tranny slippping
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tranny slippping
So my 05 4wd with just shy of 106k mileshas started slipping when it tries to go into 2nd from 1st it's just recently started and only when it's hot and after driving for a while if I let it sit and cool down it's back to normal.. I don't know of any previous service that's ever been done but I'm thinking and hoping that a tranny flush and fill will help solve the problem. I've checked mtt fluid and it seems broken down and no signs of water seepage and yes I've done my radiator bypass lol also what fluid should i use oem Nissan or can I use a differentbranded I hate that nissan is like 8 bucks a qt
Castrol Multi-import ATF is actually the same thing as Nissan Type "J" ATF, as Castrol supplies the ATF to Nissan. Most synthetic ATF's will be compatible with Nissan Types "D," "J," "S," and "K" ATF's, but make sure you check and be sure it states it's recommended for use in Nissan Type J or Type S applications. Personally, I've been using Valvoline Maxlife ATF in both a 2006 LE and 2008 LE and it's been working just fine. I pick it up in a 1-gallon jug from Advance Auto Parts. I also use it in the transfer cases.
I pulled the hoses where I did the bypass and let it pump it out, adding a little fluid at a time until it looked better. It more or less dilutes the old atf with new. If you're interested in seeing if there's more to it than old fluid you might want to drop the pan and see what's going on inside. That's assuming you know what to look for. Personally, I wouldn't know what to look for short of sludge or metal particulate.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Your symptoms sound a lot like old burnt fluid. If it doesn't do it when the car is cold but rather when the car has been running for a while where the fluid gets warm, most likely you will benefit from a full fluid change as the others have said.
Id like to add... never do a flush to an auto transmission unless its already done and you're looking for a last savior.
As an old honda mechanic i have seen some shot auto transmissions. I would recommend the 3 times drain and fill method. What this means is drain refill, drive 10 miles (enough to cycle the fluid and let it mix with the old) then drain again and repeat. By the end of the 3x drain and fill u should be around 88%+/- (i may be wrong on exact amount but its close to 90%) The reason we just recommend the 3x and not 4x or more is the cost to fluid benefit isn't warranted after 3 times.
My v8 pathfinders auto transmission uses almost exactly 4 quarts on a single drain and fill. So I buy 12 quarts for the full 3x method.
I hope this wasn't confusing... If so let me know and ill explain further.
Id like to add... never do a flush to an auto transmission unless its already done and you're looking for a last savior.
As an old honda mechanic i have seen some shot auto transmissions. I would recommend the 3 times drain and fill method. What this means is drain refill, drive 10 miles (enough to cycle the fluid and let it mix with the old) then drain again and repeat. By the end of the 3x drain and fill u should be around 88%+/- (i may be wrong on exact amount but its close to 90%) The reason we just recommend the 3x and not 4x or more is the cost to fluid benefit isn't warranted after 3 times.
My v8 pathfinders auto transmission uses almost exactly 4 quarts on a single drain and fill. So I buy 12 quarts for the full 3x method.
I hope this wasn't confusing... If so let me know and ill explain further.
http://imgur.com/XKoXBih
There's a comparison from what was in it to the new fluid
That's the first change about to do the second in a few minutes
There's a comparison from what was in it to the new fluid
That's the first change about to do the second in a few minutes
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