2000 Xterra XE starts rough and idles rough for about 10 seconds after start
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Asked by Aj Jan 08, 2021 at 08:04 PM about the 2000 Nissan Xterra XE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have had this Xterra for 4 years now with zero issues. About a week ago i
went to start it and it took a few seconds longer than usual and it also had a
rough idle for few seconds until the RPMs dropped and everything seemed
fine. Everything i have looked at online is almost always " My Xterra idles
rough when warmed up" My problem is the opposite. It runs good when
warmed up and will also start like it should if i have already started it earlier
in the day. I have no check engine light. As far as cars go I'm a weekend
warrior at best so any advice would be very much appreciated! I know this
could be a number of issues.

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

Probably time to tune it up, change the air filter and clean the throttle body. Use a good fuel system cleaner in the gas such as Techron.

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Aj answered 3 years ago

Wouldn't that possibly cause a check engine light to come on or no? @G A

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

To set a code the head gasket leak would have to be bad enough to cause a misfire. Overheating and white exhaust smoke are also symptoms of a HG leak.

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Aj answered 3 years ago

Thanks for clearing that up. I will head over to one of the local auto parts stores for a free scan just to make sure and go from there.

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Aj answered 3 years ago

Just an fyi (should have said this earlier) this xterra has zero symptoms of over heating or white exhaust. Misfire? Maybe but as i stated before it only last a few seconds then the RPMs go down to normal and all is well.

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