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ON THE COVER

The 2013 Pathfinder

The all-new fourth-generation design comes with an unprecedented level of premium style, comfort and thoughtful technology. The new unibody construction is based on a D platform and has increased Pathfinder's structural rigidity over the previous model. Through a new aerodynamic vehicle design and a 500-pound overall weight reduction from the outgoing model's, the 2013 Pathfinder achieves a significant increase in fuel economy.

The new Pathfinder is equipped with a refined 3.5L V6 engine that's rated at 260 hp @ 6,400 rpm and 240 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,400 rpm. It's mated to a next-generation Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for both 2WD and 4WD models. The 2013 Pathfinder is capable of a 5,000-pound standard towing capacity (when properly equipped).

Features include an electronic hydraulic power-assisted speed-sensitive steering system, an available ALL-MODE 4x4-i system, and the classexclusive Easy Fill Tire Alert system.

The new Pathfinder has a roomy interior featuring three rows of seats which provide accommodations for seven passengers. It also has an innovative child seat function called Latch and Glide™. The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder comes with a new Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display, an available Bose® 12-speaker Premium Audio system, and an available Around View™ Monitor system.

In This Issue

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

The All-New Sentra

2012 Midtronics Battery Testing Software Updates

Alignment Toe Specifications

CARFAX Car Alert Reports

Programming Procedure for Blank ECMs

Moving Up - Masters and Seniors

PUBLISHING EDITOR / ART DIRECTOR

Richard Beaumar

TECHNICAL EDITOR / MANAGER

Richard Daniels

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

TWEDDLE GROUP

DESIGN / PRODUCTION

TWEDDLE GROUP

Special thanks to our contributors for this issue:

Rod Rogers

Technical Publications

Norm Ammerman

Technical Publications

Greg Christensen

Technical Publications

Mark Huddell

Product Service & Technical Training

Tom Bolenba ugh

Product Service & Technical Training

Nathan Steils

Field Quality Investigations

Jackson Hisey

Dealer Support

Patrick Weisend

Field Quality Investigations

David J. Miller

Product, Service & Technical Training

Chris Basso

CARFAX, Inc.

Diane Scharafin

CARFAX, Inc.

Brad Page

Tools & Equipment

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