Nissan Titan XD Cummins 5.0L 90K Miles Update

[@buddha4nirvana107]

Good summary. I bought a 2016 Titan SL diesel brand new and still own it with 123,000 miles. Problems I have had was an EGR cooler replacement at 80,000 miles (It had a pinhole leak and Nissan gave me the repair for half price ~$1500 after I persistently showed them it is a known problem with many occurrences online hence probably why the new EGR cooler is an updated version). This will no longer be an issue since I spent $1800 recently to delete and tune. I replaced the AC/heater blower motor at 110,000 miles which was an easy KZbin fix (~$100). I also had to replace a fuel injector at 100,000 miles. For those that do not know, a bad diesel fuel injector will click with weird pedal response just prior to failing, but when it does it looks like a major engine problem with LOTS of white smoke coming out from the hood (hint...stop driving immediately and get it towed to the shop!). Fuel injector was replaced without issues (~$400 - dealer). Problems I currently have is that the coolant reservoir level sensor is poorly engineered and will give you a false low level that puts you in limp mode (I have replaced the coolant reservoir/level sensor twice ~$300 and it still happens). This turned out to be an easy KZbin fix by unscrewing the level sensor from the bottom and lowering it about an inch held up by a securely wrapped bolt extension to hold it up (it doesn't leak if you unscrew it). I didn't want to completely lower it since I still want to know its low level and this works like a charm. I also have to top off the power steering fluid from low level every year or two...concerning, but manageable. I am just about ready to replace the brakes for the first time and plan on getting the same Nissan OEM rotors and pads since they perform fine and last forever. I never do additives as I think they are a gimmick and 5,000 mile oil changes are overboard for 10 quarts, but to each their own since it only hurts the wallet and not the truck. I change my oil every 10,000 miles using T6 Rotella 5w40. Touch screen display is lacking in these trucks, but the stock Rockford Fosgate stereo gets compliments from everybody who listens to it and interior leather is still holding up well. Is ~$2,500 corrective maintenance + $1,800 tune/delete too much for a 2016 truck with 123,000 miles? I don't think it is if you have some repair knowledge and pull out some KZbin certified mechanic to help save some cost. Truck still runs like new.

[@thomasstevens7706]

Did you replace the radiator fluid, when you replaced the reservoir?

[@buddha4nirvana107]

@@thomasstevens7706 I removed the lower hose and removed as much as I could. Then filled it back up, so basically yes. Note that it took a bit more fluid to top it off stable after running it a bit due to air getting released in the system.

[@MrJpsj]

I bought my 2016 Titan XD with 4 miles on it. It has 206,000 on it now. Deleted and tuned to 425 hp it at 100,000. Other than one injector, a squirrel cage for the blower, and a lift pump. No issues. Run synthetic oils in everything changing at every 10,000 for oil and 50k for trans and differentials.

[@dbel723333]

I have a 2017 I bought used about a year ago. Beautiful truck, lifted, 33X12's and it looks brand new inside and out. Had 30K miles on it when I got it and I just hit 51K a couple days ago. I love the truck. Its built like a tank. EGR cooler started leaking all of a sudden two months ago so I had Nissan install a new one . 2K for that but my warranty covered it so didn't cost me anything but a day of it sitting at the dealer. After seeing a bunch of horror stories on you tube I really started to worry about it. In particular the busted cranks. So I decided pretty quick on running Amsoil and hotshots all in one fuel additive. Think i'm going to switch to Diesel Kleen though since it's Cummins approved along with changing the oil and fuel filters every 5K miles which I started from day one. I've learned a ton about this truck since I've owned it and vids like this one take some of the worry out of my mind :)..Thanks for that :)

[@BuiltForSpeed]

I would highly recommend you tune it. Contact Synthetic offroad on Facebook and talk to him. Because If that egr cooler leaks and it sucks the coolant inside the engine say goodbye to your engine.

[@ernestbecker5213]

19 XD Platinum Reserve, no mods. Not a daily driver, just towing a boat, car hauler, and RV. I only use Liqui-Moly fluids and fuel additive. Fuel treatment every 1k. Oil change every 5k, filter every 10k. Transmission every 25k, filter every 50k. Everything else per Nissan recommendations. Zero issues.

[@ernestbecker5213]

Today, I installed the Amsoil bypass filter kit. No leaks, good to go.

[@jbammorales5858]

How many miles does it have?​@ernestbecker5213

[@jbammorales5858]

How many miles?

[@hrlkt3413]

@@jbammorales5858 LOL noticed he got all quiet? maybe 10k tops

[@joaovictormorais8414]

Nice advice man!!! I do the same thing in my truck I haven’t any problem on mine. right now hits 123k miles towing everyday.

[@rootsnrhizos5252]

Just hit 85k on my 2019 xd pro4x. Love this truck. Stock, no issues. Do plan to get the SOF tunes and delete when i can though.

[@slicksbeagles1]

I have read where the def tank and sensors have problems and after you bypass it the truck runs better and no more problems

[@pantagrul]

Спасибо братан за рекомендации они очень полезны, в России не так много Nissan Titan XD, поэтому твой канал смотрю регулярно

[@Lucky-wp5qn]

I’m 90,000 miles 2018 hd xd only issues egr valve all sensors went off but it was only air filter yes air filter will set off EGR VALVES as far as power reliability.. I love it the fuel issue did arise but warranty covered it

[@timwaddell9450]

Have a 2018 as well, put in the 50 gal titan tank and that really helps if you tow a lot. Mine is now having the coolant resivor sensor issue, but no big deal.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

You can replace it or tune it out.

[@randybird8220]

I was thinking about adding that 50-gal tank. I have seen some folks have issues with it being unable to draw fuel when it gets down to around 15 gallons; have you had that issue?

[@timwaddell9450]

@@randybird8220 no issues so far have been running it for a year and often down less than 1/4 tank. Maybe if parked on a steep downhill and fuel goes to the other end, yea might happen. But i can say, towing a trailer on the road below quarter tank i have never had an issue. I too was wondering about long crank due to low tank, and that happened once. Also, on titan tanks, they have a scratch and dent section so mine was a bit cheaper. Worth keeping an eye out.

[@ortizfarm]

I have a 2017 titan xd Cummins, 138k just had my first minor issue turbo actuator. I used fuel additive everday diesel seems to do the job. Couldn’t agree more, best truck tows and drives really well.

[@arberr340]

Thanks, great information, thinking about one, have an 06, 5.6 gas att.

[@John-nz1lc]

Could yu please make a video on how to flush the radiator and serviced it!

[@srjessefortyeight3811]

Did you do EGR delete yourself?

[@UziDevan]

How can an oil that’s been in the ground for millions of years fail? They make a filtration kit that circulates your oil and you could potentially run the same oil for 100k miles

[@oinchadoomandwolfboy]

146k miles on mine. Had some issues at 100k. Been good since.

[@justinyale4550]

What we’re the issues you had? I currently have “reduced engine power” on and idk what to do.

[@dawarmonky2122]

​@@justinyale4550 "cough" hit a pothole "cough"

[@cappyjpadgett]

@@justinyale4550you are having emissions issues

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Emissions would be issues you will have on any diesel vehicle. Unless you can get rid of it....

[@rguack]

2017 xd at 50,000 miles, the DEF system failed, and Nissan refused to replace it. The turbo sounds like it is going out. I replace the oil every 5000 miles. The fuel pickup pump started leaking. I pulled it apart and replaced the O-rings. I miss my Duramax.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@rguack lol def sustem fails on all newer diesel trucks that not nissan thing. Turbos will go out if you don't change engine oil every 5k. If you change it every 10k expect turbo issues.

[@kevinastudillo84]

126k use it everyday for roofing jobs and sakes. Road trip every year to the keys never had a problem but batteries and had to delete

[@Emperio-zc5zr]

What year

[@workingcountry1776]

How does it do on fuel on trip vs hauling ladders and material?? My 06 titan is 16mpg with cc set cross country and 8-12 with ladder rack and trailer. When doing 30-40k miles a year on one truck alone that adds up

[@garrettm3787]

On my scanner I can see hpfs pump actuator cmd state and hpfs relief valve cmd state both say closed but doesn’t give me the option to open

[@simonmoonilal8186]

How are you doing, man? I recently got a 2019 diesel with 78gs, and I'm looking for some advice on where to start with the general guidance on taking care of it. I love it and do mostly city driving. Thanks in advance, Simon.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Talk to synthetic offroad on Facebook. He deals with these trucks he works on them...

[@Hollywoodeatsordrinksit]

Some great advice. I will agree with you on the diesel keen gray bottle it’s some good stuff. I prefer using sea foam once a month in mine. In my opinion and after doing extensive research I would say the 2018-19 models are the ones to buy. I would stay away from the early years 16-17 they seem to be more proned to having issues. Makes sense though because it usually takes a couple years to work the bugs out. I bought a clean used 2018 3 months ago and I’ve loved it.

[@justinyale4550]

Would you agree that these trucks have issues at any given point with the EGR Cooler?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

That goes for all diesel trucks dodges, fords, gmc, chevy...

[@phantomcreamer]

So this truck is not deleted?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

...

[@phantomcreamer]

​@@BuiltForSpeedah. I see

[@luisreyes4294]

The fuel additive is each time you fuel up? Do those lube places do all this maintenance?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

What do you mean?

[@johnhulbert4377]

Could you show a list of the exact fluids and additives you are using?

[@braytonwillerval3942]

Any fuel additive for a cp4 pump I would use hot shot EDT.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

I did show on the video. This stuff here: amzn.to/42CDfam

[@jwm1774]

Good information! I just bought a 2018 Titan XD that has had a delete kit installed by the previous owner. Unfortunately I don't know at what mileage this was done. It also has a oil Bypass Kit installed. A Fuel Sump Pump with a High volume Fuel Pump Kit by XDP with a particulate and water filter kit system. The engine has 144,000 miles on it. With no CEL lights and seems to run fine. My question is: like you, I like to do preventative maintenance. I believe that keeps the vehicle in the best running condition. What would you start with first not knowing the maintenance history on this truck? I'm thinking of changing the engine oil first And then moving on to the fuel filters. Then transmission fluid and then front and rear axle oils. Of course I want to check out the brake pads as well. At what mileage should I change out the shocks? And should I be concerned about the sway bars and linkage I believe is all stock? I plan on towing a 6,000 lb camper trailer and keeping this truck for a long time. Any advice you could give me on starting a preventative maintenance plan on a truck with no know previous history would be appreciated. would be appreciative

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Seems like you got a nice truck. I would start by changing engine oil first and fuel filters. Use wix filters only. Then, swopping the transmission fluid to amsoil, front, and rear diffs, then transfer case. I have all these videos I would highly recommend you run fuel additive lubricant. Or 2cycle oil on atleast every other fill up. And i towed 6-12k lbs with mine it handles it better them my ram 2500 cummins, does.

[@jwm1774]

@@BuiltForSpeed thank you for the reply sir.. Following you as I too ( Being Military Retiree) live by the code of Preventative Maintenance! Don't wait until it fails!

[@josharnold2482]

have you had any issues with your transmission or any electrical? I am looking at buying a 19 and am curious.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

No issues at all. Transmission is pretty much same as ram 3500 aisin used in rams from 2014-2018. They are heavy duty.

[@burtonkephart6239]

What do you know about Nissan discontinue to sell the complete turbo charger for this truck ??!

[@cujo229]

The dealership just gave me turbo update, the warranty is extended 5 years up to 150k miles.

[@jorgebogarin7860]

Hey bro how can I check my pressure oil from the motor? I got a 2018 titan Nissan diesel XD I did that too but it’s saying that my old pressure can you please tell me how to get rid of a check it out

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Sorry what exactly do you want to know? And what issue are you having?

[@WhiteoutSnowy]

What’s the highest trim you can get on titan xd ? Reserve platinum ? Just 1 step above your pro 4x trim

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@@WhiteoutSnowy it goes like this. S, Sv, Pro4x, (offroad version) SL Platinum Reserve.

[@WhiteoutSnowy]

Thanks , found a 2017 titan de platinum reserve with only 10k miles on it but he’s asking 40k a bit steep imo

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@WhiteoutSnowy a bit expensive. I would recommend getting 2018 or 2019 years. Those are best years for the truck

[@justinyale4550]

I was wondering if you’re possibly able to help me out. I have a 2017 Titan XD Cummins and I just recently got “reduced engine power” on my screen. I didn’t notice any major shift in performance and made it back home with no issues. Forums and other videos I’ve read said there something wrong with the coolant flow sensor and ends up getting the whole assembly replaced and others said there could be a crack in the EGR causing coolant to leak into the exhaust. I was wondering if you have any knowledge or steps I can execute next because I don’t want to lose this car I just bought it last year. If you see this please help.

[@Hollywoodeatsordrinksit]

Have you noticed if your dpf light is on?

[@cujo229]

That's the coolant reservoir sensor. I just had mine replaced 600 bucks parts and labor. Remove the sensor under tank turn right and pull down. Use code scanner to delete the code. Remove the sensor and install again. It will keep from engine reduction mode and only have check engine light on until you can buy a new tank. I have a 2017 and this just went at 50k miles.

[@chuckstallions9267]

I have a 2017 and the coolant sensor went out on the over flow tank. Code scanner verified the problem. You can unplug the sensor and the engine light stays on but doesn’t show reduced engine power. New tank was 160 dollars and I swapped it myself. Unfortunately Nissan doesn’t sell just the sensor. Drove it with sensor unplugged for about two months before tank came off back order. Just rolled 140k miles. Totally stock plan on deleting it in the next six months

[@cujo229]

@@chuckstallions9267 I paid 350 for the tank at my local dealer. I kept the old one so I can just swap out sensor easy and clear it with tuner when I eventually delete it. I only have 50k miles on my truck

[@chuckstallions9267]

@@cujo229 I’ve had great luck with my truck and love it. Tow a 30’ gooseneck daily. Have recently started getting a slow response code for turbo. Not sure what that’s about

[@K1llakc]

What shocks are everyrunning my front shocks suck im leveled and just bouncy as hell. Thanks. And whats the facebook forum?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

I would suggest bilstein or icon suspension

[@slicksbeagles1]

What about the def issue

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@@slicksbeagles1 what def issue?

[@melvinc423]

love the video. plan on buying one 2016 92k miles. would be my first diesel truck, any thoughts?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

To be honest i would get 2018 or 19 if you can. If not just make sure it had oil changes done every 7k or less, at that mileage it should have transmission service done atleast once. Also make sure there's no emissions issues. Or the garbage is eliminated

[@eliyoung5440]

I’m planning to buy a 19’ can you explain further on making sure it has no emission issue what do you check for?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@@eliyoung5440 just make sure it has no codes/engine lights

[@bobbywills9487]

My 2016 xd platinum reserve only has 53,000 on it. It's a minimum $350 every 6k for maintenance.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

$350?

[@bobbywills9487]

@@BuiltForSpeed every 6k. Read a little closer chief. It was $150 for an oil change at nissan, plus $100 for nissan fuel filters that I would do myself. Then it is $60+ for both intake, and cabin filter. Now I've switched out to Amsoil that I do myself, and it cost more than the dealership oil change, plus the fuel additive.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@bobbywills9487 well i doubt the dealerships ever uses good quality oils.

[@jamesroberson3730]

Can you tune your truck with it still stock?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Yes of course. Talk to synthetic offroad on Facebook

[@coreynichols5646]

Is the exhaust factory?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Catback yes

[@gregoryvincent9811]

Dieselkleen every fuel up?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

I usually do yes. Or atleast every other.

[@cujo229]

Has anyone tried rotella t6? Im running around town to napa for Valvoline 10w30 and buying whatever they have in stock since its 18 bucks and nobody has it. I was wondering if anyone switched to 15w40 or anything else for ease of purchasing. I recently added hotshots stiction eliminator, and always run hotshots edt on fuel ups.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Stay away from 15w oil cummins banned it even in the ram trucks. The 10w30 i personally do not like because it gets waterthin in hot temps and in cold temps you don't want your oil to be thick. I run 5w40. You will never see anyone saying 5w40 is bad. It's best for cold and hot temps. But definitely use higher quality oils like liqui moly diesel tech, amsoil, valvoline diesel oil... the t6 i heard few guys took it for analysis it fails after 7500 miles.

[@cujo229]

@@BuiltForSpeed thank you I appreciate the response. And I also appreciate you taking time for the maintenance videos. It really helps me and your very informative on the videos

[@billt2520]

I used Rotella t-6 since new.

[@johnfiorini8838]

If one follows the maintenance but does not perform the engine tune, do you expect the same improvement in reliability?

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Yes and no. Yes because you will keep lubrication in good standing. And no because if the egr cooler leaks coolant into the engine then no maintenance will save it. And sadly with all diesel trucks you can never know when the egr cooler will leak.

[@BustMonk]

I am a hug fan of the diesels... I have owned many. Cummins is a crown jewel... But this motor seems strange. Why do you need to wait 10 seconds for the pump to prime and glowplugs on a modern diesel? Why doesnt it start in the cold winter? I have seen so many videos of people who can't get theirs to start or it's very difficult to start in the winter cold. Truly to me, seems like this is not a very good motor... I could be wrong but it seems something is off on all of these Titan XD Cummins trucks.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Lol. Every diesel truck is like that. You just looked up the titans

[@mahoney_racing]

To say that it’s just as capable as an actual heavy duty truck is miss leading at best.. with a 12000lb towing capacity and 2100lbs of payload. I get that you got more power from whatever tune you did but not enough to tow 8+k over.. idk just my two cents. Definitely some good info in the rest though.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@mahoney_racing where are you getting the 2100 payload from? The payload on the cummins is 2918lbs. And the towing capacity 12640. And i have 2017 ram 2500 cummins megacab. The titan behaves wayyy better towing 12k pounds then the ram does

[@mahoney_racing]

@@BuiltForSpeed I was guessing based off the fact this is a 1/4 truck I’m actually impressed I was as close as I was but whatever lol… Your truck with whatever you’ve done to it my be great at towing 12k but not towing 15 or 16k like any actual 1/2 or 3/4 ton truck is easily capable of and this truck is not... Like I said good vid but your initial statement about it being just as capable as HD truck not true. I was just pointing that out because some people might watch this and this “oh it’s a diesel that’s just as capable as trucks that are still made I can tow my 15k lbs camper dry no problem”. Idc I don’t have one of these things was only watching your vid because a friend asked me what I thought of the truck and. I wanted to see some reviews. For reference I have an actual Hd truck and tow quite often.. my two cents for anyone reading this is they are cool trucks if you’re looking for a medium duty truck and not towing anything serious. A similar comparison would be an eco diesel or whatever the Chevy 1500 has in it. There is also a reason Nissan stopped making them.. and now doesn’t make titans anymore. But like I said just my 2 cents. Not hating at all like I said. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@mahoney_racing if you are comparing ecodiesel to the titan xd. You are biased as hell like i said my titan cummins behaves wayyy better then my ram 2500. The 1500 ecodiesel which we have is a toy in comparison. We have 2018 ecodiesel ram that thing is wack cant haul nothing serious or load. The titan i prefer tow over my ram 2500 6.7.

[@mahoney_racing]

@@BuiltForSpeed I am simply comparing capabilities stock to stock. That’s all.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@mahoney_racing the ram 1500 load capacity is basically half of the titan how is that comparable?

[@DoubleTap702]

Hope you don’t snap a crank like so many other 5.0’s

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Haha good joke. So many? Exactly where did you get that info from? From the 3 guys that made so much noise? There alot of guys 300-450k miles no issues. There is like .001% of the trucks that had that issue and 90% of is owner fault. Duramax and powerstroke v8 have a whole lot more crank issues than these ever will, but hey you just want to hate on nissan.

[@anthonyrodriguez9537]

How do you prevent that from snapping a crank? Those who snapped a crank do you think its a lead foot or tuning? Been wanting a 5.0 cummins for a while

[@DoubleTap702]

@@anthonyrodriguez9537 I’ve heard a few different reasons. A lot of the time it’s a stuck injector. Fills the cylinder with fuel and hydro locks it. There’s a video explaining how the injector harness gets chaffed from rubbing the mounting brackets and shorts out the injector wire.

[@joenissan]

That pump will prime automatically. Just step on the brake and hit the button. You’re thinking too much.

[@waynespringer501]

Imagine if every semi running over the road actually believed "you have to add the additive".... absolutely absurd.

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Don't compare a semi engine and fuel system to pickup truck.

[@Dropshot1]

This review isn’t legitimate though because you have a tune on your motor. No one has a tune on this motor so it’s a irrelevant

[@scottChapman25]

It's a shame the trans and turbos are made of glass. I really wanted one

[@BuiltForSpeed]

Lol good joke. Who told you that? Trans is same as ram 3500 aising as69 used from 2014-2018 in rams. Its bulletproof. Idk who told you that bs but that far far from the truth. And turbos they had issues first release year of 2016 only.

[@scottChapman25]

@BuiltForSpeed so the transmissions aren't shifting hard or having issues? With the turbo, I heard they lack oil pressure at low rpm. Good to hear they corrected that. I have a pro4x xterra and I've always wanted a dx

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@scottChapman25 It's a very heavy-duty transmission, so it does shift a bit hard, but that comes with the territory of getting a heavy-duty transmission. You get one that shifts smooth, and it will burn out fast. If you want it to shift smoother, a thermostat helps because it's almost impossible to get these transmissions hot. And i switched to amsoil fluids which last alot longer and helps with shifting also.

[@TroyDavidson-q7d]

A long block for 5.0 from Nissan twenty thousand dollars. Throw away trucks😅

[@BuiltForSpeed]

@TroyDavidson-q7d lol what? You can get fully refurbished one from shop 9k with warranty and why would you want and engine? I know people with 400k+miles on them no issues with engine or transmission

[@usedasparta]

Nop nop nop