies reaches 700 thousand rubles.


The appearance of rust in the place under VIN number dirt flying from under the right front wheel contributes to the frame side member


No wonder the taillight wiring connector suffers from corrosion


To change the sliding rear stabilizer bar (pictured) to a regular one, you will have to modify the platform for its attachment to the frame


The drum parking brake is located on the transfer case - driving with a tightened handbrake, in addition to wear of the pads, leads to overheating and destruction of the transfer case seal


To lubricate the hood hinges, you will have to remove the panel under the windshield.

The handle of a manual gearbox "looses" after 100 thousand kilometers, but the "mechanics" itself is very durable


From hard off-road driving, the steering damper bends or tears off the “ear” from the Panhard rod


There is a lot of empty space under the huge cover that “eats” part of the wheel arch lining - in the Arabic versions, the neck of the additional fuel tank capacity 40 l

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Decryption Vehicle VIN Nissan Patrol (Y61)
filling JN1 T E S Y61 U O 123456
Position 1 - 3 4 5 6 7-9 10 11 12-17
1-3 Country of origin, manufacturer JN1 Japan, Nissan
4 body type T - station wagon, 5 doors; E - station wagon, 3 doors
5 engine's type Y - diesel, 2.8 l; E - diesel, 3.0 l; R - diesel, 4.2 l; B - gasoline, 4.5 l; F - petrol, 4.8 l
6 Number of seats and type of drive N - 5 seats, four-wheel drive; S - 7 seats, four-wheel drive
7-9 Model Y61-Patrol
10 Sales region U - for Europe; Z - except Europe and North America
11 Free symbol (usually 0)
12-17 Vehicle production number
Table of engines for Nissan Patrol (Y61)
Model Working volume, cm3 Power, hp/kW/r/min Injection type Release years Peculiarities
Gasoline engines
TB45E 4479 200/147 /4400 MPI 2000-2003 R6, SOHC, 12 valves
TB48DE 4759 245/288/4800 MPI 2003-2009 R6, DOHC, 24 valves
Diesel engines
RD28ETI 2826 129/95/4000 EFI 1997-2000
RD28ETI* 2826 136/100/4000 EFI 1997-2001 R6, SOHC, 12 valves, turbo, intercooler
ZD30DDTI 2953 158/116/3600 EFI 1999-2008
ZD30DDTI 2953 170/125/3600 EFI 2000-2009 R4, DOHC, 16 valves, turbo, intercooler
TD42 4169 125/92/4000 EFI 1998-2006 R6, SOHC, 12 valves
TD42 4169 136/100/4000 EFI 1998-2007 R6, SOHC, 12 valves
TD42T 4169 145/107/4000 EFI 1998-2003 R6, SOHC, 12 valves, turbo, intercooler
TD42T* 4169 160/118/4000 EFI 2000-2004 R6, SOHC, 12 valves, turbo, intercooler
MPI, EFI - multiport fuel injection R4 - in-line four-cylinder engine * For the Japanese market R6 - inline six-cylinder engine DOHC - two camshafts in the cylinder head SOHC - one camshaft in the cylinder head

Experts Autoreview about the car Nissan Patrol (AR №17, 2000)

Nissan captivates with space: to get to the opposite door, you have to be a basketball player! Gears here have to be shifted like on a truck, since the handle is located a little further from the driver and a little higher than we would like. And the “razdatka” control lever, on the contrary, is closer to the driver.

The three-liter Nissan turbodiesel is not bad. But why is there such a "short" transmission? The motor instantly spins up to a maximum of 4000 rpm, which corresponds to 32 km/h in first gear and 56 km/h in second. As a result, in city driving, you have to constantly wield the gear lever, which, moreover, is characterized by large lateral movements. But fifth gear is great for dynamic overtaking on the highway - Patrol actively responds to pressing the gas pedal in the range from 120 to 140 km / h. And on long straights, the speedometer needle approaches 170! But ... Nissan's speedometer deceives the driver with rare cynicism, overestimating the maximum speed by almost 20 km / h.


Without changing much technically, Patrol experienced a restyling of the exterior and interior twice - in 2003 and 2006. In the photo - the car in its original form of the sample of 1997

In the Nissan clutch drive, we found vacuum booster similar to those used in brake systems. Thanks to him, the effort on the pedals was halved. But, alas, information content has suffered significantly.

Patrol is equipped with a fairly stiff suspension. Therefore, despite the unsharp steering, the reactions to turning the steering wheel are clearer and faster, and the rolls are less than those of the Prado and Pajero. But on rough roads, the hard Patrol constantly shakes, which makes the car track the trajectory worse in the turn. Spoils the picture and the lack of reactive action on the steering wheel.

And I completely upset the Patrol with a smooth ride. It reacts just as harshly as Discovery to large irregularities, but in addition decently shakes passengers on “little things”.

Owner's opinion

Dormov Aleksey, 26 years old, Moscow, employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia

I have been operating Nissan Patrol for the sixth year already - and even visited the Moscow-Magadan-Moscow expedition. Then in a month he covered 21 thousand kilometers, a third of which fell on dirt roads. And all the troubles - the front springs that burst into three parts, because of which I drove for two thousand kilometers with the bridge lying on the bumpers, and with each oil change after 7500 km I had to tighten the front wheel bearings.

In the snowy winters near Moscow, convenient towing eyes come in handy - in the mornings I had to go to friends stuck at their own houses more than once, saving half the yard along the way. And in cold weather it’s good in Patrol: with two standard “stoves”, their fans do not need to be turned on at high speeds. The suspension is amazing: I never slow down in front of pits, and silent blocks go up to 100 thousand kilometers.

As my experience and those of my friends have shown, services are willing to take on the repair of the Patrol, only many do it illiterately. For example, after fords and mud baths, it is imperative to check the presence of water in the steering knuckles, wheel and pivot bearings, and axles. Oil seals steering knuckles often need to be changed, and during assembly - to adjust the preload in the bearings with gaskets. The operation takes about eight hours, and if everything was done much faster for you, then most likely they cheated.

It’s even worse with engine maintenance: on the ZD30, few of the “unofficials” know how to check the thermal clearance in the valves, although the operation is simple, requiring only shims. And for the TD42 motor, many parts have to wait up to a month - since it is the least problematic of all motors.

And Patrol is also good because a lot can be repaired by yourself and even in the field - even the clutch changes without a pit. By the way, when not the first replacement, do not forget to carefully examine the surface of the flywheel - it is covered with cracks (they can be sanded, but it is better to replace the flywheel), and in addition to the clutch kit, immediately change the sealing covers and springs release bearing and forks. But if the crankshaft oil seal does not flow, it is better not to touch it.

By the way, from experience, it is better to put original spare parts on Patrol, especially oil seals. Yes, they are a little more expensive, but you can forget about the next repair for a long time.

Nissan Patrol GR Y61 (1998–2004)

Text: Andrey SUDBIN
Photo: Alexander DAVIDYUK

When we were preparing a story about Nissan Patrol for the previous issue, we were going to include a story about last generation models. Indeed, from a technical point of view, the Patrol GR with the factory index Y61 is not so different from its predecessor, and the prices on the secondary market for the Y61 of the first releases are almost equal to the prices for the relatively fresh Y60. But when the magazine article began to swell to the size of a brochure, it was decided to move the Y61 to the next issue. Here's the whole backstory...

The designers of Nissan set about creating a new generation of the flagship of the off-road line in the second half of the 90s of the last century. It was simply impossible not to do this: competitors were not dozing, and very disturbing rumors leaked from the headquarters of the Toyota concern. However, when creating a new car, Nissan decided that it was not worth instilling good road manners into the Patrol at the expense of eternal off-road values. Maybe they just foresaw that the majority of firms would follow the “asphalt” path? Indeed, at that time, sociological data claimed that most of the owners of expensive SUVs simply never leave the asphalt.

We will go the other way...

As a result, Nissan decided to go against the elements. The company hoped to attract those customers for whom the reliability of the car and its ability to overcome "directions" were no less important than driving comfort. Well, if so, then they don’t look for good from good, and the car with the Y61 index, without major changes, inherited the frame and the whole chassis previous model. What's more, the new flagship's off-road capability has even been enhanced by the use of a releasable rear stabilizer bar. By the way, a similar design, only with a manual drive, had already been tested on the Nissan Safari Y60 sold in the Japanese market by that time, and it really showed its effectiveness in terms of improving suspension articulation on rough terrain. True, the driver of the Y61 was relieved of the obligation to pull on the T-handle, similar to the handbrake of cars of the 50s, and remember to re-attach the stabilizer integrity when leaving the pavement. On the new model, to open the stabilizer, it was enough to press a button, and the reverse process did occur automatically, when the speed reached 30 km / h.

Another innovation was to serve to increase the rating of the Nissan Patrol as a universal car. I'm talking about the freewheels of the front wheels. The fact is that hubs with manual switching are very reliable, but inconvenient in everyday life, and it’s not worth it for the owner of an expensive car in a Brooks suit to get out of the cab and manually turn the switch flags. On the other hand, automatic clutches don't stand up to serious off-road use. To resolve this contradiction, Nissan designers have developed unique automatic hubs with the ability to force them to close.

As for the general proportions of the body, they remained the same, although the outlines of the car have changed in the most radical way. The interior design has also changed: it has become more comfortable and "richer", but the "polished" on previous models, the relative position of the seats and controls has been preserved.

Prices for Nissan Patrol Y61 in the secondary market (Moscow)
Year of issue Price dispersion, USD
1998 19 000–26 500
1999 23 800–29 000
2000 24 500–32 500
2001 31 000–33 500
2002 32 000–37 500
2003 37 500–45 000

But instead of a heart?

At first, the Nissan Patrol Y61 inherited the range of engines from its predecessor. For Europe, the RD28T turbodiesel with a volume of 2826 cm3 was mainly intended, and for other markets, the TB45E gasoline “six” with a volume of 4.5 liters and the TD42 diesel engine.

The official debut of the model took place at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and a presentation for journalists took place in the fall of 1997 in Barcelona. It was then that her mass production in two guises - a three-door short wheelbase and a five-door long wheelbase. These cars belonged to 1998 model year, and therefore in the thematic literature, as a rule, it is indicated that the Nissan Patrol Y61 has been produced since 1998. Well, in the year of the new millennium, Patrol received a new power unit - a 4-cylinder ZD30 turbodiesel with a displacement of 2953 cm3, intercooling of the charged air, direct fuel injection controlled by the injection pump electronics, and a combustion chamber in the piston. This engine developed 158 hp. at 3600 rpm and produced 354 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. In 2003, another change took place in the line of engines: instead of the 4.5-liter “six” TB42, the TB48 engine with a volume of 4759 cm3 and a power of 245 hp went to the conveyor. By the way, the only country in Europe where cars with this engine are delivered is Russia. In the bowels of Nissan headquarters, it has finally been decided that the policy of 100% dieselization in our incomprehensible country leads to loss of customers and losses. In addition to the new engine, Patrol also received a new five-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting.

Finally, in November 2004, the updated Nissan Patrol was presented to the public. Restyling touched the interior and most of the external panels, the car received new bumpers and optics, but remained quite recognizable. Seven years on the market is a long time, and the cars, called the "new Patrol", are starting to change their owners. So what threatens the purchase of such an SUV? Experts testify that there is nothing to be afraid of, although the Patrol Y61 still has some problems.

Black label

We will start, as always, with the engines. The merits and demerits of the RD28T, installed on 1998-1999 cars, are well known, and we described them in detail in the last issue of the magazine. In order to “repeat what has been passed”, we will only say that the cylinder head cracks and burns out, and the high-pressure fuel pump, as a rule, requires a bulkhead after 300 thousand kilometers. However, the Patrol Y61 with such mileage is not yet on the market, so buying a car with a “sick” injection pump is unlikely. For the same reasons, turbine problems are unlikely to occur. Well, replacing after buying a timing belt and rollers is a procedure recommended for all models and engines. In any case, this must be done after every 100 (and in our conditions - after every 90) thousand kilometers. Recall that the replacement work costs $ 90, the original belt - 1200 rubles in the store and $ 75 at the dealer. Rollers will cost 1,500 rubles original or 1,000 rubles non-original.

As for the ZD30 turbodiesel, the first enthusiasm about its power, elasticity and low noise subsided rather quickly. The company even had to conduct a recall campaign related to malfunctions in the cooling system and piston burnout. In general, when buying a car with such an engine, it is advisable to immediately check whether there were this vehicle all the required manipulations have been done to replace a potentially defective assembly. The piston groups of the "old" and "new" types differ in appearance, but in order to see this, you need to disassemble the engine, you guessed it. Fortunately, all dealers have a database that allows you to check if the piston group has been replaced on a given machine. In addition, special marks were placed on cars that passed through the campaign. Most likely, on the car that you have looked after, these works have already been completed, but there is some chance that the car has not been serviced by official dealer after importation and did not pass the campaign, still exists. In this case, you will need 5850 rubles per set oil scraper rings and 2670 rubles for each piston.

Water in a solarium

Another standard ZD30 problem is related to the hydraulic poly-V-belt tensioner, which drives all attachments of this motor. According to statistics, it is this node that accounts for most of the warranty repairs. If the previous owner of the car was lucky and the tensioner did not cause him any trouble, which cannot be said about you (that is, problems gradually accumulated), then prepare 4,750 rubles for a new tensioner or 2,490 rubles if you can get by with replacing the damper, plus some amount for the work. However, the main cause of the diseases of this engine is water in diesel fuel. Of course, the amount of moisture that is formed from condensate in the tank is determined by the sensor and is not something fatal, but if one and a half to two liters of H2O gets into the tank, then this is a completely different story. The electronic components inside the pump are not protected in any way, since, in theory, they should work when completely immersed in diesel fuel. Water is like death to them! The nozzles of the ZD30 are non-separable and change only as a whole. They cost 11,950 rubles apiece, but glow plugs are inexpensive - 900 rubles each. Fortunately, this engine can be diagnosed by the Consult system by simply connecting a computer to the appropriate connector. Of course, not all parameters are read, but most of the most important indicators can be determined without disassembling the machine. This procedure is not too expensive, and it is unreasonable to neglect it when buying. There are no special problems with the body kit (generator, starter), everything is the same as for all models. The generator is located right side top and doesn't suffer too much from pollution. Sooner or later, the owner of a turbodiesel car will have to deal with a turbine failure. The "original" unit costs 32,970 rubles, and the "non-original" unit costs 27,000.

Fantastic reliability

Regarding crash statistics gasoline engines TB45 and TB48 data are almost non-existent. In Russia, 4.5-liter engines are quite rare, since cars equipped with them were not officially delivered to us, and cars with a 4.8-liter engine are still too young.

As for other systems, primarily the chassis and transmission, then, as I said, they are almost the same as their predecessor, the Patrol Y60, famous for its fantastic reliability. Moreover, the front axle ("Achilles' heel" of so many SUVs) on the 61st model received more powerful constant velocity joints and became even more reliable. In the previous issue, we described in sufficient detail all the problems of the predecessor. Most likely, over time, these same diseases will become characteristic of Y61.

And hubs again

So far, only two specific "sores" of the model can be mentioned. First, the openable rear anti-roll bars become loose and begin to knock. The most curious thing is that this backlash practically does not affect the behavior of the car on the road. But if it comes to replacement, then you will have to pay 58,580 rubles. Secondly, hubs can fail. Most often, this happens solely through the fault of the owners, who are too lazy to switch them from Auto mode to Lock mode when going off-road. There is nothing surprising in this, because in this case, Patrol GR freewheels begin to behave in exactly the same way as any automatic clutches. A breakdown of the hub will lighten your wallet by 9450 rubles. By the way, cars imported from the Middle East often do not have freewheels at all, and instead of these devices there are ordinary flanges that ensure constant engagement of the front wheels with the axle shafts.

workhorse

New owners should be aware that body repair The Patrol Y61 is somewhat more expensive than its predecessor. So, the front fenders cost 10,500 rubles each, the rear ones - 24,360 each, the thresholds are supplied only with the doorway and cost 25,710. The lighting equipment is also more expensive: the headlights cost 6,600 rubles, and the taillights - 1,950 rubles.

Average prices for used Patrol Y61s have already fallen quite a bit compared to new car prices, but they are still far from the critical $10,000 milestone. So is it worth buying such a car? In my opinion, if you need a reliable “workhorse” for hunting trips, summer cottages and travel, while at the same time comfortable enough for daily use in the city, and you can afford to spend about 20 thousand dollars on a car, then the answer should be unconditionally positive. After all, problems of a criminal nature in relation to these machines are extremely rare, and serious financial investments after the purchase, as a rule, are not required. In any case, it is quite possible to find a 1998-2000 Patrol Y61 in excellent condition.




The editors would like to thank the following for their help in the preparation of the material:

auto center Genser (785-7700)
firm "Almera" (232-3165)
firm "Barracuda" (424-6949)

Just the perfect fit
Valentin SHMIGELSKY. Nissan Patrol (2001) 3.0L engine (diesel), automatic transmission, five-door body

With this purchase, I realized my long-cherished dream. From the moment the release of Nissan Patrol began, I just fell ill with them. I had a bunch of cars, but Patrol gives me the most pleasure. I haven't had any problems with him yet. Until then, the only diesel car I had a Mitsubishi Pajero, and I suffered with it, but the Patrol did not disappoint even in these frosts. For a family, for a summer residence, for fishing - in a word, just a universal machine. The capacity is huge - you folded the seats, and take whatever you want to the dacha. Well, since we constantly go fishing and carry boats with us, Patrol is an ideal option for this. You drag a ton behind you, but the car doesn’t even feel it. I travel around Moscow quite a lot and often, and I don’t feel any problems with dimensions. Often they say: "Oh, big car”, but in fact it is very easy to drive.

I have the emirates version
Dmitry LYSAKOV. Nissan Patrol (1998) 4.5L engine (gasoline), automatic transmission, five-door body

I have this car for exactly a year, I registered it last February. The car was born in Russia, in Moscow, so it rotted, and the body had to be welded and painted, especially since the car had never known anticorrosive. I had to do something mechanically. When I bought the car, there was a gas pump from a Zhiguli. Now from the Volga. The guides turned sour in the brakes, but it cost the purchase of rubber bands. The "automatic" works, of course, I changed the oil in it. Now I don’t really like how the hubs work, sometimes they tap, but they tell me that they can be sorted out. And so far, nothing has broken in a big way.

Pad replacement only
Roman KOVALEV. Nissan Patrol (2000) 3.0L engine (diesel), manual transmission, three-door

Current mileage is 76,000. I have been driving a Nissan Patrol for a long time, since 1993, and moved to the Y61 in 2000 and am not going to change the brand. In these machines, I am most attracted by the price-quality ratio and reliability. The car has been in Russia since birth, and so far it hasn’t broken anything major. In general, cars with a 2.8 engine have problems with the injection pump and with the block head, which can crack between the valves, and antifreeze begins to knock out of these cracks. The second "sore" is freewheels, which often fail due to improper operation. Everything else about these machines is reliable. The three-liter engine has problems with the intercooler and the turbine, which rarely takes care of more than 150 thousand.

I am not a racer
Vladimir POLYAKOV. Nissan Patrol (1997) 2.8L engine (diesel), manual transmission, three-door

The car was released at the end of 1997, that is, it is from the very first series. In Russia since 1999. The car had two owners: the first was a Belgian, the second was me. The mileage of the car is 220 thousand kilometers, of which I hit about 180 thousand. The car never let me down anywhere, and basically only consumables changed. There were no problems with the engine, although I know that many people have had problems with the cylinder head. But, firstly, I am not a racer, I try not to force the car, I drive a maximum of 120–130 on the highway and I think that this is quite enough. On moderate off-road - no problems, but where the tractor will not pass, why bother? On the track, the short-wheelbase still "goats" slightly, five-door cars go softer. In the city - no problems, except that the Patrol is generally harsh. He eats little, has enough maneuverability, parking, especially in winter, is not difficult - he drove into any snowdrift and parked it.

Cars are different. Some model can be safely called ordinary, the other is considered worthy. But there are cars that are considered legendary. Nissan Patrol is one of them. Initially created for the needs of the army, the Patrol U61 SUV won the hearts of off-road lovers around the world. Patrol is official car UN, it is used to travel to the most dangerous and difficult places.

Patrol U61 is the name of the fifth generation, which is no longer in production, in 2010 it was replaced by the sixth generation. But finding a car is not so difficult, and the price of a supported version is much lower than the sixth generation Patrol. The article will discuss the features all-wheel drive, power plants and operation in difficult conditions.

The main dimensions of the car
Length 5045 mm
Height 1855 mm
Width 1940 mm
Clearance (ground clearance) 220 mm
Wheelbase 2970 mm
rear track 1625 mm
front track 1605 mm
Luggage compartment volume from 183 to 2287 liters
Basic tires 275/65R17
Full mass from 2920 to 3200 kg, depending on the configuration

Appearance and interior

Photos will tell more about the appearance of the car. The body does not differ in brutal appearance, but at the same time it looks reliable and unshakable. And this is true - the body is made of a thick layer of metal, which is why the mass of the car reaches 3 tons. On the one hand, this makes it stable, and on the other hand, it negatively affects fuel economy.

Inside, everything is also simple and practical. There are no bells and whistles here, but the driver feels confident behind the wheel. And passengers usually do not complain. The only minus of the car interior (except for the decoration that is simple by modern standards) is the interior mirror.

Body features

Nissan has tried to make the car as "indestructible" as possible. The body practically does not rust. After examining a car with ten years of experience, the experts found corrosion only in places of deep chips. But if the driver decides to buy a car from an off-road fan, then the bodywork should be carefully examined, since the time spent in the swamps is bad for the thresholds and wheel arches.

It is necessary to carefully examine the frame, especially its rear part, since corrosion appears first of all there. The body is made of a thick layer of metal, so the resource is quite large. But it will be great if, after the purchase, the owner will process the “weak” points of the design.


Specifications

It is worth talking about iron separately, but for now we suggest studying the engines. For all the time, many options have been released, but we are considering those engines that can be easily found in the CIS countries. It is worth saying that in the Russian market of used cars, the right-hand drive Patrol is a frequent guest.

And if possible, it is better to choose just such a version of the "Japanese". The right-hand drive SUV will have a Safari badge, which is appreciated among off-road enthusiasts. In general, such versions have a richer finish and content. The electronics settings are slightly different from the European versions of the Nissan Patrol. For example, in the root model you can find a 4.2-liter diesel unit that produces 160 horses.

Base diesel engine 2.8 TD

The 2.8-liter engine, like other fifth-generation Nissan diesel options, is turbocharged. The design includes six cylinders, which have an in-line arrangement. Turbodiesel power is 129 Horse power escaping from under the hood at 2000 rpm. Torque peaks at 252 H*m at 4000 rpm. The motor works only with 5-speed mechanics. The engine has the following dynamics and economy indicators:

  • The power plant accelerates Patrol from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 18.4 seconds.
  • The speed limit is 155 km/h.
  • In the city, the base engine eats up about 15 liters, on the highway - 9.5. Mixed mode - 11 liters.

Diesel 3.0TD

The volume is 2953 cm3. The location here is also in-line, only there are already 4 cylinders, not 6. When choosing a medium diesel engine, it can be equipped with either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual. Power is 158 horses at 2000 rpm. The maximum torque is 380 H * m, which appears at 2000 rpm. The performance of a 3-liter diesel engine is as follows:

  • Acceleration from 0 km/h to 100 km/h takes 15.4 seconds with mechanical box or 16.9 with an automatic.
  • Maximum speed - 160 km / h.
  • Consumption in the city is 14.3 liters with mechanics, the machine will reduce the figure to 13.9. On the highway, the car consumes 8.8 liters with a manual transmission or 8.6 with an automatic transmission. Mixed mode for both options requires about 10 liters.

Diesel flagship 3.0 TD


The top diesel has become the "favorite" of Russian offroaders.


The most expensive turbodiesel has an in-line arrangement of four cylinders. The choice of boxes is exactly the same as in the previous motor: 5MKP or 4AKP. The maximum power is 160 horsepower, which becomes available at 3600. Torque peaks at 380 H * m. The flagship received the following indicators:

  • Acceleration 0-100 km / h takes 15.2 seconds with a manual transmission or 16.3 with an automatic transmission.
  • The speed limit is 160 km/h.
  • Fuel consumption in the city should not exceed 14.3 liters with mechanics and 13.9 liters. with an automatic. On the highway, the car consumes 8.8 liters with manual transmission and 9 with automatic transmission. The average consumption is 12 liters.

4.8 petrol engine

The only gasoline engine has an in-line arrangement of six cylinders. Only a 5-speed automatic is available for it. Power is 245 horsepower at 3600 rpm. Peak torque is 400 N*m at 3600 rpm. The engine "feeds" on the 95th gasoline. The most powerful option boasts the following indicators:

  • Acceleration time to hundreds lasts 11.7 s.
  • The speed limit is 180 km/h.
  • In the city, a car equipped with a gasoline engine needs 19.6 liters per hundred. On the highway, fuel consumption drops only per liter - 18.1.

Nissan Patrol features - testers notes

Now we know what can be inside the SUV. The final puzzle is the car's ability on the road. Feedback from ordinary motorists and serious testers helps to see the big picture. If the SUV “rolls” on asphalt, then only rear-wheel drive is involved in the work. And this is convenient, because fuel consumption drops, the ride becomes more comfortable, and driving a rear-wheel drive car is much easier. But if the driver gets off-road, then in his arsenal appear: a rear differential lock, low gears and all-wheel drive.


Once in an extreme situation, the owner of the car can even turn off the rear stabilizer. This element looks like a shock absorber. In normal mode, the rear stabilizer is locked. In this position, the wheels are hung out earlier, as a result, there is less roll. But on a real offroad, the element becomes redundant, so the driver can disable it with one button on dashboard. After that, the electromagnet will release the stem. As a result, each Nissan Patrol wheel will receive 70 millimeters of free play. The symbiosis of these functions and reliable body provide excellent cross-country ability to the car.

Returning to the stabilizer, it is worth warning that it should be turned off only in serious situations, since the wear of the part occurs quite quickly. Replacement will cost almost a thousand dollars. The rest of the parts that form the four-wheel drive are of high strength. True, the hub couplings of the front wheelset may be an exception. Here the situation is the same as with the stabilizer - they work in automatic and manual mode. So that the couplings do not cause trouble, they need to be monitored and serviced in time. This implies disassembly and lubrication of the hubs and steering knuckles. These procedures are performed every 40-60 thousand kilometers. In general, the car has no problems with off-road: an excellent all-wheel drive system, a strong body and a powerful power plant.

Patrol can be called unique because of the suspension, which is dependent on both front and rear. But this highlight has a positive effect on the reliability of the “running” both on a flat surface and offroad. The car turned out to be quite economical when compared with other SUVs. For example, bushings and stabilizer struts change only after 50-60 thousand km. With the steering of the car, too, everything is fine - with increasing speed, the effort on the "steering wheel" also increases. As the experience of Russian owners of Nissan Patron shows, steering parts are no less durable than the body.


Eventually

The brakes may seem a little too hard for some, but for an SUV, this is a plus, not a minus. With frequent use of the car on the road, replacement of the pads may be needed after 20 thousand mileage. If only the disc is worn out, you can grind it yourself and return it to operation.


You can buy a car for 1.5-2 million rubles, depending on the configuration and power stop.

Nissan Patrol Y61– Honorary member of the UN updated: August 22, 2015 by: dimajp

The Nissan Patrol is, without a doubt, a real master of the off-road. And even the current fashion for "SUVs", which behave better on the pavement than in the mud, could not change its "character". This SUV is made exactly according to the “classics” - a spar frame, dependent long-stroke suspensions, a transfer case with a demultiplier. These cars are rare.

The latest generation Patrol with the Y61 index, which appeared on the market in 1997, is much more focused on comfort than its predecessors. Why the interior of the car is made quite spacious, and its equipment includes a large number of various "bells and whistles". Moreover, most often the cars presented on the secondary market have the richest configurations (in Russia, for example, simple Patrols were not sold at all).

Surprisingly, almost all mechanics involved in Nissan SUVs have nothing against the Patrol Y61 brought from the Middle East: they do not have the traditional bad features in such cases, their equipment is always very rich, and the technical condition is usually pretty good. By the way, there is no need to be particularly afraid of off-road vehicles that have gone through one or another refinement aimed at improving their off-road capabilities.

A significant part of the Nissan Patrol Y61 have diesel engines under the hood. And there are several of them. At first, the car was equipped with a 2.8-liter 6-cylinder turbocharged engine developing 129 hp. or 135 hp (for Japanese market). In addition, there is a 4.2 L diesel (145 hp or 160 hp), but this is usually found on vehicles originally intended for the Middle East or Japan. There is also a third motor powered by diesel fuel, which appeared in 1999. Its volume is 3.0 liters, and the power is 158 hp.

Gamma gasoline units just limited. This is either a 4.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with 200 hp or a 4.8-liter engine producing 245 hp. Moreover, cars with the latest power unit officially delivered to Russia. Main disadvantage gasoline engines - fuel consumption, which even for an economical driver is 20 liters per 100 km of city driving (and if you drive more or less quickly, then all 25-30 liters). But they pay for this with decent dynamics, which diesel engines cannot provide (in the presence of a 245-horsepower engine maximum speed Patrol is 190 km / h, and the acceleration time to "hundreds" takes 10.9 s - for such a large SUV, these are quite good indicators). As for the reliability of gasoline engines, these 6-cylinder engines, with timely maintenance and use of decent fuel, do not seem to break down at all.

Here is a resource!
Among diesel engines, the 4.2-liter unit is rightfully considered the best. It is characterized by a considerable consumption of diesel fuel (the same 20-25 liters as that of gasoline engines) and a huge resource - it is able to serve over 500 thousand km. Moreover, if you follow the manufacturer's recommendations, change the oil in time and let the engine run for a couple of minutes after stopping, the turbine will also be able to overcome the half-million mark! In addition, the 4.2-liter diesel engine, which earned fame even on the previous generation Patrol, is distinguished by good maintainability, easily “digests” medium-quality diesel fuel and, moreover, does not have a timing belt (the drive is geared there and does not require maintenance). In general, the Patrol Y61 with a 4.2-liter diesel engine (internal designation TD42T) is a great option to buy. At the same time, it must be remembered that reverse side amazing reliability will be mediocre dynamics.

Although cars with a 2.8-liter diesel engine will seem even more “sluggish”. This motor, by the way, is criticized not only for the lack of horsepower, but also for its mediocre reliability compared to a 4.2-liter diesel engine and expensive spare parts. So, sometimes after a run of 150-200 thousand km, here you need to change the turbine, which costs $1000. It happens that the cylinder head gasket burns out, it happens that the “head” itself warps from overheating (in the latter case, sometimes it cannot be polished and you have to buy a new one). A 2.8-liter diesel engine is more demanding on fuel quality than its 4.2-liter "big brother", and the need to replace injectors is not uncommon here. In addition, there have been cases of failure of an expensive high-pressure fuel pump (TNVD), the repair of which costs more than $ 1,000. Another not the best feature of a 2.8-liter diesel engine can be considered the presence of a timing belt, which, together with two rollers in Russian conditions, is best changed every 60 thousand km ($ 250 with work).

The 3-liter diesel looks clearly better than the 2.8-liter. It is not only more powerful, but also more reliable. For example, in the gas distribution mechanism, an “eternal” chain is already used here, and the high-pressure fuel pump is much more reliable. Although there is one unpleasant feature - if the high-pressure fuel pump of a 2.8-liter unit can be repaired, then this will not work on a 3.0-liter engine. And a new high-pressure fuel pump costs, by the way, $5000-6000! However, a 3-liter diesel engine, like all Patrol engines, including a 2.8-liter one, is very reliable and rarely breaks down.

Gearboxes to match the engines - cases of their repair are rare. True, during the maintenance of the gearbox, the masters sometimes have to tinker. For example, it is quite difficult to pour oil into the “machine”, for which you need to spend several hours, which negatively affects the cost of work. Yes, and replacing the clutch, especially with a 3-liter diesel engine, is not a cheap pleasure (non-original spare parts cost $ 200-250 and the same amount of work).

Just don't spare the lubricant
When driving on asphalt, the Nissan Patrol Y61 only has rear-wheel drive. However, off-road, the driver can connect the front axle, lock the rear differential, “cut in” downshift and, most interestingly, turn off the rear stabilizer. It is a small shock absorber, which in the normal position is blocked by a special electromagnetic latch and does not affect the operation of the stabilizer (and it, in turn, reduces roll in corners and has a positive effect on handling). But off-road, the stabilizer already interferes - the wheel begins to hang out earlier. In this case, the driver of the Nissan Patrol just needs to press the button in the cabin - and the electromagnet will release the cylinder rod, allowing it to move freely up and down. Thus, the wheel has an additional free play of 70 mm! All this provides Patrol with amazing cross-country ability. The switchable stabilizer proved to be a fairly reliable element, but if the car used to drive off-road often, it may already be worn out. And the replacement of the stabilizer will cost almost $1000!

As for the reliability of the all-wheel drive system, it is at a very high level. The only part that fails from time to time is the front wheel hub couplings, which Patrol can work both in manual and in automatic mode. If the driver does not follow them, they will turn sour. The hubs must be disassembled and re-lubricated every 40-60 thousand km - the same, by the way, also applies to the steering knuckles in front axle(all these works will cost $150-200). The remaining elements of the all-wheel drive transmission break down extremely rarely, but when buying a car, it is necessary to check the operation of the transfer case, locks, etc.

Both suspensions on the Nissan Patrol are dependent (by the way, the rarest case in modern automotive industry). However, it is largely due to this that the reliability of the chassis is so high. And not only when driving on smooth asphalt, but also when operating the car on the road. Only the stabilizer struts and bushings may require replacement after 60 thousand km, and even then these parts are not too expensive. The steering also breaks very rarely (sometimes, however, after 100 thousand km, you need to install new tips or even the rods themselves - $ 70-100 in the first case and $ 200-300 in the second). brake pads they have a good resource, but sometimes they need to be changed after 15-20 thousand km, and in some cases even together with warped disks. A set of pads costs $70-100, and a disc is $70 apiece. Although if the disk is slightly damaged, it can be pierced and put back on the machine.

Those who want to buy a Nissan Patrol should know that this car is not quite suitable for frequent trips on the highway and the city. It is rigid, difficult to control at high speeds, and the buildup of the body is quite noticeable. But for those who constantly travel to nature, Patrol is an ideal option. After all, this is a real uncompromising SUV, capable of overcoming the most difficult sections.

EXCURSION
Nissan has extensive experience in the creation of SUVs. For the first time Japanese manufacturer began assembling such cars immediately after the last salvos of World War II died down: in 1946, Nissan began to produce a copy of the famous Willys at its facilities. And in 1951, the Japanese had already made their own changes to it and equipped it not with a 4, but with a 6-cylinder engine producing 85 hp. (at first, the "Nissan" Willys had 60 hp). Exactly last car and received the name Nissan Patrol.

In 1960, Nissan released the so-called 60-series Patrol, which looked like an American SUV and had a similar design to it. True, under the hood of the Patrol 60 series there was already a 4.0-liter diesel 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 125 hp. or 135 hp This Patrol was made for quite a long time in a variety of options, including extended 8-seater cars.

The fundamentally new Nissan Patrol 160 series appeared on the market only in 1979. It became much more comfortable than its predecessors and was equipped with good gasoline and diesel engines. In 1983, the Patrol appeared under the index 260, which is an improved modification of the Patrol 160.

In 1987, the Japanese showed a further development of the topic of serious SUVs - the Y60 series car (on sale since 1988). Nissan Patrol has already received a spring suspension, although some modifications still remained spring. A 4.2-liter V6 gasoline engine was installed under the hood of the SUV, producing 160 hp, as well as 2.8-liter (115 hp) and 4.2-liter diesel engines (124 hp or 145 hp). from.).

The Nissan Patrol Y60 has proven to be very reliable car with great off-road capability. All these qualities were retained by the Nissan Patrol Y61 shown in 1997, often called the “second GR” (the Patrol Y60 was also designated as the Grand Raid). The car has become much more comfortable and has received a richly trimmed interior. However, at the same time, Patrol retained frame structure from dependent suspensions. And in addition to the usual “bells and whistles” for such an SUV, the Patrol Y61 was equipped with a unique switchable rear stabilizer, due to which its permeability has noticeably increased.

In 2004, the Patrol was restyled - the appearance of the car and the interior changed slightly.

Fans of real SUVs have great respect for the Nissan Patrol of various generations, but in this review we are not talking about its latest modification - but about the previous one - the sixth generation Nissan Patrol, which received the index Y61. The all-terrain vehicle was first shown to journalists in Barcelona in 1997, but the general public saw the car in Frankfurt in 1998. Patrol's most direct competitor is, but in the STD and GX configuration, which involve a more durable - dependent front suspension. In 2010, the seventh generation Nissan Patrol appeared, unlike the Y61, new car no longer had a frame, and only one gasoline engine is offered as an engine, there are no longer those diesel engines, in many respects for which the Patrol fell in love with fans around the world.

Body and appearance:

On the roads of the CIS, Nissan Patrol in 98% of cases is found in a five-door body. Note that the five-door has impressive dimensions, the wheelbase of 2970mm exceeded the wheelbase of business sedans of that time. There is a three-door - short-base modification with a base of 2400mm. It is simply not realistic to see a pickup truck with a single-row cab on the roads of Russia or Ukraine, but such a car was also produced. In 2006, the Nissan Patrol was restyled. The restyled SUV is distinguished by more rectangular and massive fender flares, new bumpers and a radiator grille. Pay attention to the photo, above - before the restyled, and below - after the restyled car. By the hood cover, it was almost always possible to determine whether diesel or gasoline was under the hood? The fact is that all diesels, in addition to the extremely common 4.2 r6, have an air intake on the hood cover, the gasoline versions do not have an air intake, and the above-mentioned 4.2l diesel does not have it either. On the bodies of the new Patrol, the manufacturer gave a guarantee against through corrosion for 6 years, which is not very much. Therefore, when buying, pay attention to the body. Depending on the modification, Patrol is worn in tires with a dimension of 265/70 R16 or 275/65 R17.

Salon and equipment:

In the vast majority of cases, cars driving on the roads of the CIS have very good equipment. To meet with us the basic Patrol with power steering, just one airbag and with a minimum set of amenities in the form of a central lock is almost unrealistic. Patrol on our roads is at least equipped with heated front seats, an immobilizer, a heated rest area for wipers and a 6-disc CD changer. Leather interior is not uncommon, but automatic transmission gears are usually equipped with a Nissan Patrol with a gasoline engine. The volume of the luggage compartment in the normal state is 668 liters, but there are two additional seats in the trunk, if they are expanded, the trunk can still hold 183 liters of luggage. If you fold the sofa of the second row, then the volume of the trunk will increase to 2281 liters. Spare wheel mounted on the trunk lid, which also saves space in the cabin.

Technical part and characteristics of Patrol Y61

The frame structure carries a galvanized body, but as mentioned above, the guarantee for the body is too small, there are cases when rust covered even the frame itself. The basic package of the Nissan Patrol includes ABS and Break Assist. Some drawback in comparison with the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is the lack of a center differential - this indicates that the car is equipped with a classic Part-time 4WD all-wheel drive system. That is, in normal mode, the all-terrain vehicle moves on rear wheel drive, but when necessary, you can connect the front axle. The Patrol is equipped with a rear differential lock and a low range of gears.

From the very beginning of production, the Nissan Patrol Y61 was equipped with a 2.8-liter diesel inline six-cylinder engine equipped with a turbocharger. The power of 130 horsepower and 252Nm of torque is just enough for a leisurely ride. This unit is the only one in the Patrol engine line that is equipped with a timing belt drive. The belt should be replaced with a Nissan every 80,000. After 200,000, the turbine may need to be replaced, the price of a new spare part is $ 1,000. Also on the 2.8 engine, there were cases of breakdowns of the high pressure fuel pump. The big problem with diesel 2.8 is that the cylinder head can crack and even burn out. The price of a new spare part is $1,200 - $1,400. The problem is that the Japanese stuffed the engine number on the cylinder head. Turbo diesel index 2.8 - RD28ET. In 2000, a 3.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel appeared. diesel engine delivers 158 horsepower and 354Nm of torque. On this diesel engine, a breakdown of the air flow meter was noticed, which is accompanied by a loss of traction. Dignity diesel unit 3.0 is that the high pressure fuel pump on this engine is more reliable than the 2.8l. Engine index 3.0 - ZD30DDTI. This unit already has a timing chain drive. The most desirable among fans of the model is a 4.2l diesel. This motor is equipped with a trouble-free timing gear drive. The engine was installed on Arab cars, in our area diesel 4.2 is a rarity, but it is with such an engine that Nissan Patrol gets maximum reliability. Note that diesel 4.2 is noisier in operation - this is due to the fact that, due to the too hot climate in the Arab countries, noise reduction is not glued under the hood. For this unit, two fuel and oil filters are provided, which also increases reliability. At first, the gasoline Nissan Patrol had an engine capacity of 4.5 liters and two valves per cylinder, with a capacity of 200 hp. In 2003, a six-cylinder 4.8 appeared with four valves per cylinder. The power of the gasoline engine 4.8 - 245l.s. The most powerful all-terrain vehicle Nissan is capable of gaining a speed of 190 kilometers per hour on the highway, and it takes only 11 seconds for a heavy car to accelerate to one hundred kilometers per hour.

As a gearbox for the Nissan Patrol, a five-speed manual and automatic are provided (at first a four-speed was installed, but later a five-speed appeared).

The attachment belt in all engines changes at runs of 60 - 80 thousand km.

Maintenance of the Nissan Patrol Y61 consists in injection of crosspieces every 15,000 km cardan shaft. Every 40,000 - 60,000 hubs should be lubricated. Racks and bushings of Nissan stabilizers go 60,000 km. Steering tips live 100,000 km, shock absorbers go no less. The car is equipped with a worm-type steering.

Let's pay attention technical specifications Nissan Patrol Y61 3.0 with manual transmission.

Specifications:

Engine: diesel 3.0 r4

Volume: 2953cc

Power: 158hp

Torque:

Number of valves: 16v

Performance indicators:

Acceleration 0 - 100km: 15.4s

Maximum speed: 160km

Average fuel consumption: 10.8l

Fuel tank capacity: 95L

Dimensions: 4965mm*1840mm*1855mm

Wheelbase: 2968mm

Curb weight: 210kg

Ground clearance / ground clearance: 220mm

Engine compression ratio 3.0 - 17.9:1. Cylinder diameter - 96mm, piston stroke - 102mm.

Price

The price of a well-maintained Nissan Patrol Y61 is $25,000.

Despite all the above possible breakdowns, Nissan Patrol Y61 is one of the most durable all-terrain vehicles. With careful operation, this is a very, very durable car.