[Vann5]

I have a 2016. I had it deleted at 40,000, & it now has 170,000, and it has had 5,000 lbs - 10,000 lbs behind it 75% of the time.

That's great! Just out of curiosity, can you share what month you truck was built in--early(ish) or late 2016? Both have had broken crankshafts, but it is a data point I've been curious about since reports on the 2016's (in particular) started coming in. Thanks!

 

[flyinc0pters]

buy it..thats a very good price...i do suggest a warranty..i bought mine thru CNA 70k miles or 7 yrs for 5k...it paid for itself already...but...80..it needs new brakes...and rotors turned..just replaced my pads..86k miles

 

[joeagri]

My 17 XD has 55K mi and deleted at 30K and bas been a great truck. Tow a TT at 8500 LBS, always add good fuel additive every fill up and try to stay 2000K rpm or under and don't beat on the truck. So far so good.

 

[NavyCuda]

My 17 XD has 55K mi and deleted at 30K and bas been a great truck. Tow a TT at 8500 LBS, always add good fuel additive every fill up and try to stay 2000K rpm or under and don't beat on the truck. So far so good.

When pulling weight it’s better for the engine to be above 2000rpm.

 

[Bods]

My 17 XD has 55K mi and deleted at 30K and bas been a great truck. Tow a TT at 8500 LBS, always add good fuel additive every fill up and try to stay 2000K rpm or under and don't beat on the truck. So far so good.

Contrary to what you might believe, doing what you're doing is "beating on the truck"

The oil pressure at 60mph in 5th gear is around 51psi, that's around 2000rpm or just over
The oil pressure at 60mph in 6th gear is around 36psi, that's around 1700rpm...

The oil pressure display on the instrument cluster is pretend. That display is a calculated value based on temperature and rpm, set by a table in the ecm calibration.

That's the same throughout the rpm range, the physical oil pressure is a lot different to what the dash display and ezlynk will have you believe. I've got an aftermarket oil pressure gauge on mine and can tell you, even with the oil pressure switch unplugged, ezlynk and the dash still displays this "calculated" oil pressure.

Towing that sort of weight, you need to keep the rpm between 2200ish and 3000. Either drive it in manual or lock a maximum gear based on the speed you're driving. Getting below 2000rpm on these is lugging the motor more than it needs to. You will probably find you get slightly better fuel economy at lower rpm, it makes sense, I also noticed my pyro sitting lower, but at what cost? A new motor is a lot more expensive than a bit of extra fuel burn.

Each to their own though.... I towed my 7k ish pound caravan across Australia, around a 5000 mile round trip, did plenty of testing and monitoring of gauges and fuel economy. That's how I worked out the oil pressures and temperatures and there has been mention on the forum here of how the ecm calculates and displays the oil pressure.

Take that as you will, I'm not getting stuck into you by any means, just detailing what I've found since deleting mine last year....

 

[joeagri]

When pulling weight it’s better for the engine to be above 2000rpm.

Why is that?

 

[NavyCuda]

Why is that?

It’s where the drive pressure starts to come down. As bods pointed out, oil pressure is better. Volumetric efficiency is better, and the torque output is basically flat from 2000-3000 rpm.

 

[joeagri]

It’s where the drive pressure starts to come down. As bods pointed out, oil pressure is better. Volumetric efficiency is better, and the torque output is basically flat from 2000-3000 rpm.

Understand. Thanks

 

[michaelmacfarland007]

I'm picking up a stick to beat a dead horse here...

But I've got an opportunity to look at a diesel powered 2017 Platinum Reserve with ~80K miles on the odo, priced at $21k.

Things that concern me:

• Crankshaft failures
• Future parts availability
• General market value not being great compared to others
• I think this is 3rd owner, haven't pulled Carfax yet so still need to find out history

Things that I think are a positive:

• Price seems better than market, so less value to lose
• Truck appears to be in overall good condition
• I'm mechanically inclined so doing things like EGR swaps, etc, are all totally within my capability, and this engine/front end looks a little easier to work in than some others

I'm also curious, how many people here have vehicles that haven't had any issues with over 100k miles. I feel like there is going to be a strong selection bias of people who post who do have problems, but we don't hear as much from people who have smooth sailing?

Further context - I don't often tow, but maybe 2-3 times a year. Most of my driving is highway (20 min each way when I have to go to the office, so not short but not a long haul either), and also a decent amount of that would be hauling in the bed (soil/mulch, lumber, general DIY stuff.) I had been looking at 7.3/6.0 era Powerstrokes. The Nissan would definitely have more creature comforts, but I really don't want to be excited about saving a few thousand on market price now, to have to pay a bunch of repair (or write of the truck) later.

Don't be afraid to buy a Titan . I have owned 3 of them . None of mine have had any of the problems that people talk about . My biggest quiff with them is electronics . Sencors seem to not last long .

 

[michaelmacfarland007]

Don't be afraid to buy a Titan . I have owned 3 of them . None of mine have had any of the problems that people talk about . My biggest quiff with them is electronics . Sencors seem to not last long .

If you didn't live so far away I would sell you the one I have now . It's lower milage 38.010 . Not even broke in yet . $ 2400 in sencors last month . Spray in bed liner . New wheel and tires . $27.500 . It's in mint condition

 

[chouievuitton]

WHY ARENT THESE BEING RECALLED

P2101 Electronic Throttle Control (Sensor Issue)

P0101 Mass Air Flow Circuit Range (Sensor Issue)

I had a 2017 Titan Platinum Reserve 4x4 and the exact same problem happened 2X 85000 miles (warranteed) and 106,000 $3000+ out of pocket. I got rid of that truck thinking maybe the 4x4 is a cause & bought another but 2WD Nope stupid me. My current Titan has 68,000 miles on it and a month after I brought it home same issue!!

NISSAN YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS. ITS YOUR SIGNATURE TRUCK FOR GODS SAKE!! MAYBE YOU'RE NOT. TIME WILL TELL.

I WISH I COULD POST PICTURES FOR PROOF ANYONE WANT PROOF REPLY WITH EMAIL

 

[chouievuitton]

WHY ARENT THESE BEING RECALLED

P2101 Electronic Throttle Control (Sensor Issue)

P0101 Mass Air Flow Circuit Range (Sensor Issue)

I had a 2017 Titan Platinum Reserve 4x4 and the exact same problem happened 2X 85000 miles (warranteed) and 106,000 $3000+ out of pocket. I got rid of that truck thinking maybe the 4x4 is a cause & bought another but 2WD Nope stupid me. My current Titan has 68,000 miles on it and a month after I brought it home same issue!!

NISSAN YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS. ITS YOUR SIGNATURE TRUCK FOR GODS SAKE!! MAYBE YOU'RE NOT. TIME WILL TELL.

I WISH I COULD POST PICTURES FOR PROOF ANYONE WANT PROOF REPLY WITH EMAIL

 

[JoeyS]

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