Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 (gen 3)

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 petrol description

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 has been produced from July, 2005 to 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.0 litres, which produces power of 269 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Nissan Pathfinder 2005 - 2010 version and torque 385 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Nissan Pathfinder 4.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13.5 litres per 100km (7.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 18.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Nissan real everyday fuel consumption is 15.4 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Nissan Pathfinder fuel consumption.

Nissan Pathfinder safety

During safety testing Nissan Pathfinder has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Nissan Pathfinder is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Nissan Pathfinder got two stars.

Nissan Pathfinder 2005

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 technical data

Model: Nissan Pathfinder 4.0 V6
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2005. July ... 2010. December 
Engine: 4000 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 327 g/km
Power: 269 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 385 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.5 (combined) 18.7 (urban) 10.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 15.4 l/100km (15.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.74m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.78m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.4 meters
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 515 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2091 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2793 kg

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 engine VQ40DE

Engine displacement 3954 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 95.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92 mm
Compression ratio 9.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Timing chain change interval 220,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Power 260 - 275 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 380 - 400 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 21 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2007 onwards.

Engine also used on Nissan Navara

All Nissan Pathfinder crossover [2005 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Nissan Pathfinder 2005 2.5 4x4 Jan 2005 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 174 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Nissan Pathfinder 2005 2.5 4x4 Jan 2005 — Jan 2010 2.5 Diesel 174 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
Nissan Pathfinder 2005 4.0 V6 4x4 Jul 2005 — Dec 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds

4.0 Petrol 269 HP 13.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Nissan Pathfinder 2005 reviews
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