I loved my 2011 YD25......BUT!.......Like you said, they do lack power. The first mods I did on mine were 2" lift, 2.75" exhaust, EGR blank, catch can and a Steinbauer. Made a huge difference to how it handled and how drove! One thing I will say is they are quite capable as a 4x4 too. Once they get a bit more power, they can keep up with pretty much anything as long as it's not extreme. They are a very light 4x4 compared to cruisers, patrols etc, so making a few mods helps them keep up. Mine never let me down in the 280k I did on it. I love them!

I was looking a review and that's exactly what you delivered, informative and honest great video and wish there were more like it for other cars.

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad the video helped! 😁

Great vid very informative and accurate...I owned a 2004 Nissan Frontier D22 YD25 2.5l Turbo Intercooler from Malaysia been following you since you did the installation of your new intercooler...its nice that you took the effort to upload these videos about the Navara aka Frontier which not many youtube video has, mostly in youtube its about them toyota...so good luck in moving forward with your channel and keep up the good work mate love from your Malaysian viewer

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support mate! I struggled with video information on mine which is why I decided to do it myself 🤷‍♂️ hope I've helped a few people out along the way! The intercooler was one of my first videos, you're a veteran of the channel! Thanks mate, all the best and watch this space! ✌

thanks for the video, pretty in depth and well spoken. I've been looking for a 4wd for a while, just spotted one of these for 12k at a dealership. I sort of want to just do some basic off roading and tow my pop top caravan.

Great vid mate. Im about to buy a Navara, wasnt sure which one to buy, this has helped alot.

Loved the video. Thanks mate. Just purchasing one of these from a friend and seems perfect for what I need it for 👍

great video man, just bought one myself and new to 4x4, im keen.

I’ve had my 2011 d22 for the last 9 years. Haven’t had one thing go wrong with it. It is a bit sluggish and I’ll admit it’s more sluggish now since i’ve added extra weight with all the mods i’ve done, but like you said, keep it serviced, take care of it and it will take care of you.

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Its such a simple concept yet so many people just let their cars fall apart 🤷‍♂️

Solid video mate. You earned a sub and a follow

They are super cheap now here in Namibia, it's probably due to the zero safety rating! But I love mine!

@Psilocybiant

3 жыл бұрын

Haha first day I got mine i realised thing handled like a boat. I bet they did the safety tests without a full tank or weight in the back tho because that makes a huge difference in rear end traction.

@kdsoverland

3 жыл бұрын

i'm fetching mine next week in whk next week (last week in January 2021)

Victorian here and i got a nav a few months back got the zd30 havent been able to take it out yet but ive got heaps of mods done during covid. Nice channel mate subbed

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! That's a bummer you can't get out and about yet, be sure to send in some photos of what you've done!

Good video mate go D22 love mine

Great vid, an Idrive makes a big difference with the D22 I love mine.

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, the Idrive has been an awesome bit of gear!

I’m 195cm and just fit in mine. But I wouldn’t even bother trying to hop in the back seats.

Hey bud, thanks again. Great video!! Quick one, what mod "order" (in order of priority) would you recommend for a beginner (stock d22)? Say I want to do suspension lift, wheels, dual battery, truck bed (since I do a lot of film & photography down here in Zimbabwe, I carry around gear & equipment so I need organised storage, comms, power and good suspension as I occasionally use it as a chase car/grip)... I realised that since it's such a basic car, there's great opportunity for modular builds & mods which makes it a whole lot fun & gives you a lot of control.

I've just bought a 2018 model, here in South Africa. I love it. We have a really bad 4km dirt mountain pass road. I love the 'basic' practically. The continent of Africa seems to have millions of them, even in darkest corners of Africa. Good reliable old workhorse.

Love my d22 zd30 running 35's. Had d40 and d22 is a lot better to maintain and a lot that does not go wrong

Real good video

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Ok, my experience with my sons 2008 D22 YD25. The crank angle sensor is in a vulnerable position to water and more importantly oil leaks. And when you get oil on it, it will run like shit (mine at idle). Before a mechanic tells you the timing chain needs replacing, get under the car and make sure its not soaked in oil. It can happen from oil spilt when the oil filter is changed, causing oil to run down the electrical conduit and a worn sensor "O" rings.......In my case both had happened. Mine was throwing out the code 0336, which is a number of things including crank angle sensor and it does also include wore timing chain. Now, to make sure the top chain had not jumped, I took off the front cover (real easy) and rotated the engine a lot of revolution to get TDC (I mean a lot, and take out the glow plugs). Mine was perfectly aligned at TDC through to the cam marks. But what I saw and what I read about the top tensioner it's obviously is a bad design, to where the after market guys include in their kits a tensioner piston spacer (7mm I believe) because over time with chain stretch, which is probably caused by it jumping/wiping around, it doesn't surprise me they jump. What I did was to purchase a new top chain tensioner and I cut a 10mm spacer from the old tensioner piston and inserted it into the new tensioner first followed by the new piston. Perfect fit and no more cam chain noise! Again before you have a mechanic tell you the timing chain needs replacing, check your crank angle sensor for contamination. Before you ever get to that point of it failing, get under the car and Denso wrap it all the way up as far as you can reach. Happy motoring!!

@ap4x4

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice mate, thanks for posting!

I have done a few mods to mine but the best one so far is the idrive for something so simple it changes the car. Can use all those 98kw 😂

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Agree! Idrive has been such a useful mod, especially with weight on or off road!

Hey mate, nice vid and channel! Very informative and non biased! I just bought a 2010 yd25. I've got a couple of issues with it since buying it last month. It blows a lot of smoke when putting the pedal down. It also cuts out if given too much throttle. Goes into limp mode. Unsure what the go is? It has a performance ecu.. but still feels sluggish like it hasn't made any sort of improvements. What's your advice? Just had it serviced as well, mechanics didn't say anything.. should I take it to a diesel tuner shop? It's also ticking when giving a touch of gas. Cheers man! Keep up with the good videos!

@bcshr9833

2 жыл бұрын

yeh same bro i have a 2010 d22 yd25 and it blows a shit tone of smoke on acceleration after cruising for a while, ive heard that its normal for navs tho

@mattsimon5336

Жыл бұрын

you have to check the fuel control value by the high pressure common rail pump. Check to see what codes its giving with a scan also, the engine likes clean oil that's something i learn. I have mines for 8 years and no smoke at all even when flooring it. I change oil every 3000km the only mod is i did is install a powerbox and it runs better that most vans has scary torque. I was told by a service guy that Nissan program the ecu to put out less power but the drive train itself can put out over 60% more power. without damaging anything.

Looking to buy one I'm gonna go find one to test drive today

I bought a secondhand d22 yd25 diesel (39000k) 2 years ago after owning a Captiva and I love it, does all we want on or offroad have offroad camper trailer 1750kg and pulls ok you feel it on hills but get around 950ks to a tank round town, it is my daily driver for work etc.. have put 75000 on the clock since I bought it and only changed oil (6000k) and fuel filter (40000k) the bloody Captiva used to cost me around 5k a year in servicing.

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

950kms is doing bloody good mate! Bit of maintenance and they're good as gold!

@ianwilley5639

4 жыл бұрын

@@ap4x4 I have been using fuel doctor on every tank since I got it and I noticed increase power and economy after the second tank full (75Ltr)

And on the cup holder point I mounted fold down cup holders in mine $6 each from Bcf

Up the parvo bravo. Great vid btw

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

The mighty Parvo Bravo 😍 will have to give it some airtime on the Janowen vlog coming up!!

@alexdwan5125

4 жыл бұрын

Adventure Prone 4x4 oh for sure !

Bought a d22 from new only issue I have had in 6 years of owning it was fan belt snapped and took the other belts with it as you said very reliable vehicle just not super flashy or fast but it shaped like a brick for a reason lol .... Only other think I can suggest to anyone thinking of buying one is avoid white ones the paint they use is absolute crap from factory had issues with rust on mine and paint flaking off on the roof

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, had the same white paint issue on my first one and it was faded, easily scratched and would chip like no tomorrow!

Am I the only one noticing his strong hand 🤚

Fellow QLDer, & nav owner, zero issues with mine taken me all over qld, remap and I drive make a huge difference, pm me if you want another nav to tag along on the next trip

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate! Cant wait to get a remap done, just a little more engine work 😅 always keen on extra company, think I sent your insta a follow request, I'll soon find out if its the right profile 🤣

Quality video! Recently bought a 2011 D22 in the last month myself. Could you please do a video with a solution for those absolute shithouse cup holders?

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

😂 let me see what magic I can work! Watch this space!

@jacksonng-saad8869

4 жыл бұрын

Adventure Prone 4x4 Legend! Our coffee deserves some 5-star treatment😂

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonng-saad8869 my coffee just ends up pooling in the bottom of the cupholders or coating my CDs under the console... soooo many CD covers just layered with a film of coffee 😂

@jacksonng-saad8869

4 жыл бұрын

@Adventure Prone 4x4 Hahaha that’s better than any air freshener! I’ve just been doing the quick swapping one hand driving😂

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonng-saad8869 I know the maneuver all too well mate! 😂 and at least I never need an air freshener because my car always smells like coffee 🤷‍♂️

Dont forget about the 3.3 petrol !! Mines been faultless (touchwood) .

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

If I could go back I'd seriously consider the VG33!!

I’m here because my Fortuner got stolen in South Africa yesterday. I’m so sad that I can’t buy another Fortuner, it’s too high risk.

I usually tow around 500kg with my triton and it was great, unfortunately someone ran into me and wrote it off, going to look at a d22 on the weekend, do you think towing 500kg you would notice big difference?

@ap4x4

2 жыл бұрын

500kg, nahh not really. It should tow that without a worry :)

My understanding is that the d22 was detuned due so the d40 was more attractive to buyers

You forgot the qd3.2 motor that one is my favourite Edit to fix spelling mistake

Older 90's style Nivaras are being sold off as base level commercial Utes by Nissan for 37 thou. The 98 D22 ute I own pops out of top gear going down hill on the highway. The door trims have come apart and get stuck locking the doors shut, soon to be removed altogether, floor trim will and spilt, cloth seats will spilt and go out of shape, foam will poke out. Use premium diesel only, hi flow will glaze cylinders and you will loose power. It will suck fuel in town and towing, you will only get 20 litres per 100 in town. The motor only has 60 horsepower available. It cannot carry anything other than a box trailer, starts to creep at speeds higher than 85 klicks.

Bro the d40 being the "new model" at the time, got all the upgrades and was more on par with the rest of the class. I feel like the d22 continued as a cheap no frills option. Was probably easier/cheaper for Nissan to use a detuned yd25 than a crd zd30

@SledTillDead

Жыл бұрын

the d40 was a complete lemon

@cameronembrey2389

Жыл бұрын

@@SledTillDead yep proper dud

I'm looking at a 2005 d22 navara everything checks out but the one I'm looking at has no service history.. should I stay away? Edit: he is selling it for 8k so I say bargain but I'm no expert the whole car is clean tho in pictures

Do you know any tools that can do mileage correction on these models.

Hey I hope you still read my message even though it’s a bit late but I just bought a 2014 and I love it. I’m looking for,some good spot lights and I’m wondering what yours are and what are those smaller flush mounted ones below the spots? I have holes there I want to cover with lights I think it’s about 6 inches wide. What size are those ones you have there and where can I buy them? Cheers in advance

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, so I run the Supernova Rogue 8.5s. They're an awesome bit of kit, I have a video on the channel if you can find it. The smaller lights in the bullbar are just Stedi lights and mount in nicely. Not sure the exact size of them but they're a snug fit, even with a winch behind it. ✌️🙂

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Supernova actually have a few new lights available to browse too so it's worth the look, they're worth the money ✌️

@Noniinthebush

3 жыл бұрын

@@ap4x4 thank you so much for the fast reply, I really appreciate it. Cheers, Bells

Mate 98kw sounds massive compared to my ln111r😂

hey man, what would you say about buying a d22 with 280000kms that has all proper service history provided?

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, hard to say, looking at the general condition of the car and engine bay should give you some idea of how its been looked after. It could be good to go, it could still also be about to go 😬 but I guess for the right price, if you're willing 🤷‍♂️ you see them with more kms than that up for sale but you just have to be aware that even by no fault of the owner, parts wear over time 👍 it could be a gold mine, or it could be the explosives they use to help dig the mine 😬

I've found mine handles the rocks of the vic high country easier then my old gq with 2 inch sus 2inch body and 33s. currently testing the waters with a custom draglink im making out of my old one though with no ball joints, should probably finish the custom dash too lol

Curious what did you pay for yours? I'm currently in the market and everything seams to be priced all over the place given condition/kms/year etc. Just wanna know what i should be spending around the 160kk km mark? on say a 2014?

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Wayyy more than I should have. I paid 18k for mine with 140xxx on the clock. Bog stock not a single accessory in sight, BUT i knew it had at least never been used offroad. Looking back I shouldn't have paid more than 16k for mine, but it was a dealer that had a good rep and I was impatient after losing my first nav. Been a while since I looked around the market but Id still say 16k for that max, I'd be shooting people offers just under too. The D22s are pretty basic and 160xxx is still a fair count. By an average 20xxx per year, in 2 years it'll be at 200xxx which is where you lose your resell value I think. 🤷‍♂️

@Psilocybiant

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2012 d22 for 14500. Extras like tow and arb bumper, racks and snorkel.

@Tasfarmer

3 жыл бұрын

@@ap4x4 just bought one 151000ks for 16k stock as a rock

Hey mate, nice work. What's the name of the band you play in?

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, facebook.com/sleeping.dogs.warwick/ This is the main band that keeps me on my toes. We're on soundcloud and Insta too, head over and check us out ✌

Do a video on diff Breathers ?

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion! Ill see what I can do! ✌😁

Rego costs are slightly higher in W.A.

What a legend

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

🤠🔥

There is actually 3 models I have the 3.3lt V6 petrol same motor as the pathfinder much quicker and more omff but no race car engine and gearbox is bulletproof

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention that one but I'm also quite unfamiliar with it. All I know is that if I could get a Nav again I'd consider a 3.3L because apparently you can import a supercharger from overseas for them! Now that would be neat!

@hectorramirez9353

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah 3.3 gasser

Hey everyone!. I’m new to 4x4 touring and have been looking for the right time to buy myself a a decent rig for under 10k stock. Wanted to ask anyone who’s ever owned a 2006 Nissan navara d22 st-r 3.0 t.diesel. Is there anything specific I should look for during inspections Are they a good 4x4 to start with for someone like me (intend to use it for work and for road trips, camping) Any help would be a helpful as.! Thanks

@Sushil_Bist

3 жыл бұрын

Any update on the purchase? I’m also in the same boat and looking for a reliable 4x4 so just wanted to see if you pulled the pin or not and how it’s going so far

@atrxmx2542

2 жыл бұрын

probably useless now but take it for a drive and listen out for any timing chain rattle. a little bit is normal for the yd25 and zd30 but if it’s loud enough that it’d be annoying the car is probably a lemon😂😂

Looking at getting a forbie and considering a d22 or a 04 Lux what is everyone’s thoughts on what to get?

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Both would be a great car mate, probably similar comfort and off road capability tbh.

@dylweath6070

3 жыл бұрын

@@ap4x4 thanks mate

possibly looking at a 2013 d22 yd25 with just under 200,000 stock for around 13-14k, is this a bad buy or does this year model have bad issues? cheers

@ap4x4

2 жыл бұрын

Beware the timing chain!

@eman4013

10 ай бұрын

​@ap4x4 why do you say beware the timing chain? Do they usually need changed out at 200k

Any idea of the saftey rating on these cars mate

@jamesrotunno6911

2 жыл бұрын

1 star ancap safety rating 😂

Mines about 650-700km to a tank. Can confirm the hate for this vehicle. Seems everyone loves to ride on your arse even though I'd be speeding. Had the oil cooler go on mine, still not sure what happened. Had to flush the radiator four times and it's still not right. Great bang for your buck I don't care what anyone says👍

@ap4x4

4 жыл бұрын

650 - 700 seems about average on the D22 Forums, and I'd say that's about what I'm getting. Its unreal how much people hate these cars, I reckon they go damn hard! Thats a bummer though and no idea whats wrong hey? What's it doing?

@ehgringo86

4 жыл бұрын

@@ap4x4 Not really sure, the mechanic said it kind of split internally. So the oil pressure was fed into the cooling system where it all came out through the coolant bottle 😬 All I noticed was the heater not working. Got very lucky there in terms of potential for damage to the engine.

I wanted a d22 however there wasn’t enough room really so I got a d40

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

If I could do it again I'd really consider the diesel V6 D40 550! What I could do with 6 cylinders haha!

I fixed the potato engine altho i had the zd30 but now its got a VK45de V8 Waaaayyy better😉

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Struth! How'd you go fitting that in?

@motorsport32cw

3 жыл бұрын

@@ap4x4 i got me mate glenn at the lab limited to fit it. He knows his stuff. Type in v8 navara and look for the lab limited youtube channel its all on there i dont know how to share links haha.

D22 is best

I’ve got a car seat in the back of my nav and yeah it barely fits

@ap4x4

2 жыл бұрын

Literally no space back there, I'm ripping the seats out for now to make a shelf. Might as well use what little space it provides!

Who replaces the sump plug??

@0nightshade0

2 жыл бұрын

Probably talking about the crush washer my dude. :)

The 185cm thing makes me laugh, I’m 197 and it’s the worst driving position ever, feel like that tall guy from the Simpson’s in his small car

@ap4x4

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, man I dont know how you deal!

@mattpearce2881

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, it’s a struggle but worth it because I love the Nav

did anyone else see his finger at 3:42

@ap4x4

2 жыл бұрын

🤫

@boogerman1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ap4x4 😭😭

What’s with your bendy fingers????

@ap4x4

2 жыл бұрын

I'm double jointed my man!

Omg USA version nicer

Drives like shit, I sold mine was also scared to hell of the timing chain issues

Ticking time bombs worst motors built by Nissan over heating and timing chain issues they need to be fitted with a duplex timing chain from factory

I get 800km around town in my D22

2 models he says....... NO THERES THE BEST MODEL THE 3.2L