And the history of the glorious family with the name Patrol began in 1950, when an adviser to Nissan (then called Datsun), a retired artilleryman Shijita Murayama, who received a fragment of an American shell in the kneecap during the war, and in five years of peace managed to earn the nickname "Lame success" , by hook or by crook, he broke through for his company a state order for the creation of all-wheel drive vehicles for the police, forestry and public utilities. So the first Patrol was born with the 4W60 index, similar to Willys - an overgrowth. No wonder, because Shijita Murayama made his first money on the repair and maintenance of cars of the American occupation forces, and as technical basis for his SUV, he used a frame, bridges and an engine from a one and a half ton truck.

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Following Nissan generation Patrol (in the Japanese market - Safari, in Australia this car was sold under the MQ index), which received an index of 160, was released in 1980. This car, which was distinguished by a very comfortable body by the standards of that time, a range of powerful in-line six-cylinder engines (2.8-liter gasoline and 3.3-liter diesel) and two wheelbase options, brought the company to a new level. Simply put, Patrol 160 played the same role in the history of the company that in Toyota history plays the famous "sixties" Land cruiser FJ60. Concern Nissan was literally inundated with orders!

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Then there was a period of evolutionary development and expansion to world markets, and in 1988, a new, more advanced Patrol GR car with a factory index Y60 (in Australia - GQ) took its place on the main Nissan conveyor. The letters G and R were added to the name for a reason. They meant Grand Raid (big raid) and marked the past and future victories of Patrol on the routes of marathon rally raids. This was largely due to the new Patrol GR Y60 spring-link suspension, which combined exceptional endurance with decent handling.

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Finally, 10 years later, in 1998, a fundamentally new model Y61 (in Australia - GU), which allowed Nissan to enter the elite luxury SUV club and compete with the one released in the same year Toyota Land Cruiser 100 (in fact, the release was launched back in 1997, after the Frankfurt Motor Show, but the car went on sale as a “1998 model”, and this figure was fixed in all documents).

And here's what's interesting: chassis the new car has remained virtually unchanged, to the point that the frame and axles Y60 and Y61 are interchangeable! By creating new car, Nissan decided that it was not worth instilling good road manners in a car at the expense of abandoning eternal off-road values. Maybe they simply foresaw that most companies would go exactly along the “asphalt” path, because already at that time sociological data claimed that most of the owners of expensive SUVs simply never leave the asphalt, or maybe they hoped to attract those customers for which the reliability of the car and its ability to overcome "directions" were no less important than driving comfort. Well, if so, then they are not looking for good from good.

Moreover, the off-road capabilities of the new flagship have even increased due to the use of an openable rear stabilizer. By the way, a similar design, only with a manual drive, had already been tested on the Nissan Safari Y60 sold in the Japanese market by that time, and it really showed its effectiveness in terms of improving suspension articulation on rough terrain. Another important innovation was the unique automatic freewheels of the front wheels with the possibility of their forced closure.

The Y61 began its life journey with the engines inherited from its predecessor: for Europe, the RD28T 2.8-liter turbodiesel was mainly intended, and for other markets, the 4.5-liter TB45E gasoline “six” and the TD42 diesel. At the turn of the millennium, a novelty was registered under the hood of Patrol - a four-cylinder ZD30 turbodiesel with a displacement of 3 liters, intercooling of the charge air, direct injection fuel, controlled by the injection pump electronics, and the combustion chamber in the piston. This engine developed 158 hp. at 3,600 rpm and produced 354 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm.

In 2003, another change took place in the line of engines: instead of the 4.5-liter "six" TB42, the TB48 engine with a volume of 4.8 liters and a power of 245 hp went to the conveyor. By the way, the only country in Europe where cars with this engine were delivered was Russia. In the bowels of Nissan headquarters, it has finally been decided that the policy of 100% dieselization in our incomprehensible country leads to loss of customers and losses. In addition to the new engine, Patrol also received a new five-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting.

Finally, in November 2004, the public was presented updated Nissan Patrol. Restyling touched the interior and most of the external panels, the car received new bumpers and optics, but remained quite recognizable.

Before proceeding directly to what its owners praise and scold the Patrol Y61 for, it is necessary to say a few words about the sources of these cars entering Russia. As a matter of fact, all "Patrols" are divided into "Russians" (that is, cars officially sold through a dealer network), "Europeans", "Japanese" (which, of course, are not called Patrol, but Safari) and "Arabs". Since the global company Nissan is very sensitive to the adaptation of its cars to specific markets, "Patrols of different nationalities" can have very serious technical differences, in addition to the fact that all markets differ in terms of the range of engines offered. For example, in a "purebred Arabian horse" with a 4.8-liter gasoline engine, there will be a five-speed automatic transmission with the possibility of sequential manual shifting (and not the obsolete, albeit reliable, four-speed, as in a diesel "European"), cruise control, two fuel tanks with separate necks, brought out under a common hatch, navigation system, dashboard FINE VISION, full-time xenon headlights, a subwoofer, stylish chrome handles and mirrors… But there will be only one battery instead of two, as well as the inevitable problems with interior heating.

Hate #5: "Yes, it's some kind of dinosaur..."

Indeed, few of the owners of "Patrols" can boast that a modern (at least by the standards of the first decade of the 21st century) media system is installed in their car. In fact, almost every second review about this car says “thrown out the standard “music”, installed a normal system (Alpine, Blaupunkt, Boston Acoustics…) in the 2DIN form factor, with navigation, bluetooth, rear view camera, amplifier and subwoofer, well, I invested in soundproofing, and after that life became easier, it became more fun ... "

Yes, in general, few people call noise among the significant drawbacks of the model - but a lot of people write about how much the Shumka cost. Apparently, in the opinion of the owners, in the cabin of such a car, by definition, you cannot feel like in a sound chamber. Plus, such an anachronism has been preserved in the car, such as a telescopic retractable antenna, which is put forward by an electric motor, and you need to use it constantly, wiping it from dirt several times a week and watering it with WD40. This is the only way to keep it in working order, and not the antenna that has lost mobility on front fender in the elderly "Patrols" - a rarity.

Naturally, the "sixty-first" cannot boast of any electronic systems assistance to the driver, even on the road, even off-road. What to do: This car comes from a time when trees were big, the sky was blue, and SUVs were iron.

Love #5: "He was solid, experienced and gray..."

There are few people who are ready to consider the Nissan Patrol a model automotive design worthy of a place in the Museum of Modern Art. That's just unsuccessful appearance almost no one considers this car either. Patrol is solid, impressive, brutal and elegant in its own way. But this is not subtle beauty. This is the beauty of function. This is how the lines of the hulls of warships and intercontinental airliners are verified. And the owner’s feelings - they are quite consistent with the appearance: “everyone around is so nimble, probably premium, perhaps very German ... And I have a land battleship, I’m a captain, I’m high on my own ...”

By the way, Patrol quite like women. Naturally, not many women like to drive this car: it usually seems too “masculine” to them. But to ride it as a passenger - they are happy to. Indeed, why not look from above, how all the little things around around shy away from the huge "crocodile" ...

Hate #4: "Because someone is eating too much!"

But you have to pay for everything, including size and solidity. For example, no less solid fuel consumption ... However, complaints about exorbitant appetite do not apply to all versions, except that, naturally, consumption is very dependent on driving style.

Many note the efficiency of the TD42 diesel. On long hauls with a cruising speed of 110-120 km / h, it consumes about 10 liters per hundred. But the smaller TD28 may ask for 15 liters ...

There are a lot of conflicting reviews on the net about the consumption of ZD30. Someone writes that it fits into 11-12 liters, someone notes that the consumption on the highway is 15-17 liters, someone claims that 14 liters per hundred is the consumption in city traffic jams, someone in under the same conditions, 17-18 liters are obtained with a calm city ride and about 20 liters in afterburner mode.

And of course, multi-liter gasoline “sixes” eat a lot. Because of this, some "multiplying" go to the loss of part of the trunk volume and the installation of gas equipment. Gas consumption, of course, is 20 percent higher than gasoline consumption under the same conditions, and with quiet ride is about 16 liters per hundred on the highway and 20-22 liters in the city, and when you are in a hurry or standing in traffic jams, it can reach up to 30 liters per 100 km. However, gas is much cheaper...

Love #4: "Like behind a stone wall..."

Many owners write that Patrol should not be bought “with the last money”: the maintenance of such a car inevitably costs a pretty penny. But many people willingly go for these expenses, since there are not many cars that inspire the same sense of security. And there are very real reasons for this feeling: Patrol is ready to protect the crew even in the event of very severe accidents.

Here is an example from the owner:In the summer of 2009, on the Moscow-Riga highway, I stopped the car on the side of the road, and a road train weighing 61 tons entered me from all over (100 km per hour, according to the traffic police). The car is written off, but I only have a broken neck and two broken ribs. He got out of the cab himself, the only thing was that a traffic police officer helped to open the door. In general, think for yourself, decide for yourself ...»

It is clear that today no technologies can give a 100% guarantee of survival under, for example, head-on collision on the high speeds. But in the mass of life situations, a powerful frame, overall weight and a strong body (naturally, in combination with belts and pillows) significantly reduce the risk of serious consequences.

Hate #3: "That's when the spine got enough sleep..."

As far as the owners are unanimous in assessing the safety of the “sixty-first”, they are just as unanimous in their stiff suspension, and also the fact that, despite the presence of a standard steering damper, bumps are transmitted to the driver’s hands. In the Far East they say: “If you want your spine to fall into your pants after traveling on a dirt road, and if you want a car, buy a Safari, if you want to drive in comfort, choose Kruzak.” Or here is another quote: “On the go, the car, as I said, is tough: it catches the slightest bumps. I thought the shock absorbers did not work or the stabilizer links burst, but no - the “Patrol” is like that in life. Of course, you can lower the tire pressure, but then the handling is different ... "

The patrol community has considered a variety of ways to level this shortcoming, from the mentioned pressure reduction to the selection of softer rubber, shock absorbers and suspension springs, but all of them only reduce the scale of the disaster without changing the character of the car in a radical way.

To prevent "kickback" many people prefer to install a more powerful steering damper, such as Old Man Emu or Ironman. There is such a position in the catalog of a completely domestic company RIF.

And a rigid suspension is somewhat similar to beer in the morning: it is not only harmful, but also useful. Firstly, the Patrol's behavior on a bad road fits perfectly into the old formula "more gas - less holes", and secondly, the Y61 has no tendency to change the trajectory of movement on bumps. And this behavior on poor surfaces is very well suited for an expedition vehicle.

Love # 3: “I carry everything with me ...”

What is especially important for the expeditionary? Naturally, the internal volume and size luggage compartment. In the case of Patrol Y61, all this is in full accordance with the impressive external dimensions. And here, perhaps, the direct speech of the owners will be most convincing. “I didn’t carry anything on it, starting from lining and ending with cement, 20 bags at a time ...”, “Places in it are like on the deck of an aircraft carrier”, “There is a lot of space in the back seat - when we held ice competitions races, in my "Patrol" staged a judging. So the secretary sat there with a laptop and a printer, and the participants sat next to him and filled out applications for participation. And everyone was comfortable!”, “We went to Abkhazia, four people plus a full load. We slept right in the car”, “There is no tunnel, so the average passenger in the back sofa gets the same comfort as those sitting on the edges, including a two-point seat belt. In the seven-seater version, a small trunk curtain is provided. If the third-row seats are removed as unnecessary, then it is desirable to purchase the original full-size curtain that fits into its native places. "When I first sat behind the wheel of the Nissan Patrol, I was struck by the huge interior space and its convenience. If in my old cars I reached the passenger door and could open and close it on the go, here I can’t even adjust the right air duct! A real refrigerator is installed between the driver and passenger seats!», « Huge luggage space, the ability to transport lengths up to 2.8 meters in the cabin and the easy movement of five winter anglers along with all the ammunition over a distance of 200 km in two hours with the task of reaching the ice is not found in every vehicle».

By the way, the most utilitarian versions of Patrol (they are often called "UN" for the fact that they really were popular with all sorts of international monitoring organizations) have nine seats: folding double benches are placed on the sides of the trunk, the passengers of which sit facing each other.

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Hate #2: "Demand climate asylum!"

Huge salon - it seems to be good. That's just in terms of climate control, the larger the interior, the more problems. The owners of far from all versions complain about the cold in the Nissan Patrol cabin, but there are still enough dissatisfied people. Owners of versions that do not have an additional heater are especially categorical rear seat. And the interior warms up for quite a long time, and in winter, in traffic jams, the engine cools down instead of overheating - and it becomes cold again in the car.

There are problems with starting the engine in winter, especially if the temperature drops below -25 degrees. Naturally, this applies mainly diesel versions. Neither replacing the thermostat nor wrapping helps. Installing an autonomous starting heater to some extent solves this problem, but ... Here are the typical cries of the soul: “After installing Eberspächer, it began to warm up better, but still in the cabin - like in my refrigerator. The stove does not have time to warm up the interior. At operating temperature, the engine is still cold! For a 3.0 TD motor, this is a standard problem, since this motor is complete junk! It doesn’t get warm in winter, it overheats in summer...” “In winter, at -25, a three-liter diesel engine doesn’t start by itself, so it’s better to install Webasto or Eberspecher right away. After 10 minutes of “autonomous” operation, it starts up with a half turn. And up to -25 it starts up normally ... "" The Spartan features of the past are expressed in the absence of a rear air conditioning system. There is a true rear stove, but not in all machines. This "breeze" blows only from the rear on the right and is effective only when the air in the cabin has already warmed up.

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At the same time, in essence, Patrol feels very good in winter conditions. Due to the weight, it holds the trajectory well on snowy tracks (however, for this it is better to connect front axle and get that same predictability at the cost of understeer), and to plant the Y61 in the snow, it needs to be almost hood-deep. Accelerates to winter road the car is good here it slows down badly (and often dangerously badly), but snowdrifts and snow parapets, in which a light SUV will float up and skid, drives confidently, like a tank.

Love # 2: "Tanks are not afraid of dirt!"

As a matter of fact, the cross-country ability of all Nissan Patrols has long become a legend, and almost all owners single it out as one of the main advantages. Many write that the purchase of this car literally re-discovered the world around them. It turns out that there are so many beautiful places around, even in the winter forest, even on a distant lake! True, from legend to myth - just one step.

Passability Patrol has its limits, and these limits are set primarily by the solid weight of the car. But if you have already buried yourself or put the car on bridges, then unwind the winch. No winch? Then follow the tractor... And if, believing in the limitless possibilities of the car, you foolishly climb into the swamp, then the tractor may turn out to be powerless.

In fact, the patency of the Patrol Y61 in its standard configuration can be assessed as average, especially on soft soils. For real off-road, the car needs to be lifted, put normal mud wheels at least 33 or 35 inches, change the springs, the main pairs in the bridges, so that it all goes, well, then - replacing the bumpers, installing a winch - and away we go ...

But on the primer or on dry off-road, the car feels more than confident. The opening mechanism of the rear axle stabilizer and the presence of a rear axle lock are very helpful. But even here it must be borne in mind that the traction and other steering components are located in front of the front axle and are not protected by anything. The exhaust system often suffers as well - the “bank” of the rear muffler hangs below the frame, so it’s quite easy to damage it on stones or other hard obstacles. Nevertheless, the long-wheelbase Patrol Y61 is an excellent platform for building a car for long-distance extreme travel. In principle, this car also has many sports victories in extreme off-road competitions, such as the Rainforest Challenge and Outback Challenge. But there, the athletes used a GU flatbed truck with a single-row cab as a base for building sports equipment: this immediately solves the problem of excess weight. But the problems of a three-liter diesel engine have not been fully resolved ...

Hate #1: "Three liters of problems"

Yes, the ZD30 diesel really can be called unsuccessful, so unsuccessful that everyone unanimously recommends staying away from cars with such an engine manufactured before 2004. And, nevertheless, it is this motor that is under the hood of more than 70% of the "patrol" cars sold in Russia.

When this diesel first appeared on the market, the automotive press was filled with enthusiasm for its power, elasticity and low noise. But they subsided very quickly, and the company had to conduct a recall campaign related to malfunctions in the cooling system and burnout of the pistons.

Another common ZD30 issue is with the hydraulic tensioner. V-ribbed belt, which provides all attachments of this motor.

A lot of trouble can cause water ingress into diesel fuel:the electronic components inside the pump are not protected in any way, since, in theory, they should work when completely immersed in diesel fuel. Water is like death to them! And they don’t like low temperatures ... Here, for example, is a real conclusion about the ZD30 that got stuck and required a complete overhaul:"P engine damage on the car occurred due to the extrusion of the oil seal crankshaft. The reason could be the low ambient temperature. When the engine is running at such temperatures, condensate forms in the tubes that discharge crankcase gases and, as a result, they freeze. Moreover, freezing is possible idle work engine when it cannot warm up enough, and when driving on the highway at high speed, when rapid cooling occurs. The pipes froze, crankcase gases squeezed out the crankshaft oil seal, oil leaked from the engine, the liners overheated and the connecting rod was welded to the crankshaft, the engine jammed". And this is by no means an isolated case.

However, the TD28 also cannot be called a trouble-free unit. Its main diseases are considered to be cracking of the cylinder head, as well as a relatively weak injection pump, which requires a bulkhead after 300 thousand. The high-pressure fuel pump, however, is maintainable, but there are not so many places where it can be correctly sorted out. The cost of disassembling, assembling and adjusting the injection pump at the stand is $300-325, but spare parts for up to ... 2,000 may be needed. However, a new injection pump assembly costs $5,592. So many old cars do not start very well, they smoke, but they drive.

The same applies to the turbine. As a rule, she nurses from 300 to 400 thousand. Moreover, unlike other cars, it can drive oil with might and main, but this will not be an indicator of its death. In this state, the turbine can last for 100 thousand, or even more. But you need to understand that death can come at any moment. At disassembly, the turbine costs about $ 400, repairs with the replacement of the cartridge - about 700-800. A new turbine will cost more than $1,400.

Certain inconveniences and mechanical box: it has very short low gears. Both in first and in second gear, the motor instantly spins up to the red zone. As a result, when driving in the city, you have to constantly wield the gear lever, which also differs in moves, like a truck.They take care of the checkpoints for a maximum of 300 thousand kilometers, but they work to the last and for a long time they suggest that they are going to “go to the upper boxes”. Synchronizers begin to crackle, some gears fly out, but in this form the box can go another 100 thousand, and only upon opening it is found that ninety percent of the parts have long been in the dumpster.

Love # 1: "Tolerate whatever the Lord sends!"

So what happens, that very endurance and reliability of the Nissan Patrol, which the voice of the people puts in the first place in the list of virtues, should also be transferred from the category of legends to myths? After all, the car, in addition to the already mentioned problem areas, has a whole set of hereditary sores. Let's saystabilizer's pole roll stability they run a maximum of 40 thousand. The front brake discs do not live too long, and many complain that they have to be changed almost every change of pads. The Patrol doesn't brake too well at all, especially on slippery surfaces, and the vehicle's readiness« go to the ram” write a lot.

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With the "Arabs" in general, you need to be careful. There are no fatal problems with them, but the thermostats here are different, and the pipes going to the rear air conditioner are guaranteed to rot in a couple of years. Often the wiring going to the rear lighting equipment rots. The rear wiper turns sour (although the motor, as a rule, does not burn out). And after such a list, how can one talk about some kind of super-reliability? But the fact of the matter is that there are grounds for such conversations!

Firstly, in the engine lineup there is such a wonderful unit as the TD42, which has no problems with either candles or the block head. All systems of this diesel engine are also duplicated. The TD42 has a very powerful electrician: neither starters nor generators fly at them, and the wiring does not rot. Electrical systems TD42 continue to work even after several days of sitting in the swamp "wipers".

Secondly, for many SUVs with dependent suspension, the front axle is one of the most problematic nodes. But Patrol is not one of them! At most, with a run of 150-200 thousand kilometers, the pivot bearings are guaranteed to fail, but the bridge never runs less than 150 thousand. rear axle is so uninteresting that there is nothing to say about it ... Half shafts and main pairs almost never fail. And this also applies to cars participating in extreme off-road competitions.

Nissan Patrol Super Safari (Y61) "2017–present

That's just the legendary endurance and reliability of the Nissan Patrol can play a trick on the buyer. The fact is that Patrol for a very long time can forgive an absolutely disregard attitude: it will grunt, buzz, puff, spit smoke, tap with a broken-down suspension, but go!

As a result, acquiring a car, which at first glance is a completely self-propelled vehicle, after a while a person finds out that he actually acquired “three tons of headaches”, and it was in his hands that the car finally reached the limit of its endurance.

But one way or another, the Patrol Y61 was and remains the car in which you can “wave away on vacation to the south”, let’s say, from Siberia, and at the same time expect that the vacation will not be spoiled, but some problems if they will begin to appear, it will be possible to solve upon return. But if some major breakdown does happen, then Patrol is good because you can repair it yourself, and in the field. Even a clutch replacement can be done without a hole. For example, one of the participants of the Moscow-Magadan-Moscow expedition once covered 21,000 kilometers in a month, of which he drove 2,000 kilometers with a bridge lying on the bumpers due to broken front springs.

But the most important thing is that this car catches something in your soul, and remains in your memory for a lifetime. And here's what's interesting: among the owners of this, it would seem, to the limit of a rational and practical car, there are a lot of romantics. And let me finish by quoting one of them: “Are there any better machines? No doubt there is. However, no car gives such a feeling of reliability and indestructibility. In any case, you will never regret that you had Patrol. It really is. And it's not that it's impossible to sell it. Can. With your mind, you understand that it is difficult to find a more adequate transport in terms of costs, consumer practical properties, reliability, and safety. "Patrol" really gives faith in solid ground under your feet and wheels. This is a very unusual feeling. I do not know if I will part with this device. Probably only if life squeezes ... But the fact that I will never regret that I had it is 200% sure.

Well, the existing complaints, they say, that the car looks like a collective farm, and it can’t be found in its dynamics, and in general it’s a tractor with a leather interior, due to the fact that people simply made a mistake when choosing a car and purchased a vehicle that did not match their image life.

Nissan Patrol Y61 - more like love or more like hate?

At the end of 1997, you need to understand that in fact, this is not a completely new model, but another evolutionary round. Simply, two decades later, the body of the Patrol Y60 is so outdated (because, with the exception of some details, it migrated from the W160 / 260, originally from the time of the 80 Olympics), that it was impossible to live like this. Creativity, meanwhile, in the brain of Nissan has almost dried up, finances sang funeral romances, and the Japanese geisha had no choice but to lie on both shoulder blades under the French sponsor. Since then, since 1999 Brand Nissan ceased to have anything in common with the concept of " Japanese quality"and" indestructible cars. "The only mammoth that was an eyesore for all subsequent years was the Patrol, developed and put on the conveyor back in the pre-French era, an extremely unprofitable car for the plant ...

All 2000 years, Patrol was fiercely hated as the Japanese on the head Nissan plant, and in the Russian representation. He did not fit into the "disposable" concept of Carlos Ghosn, the car is completely unprofitable due to excessive reliability. To my questions and exhortations that you would finally bring the Y61 with the legendary TD42 and sell it in wagons, and to the stories about the fragility of the ZD30, the PR people lazily yawned and waved their hands, saying that Qashqai, Almera and X-Trail are our everything, and Patrol - no one needs it, and the patrol turbodiesel is beautiful and very reliable. A conversation between the blind and the deaf. Thus, when we received the new formation Y62 Patrol in 2011, it was completely natural. The good old horse spoiled the furrow very much.


And so, we found out that for many components and assemblies Y61 is a twin brother with Y60, so it is also true for the next one. The same suspension is generally completely interchangeable. Common at first were motors. Until 1999, only a six-cylinder in-line turbodiesel RD28T was installed on the Y61 for Europe, which received some electronics, including an electronic accelerator pedal, and stopped moving. The car gained weight, and electricity became an invisible buffer between the driver and the engine. As a result, the old diesel engine was replaced by a new, four-cylinder (!) ZD30DDTI. Initially, the very idea to put on a big frame SUV The 4-cylinder engine looked like a utopia, and it turned out to be a utopia.


In the description of the injection system, I may not be accurate in the wording, but the meaning is approximately as follows: the engine was equipped with a primitive likeness of injection common rail with the sonorous name M-Fire. What do you call the yacht ... the fourth cylinder burned out at the beginning even before the end warranty period(hello France!). The plant realized that they had slightly gone too far with the weakening of the structure, carried out an easy upgrade, and he began to nurse a little more than 100 thousand km. However, the resource is very dependent on the "rider". In "sportsmen" the engine usually dies quickly, while in "normal" it takes care of both 200 and 250 thousand km. But even these figures look very pale against the background of the resource of the old power units that were installed on the Y60. At the same time, the characteristics of the engine are very meager - a miserable 158 "horses" available only on high revs, in the turbo pickup zone, and a "fantastic" torque of 363 N / m, which is also available far from the "bottoms". As a result, on cars with manual transmission, the "lower classes" are frankly not enough, and even with automatic transmission it is somehow not rich.

And in order to remove this breathtaking power, it was necessary to install an intercooler, which sometimes leaks and costs like a warhead, so the craftsmen began to adapt this device from a turbodiesel Pajero. Turbines die, and all sorts of sensors there, the motor is rich in floating glitches, very sensitive to fuel quality, today it drives well, but tomorrow it doesn’t drive at all ... On my Y61, by 150 thousand kilometers, there are already the third (!) Motor, with the latter was changed by the dealer in the eighth year of the car's life. Why? He covered himself right at the dealer in the technical center during MOT. How so? This is the charm of ZD30DDTI - it dies, most often, without warning. At one of my acquaintances, he simply exploded on the go ...
The problem of a low resource largely lies in an unfavorable thermal regime, because it is not in vain that it is the 3rd and 4th cylinders that burn out. The bulkhead budget lies in the range of 120-170 thousand rubles (work + parts).
The resource, I emphasize once again, primarily depends on the driver. A heart attack can happen both at 80 thousand km and at 350-450 thousand km, such centenarians are also known.
The main recipe for ZD30 longevity is not to twist, not overheat, keep radiators clean, sometimes change antifreeze, change oils, filters, refuel good diesel, and do not drive in forced modes (long runs on highways at high speeds or towing heavy trailers).
And this motor tortured the whistle of the drive belt. It is the same for the entire engine, it really does not like when water and dirt get on it, but they always get on it. If the whistle has become constant and daily, then it's time to change the belt, and not because it is worn out, but because the grains of sand "melted" into the composition of the rubber itself and it simply became slippery. Most often, when measuring the belt, it is necessary to change the not very reliable tensioner.


Boxes, both manual transmission and automatic transmission, are very tenacious, although I had just a rare copy, the previous owner of which managed to finish the "automatic" for 120 thousand runs. But this is a unique case. Otherwise, on bridges, cardans, suspension - everything is insanely condo and reliable.
From time to time I hear criticism of patrol bridges for their non-removable swivel balls, that, they say, if they died, it is necessary to change the entire stocking assembly. They never died and never changed ... But the gearboxes are ready to live in the most monstrous conditions and work on water, this is a fact. And even the bridge flowing like a piglet will take you home from anywhere - the construction is very strong.


In an attempt to save money, the French changed the grade and thickness of steel used in the manufacture of frames. It didn’t become less durable because of this, and it didn’t start to rot faster for sure, however, for the “racers”, the upper, supporting cups of the rear springs are torn off the frame at a time ... it’s better to strengthen it right away.


As a result, having played enough with diesels, I switched to gasoline Patrols. The TB48 engine is made exclusively for the Arabs, but our representative office decided to make the Russians happy with this fiery heart. Ride on it once during the presentation in 2005, I realized - mine! car, especially regular wheels, flies very fast. The dynamics are monstrous for a bridge mastodon, and a five-speed automatic transmission with a type-tronic is much more perfect than a four-speed one and diesels. Petrol Patrol with TB48, in my opinion, is the pinnacle of the evolution of the Y60 and Y61 series. But the appetite ... 30 liters per hundred - be so kind.


The minimum fuel consumption I registered on a highway in Finland, on good bourgeois gasoline, is 16.8, but as soon as you enter Russia, when driving calmly along the Moscow-St. Petersburg highway, the figure immediately jumps to 24 liters. And if you don't be modest and "trample" the accelerator, then all 26-27 ... This is on the highway! A tank of 95 liters is enough for 300 km ...


Why such an expense? Arab! The automatic transmission is set up so that it keeps the speed all the time in working area, at least 2000 rpm, and if you start from a traffic light with enthusiasm, then the arrow often travels beyond the 4000 mark ... This is on an almost five-liter engine! Here's your cost...


I ended up driving on gas. Gas consumption - about 35 liters per hundred, a cylinder right in the cabin for 140 liters. Wonderful. But there is a case when a similar motor "burned out" from gas - either the piston group or the valves burned out. So I would not recommend gas for this engine.


To the question of the safety of installing a gas cylinder in the cabin, I will say this. It was on this handsome gasoline that I rolled over at a speed of 120 km / h in Volgograd region. The balloon, filled to capacity, did not even budge. So if you put it correctly and in the right installation center, then there are no complaints about security.


By the way, after such a crash test, the crew remained alive and even almost healthy. The driver's concussion and cervical spine injury are easy payback for landing from an embankment onto a roof at that speed. Naturally, everyone was fastened. After this accident, the car remained on the move, vanishingly few whole body parts remained, the frame survived, and we restored the car, as a token of gratitude for the saved lives. How? This is a topic for a separate post...


How can you roll over on a straight stretch in the middle of the steppe? Easily! Do not forget, the Y61 is devoid of any stabilization systems, and is very demanding on the driver's qualifications. Especially if it is a powerful, gasoline version. The car is tall, the suspensions are long-stroke, the bridges weigh 150 kilograms each, the unsprung masses are monstrous, and only a person who has pretty much ridden on such a technique can feel the fifth point of such a hearse. If you have just moved from a passenger car ... it is very difficult to feel the beginning of a skid, and if the moment is missed, then it is almost impossible to catch the “pendulum” on a three-ton semi-truck.
Also, it is worth noting that the petrol Patrol has more powerful brakes and a softer standard suspension. In stock, it has a softer tread than a diesel. I put the hardest version of Tough Dog Ralph and the car on this suspension swallowed any holes, jumped over jumps, and was generally close to ideal. But there was also the other side of the coin - due to the increased speeds (such indicators are generally not available for a kerosene stove, because the maximum speed of the "lighter" is 190 km / h) the hubs became consumable and on Voloka 2011 I changed them twice in 7000 km! But, I emphasize, I "bludgeoned" with all the money ... I even had to borrow, as I remember now :)


By the way, a few words about patency. If you "roll into the Patrol", he rides off-road wonderfully. It has nothing to tear off and bend, no components and assemblies require, in my opinion, any protection or modifications, sit down and go, this is not the LR Defender for you. But there is one "but": in standard equipment this is not an LR Defender, Patrol is long, low and heavy, and does not go anywhere. To conquer space, you need at least 33 wheels, and real cross-country ability starts at 35 inches. But the whole power kit only spoils the off-road qualities, and if you remove all these armor (or better not put it on), then the difference is very noticeable. Thus, I insist on not using power body kits on Y60 / Y61, only with maximum relief this car will give you its innate excellent cross-country ability and reliability, otherwise, it will sink and crumble everywhere ... So choose, do you show off or drive?


What to do if there is no desire to take a 3.0 diesel, and the gluttonous 4.8 scares you with extravagance? There remains the good old TD42, which has not gone anywhere, just thanks to our Nissan dealership, this modification went to the Arab countries and Africa.
Nowadays, gray dealers bring brand new Y61s from the UAE with TD42s on the "mechanics". As I understand it, all the cars are "from the storerooms", produced in 2011, although I still don’t have reliable data on whether the Japanese have removed the Y61 from production, different sources say different data. In general, it is still possible to buy a real idiot's dream, for only 1.8 - 2.2 million rubles, and if I could afford to buy a new car for this money, I would not even hesitate ...

Thanks to my colleague and good friend Alexander Evdokimov, who knows how to use search engines much better than I do, the following very useful information followed by a quote:

"Wikipedia will assure that the Y61 Patrol is still being produced in such urban settlements as: Karachi (Pakistan), Rosslyn (South Africa) and Tangier (Morocco). I climbed to look for those who sell these cars, and even found a few. So the smoking room is alive !!

In general, Patrol Y61 is alive and well, standing on the assembly line and not blowing in the mustache. But we are not supposed to…”

P.S. There is an option to replace the ZD30DDTI with a "contract" TD42, and even with a turbocharged TD42T, but only a few decide on this desperate step ...
P.P.S Very soon, expect posts about the restoration of the Y61 TB48 after the "ears", as well as the Concentrate of Thoughts on the Patrol Y62
P.P.P.S. I am waiting in the comments for additions, clarifications and stories about personal experience! The Concentrate of Thoughts should really be a concentrate of experience on such a well-deserved car!

08.02.2017

Nissan Patrol) - a full-fledged SUV with frame structure body. One of the biggest advantages of this model is that it, over time, does not go out of fashion and does not lose its relevance. Also, a large margin of safety can be attributed to the advantages of this car, which allows the car to remain in good condition. technical condition even after 10 years of operation. But, as often happens, such machines forget to properly and, most importantly, service it on time, as a result, on secondary market instances fall outside of best condition. Therefore, today we will talk about what surprises a used fifth-generation Nissan Patrol can bring, and what to look for when inspecting this car.

A bit of history:

Like many full-fledged SUVs, the Nissan Patrol was created as an army vehicle. The first generation of the car was introduced in 1951, visually, the car resembled one of the first American army vehicles. Willys Jeep. A little later, was released civilian version car. The second generation of the model appeared on the market in 1959 and differed from its predecessor by the presence of a soft roof. Starting with this model, the car was assembled with a short, medium and long base. In 1980, the third generation of the car was presented to the public. Starting from this generation, all versions began to equip spring suspension. Also, various trim options became available, and on luxury models they began to install air conditioning and power steering. In 1983, a restyled version of the car appeared, which is better known as the "MK Patrol". The fourth generation debuted on the market in 1987. The novelty was very different from its predecessors, not only in appearance, but also technically.

Starting with this version, the car is equipped with a spring suspension, stability stabilizers appeared, drum brakes were replaced with disc brakes, and a synchronizer was installed in the transmission reverse gear. Nissan Patrol 5 (Y61) was presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1997. Starting from this generation, the manufacturer abandoned strict lines in design, but despite this, the appearance of the car still corresponds to the image of a hardy and severe SUV. Overall length is 510 mm, width 193 mm, height 185 mm. In addition to the extended five-door version, you can also find cars with a short base (three-door) on the market. The car is presented in four body types - station wagon, pickup truck, cargo-passenger van and hardtop. In 2004, a small restyling was carried out: new optics, bumpers and a 4.8 petrol engine. In 2010, a completely updated sixth generation of the model (Y62) appeared on the market.

Weaknesses of a used Nissan Patrol 5

Looking ahead, I would like to note that one of the most vulnerabilities, of this model, is considered a body. Though paintwork not of poor quality, corrosion on the body of this car is a common occurrence. Most often, rust appears at the joints of doors, thresholds and wheel arches. And, if there is no rust in these places, then the car was thoroughly prepared for sale, in this case, the main thing is that the place affected by corrosion should be cleaned and treated with anti-corrosion material, and not just filled with paint.

Engine

The fifth generation Nissan Patrol was equipped with gasoline engines - 4.5 (200 hp) and 4.8 (245 hp) and diesel engines - turbocharged 2.8 (125 and 136 hp), 3.0 (158 and 170 hp). ) and atmospheric 4.2 (125 hp). by the most the best option a 3.0-liter diesel power unit is considered for purchase, since gasoline engines have unreasonably high fuel consumption, and a less powerful diesel engine is frankly not enough. Motor 3.0 of the first years of production had significant disadvantage(the pistons burned out), but in 2004 the manufacturer upgraded and eliminated this defect. Otherwise, this power unit is very reliable and, with timely maintenance, can last more than 500,000 km without major repairs. However, minor troubles may appear after 200,000 km. So, in particular, problems were noted with the air flow meter sensor (traction disappears) and oil pressure in the line and intercooler (if not eliminated in time, there is a high probability of burnout of the pistons).

At each maintenance, it is recommended to check the condition of the high-pressure fuel pump, since if it malfunctions, malfunctions of the injection system occur. Also, over time, oil leaks appear from under the rings of the vacuum pump. A 2.8 engine in terms of reliability is not much inferior to more powerful engine and practically does not cause problems, but only if overheating is not allowed (in most cases, the cylinder head cracks, replacement will cost about 1500 USD . ). In order not to run into an overheated engine, be sure to diagnose the engine in the service. Unlike other power units, this motor is equipped with a timing belt drive, which requires attention during operation (the replacement interval is 60-80 thousand kilometers).

It is also worth noting that all diesel engines are sensitive to fuel quality. The resource of the turbine, on average, is 200-250 thousand km, and its replacement is not a cheap pleasure (about 1000 USD). To check the condition of the turbine, it is necessary to remove the hose that leads from the turbine to the intake manifold, if there is oil in it, the turbine will soon have to be changed. Also, on cars with a mileage of more than 200,000 km, hydraulic lifters begin to knock (replacement 200-300 USD). There are no special comments on reliability gasoline engines, their biggest disadvantages are: high flow fuel (up to 25 liters per 100 km), a small power reserve and a small resource tension roller belt attachments(up to 60,000 km).

Transmission

The fifth generation Nissan Patrol was equipped with two types of gearboxes - mechanics and automatic transmission. Both transmissions are quite reliable and do not cause much trouble for 400-500 thousand km. Clutch resource mechanical transmission directly depends on the operating conditions, but it is worth noting that even in the hard “off-road” mode, it will last at least 60 thousand km, and with careful operation it can please with a mileage of 200,000 km. The car is equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive (regularly rear-wheel drive), but since it does not have a center differential, it can only be used on slippery, snowy or sandy roads, as well as off-road. Otherwise, premature wear transmission parts (transfer case chain, bearings, etc.) and tires are inevitable. When inspecting the transmission of a car, you need to pay attention to the condition: transfer cases and bridges, as well as check the level and condition of the oil in these mechanisms. In addition, “harbs” (couplings), anthers require special attention steering knuckles, crosses and spline connections of cardan.

Suspension reliability Nissan Patrol 5

There is no need to talk about the level of comfort in the car, since the front and rear suspension Nissan Patrol dependent (solid axles with springs suspended on powerful levers) and very rigid. If we talk about its reliability, then it all depends on the operating conditions, but it is worth noting that even under conditions of harsh operation, the suspension does not cause any special problems. On average, consumables such as stabilizer struts and bushings live up to 80,000 km. Silent blocks, thrust bearings, tie rod ends, thrust bearings and seals will have to be changed about once every 100-150 thousand km. One of the most weaknesses in the suspension, the mechanism for changing the stiffness of the stabilizer stroke is considered. With a constant off-road assault, it quickly fails (appears with a knock in the suspension) and needs to be replaced, and this is not a cheap pleasure (about 1000 USD). Therefore, in order to save money, many owners install an all-metal rack. The steering is reliable, but, with frequent off-road trips, there may be problems with the steering damper.

Salon

The interior of the Nissan Patrol 5 is made of fairly high-quality materials, thanks to which, even on cars with a mileage of more than 300,000 km, it does not look pretty shabby, and does not irritate with squeaks and knocks while driving. As for the reliability of electronics, failures occur in it, but, as a rule, they are minor and are eliminated by restarting the system.

Outcome:

In the city, it will be inconvenient to constantly use the Nissan Patrol 5, since it is not agile, and fuel consumption is very high, but on the roads it has practically no equal.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue

It is impossible to create a car that can solve all problems. Manufacturers are well aware of this. Therefore, in the lineup of many brands, there are both light SUVs and pickups, as well as real SUVs, and even then different versions. A similar picture can be observed in the assortment of Toyota and Mitsubishi. Nissan did the same, appointing off-road flagship Nissan Patrol.

The utility vehicle was produced for decades until an entirely new design appeared in 1988. It was a GR that became more comfortable (springs instead of springs) and gained quality materials interior finishes.

In 1998, another incarnation of the luxurious Nissan Patrol debuted. Like its predecessor, the new model was offered in 3 and 5-door body styles. They differ significantly in wheelbase and dimensions, but it is worth emphasizing that the 3-door modification is by no means small. The “short” Patrol is a fairly large car that offers quite decent conditions for travel and a small trunk. It is easy to guess that the "long" Nissan Patrol is a real giant. An additional advantage is 700 kg of payload.

Of course, there are also disadvantages. Large sizes create certain difficulties when maneuvering. And the point here is not only in the turning radius, but also in a mediocre sense of dimensions. Does not differ in comfort and chassis. If you have to cover only short distances during the week, and go off-road on weekends, then such a renunciation is acceptable. Long trips are complicated by the lack of an adequate level of comfort and inaccurate steering. The reason is a very strong chassis design (engineers used two rigid axles), a simple transmission and a large mass.

If someone is going to use the Nissan Patrol for other purposes, then you should think carefully before buying. Look at the engines. The dynamics of the base diesel 2.8-liter engine leaves much to be desired. Slightly faster car with a 3-liter turbodiesel. But its 17 seconds to 100 km/h doesn't quite live up to expectations either.

On long-distance routes, average fuel consumption is very important. The Japanese SUV is large and very heavy (almost 2.5 tons), with a high drag coefficient, and therefore not economical. Dynamic driving on the highway ends with a result of 15-17 liters per 100 km. Even if you try to save, it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve a value of less than 9 l / 100 km, and the average consumption diesel fuel close to 12 l/100 km.

Petrol modifications are a little faster, however, they are much less common on the market. As for consumption, even the manufacturer indicates a value of more than 18 liters.

All the shortcomings of the Nissan Patrol cease to matter when you have to move off the asphalt. Frame chassis with solid axles and a rigidly connected front axle, an unlockable electromechanical stabilizer, a transfer case and a rear differential lock. If you use all this arsenal, then little can stop the Japanese "all-terrain vehicle".

Off-road tires will be a great addition, especially in combination with minor modifications. This is probably one of the best cars for tuning. Without any problems, you can purchase a modified suspension, locks, snorkel, trunk and much more.

Off-road does not greatly affect the health of the Nissan Patrol. However, sometimes the electronics fail. automatic box gears and a control system for an open stabilizer. The latter fails even due to street dirt, however, you can ride without it. But in general, these are not too problematic components.

More serious damage is caused not by off-road trips, but by aggressive driving at high speeds. It does not benefit and prolonged load when towing a trailer. Engines are prone to overheating. For a 2.8-liter unit, this may result in cracks in the head, and for a 3-liter unit, piston melting. Many cars have already gone through the engine replacement procedure. Unfortunately, new motors are not completely free from the defect.

Introduced in 2000, the 3-liter turbodiesel (ZD30) was the exact opposite of its 2.8-liter predecessor. Engineers have relied on compactness - 4 cylinders instead of 6. power unit received a 16-valve head, direct injection from a high-pressure fuel pump and Nissan M-Fire technology (Modilated Fire - adjustable air supply through one of the two intake valves, an exhaust gas recirculation system and late fuel injection - after the piston has passed top dead center).

Everything would be great if there were no malfunctions. The pistons are oil-cooled and the cooling system is pushed to its limits. In cars of the initial period of production, pistons often burned out. A year later, in 2001, the manufacturer upgraded the engine, but more effective changes were made only in 2004. Mechanics claim that after that the motor became less likely to overheat, and, consequently, the number of burnouts also decreased. Interestingly, the troubles occurred mainly while towing a trailer on the highway at high speed.

The next engine upgrade took place in 2007. Then the Common Rail injection system was used. Of the shortcomings new version motor, you can select a not too durable poly V-belt tensioner. Fortunately, the number of defects in the oil pressure sensor has been reduced - often found in cars of the initial period of production.

How to protect yourself from malfunctions? First of all, it is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of the lubrication system and the cooling system. You should change the oil more often and install an additional pressure sensor.

Maybe, given such a significant drawback, you should generally abandon the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bbuying a Nissan Patrol? Not worth it as otherwise it's very nice car. He does not have global problems with corrosion, and the turbocharger has a high survivability. Slight corrosion of lamp contacts in rear bumper(to replace the entire harness) or worn bushings and stabilizer struts - for a multi-year car, these are really trifles.

Conclusion

Nissan Patrol, even after restyling, is not very suitable for moving around the streets of a modern city. Large dimensions and rigid bridges are not fun. A simple transmission performs best off-road, not on pavement. In addition, the Japanese SUV is too heavy and slow.

But there are situations in which Patrol is indispensable. These are hiking trips over long distances. In general, the car is quite durable, and many copies have good equipment.

Nissan Patrol Y61 appeared on the market in 1997, and in 2014, Nissan introduced a new generation of the model. However, the company continued to release the previous generation SUV for some markets, including the Australian one. Since 1997, about 104,000 Patrol Y61s have been sold in Australia. It was decided to mark the retirement with the release of a limited batch of Patrol Y61 Legend Edition, consisting of 300 pieces.

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The special version is priced at 60,000 Australian dollars (approximately 2,836,500 rubles), which is 10,000 more than the regular Patrol Y61. The all-wheel drive SUV is available with a three-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 160 hp. Customers can order both manual and quad automatic versions.

Additional equipment, which received a limited version of the SUV, is presented reinforced bumper with "kenguryatnik" and integrated electric winch, forwarding trunk on the roof, snorkel, tow bar, spare tire bag with "Legend Edition" lettering, ventilated disc brakes, 17-inch wheels with 275/65 tires. Also, the SUV was equipped with a rear-view camera and multimedia with navigation.

"The Nissan Patrol has proven its reliability and versatility in Australia's harsh environments. In 1967, the Simpson Desert was crossed for the first time in this model," comments Richard Emery, executive director of Nissan Australia. "The Nissan Patrol Y61 Legend Edition is a tribute to the model, and additional options, which the SUV is equipped with, fully reveal its spirit and passion for adventure. I think the 50th anniversary of Nissan's presence in Australia is a great opportunity to pass the baton from the Y61 to the next generation of the model. "Note that the Patrol in a new body is sold in parallel with the Patrol Y61.

Recall that the Australian division of Nissan already presented in 2014, but it was called the Titanium Edition, and, among other things, it was equipped with spotlights on the "kenguryatnik", and an annual subscription to Pat Callinan's magazine served as a purchase bonus.

IN Russian Nissan Patrol is sold exclusively in the back of Y62. The price of a new SUV with a 405-horsepower V8, "automatic" and all-wheel drive, excluding shares, is 4,550,000 rubles. Previously it was reported that .