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    Nissan Patrol 1996

    Nissan Patrol 1996

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    $4,290

    The 1996 Nissan Patrol range of configurations is currently priced from $4,070.

    Our most recent review of the 1996 Nissan Patrol resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.

    Carsguide Contributing Journalist David Morley had this to say at the time: In pretty much every way, the answer is yes.The GQ was tough, relatively well built, and rugged enough to cop the worst that most owners threw at it.

    You can read the full review here.

    This is what David Morley liked most about this particular version of the Nissan Patrol: Rugged off-roader., Still has potential to be reliable., Great reputation and good service support.

    The 1996 Nissan Patrol carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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    Overview
    Likes
    Rugged off-roader.
    Still has potential to be reliable.
    Great reputation and good service support.
    Dislikes
    Inefficient by modern standards.
    Packaging dictates small-ish interior.
    Short-wheelbase version only for couples.

    Nissan Patrol 1996 Pricing & Specs

    The Nissan Patrol 1996 prices range from $4,290 for the basic trim level SUV RX (4X4) to $13,530 for the top of the range Single Cab ST (4X4).

    $4,070
    Based on third party pricing data.
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    Nissan Patrol 1996 FAQs

    My 2023 Nissan Patrol Y62 automatic won't shift into sixth or seventh gear automatically

    If your can manually force the shift then there’s probably nothing wrong with the actual gearbox and its mechanicals. Instead, the problem is likely to be an electronic one, perhaps with the speed sensor that tells the computer the car’s road speed and tailors the gearshifts to reflect that. Don’t forget, however, that gearboxes like the Nissan’s with many gears, often won’t select higher gears at low speeds. So if the car refuses to select sixth or seventh gear at urban speeds, that’s possibly just the calibration Nissan has fitted to it.

    If this is an actual problem (and not just a characteristic) this is a very new vehicle and would be covered for this sort of problem by the factory warranty.

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    The gearbox in my 1998 Nissan Patrol TD45 only selects second and third gear

    You could be looking at something internally wrong with the transmission, but the clue that this might be something simpler is in the way the engine will start in Reverse which, of course, it shouldn’t (for safety reasons). The suspicion would be that the relationship between the selector (inside the cabin) and the actual gearbox is somehow out of synch. So when the selector is telling you the car is in Reverse, it’s actually in Park or Neutral, which is why the engine will start.

    That might also explain why the car won’t select fourth gear; the position that actually coincides with Drive (or fourth gear) looks – from inside the cabin – to be the Neutral position. So, to check this, put the car in what looks like Neutral and, in a safe place, see if it moves when you give it some throttle.

    Failing that, you’ve got two separate problems. The first is the inability to select fourth gear (which could be a hundred things) and a failure of the safety switch which is allowing the engine to start in Reverse.

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    The transmission of my 2001 Nissan Patrol is thumping

    You could be dealing with either a worn transmission itself (where wear inside the gearsets, shafts or torque converter has made something sloppy) or there’s something else in the driveline (such as a differential or universal joint) that has likewise allowed some looseness or play to enter the equation. In either of those cases, a thump or clunk during shifts can be a symptom. It feels worse under acceleration, as that’s when the maximum stress is on all those moving, meshing parts.

    Sometimes, a transmission can be serviced and adjusted to get rid of thumping or banging during shifts. Take the car to a transmission specialist who will be familiar with this transmission and may be able to return it to civility.

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    Nissan Patrol 1996 Towing Capacity

    The 1996 Nissan Patrol has maximum towing capacity of 2800kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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    Nissan Patrol 1996 Dimensions

    Dimensions for the 1996 Nissan Patrol are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1930mm x 1825mm and can vary on the basis of model.
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    Nissan Patrol 1996 Wheel Size

    Wheel size for the 1996 Nissan Patrol will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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    Nissan Patrol 1996 Fuel consumption

    Fuel consumption for the 1996 Nissan Patrol is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen.
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