Nissan Patrol Smells Like Gas Diagnosis (5 Main Causes)

If your Nissan Patrol smells like gas, it may indicate a serious issue. It would be best to treat your vehicle as though you have a fuel leak (don’t drive it) until you know there isn’t one.   A bad gas cap typically causes the smell of gas, the evaporative emissions system leaking, overfilling the … Read more

Nissan Patrol Battery Draining:  Causes + Diagnosis

If your Nissan Patrol’s battery is draining, it’s something that’ll need addressing right away.  If it is draining while your Patrol isn’t running, something is drawing current that shouldn’t be. If the battery drains while driving, there’s likely an issue with your vehicle’s alternator. The two primary causes for a battery to deplete are parasitic … Read more

Nissan Patrol Won’t Accelerate: Causes + How to Fix

If your Nissan Patrol won’t accelerate, that is a serious cause for concern.   If your check engine light is on, get a code scanner and see what trouble codes are stored in the PCM (powertrain control module).  They can provide valuable insight as to what the problem may be and help you narrow down … Read more

Nissan Patrol: Pulling to the Left

A vehicle that is pulling to the left can be dangerous to drive.  In the US, left is the direction of oncoming traffic.  This makes pulling to the left even more dangerous than pulling to the right.  Keeping straight when your Nissan Patrol wants to veer into traffic makes driving stressful.  If your Patrol pulls … Read more

Nissan Patrol: Pulls to the Right → Diagnosis

When your Nissan Patrol pulls to the right, it makes driving difficult.  Keeping straight when your Patrol wants to veer off the road is dangerous, and takes all of the joy out of driving.  Fixing a vehicle pulling to the right should be considered a high priority repair.    Nissan Patrol Pulls to the Right … Read more

Nissan Patrol:  Oil Leak Diagnosis

If you’re a Nissan Patrol owner, you’re likely aware of the common issues that can arise with your vehicle. One of the most frustrating problems is discovering an oil leak. Not only can it be a messy hassle to clean up, but it can also be a sign of a more serious issue. Gaskets and … Read more

Nissan Patrol:  Leaking Water Diagnosis

  If your Nissan Patrol is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening.  Some water is completely acceptable.  It depends on the situation.  It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Nissan Patrol … Read more

Nissan Patrol:  Oil On Spark Plug Causes

If you’ve found oil on your Nissan Patrol’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem.  When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines).  There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more

Nissan Patrol:  Bad Wheel Bearing Noise Diagnosis

If your Nissan Patrol is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing.  There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum.  That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a  bad bearing before just going in and … Read more

Nissan Patrol: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Nissan Patrol’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Nissan Patrol Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more