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Nissan Patrol 2001: Is it safe for a long road trip?

We are planning a long trip in our 2001 Nissan Patrol 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, but we have been told they have a tendency to blow up. It's a good car and goes well, but we don't want to be out in the Never-Never with a blown-up Patrol. What do you think we should do?

They can give trouble as you have been told, but it’s not possible to say if yours is likely to blow up. Have a mechanic with knowledge of Patrols check it over before you go, you should have it serviced in any case before a long trip as you plan and a check on the engine would be worthwhile.

 

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