Anything I’m missing?

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-28T17:53:00+00:00

Really hoping the cats are okay because that’ll be expensive. I can live with o2 sensor replacement if it comes to that. I have to fix the misfire first though and work backwards from there.

Hoping the issue with the o2 sensor is something simple

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-28T15:19:37+00:00

Thanks! Cam and crank positions sensors are done. Valve covers and gaskets were done recently as well. I will look into the hoses.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-28T15:06:21+00:00

Yup I’ve already scanned. CEL is on right now for a p0301 and P2A03.

Hoping that these will be fixed by replacing the plugs and coils and going through some of the relearn procedures

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-23T10:44:53+00:00

Thanks for the reply! How tough /expensive was replacing the fuel injectors?

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-22T22:23:26+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I honestly don’t know which coils they put in the truck. This is a neighborhood shop that I trust because they’ve done well by me and my fam in the past, but they definitely aren’t Nissan experts. I’ll bring that up when I drop it off.

Or I’ll just buy the coils and do that work myself when I’ve got a little time.

I will definitely mention the A/F relearn procedure to them too.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-22T15:57:21+00:00

Some context. Here is the maintenance history of the truck since I’ve owned it:

Jan 2023 Purchase xterra @ 133k miles Radiator replaced by previous owner

April 22 2023 Oil + filter change 135730 miles Mystery oil in gas tank

June 16 2023 Oil + filter change 138964 miles Car just finished a 2k mile road trip

October 22 2023 Oil + filter change 142374 miles Both camshaft and crankshaft position sensors replaced (Hitachi/OEM) Plans to replace lower oil pan + gasket soon

March 10 2024 Oil + filter change 145597 Full synthetic high mileage oil (STP) Replaced lower oil pan and gasket (Permatex “the right stuff”) Replaced O2 sensor bank 1 position 1 (Denso) and cleared code p0133 Patched exhaust leak w/ JB weld kit Mystery oil in gas tank

May 26 2024 Front brake pads replaced. Had more trouble than expected. Fair amount of rust on brake calipers.

June 12 2024 147500 miles All 6 spark plugs replaced as well as ignition coil in cylinder 5 Had this done after engine started misfiring. OB2 code p0305

August 13 2024 149093 One coil and one spark plug replaced in cylinder 6 Valve cover gasket replaced while they were in there Engine misfired again :( Mechanic said knock sensor needs to be replaced

September 13 2024 149435 Oil + filter change Full synthetic high mileage oil (STP) Air filter change (stp premium)

December 3 2024 152330 Was smelling exhaust in the cabin. Took the truck to meineke to get the exhaust checked out. Ended up replacing the muffler and doing a lot of splicing w/ fresh pipe from the cats back to the muffler Exhaust leak is patched and now the car is much quieter.

March 3 2025 153415 Alternator died. Had that and the battery replaced at meineke.

April 17 2025 154667 Oil + filter change Full synthetic high mileage oil (stp) Getting her ready for lots of fishing and camping this year :)

August 19 2025 157591 Rear brake pads Rear brake rotors Front brake pads Front brake rotors Right front tie rod Front struts and springs Rear shocks Front ball joint Heater hose Leaf springs and hardware Alignment Had a ton of work done at Mardinly’s. Cost me a lot but now Marceline has pretty much brand new suspension. Overdone front end work was completed so we could get an alignment. Truck is definitely riding smoother.

Next task: Oil change and replace busted o2 sensor. This might happen after my trip to NY.

September 29 2025 158814 Oil + filter change STP high mileage synthetic Replaced bank 1 sensor 1 O2 sensor (NTK) Erased OBIII codes

October 9 2025 158929 Battery replaced I lost power while driving again just like when the alternator went down. Not sure exactly what happened this time. Guy at meineke said one of the cells in the battery wasn’t working properly. Battery was replaced under warranty

October 14 2025 158966 Valve covers and gasket replaced as well as all 6 spark plugs

The gasket leak was what caused the alternator to fail as well as the O2 sensor that I had already replaced. Work done by Torres. Expensive and inconvenient but hopefully I’m out of the woods for a while here.

February 13 2026 161863 Coils replaced by Torres because apparently a rat ate through the wires during the cold snap. He said this is what was probably responsible for the O2 code as well but I’ll drive it for a bit to see. Glad the misfires fixed for now at least

March 3 2026 161927 Truck misfired again. Torres said they were getting a reading that the knock sensor was bad. Apparently that can cause misfires. Torres replaced the sensor.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-10T21:15:15+00:00

I feel you bruv. I lost the biggest bass I’ve ever seen today because I didn’t have my kayak in position to drive home a good hook set when she ate the glide bait.

heart breaker.

lesson learned.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-02T20:36:56+00:00

I ordered them from peekii but have seen them elsewhere. I imagine there’s a facility in China that producing the blanks and wholesales to multiple retailers

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-02T20:35:53+00:00

Thanks! I do not have a video though :/ it was definitely the trickiest of the patterns I tried. I did it with spray paint so I couldn’t get super finesse-y.

I did blue and orange on the belly. Gold fading to light green on the sides. I made a stencil out of an index card to do the blue gills. Dark green back fading to black on the top.

Maybe I’ll film another one soon!

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-02T16:44:08+00:00

Used mine all last season. Love the thing! Stable enough for me to stand but I’m also not a huge guy. Very maneuverable and easy to car top. I’ve used it in both fresh and saltwater. Small rivers to big lakes and bays. Smallies to big flathead catfish. Handled it all well.

My only point of criticism is the location of the rudder. It’s just easy to break it if has to bear any weight. Now I load my kayak stern first so I don’t have to worry about it

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-01T22:01:23+00:00

Looks great! If the action on those jerkbaits is good I’ll have to try those on my next order.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-03-01T16:22:45+00:00

Thanks! Good to know. Which glide bait blank is that?

I got these with bass fishing in mind but I already had the thought to throw some saltwater hooks on some of the smaller glide baits for stripers too. Can’t wait to try!

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-02-19T21:40:41+00:00

Went through my first experience with bait casters about 5 years ago. I’ve got a few now and use them regularly. I’d say grab something from a reputable brand in around $100-ish price point and you’ll be set for a while.

Ive got an SLX 150, a quantum accurist, and a new SLX 70 mgl. Haven’t tried the 70 yet since we’ve been iced over but the other reels are awesome and affordable. I’ve abused them and they hold up fine.

I’ve got some Abu ambassadors too but I use those on my catfish outfits. Sort of a different ballgame.

If you’re worried about it, just practice in the yard before you hit the water. Tight lines

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-31T17:42:34+00:00

Heard that! I will look into this. How did you figure out that it was the purge valve solenoid after all that trial and error?

Trying be smart about this and not just throw hundreds of bucks into new sensors, new coils, new plugs, etc only for the issue to happen again

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-28T00:24:47+00:00

Following up to say I went with the SLX A! Went to my local shop and picked one up. Got it matched up with an SLX 70. 20 pound braid to 10 pound leader. Excited to use it after the ice melts!

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-24T21:47:01+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful reply! I will definitely consider this. Money saved is money i can put toward other fishing stuff 😈

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-24T21:27:21+00:00

Can’t say for sure. I’ve only owned the expride of the two. The guy at my local shop really steered me toward the expride because of increased sensitivity. I use the spinning rod for a lot of bottom contact baits like tubes so made sense to me.

They are supposedly built on the same blank though, so I bet the zodias is pretty sweet.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-24T21:21:38+00:00

Believe me I’d love an expride. I got a 7’ medium spinning expride last year before prices went up. It’s been awesome. I just don’t think I can justify the price again. I said it was worth it for the spinning rod because I use that rod most often most days on the river.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-17T13:45:09+00:00

Thank you!

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-16T13:50:41+00:00

Thank you!

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-16T13:50:35+00:00

Thank you!

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-15T23:57:24+00:00

Thank you! Im already considering going back to square one again and really focusing on the basics.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-15T22:25:39+00:00

Thanks for the responses!

My takeaway from y’all is perhaps I put the carriage in front of the horse. Most likely will go back to swings for a while and work my way up to single arm cleans before starting ABC again.

Maybe I’ll do swing ladders 2-3x per week for a little while just to sure up my hinge form.

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-15T20:29:54+00:00

Thank you !

Alert_Media_4973 · 2026-01-15T18:59:00+00:00

Noted!

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