I have a 2004 xterra and just changed the radiator following your instructions to the letter. This thing is running like a champ now. I asked a mechanic how much he would charge me and he was asking $180 😳😱. Thank you SO MUCH for making this video for us. God will truly bless you for it 😊

I would never be able to afford to keep my car in service if it wasn't for videos like this. Thank u my friend

Stupidly easy on a 2002 Naturally Aspirated 3.3L V6. Since I have a manual transmission it was even easier - no transmission lines to disconnect/reconnect. I put in a radiator for an automatic because I got one for $60 on RockAuto. The ports where the transmission lines would hook up came with plugs on them (not that it would matter - they form an isolated loop in the radiator.) Also, no need to remove the battery. I did remove the coolant overflow reservoir, but mostly because I also replaced the overflow hose. The radiator fill funnel worked great, as well. I got one with a little ball valve on it instead of the plug on a handle, but it’s the same concept. Pretty sure it took me longer to watch the video than to do the work, which is NEVER usually the case. Basically everything else I have had to do on this thing has taken 2-3x longer than I think, because between Nissan making some stupid decisions on a lot of things & me being an idiot, well… Thank you for the walkthrough! It made this an absolute breeze. I probably could have kept rocking my JB Weld patch on the upper plastic housing for months or years, but with how cheap radiators are for these, it gives me peace of mind to know it won’t become a problem again down the line. Keep up the good work!

Nice, most detailed video I've found. I have a 2003 Xterra with about 1 and half hairline crack. Patched with JB Weld 2 years ago and was doing fine, until today I'd noticed it is leaking again on the same spot. Going to try the JB Weld again and if it is not work this time, gonna have to get me a new rad. Asked 2 mechanic shops one wanted to charge $400 and the 2nd one wanted to charged $580. Going to attempt this myself if my first plan failed. Thanks for the video.

Replaced my NA 2002 Xterra radiator 2 years ago. I found a cheapy on Amazon for $70. Haven't had any problems with it in the last two years. I imagine most of these original radiators are leaking by now if they are 20 years old.

Thanks. 🙏 Awesome video. Two tips were totally worth it: 1.) lower fan shroud (I had forgotten about it 2.) transmission lines: how to deal with them. ✌️

Great video. 👍🏼 I’m replacing the radiator on my 2004 Frontier this coming weekend.

Thank you for this video. Solid detail and just the right information. Going to get after it this weekend! Next is removing the intake manifold (kinda worried about that) to replace that cruddy valve cover gasket. May do spark plugs while I'm in there! Cheers.

omg im scared but my mom has an 03 xterra and im gonna try to replace it my self I cannot believe how easy you made this look. I cannot thank you enough i will update once we receive the part and i attempt

I did it!!!! Thank you, sending prayers for you and yours.

Great video.. just changed my radiator greatly appreciated..

Thank you for this video!!! Thank you !! You helped me out big time!!

Thank you! This helped so much!

Thanks much Adrian for helpin out an ole guy! :)

Awesome thanks again.

great video

This video was Awesome. I never knew that the screw you removed at 23:30 was a bleeder screw . Thank you so much. By the way, exactly how much coolant should go back in?

Is this a manual or automatic transmission? I am about to order this specific radiator but I'm worried about compatibility. Im guessing they it works in both but maybe has some plugs in certain spots where the lines would go to an automatic?

Hey this was very helpful I just changed mine, I don’t have the fancy funnel but my radiator is full and I didn’t see liquid come out of the breather port. Do you think lines could be clogged or should I wait a bit for airflow to push it up ?

Hey Adrian, thanks for your videos. R u in VAN?

does these year have to worry about the strawberry shake thing with coolant mixing with transmission fluid like the newer years??

Hey I noticed you got Milwaukee electric wrench lying around. Why do you do it by hand? I just got one of those and wonder if there is a reason.

How do you know the difference between the supercharged and regular radiator? Like the specs to differentiate? I replaced w the standard one but it starts to get hot on long steep grades especially during summer on was wondering if the supercharged would keep it cool. Let me know thanks 🙏🏼

Quick question do i got to turn on the heat ? I dont have heat at the moment and i really wanna replace the radiator

The radiator you’re using to replace the old one. Will that prevent the SMOD from happening? Is that only an issue with the factory radiator?

I just did this to my 2000 frontier and it started before I did this but i started it before I aired out the cooling system and since I had some coolant that I had put in about 2 months ago I decided to keep it in. Once I let the air come out it should crank up correct?

Could you make a video of how to remove your 04 ex-Terra upper grill/clips & headlights ?? Please

Hey man, did you have to top off your transmission fluid?

would this radiator in this video work for a 2000 xterra as well? i gotta replace mine and i think i can just get this same one as this video.

any updates on the sti how the new steering rack feels?

You can fit the R34 radiator in the Xterra it's a 3 row. Better upgrade.