GU ZD30 HITS 400,000ks On The Clock [ HOW???? ]

[@HammerRocks]

You hit the nail on the head on how to look after your vehicle - regular maintenance & sensible driving. Congratulations on reaching that many kms relatively trouble free. 👌👍👏

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cant beat regular oil and filter changes. Cheers Tim

[@mlungisimncwabe8082]

Congrats Sir,I've heard that every 5k you change oil and filters, but air filter you change after how long please? I've got a 24 yrs old diesel mitsubishi

[@patroln48]

Congratulations on reaching such high k's Tim. Some really good points were mentioned. It's great to hear about the ZD-30's longevity and that it is as good as anything out there. Cheers!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. Glad you found some helpful tips in the video. Good and bad with all model cars. Cheers Tim

[@stephencoyle5323]

Hi Tim, I’ve commented on this topic meany times over the years on your channel regarding me 2001 Gu. The old thing is hitting the 680,000 now and Still runs like a dream

[@timbates4wdadventures]

680000 mate Far out that’s unreal. Especially being a 2001 model. That’s right in the middle of the bad years. Well done mate. Keep it going. Cheers Tim

[@jackturtle131]

Oil and filters are so much cheaper than repairs. Congrats Tim on the 400.000 km

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah spot on mate. Cheap insurance changing oil and filters regularly Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@davidwebb8380]

TIM, mate ,your enthusiasm knows no bounds,,, well done keep it up,,, sydney dave

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Dave, Thanks mate, im pretty happy with my ZD30 Patrol. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@matthewpankhurst5451]

My grandad has a 2005 nav and that ZD30 has seen some work through the years and have never failed once. Recently bought a 2002 Nav with the ZD30 since i always loved the vehicle. Slowly doing it up and giving it the love it deserves. Hoping it takes me on many adventures! Congrats on 400 000km and counting 🔥

[@guitarplayerlp7018]

well done Tim, I reckon Penrite oils have a part to play in longevity. My 80 series petrol/lpg is at 550k now and still going strong and like you I bought mine new and have used Penrite in it since the factory warranty ended back in 99.

[@parabelllum8733]

Have heard plenty of War Stories about how bad the ZD 30 is supposed to be from people who have never owned one . From all the people who actually do own them and take care of them I am yet to find anyone who has had out of the ordinary maintenance issues . I am on my second and touch wood , no issues on either . I think the reputation came from some of the very early ones

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah, there's be plenty of bad wrap stories about the ZD30 for well over 20 plus years and mainly from people as you say that have never owned one. The bad reviews stared way back with the earlier 2000 - 2003 models and the stigma still goes on today. Thanks heaps for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@biggles9604]

@@timbates4wdadventuresGoing to buy a 2003 model second hand so cross my fingers.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@biggles9604 have it checked out mate.

[@ridingcycle7760]

We own one its actually very reliable and coffortable, we use it in trails and offroading.

[@Mastercheif-qm9te]

I own a 2007 nissan patrol GU common rail 3ltr zd30. Had 39k on the clock when I bought it 9yrs ago. Over 300k on the dial now and apart from general wear and tear. Never had any major issues. Look after them and they will look after you. The zd30 grenade engine stigma was prior to 07

[@fatmanoverlanding]

All sensible advise. Congrats on a huge milestone. 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps mate. Cheers Tim

[@JFKM22]

Good morning. I am in France. My ZD 30 from 2003 now has 350,000 kilometers on it. I bought it 14 years ago, it had 150,000 kilometers and a very good service history. I had change the 4 injectors around 200,000 kilometers for prevention. Since then, the alternator has been changed around 300,000. He's my big daddy, I'm a fan of him! Greetings from France

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Thanks for dropping in from France. Sounds like you have a reliable Zd30 from the problem years. Regular servicing is the key. Thanks mate for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@lanbolyra]

Congratulations! What a good reliable friend. You could practically see the good old times just by smelling in the cabin. ❤ Keen to see more of your adventures with this baby.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It's been a good reliable rig and plenty more adventures still to come. Cheers Tim

[@Leon-lp9fl]

You must surely glance with pride . Congrats Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Leon Yeah it’s pretty good mate. Cheers Tim

[@sameuljones5496]

I maintain a fleet of over 20 mini fuel tanker Nissan Atlas trucks. They carry around 1800kg of fuel when full and tow a trailer with a further 1500kgs of weight behind each of them. We have contracts all over Western Australia supplying a wide range of customers with fuel for their equipment. Majority of the fleet are double shifted covering 500kms to 700kms per shift. Some are doing 6000ks each week and alot of that time are pulling over 3 tonne in payload. All have the ZD30 engines. Each truck is serviced every 2 weeks by that time theyve done between 10-12,000kms. We use high quality penrite 5w40 HPR oils and donaldson filters. The majority of the fleet are 2012-13 and ex imports. We try and keep them in service for atleast 4 years before changing them out for another one. Alot are doing 250 to 300,000kms a year depending on workloads and double shifting. Weve had minor issues with these engines, gearboxes and diffs. We do replace the injector seals every 150,000kms aswel as getting the injectors serviced. Being dusty conditions each service consists of engine oil, oil, fuel and air filters replaced each service. Diff and gearbox oils changed every 80,000kms. Coolant every 150,000kms when injector seals are replaced. Weve had 8 trucks clock 1,000,000kms on original running gear and another 4 due to hit that number in the next few month's. Once they hit their 4 years of service they are decommisioned and tanker n pumps transplanted onto a fresh import. By the time they reach the 4 year million km mark the cabs are rattly from all the off road corrugations and abuse over the year and river crossings all take their toll on the suspension and chassis. Some engines do fail on the way but generally weve seen nothing short of 600,000kms out of our fleet. However oils, coolant are checked daily and servicing is always done at 10 to 12,000kms which is pretty much every 2 weeks. We do regularly clean the maf sensors every service aswel as install boost limiting systems as these engines can at times over boost melting pistons. Oil catch cans are installed to limit the heavy breathing these engines are known for aswel as the EGR systems being blocked off. We also delete the DPF system and install a free flowing 3 inch exhaust system. These are all done as soon as we purchase a new truck before it goes out into service. We believe doing these things has made these engines a super reliable option for our business Service intervals: Every 10-12,000kms: Engine Oil, Oil, fuel and Air filters replaced Every 80,000kms: Diffs and Gearbox oils changed Every 150,000kms: Coolant replaced, Waterpump replaced, EGR cooler replaced, injector seals and injectors serviced. Radiator and hoses replaced. 300,000kms Turbo replacement Remember these are "working" trucks so our service and replacement of parts are alot more geared to being proactive maintenance as we don't want breakdowns out in the outback

[@again5162]

Yep I purchased a Nissan Navara with a similar engine only 100,000kms. Best buy ever and will last me for ever.Absolute workhorse. We also use Penrite

[@again5162]

Can you please add your knowledge and experience to Wikipedia, you taught me much

[@NorthOz]

Thanks for sharing Tim. As always, you really only hear the negative stories but people forget that Nissan sold HEAPS of these things. My 2001 ZD, which is touted as the worst of them all, is at 347,000 kms. All it has is a catch can. I’ll be looking to add the mods mentioned in this video for sure. Thanks again and I hope some folks out there can snag a bargain on these rigs as the bad rep definitely hurts their price in the market

[@henryknowles7877]

Nice one Tim, 400,000km is testament to your meticulous maintenance practice. P.S I personally think high EGT’s are the biggest killer of these engines, and keeping EGT’s under control by having a gauge and installing the big intercooler are the best reliability mods you’ve done.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Henry Thanks mate. The GU has been well looked after since day one. That’s spot on about high egt’s They are a killer if they get to high. The bigger intercooler with thermo fan helps keep them under control. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@SushilKPingua]

What about High EGT in modern diesel engines which have Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) factory-fitted in the exhaust system and work as intended only when the engine and exhaust gases reach really high temperatures ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@SushilKPingua mine doesn’t have a dpf

[@maxv8442]

G'day Tim, great update on the big girl. I reckon she's got a few more ks left in her. I do the same letting the engine idle for a few minutes before turning off especially after long highway drives or hard low range use. Looking forward to the next vid mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Max, Thanks mate, it's great seeing it still going well after a lot of off road years. Letting things cool down is the go to help with a long lasting engine. Thanks heaps mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@aslkdfjhg]

Have seen American trucks melt the car battery from the exhaust manifold being piping hot, with all the heat having nowhere to go when the engine is turned off. In petrol cars it can cause the fuel in the rail to boil, increasing the chance of a fire.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@aslkdfjhg Great feedback mate. Very interesting the points you make. Cheers Tim

[@kingmoo1037]

Great work Batesy, got my 2016 gu 10 going in tomorrow for an exhaust upgrade, catch can, dawes valve, intercooler and fan, gauges and pillar pod to suit, only got 70,000 ks on it. Thanks for all your vids and advice, much appreciated

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Far out mate, only 70000ks on the clock. Near brand new mate. Wicked bits you are having fitted tomorrow, it will make a big difference. No worries mate. Thanks for your reply Cheers Tim

[@ontherun4699]

Hey there mate, I’m doing research into the mods to have installed on my GU, can I ask how much all these mods cost you?

[@kingmoo1037]

@@ontherun4699 Hey bro, roughly $2000 in labour and everything else was per part, so cant remember. Ebay and patrolopart were my go to

[@koontproductions]

Awesome work Tim. Got a 2011 zd myself. Picked it up 5 years ago with 114 thou. Been great every since. Keeping it maintained and taking out bush when i can. Definitely needs a tune. Which i hope to do soon along with a front mount cooler. I'll be wrapt to get it to 400 thou 👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Keep doing what you are doing mate with the maintenance and hopefully yours will go on for many high Ks on the clock. Cheers Tim

[@Swwa89]

Good stuff tim!!!! My 08 identical wagon has 280 now iv done injectors and pump thats about it major wise. Have owned it since 165 at which it copped boost controller catch can egr block and 3 inch exhaust straight away and for the last 60 odd thousand has been running 21psi on custom remap stock turbo, gets well serviced regularly with good oil and loves life!!!! So good to read about other high k zd's!!!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Unreal mate that yours is going well with a fair bit of gear on the engine. It is great hearing about ZD30 s with really high Ks on the clock and well past those 100000ks ticking time bomb days. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@again5162]

Thanks I have a similar Nissan engine no intercooler low kms, my best buy ever,love Nissan

[@1989Andrewg]

Great stuff mate! I love my GU, and the two old chaps before me took care of it meticulously. I’m following that and never miss an interval and treat it nicely. Great little vid 👍🏻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate you were able to by a second hand GU that’s been so well looked after. Keep doing what ya doing with those service intervals. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@louiskudlak2256]

Well done, absolutely about regular servicing, especially diesels oil changes every 5000 kms

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Those oil changes at 5000ks are the go. Cheers Tim

[@MrKeenaz]

I can never stress enough to others about oil pressure. It’s the same as our blood pressure I tell them. You gotta know what it’s doing, especially at higher rpm’s. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thats spot on what you mention about oil pressure. I have an oil pressure gauge and i know exactly what numbers it should read from idol, right through to 100kph. Very handy gauge to have. Thanks mate for your reply Cheers Tim

[@v8berenguer372]

Congratulations and Yeap, I to I'm a firm believer on 3k miles/ 5k km oil changes. These 15k oil change intervals recommended by manufacturers nowadays, are fine, if you want to junk the car at 100k miles /160k km... 👍🇵🇹

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. 15k intervals are just to far apart i reckon. Good clean oil with a new oil filter as close to 5000ks is a great way for your engine to go well into the distance. Thanks heaps mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@SushilKPingua]

I agree to the 5k or max 6 months oil/filter change interval. Howsoever good/reputed the engine oil be, in a diesel engine it is gonna die out around the 5k/6months period mark.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@SushilKPingua that’s a good point mate. Don’t leave the changes to long.

[@glennhudson3420]

Well done Tim. Great to hear that I can expect to get a lot more kilometers out of my Mighty 2010 Y61 ZD30😁

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Keep looking after it mate and hopefully yours will go for a long while yet. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@markferdinand948]

Well done Tim, l have a 2008 with similar mods except for remap. Mine has also idrive throttle controller which has made a world of a difference and engine is at 214 thousand and no issues. All the very best and long live the Zd30 👍 Love your videos and knowledge 👍

[@michaelhermans4753]

Some good points Tim I’m right behind you on 399 000 ks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Michael, Wicked mate. Your ZD30 isn't far behind at all. Keep it going mate. Great seeing another ZD30 doing well. Cheers Tim.

[@brianm9962]

Well done, I only got 280,000 before mine only ran on 3 cylinders. It is on jack stands awaiting a new engine or rebuild sometime. Only been 18 months now. Mine had no mods and only used CF rated semi synthetic oil.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Brian That’s no good mate. What engine are you looking to put in your Patrol. The BMW 3.0ltr is becoming a popular conversation. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@merricgardner9559]

Got a GU 2005 patrol about to also reach 400000 hoping to join you in the ranks soon, thanks for the tips and keep up the great videos.

[@damianshale4567]

Great stuff Tim. It's good to show that not all cars are always equal in terms of maintenance, and thats the biggest threat to the life of any engine. Not flogging the hell out of it helps too. The ZD30 has been much maligned, but there are still a ton of them out there still running strong. There will always be cars that you regret letting go of, and for me it was my 05 Gu ST Cab Chassis, with the venerable TD42. That was such a great car, and I still regret moving it on. Seems the Gu has been a great fit for you Tim, and I hope she gives you good service for as long as you want her to.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Damian, Maintenance is key mate and not driving hard for years on end. The ZD30 sure has had a bad run for not being a solid engine. Well, there’s still a lot of the still going strong mate with heaps higher Ks than mine. Great to see. Ahh that rig you got rid of sounded great. It would have been watching it drive away. Don’t think I’ll ever sell mine. It’s to good for what I want from it. Thanks heaps mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@JarradDRS]

On ya, Tim. Your vehicle is a testament to you as an owner. It’s great to see people who look after their car. Most people these days are proud of how filthy their 4wd is and how many dents and scratches it has from “sending it”. Must have more money than sense.

[@trevorpollock3024]

Had the same engingi in D22 Navara,it done 396,000Km before swirl pot in fuel pump died.Ended up selling the D22,but it was extremely reliable if you maintain & service it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. I had two D22 Navaras with the 3ltr before buying the Patrol. They are a good engine. Thanks for your reply Cheers Tim

[@grant209]

Just done my own 250k service on my Nov 2012 ZD30CRD Patrol, 3.5t Cab Chassis. My old Patrol, still standard except for a reconditioned intercooler & throttle controller, serviced every 10k, is running better today than when I got it 3 years ago @ 147,000k's.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Grant Top stuff mate. Sounds like your Patrol is going well Regular service is the go. Cheers Tim

[@FordJ1]

You've been waiting for this for a loooooonnnnng time 🤣🤣🤣 congratulations, and hope you get a few more k's out of her yet.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol Im glad it's past that point now and move on to the next milestone. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@ColtonRMagby]

I'm glad your engine has never had to be swapped out for something else. Even with regular maintanence, things can happen that you're not prepared for. An example of that is a cracked block.

[@rogerclift2705]

Great video mate! Very simple lesson. Be nice to anything and it’ll be nice to you

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Absolutely mate. Just needs to be looked after. Cheers Tim

[@brentmcd12]

Go the Patrol! might be time to do an intake clean soon I reckon ! good to see ! 🏞️🛻📹😎🤙

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Brent, The intakes were cleaned when the head came off at around 310000ks. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@chooky5684]

Roll on 500k mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol I hope so mate. Cheers Tim

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep and great work on your 4wd

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@ivorscruton5121]

Maintenance is the key to longevity. There is no doubt about that, I bought a 1986 Land Cruiser BJ 60 from the original owner 20 years after purchase. He had all the service records, and everything was done on time according to Toyota's recommendations, and there were no engine or drive train related failures during that time. As there was little interest due to the mileage of 980 000 km, I was able to pick it up for next to nothing, as a parts vehicle. Amazingly, it ran fine and went on for another 50 000 km, all without any synthetic oil of any kindi its entire life. Ultimately It was sold to someone who was aware of its history but wanted an inexpensive project vehicle, I often wonder if it's still running ot there somewhere.

[@stevenemes3937]

I've had my 2000 ZD30DI since new as well. It's got 520k on the clock, no rebuild and original motor. It's definitely about servicing and maintenance.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Steven, Far out mate. That unreal how good your ZD30 has been, and you’ve had it since new from 2000. Top stuff. Regular maintenance is the key, that’s for sure. Cheers Tim

[@keilfestin4606]

Awesome video mate ..Definitely says a lot with maintenance and preventative measures eg. Egt temp gauges goes along way and driving it as a 4wd not a race car 😅 . I’ve learned this on my gutless 2.8 550kms still no head issues just keeping her cool … Tim hopefully we an update when she clicks 500ks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Absolutely mate about maintenance. Keeping EGts under control is really important. That’s unreal about your 2.8 still going well and with very high Ks on the clock. Top stuff mate. Cheers Tim

[@jacknelson2275]

I did 469 000 ks on myn loved that engine enough to have recently put a new one into it she's got 250 on the clock cheers to another half a million and beyond

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jack That’s unreal Ks you got out of yours mate. I’ll happy if I get that. Cheers Tim

[@phillamprell6359]

Love your videos mate. Great to see a Patrol getting good use. I just noticed that your top radiator tank appears to be really low. If it is you should look into that.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Phill, Thanks mate. My Patrol sure gets plenty of use. That tank you mentioned is about where the level sits. I keep an eye on it thats for sure. Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@Swwa89]

Yeah mines the same and have had it pressure tested and fully looked over as I was worried but aparently its all fine so wouldn't worry too much!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Swwa89 yeah mate. That’s where mine sit. Cheers Tim

[@YourAussieMate]

got a 2001 ZD 30 di with 230,000km - still going strong!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. Keep it going. Cheers Tim

[@Lee-astrololee]

Another thing that help along with regular servcing is cleaning them thoroughly, get rid of that mud and dust underneath! After Lightning Ridge still trying to get rid of the clay pan, which has set like cement. Neglect is your biggest killer when it comes to maintenance on vehicles.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah spot on. Some really solid maintenance points you make. Keeping the engine well looked after is one thing. But, don’t forget about other parts of the car. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim

[@johnmcdonnell4227]

Clean air and clean oil, all these little engines want. I’m a firm believer in 5k oil and filter changes too.👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day John, Absolutely mate. These engines do like all that you mentioned. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@leithal1546]

My injectors went at 300,000km. 2 weeks later my clutch went. $7,000 in repairs at Xmas wasn’t ideal. I traded in not long after for MQ Triton with 30,000km. Pretty reliable though for 15 years I had it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats no good mate about the issues that you had. 15 years is a pretty good amount of time to have it mate. Not bad at all. Cheers Tim

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Good on you Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Good to hear from you. Cheers Tim

[@Terranoff]

Hi Tim. I'm about to buy a 2005 Terrano II 3.0 di automatic transmission vehicle, whose general structure I like, and if I'm not mistaken, they also have the ZD30 coded engine. Almost all of them have figures between 300 000 km - 400 000 km. I believe that this refutes the claim that the ZD30 is a short-lived and problematic engine as it is thought to be. I will buy one of these by having both the engine and the automatic gearbox checked by a mechanic, and I wonder how many more kilometers it will travel with regular maintenance. I trust ZD30.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate Yeah, the ZD30 does get a lot of bad feedback. Mostly the years between 2000-2003 were the bad years but 20 + years later people still say they are unreliable. Mine has over 408000ks on the clock and still going strong. Good maintenance is the key as I mention my oil and filter changes in my videos. You’ve done the right thing by having it checked out by your mechanic. Hopefully your Zd30 will go for many years to come. Cheers Tim.

[@Kenty.grenade]

Wish I could say the same mate haha, 270,000ks on mine and she blew some holes in the pistons 😂 got a second hander in now that had 140,000ks on it when I put in, but going strong after nearly 2 years

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thats no good about your first motor going bang. Thats pretty major having holes in the pistons. Hope the motor you have now goes on for a long time mate. Cheers Tim

[@geoffreyfox7618]

Have had 4 zd30 powered Nissan vans, all bought second hand with 50 70,000ks, full services from get go then every ten thousand, vans were traded ever 3,4 years with with a about 160 thousand, never had problems, and they were worked hard, carpenter, towing loads of wood even had about 200kg on roof racks (3bars) i lived in Wellington then

[@NathanSturt]

485,000 2007 GU, just keeps going & going

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s wicked mate. Top stuff. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim

[@James_James01]

100,000kms in first two years!!!! Maaate thats unreal batesy

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it covered some ground during that time. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@CamperKev]

It's still looking great at 400K. It shows how well you look after it. Do you every worry about something failing on a trip away into remote Australia, with that many K's on the clock ? I mean something like an alternator, wheel bearings, universal joint, or a water pump failure ?? When those big distances are achieved, surely somethings can be expected to fail and it might happen in a remote location.

[@PSY7HON]

Right behind you Tim, my '09 Gu is at 385,000

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats wicked mate for the same year as mine. Top stuff mate. Cheers Tim

[@James_James01]

Bloody awesome batesy! Have you replaced injectors and or injection pump?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. No, still have original injectors so far. Cheers Tim

[@kingbotboy6340]

I had a 2004 di zd30 it did 440000ks original head gasket nothing ever done to the motor besides your servicing and other sort of maintenance. Never had a problem ended up selling it off with 440000ks

[@ausguy4385]

Your points of don't turn off hot and regular services are definitely keys. Exhaust to keep egts low seems to help alot too

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Those points sure do help with a motor going long into the distance. I appreciate your reply. Cheers Tim

[@68mustangmustang77]

Yeah Tim all the war stories came from the early ZD by the time the CRD happened things had smoothed out . Had a friend of mine that had to lift a head at 480 and still hone marks in cylinders. Unfortunately damaged was done in early years and poor understanding of what killed the engine in first place. Sadly for some not rectifying the issue lead to a second failure.

[@aslkdfjhg]

Don't forget to clean and regrease things like to driver door hinges, bonnet latch and boot hinges. White lithium is popular. Use graphite powder for the keyhole insert if that is getting fatigued. You can also use a rubber rejuvenating paste on door window rubbers that also acts like sunscreen for rubber. Its the little things

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Absolutely mate. The smaller maintenance things can turn into bigger problems down the track. Great feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@vladimirdespot1783]

You can still purchase new y61 patrols in the Middle East.4.8 petrol ones super safari.They also sell the FJ cruiser brand new.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Ahh righto. They are definitely not available here in Australia anymore. Cheers Tim

[@vladimirdespot1783]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yes that’s correct Tim,and I think that’s a shame as they are one mighty 4x4.Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@vladimirdespot1783 They sure are mate.

[@stevedougherty7874]

My 2004 has 390,000km and still going strong. I’ve had it since 200,000 and have always wondered when the so called Grenade is supposed to happen. Based on all the “stories” you hear, it should have happened many years ago 😂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Haha Yeah mate , the older model Zd30 started blowing up around 100000ks. That’s stuck right through with some people to the modern day Zd30 s. Keep looking after yours and. Hopefully you won’t have any issues. Cheers Tim

[@conellisgreatadventure8864]

Good to see mate. We’ll done on getting the high kms, here’s to 500. What’s the plan then, a rebuild? Couldn’t see you driving anything else besides a patrol. My GUTD42 has just rolled over 202,000kms. Turbo timer, keys out, motors still running as soon as I go to put it into gear it stalls

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It took long enough getting to 400 let alone 500 lol. I can’t see me driving anything else but the Patrol. That’s low Ks on your TD42. Plenty to go on that motor mate. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim

[@conellisgreatadventure8864]

@@timbates4wdadventures couldn’t imagine you in anything else. I’m sure you’ll be rebuilding the motor before buying something else. I’m fortunate my TD42 isn’t my daily driver, it’s my travelling vehicle only which is why the kms aren’t building up. Be great to catch up for trip mate, last time was the high country where I had my TF Rodeo 3.0. Still got the rodeo, she’s been re assigned to the farm / wood cutting Ute

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@conellisgreatadventure8864 no, I couldn’t see myself driving another rig mate. I’d either rebuild the same motor or look at a conversion. Go the TD42, great rig and motor mate. Will catch you on the tracks for sure some day Cheers Tim

[@andrewfryc5602]

It's good to hear that the Patrol is going strong. The series 2 Patrol that I bought 2nd hand with 120k in 2008 was serviced like your 4x4 every 10k. It never missed a beat and was sold at at 460k. The young guy who bought it ripped the engine out and put in a LS1 V8 and had nothing but problems with it. Keep up the great work🍻

[@stewedapple]

My new cars I just service myself from new. I can take my time, torque to spec, drain oil overnight etc etc.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats great you can do your own service mate. No point rushing the job . Cheers Tim

[@Tom-lf8hx]

"Run em in hard" is personal tho, hard is getting it up in the rev range but not bouncing it off limiter while climbing a hill, thats the difference

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah a few ways to describe that. But think I got the message across from that STH Aust trip. Cheers Tim

[@frankhoch5797]

Do you also give it a few minutes to warm up from cold before driving off ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Frank Absolutely mate. I should have also mentioned that. I run it on idle for a few minutes to allow the oil to warm up so it passes through the engine easier. Less pressure on seals with warmed up oil. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@mattrighton3276]

Yeh mine cracked a head at 380,000 in may😅 hoping to get that out of the new engine I put in it with 160000

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matt, Yeah right mate, i hope the new engine goes the distance. Cheers Tim

[@RoamingRooma]

Yep. Can’t go wrong with old engines. Keep it simple and it will look after you

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Spot on mate. Keep it simple is the go. Cheers Tim

[@finncog3759]

I have a 2004 gu and it cracked a head at 370,000km and when I removed the head I found the cylinders had deep dishes in the left hand side, it was toast and it had no power losses

[@Mikelennon78]

What's the box above the number plate?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Winch controller Cheers Tim

[@fredhopalot2322]

03 ZD30 patrol nearly at 400,000. No problems at all

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Fred That’s fantastic mate how well your ZD30 is going. Top stuff. Cheers Tim

[@jordan25031986]

I can only hope that I'll still have mine at 400 000ks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Sounds good mate. How many Ks have you got to go? Cheers Tim

[@AussieOutdoors4x4Advetures]

My gu zd30 Ute is just about to hit 300,000 and looks like my sump is leaking but this is the only engine issue I’ve had so far

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats cool mate. Maybe not too hard to fix the sump leaking. Have it checked out. Cheers Tim

[@GLENN15270]

congrats mate nissans are a quality 4x4 good onya 400.000 km a mile stone

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Glenn They sure are a quality rig. Like anything mate, if it’s looked after well, it should keep going. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim

[@noddy8771]

Hi i got nissan navara 06 3 litre turbo diesel 200km off 500 thousands. Still start does not use no oil or water cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. They are great cars. I had two D22 Navaras with the 3ltr before I bought the Patrol. Both were very reliable cars. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@SushilKPingua]

Hello Bro Tim, I am happy to see your GU Patrol in such pristine condition and performing strong. Your oil/filter change interval is absolute commandment for any diesel powered vehicle. I also like your hat very much. I had been driving petrol powered Honda SUV and have driven to the Himalayas 3-4 times where I figured out that i need low end grunty torque at low rpms. That is when i decided to go for a robust diesel vehicle and purchased the Merc OM616 derived diesel-turbo powered 2.6 Litre engine sold here in India by Force Motors called Gurkha. I have been following the 5k kms or 6 months oil/filter change routine. Do you ever recommend flushing out the old engine oil using flush-additives before putting in new oil ? To comply with the emission norms prevalent in India my Gurkha comes fitted with the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), but the relief is that i do not need to fill adblu or urea in any separate tank. All my OM616 engine needs is clean diesel. I follow the warm-up and cool-down at engine-start and before switching off the engine as you had mentioned for minimum 1 to 2 minutes. Gurkha is the only vehicle in India having both front & rear differential-locks, would love to hear about the diff-locks utility in Australia from you. Have a great time out in the wilderness, Sushil, India.

[@Quarry4x4]

My bluebird had a timed thermo fan. Turn off and walk away fan keeps going.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats not a bad idea mate. Help cool things down Cheers Tim

[@DaveOLoughlan]

I love them ive ownd a 2009 n now i own a 2010 gu now the ex wife got the old patrol its stil going strong

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, they keep on going if they are well looked after. Good that your GU is still going strong. Cheers Tim

[@jimbo4838]

Tim, have you changed the injectors and if so at what kms?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Injectors are still original mate. When i did the bigger intercooler and turbo upgrade, the injectors were sent away for a pressure test, they passed with flying colours. That was around 320000ks mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@jimbo4838]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim

[@hughbert03]

Coming up to 470,000, still going and not blowing smoke.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s wicked mate. It’s great hearing about these high Ks zd30s still going strong. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@lemonprofit5147]

I know 2 patrols that's sitting at 400k and 450k+ both One is 2002 and the other 2003. Just goes on. Mine sitting at 285k 2006 GU4 Auto

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s wicked mate for those two Patrols. They are both in the trouble years for the ZD30. Good yours is still going strong. Cheers Tim

[@AlexRixon]

I'd say most of the ones that were hand grenades had a loose nut behind the wheel.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s on the money mate. A lot depends how they get driven. Cheers Tim

[@Ahmadabbasi65i]

What is a pcv valve and how and when to change? Any one please explain? Help please

[@geoffdocking1758]

More Proof Regular services 2005 gu4 zd30, I purchased from Nissan dealer December 23, has just approaching 440,000 where owner purchased from new and had traded for a new one, it has never missed a Nissan service at same dealer at 10k intervals, I have all service records printed from Nissan dealer, all OEM parts have been fitted, still like new inside engine bay and in and out, it has no mods, no catch can, no intercooler upgrades, no turbo upgrades, I will be servicing every 5k from now on, but im in 2 minds to fit a catch can or no catch can, I live country SA, all 100kmh driving, with no daily city stop-starts, thoughts?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Sounds you have picked up a very well looked after Patrol. That’s great when you get a service history like you have when buying a second hand car. I have a catch can and it does collect a fair bit. There’s a lot of support for having a catch can, but do your own research on fitting one or not. Cheers Tim.

[@leannehickman4414]

Good effort - My unbreakable is at 407,500. . 😁

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats the go and still going well for an Ota Lol Cheers Tim

[@leannehickman4414]

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[@Captainknor]

I have zd30 patrol 2000 and 250k km never had an issue only fuel pump and intercooler

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Captainknor that’s great mate. Keep looking after it. Mine now has over 423000ks on the clock. Cheers Tim

[@walkabout_adventures]

My 2000 zd just reached 490xxx 🤙🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats wicked mate. I love hearing about ZD's going well with high Ks on the clock. Top stuff. Cheers Tim

[@chriscoyne4827]

Good management really pays off you look after car the car will look after you my old Hilux has done over a million ks now and still don't look like blowing up original motor and gearbox. Now saying that it will blow up next week haha

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chris, Thats wicked Ks in your Hilux mate. Good management is the key as you mention. Top stuff mate. Cheers Tim

[@4bnewb969]

1mil k’s..wow, that’s impressive. What model Hilux? A work colleague has over 700k on an older model Camry and the head has never been off - don’t think Toyota are making cars like these anymore. Cheers

[@chriscoyne4827]

@@4bnewb969 Na there not anymore unfortunately my old Hilux is a 1989 model non turbo motor hasn't been touched at all I'm not going to get rid of it anytime soon I'm aiming for 2 million haha

[@chadsmall9447]

Need new gas struts mate ? Is that stick factory

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahaha Lol That i do mate. Lol Cheers Tim

[@letsbefrank6269]

That equates to about $120,000 in diesel, 😅you had a great run.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@letsbefrank6269 not sure how you worked out those numbers. Cheers Tim

[@danielgentile5564]

I change my oil and filter every 5oookm just ticked over 300000km

[@timbates4wdadventures]

That’s the go mate. Keep those intervals up if you can. Cheers Tim

[@byronfanning2678]

Black 05 Di got 345xxx on the clock

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Top stuff mate. Cheers Tim

[@Electrotract]

The modern Diesel engines with their EGR/DPF gradually choke themselves to a premature death .

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah, i happy to not have a rig with a DPF. Cheers Tim

[@darianpolzin6304]

Yep I know one that's done 350 OO0 and it's been looked after

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@darianpolzin6304 top stuff mate. Service them well is the go. Cheers Tim.

[@KymWiley-fm2mw]

450k on mine

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats wicked Ks mate. Cheers Tim

[@Mosesk1988]

400000 on its 3rd rebuild haha just jokes. Maintience is key! Me old Tb48 had nearly 400k and pulled like a 18year old completely stock. 😂 yours probs had ALOT of work done clutches catchcans cluthes remaps blah blah

[@ausguy4385]

They don't make engines like they did 10 to 20 years ago.... Look at lc200 that are 2010 to 14 .. they last 300k plus easy. Look at current lc200 some need new injectors egr and dpfs at 10,000kms 😂 and some multiple times.... Sadly any lc200 with replacement injectors are still failing the current manufactured ones are rubbish

[@christophersplitt1772]

It's a grenade!!! How many times on engine overhaulzzz???😅😅😅

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@christophersplitt1772 I’d rather have to overhaul my Zd30 every 12 months, than buy a late model 4wd. Cheers Tim