Nissan Navara Problems

No, an automatic transmission — not to be confused with an automated manual shift gearbox that does use a regular clutch like a manual — doesn’t use a clutch plate. It uses a torque converter, which actually helps when towing because it multiplies the torque down low and that makes it easier to get away from the mark. The thing with the auto, particularly if used for towing, is to have an adequate cooler to make sure it doesn’t overheat and cook the fluid and clutch packs it uses.

THE 2.5-litre Navara diesel should handle your towing needs comfortably. The Navara is a great dual-cab ute for the family. It's comfortable, roomy, has a good towing capability and is economical.

OPINIONS vary on how often you should run it on petrol, but once a week is a good average. You can use regular unleaded or E10.

RETURN it to the dealer and park it there until it's fixed. It appears your car is unroadworthy. Demand the dealer fix it, and have them give you a replacement vehicle in the meantime.

RETURN it to the dealer and park it there until it's fixed. It appears your car is unroadworthy. Demand the dealer fix it, and have them give you a replacement vehicle in the meantime.

YES you can have extra child-seat restraints fitted to the HiLux and Triton dual-cabs, but it must be approved by an accredited engineer to satisfy the authorities. Contact your state registration authority and they will give you a list of accredited engineers who could do the work for you. In all honesty, however, buying the Navara is a better way to go.

INDEPENDENT Nissan service specialist Jerry Newman isn't aware of a widespread problem with the Nissan timing chain. Chains rarely break by themselves, he says, unless they've done a lot of kilometres without being serviced. The usual cause is a problem with the tensioner that leads to the failure of the chain. Get the people who pulled the engine apart to give you a report on the failure; they are best placed to determine the cause.

YOU would like to think the people servicing your car are up with its specifications, but sadly sometimes that's not always the case. As you've discovered, and Nissan has confirmed, your Navara does have anti-skid brakes standard. It's always a good idea to do the research before buying a vehicle.