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How To Check Coolant Level On 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on August 7th, 2014 8:29 AM

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Hello here is a video guide: http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2010_Nissan_Pathfinder_SE_4.0L_V6/coolant_antifreeze/check_coolant_level

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