What are you doing today? [Part II]

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On tap for today: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder with the 3.5 engine.

Oil and filter change, engine air filter, cabin air filter, clean MAF sensor, complete inspection under vehicle and in engine compartment, oil change sticker on w/s and reset oil change maintenance light at the dash.

 

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The work went as planned. The engine air filter had some pine needles and straw on it and in the air box and because of the MAF sensor location, had to remove the air box top for access and the cowling was fun to deal with, but doable. The cabin air filter was easy enough and filthy. Last oil change done at dealer, left 3 clips off that holds the undercarriage shield, that has to be removed for filter access. I replaced from an assortment that I keep handy. Cleaned the front of the throttle while it was exposed. under hood and under carriage inspection showed no problems. Shouldn't because it has 27k miles on it. 5.1 quarts of 0w-20 Valvoline full synthetic oil and a Wix XP filter. Reset oil change reminder and installed a sticker on the w/s.

If anyone knows of anyone that owns one of these gen Pathfinders, with the 3.5 engine, that oil dipstick location is a huge PITA. There is a "V" shaped metal guide pad that aligns the end of dipstick with the hole and the upper hard part of the dipstick has a 45 degree bend to allow clearance. You have to look hard for a chance to see the hole the stick goes in.