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2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 2WD

2005 Nissan Pathfinder
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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 2WD Sport Utility
16 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy
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January 11, 2015, 11:19 pm

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Question: Strange intermittent sound from the Engine

I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE off road model, The meter that indicates the Oil pump pressure never rise more than halfway at initial start and when the engine is steaming, the meter drops from the half position to almost the lowest position, but when you initiate drive, the meter rises to half position and stops there.
In this condition when driving at about 1.5rpm the engine will develop a strange sound for a short time (about 30 seconds) and stop, but continue again and stop when you accelerate. Though it still drives very fine and smoothly, could there be a problem with the oil pump? kindly advice me please.
The Mechanic has advised a replacement of oil and filter which I have done, yet the condition persists,


 
 



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