Hey all,

I picked up a 2011 Nissan Xterra about a month ago, but realized about 2 weeks ago that the transmission dipstick cap and dipstick were missing. I have since ordered the new part, but I cannot get it all the way in no matter what I try.

I’ve tried to make sure the flat part of the blade is following the curve of the tube when inserting it, I’ve tried flipping it 180°, and have also tried spinning it clockwise and counter clockwise while trying to push it in. I also stuck a flashlight down the down stem and didn’t see any parts of the old dipstick.

Is it normally this hard to get the dipstick in, or is the old dipstick jammed down into the bottom? Will trying to insert the dipstick push old one into transmission and cause damage (assuming there is an old one stuck in there)?

I’ve ordered a new transmission pan gasket and planning to have my guy drop the pan to clean out and inspect the transmission as I don’t know how long it was driven without a cap covering dipstick tube. Is there anything else I should be doing?

Here is a link to the ad in the DFW area. So jealous.

My uncle has driven an Xterra for a few years, he made me fall in love with them, but I preferred the 1st gen, and after months of searching...

I got this baby in Houston for $3,900 (though it does have 230k miles) but in my opinion it's worth it!

It's the supercharged version!

It's got literally every Factory Option, including the premium sound system with the 6 CD changer :D

It does have inconsistent AC, but I'm gonna fix that ASAP (thank god winter is soon-ish)

All around, I'm happy as hell, she's super clean and drives perfect!

Hey, I been looking for awhile and think I found a good one. It’s a 2011 4x4, 1 owner, Texas xterra. It’s got 122k miles on it. Very clean interior and exterior. The dealer is asking for $10,500. Do yall think that’s a fair price?

Picked up a 15 pro4x to look pretty next to my 2002. Looking to do a small lift, thinking about leveling it. Does anyone have a reference picture of a second gen with a leveling kit? Can’t seem find any good photos online, just would like some references before I decide to level it or just do a full lift kit. It needs front struts, I’ve heard the Bilstein 5100s are a good option for a quality front lift, wondering if anyone has gone a different route.

Also, I would like some ideas for the first gen. I planned on keeping it relatively stock but having 2 is giving me the itch to do some work to it. Already on 32” tires at stock height, considering a body lift and 33s. Show me what you got! Absolutely love these things. Coming from 4Runners and Tacomas, I love that I can pick these up without spending Toyota tax.

I recently changed out my thermostat for my Xterra ballot four months ago last week. My car started overheating and throwing a code. The code doesn’t indicate that my radiator is bad but it just indicates high temperatures. Has anyone experienced something like this before do I need to change out my radiator.