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eieio wrote:Trans fluid level OK?
Correct trans fluid?
Changed recently?
By-pass or new radiator installed?
radiators weren't replaced under warranty unless there was a trans failure caused by the failed radiator.Db615 wrote:eieio wrote:Trans fluid level OK?
Correct trans fluid?
Changed recently?
By-pass or new radiator installed?
- Trans fluid is factory spec. Have not serviced the trans recently regarding fluid/filter - trans service is probably overdue
- I know I’ve taken it in for all of its recalls and I believe the radiator issue contaminating the trans was one of them? Maybe I’m wrong. Aside from that, I’ve never replaced the radiator, so I’m hoping it’s not the contamination issue.
Welcome to the path!Db615 wrote:eieio wrote:Trans fluid level OK?
Correct trans fluid?
Changed recently?
By-pass or new radiator installed?
- Trans fluid is factory spec. Have not serviced the trans recently regarding fluid/filter - trans service is probably overdue
- I know I’ve taken it in for all of its recalls and I believe the radiator issue contaminating the trans was one of them? Maybe I’m wrong. Aside from that, I’ve never replaced the radiator, so I’m hoping it’s not the contamination issue.
- Thanks for all of the helpful info. Greatly appreciated. I’ll definitely try all those things and HOPE that keeps it in the game without a rebuild. A rebuild isn’t exactly something I’ve been saving up for so that would be a problem lol. I have heard about the SMOD, and I’m crossing my fingers that’s not the case. It’s been the first time in 165k miles I’ve had any kind of trans issue with it at all. I will do those things in a few days and report back. Hopefully fluid/filter etc will do the trick. Fingers crossed. Thanks again guys.palmerwmd wrote:Welcome to the path!Db615 wrote:eieio wrote:Trans fluid level OK?
Correct trans fluid?
Changed recently?
By-pass or new radiator installed?
- Trans fluid is factory spec. Have not serviced the trans recently regarding fluid/filter - trans service is probably overdue
- I know I’ve taken it in for all of its recalls and I believe the radiator issue contaminating the trans was one of them? Maybe I’m wrong. Aside from that, I’ve never replaced the radiator, so I’m hoping it’s not the contamination issue.
There was never a recall done on this the so called SMOD ( strawberry milkshake of death)
On model years 05-10 (but especially on 05-08) models the factory heat exchange in the transmission has gaskets that are prone to leaking.
When coolant and ATF mix the transmission invariably gets completely destroyed (clutch packs and valve body and transmission control)
Do as previous poster suggested and check under the radiator cap ASAP.
It is possible (but not common) to save a transmission when caught quickly by multiple tranny flushes.
Search for transmission fluid replacement on here.
Use the Castrol Import ATF its MUCH cheaper than dealer and its the right Nissan spec fluid.
There are threads on here how to do it.. you bypass the radiator.. refill radiator and transmission.. transmission will need to be drained and filled... then driven ... then drained and filled.. then driven 3 times or so.. the more often the better...
Or it could be a simply problem.. but these transmission are usually strong and rarely break unless its SMOD.
Its also possible your tranny fluid got so dirty its clogging up the valvebody.. that would produce the symptom u describe.
Count yourself very lucky when u check the rad and the fluid does not look milky and/or frothy.
Even if its clear as a minimum do the bypass right now... and then once u fixed the other issue replace the radiator..
Agree 100% with everything your transmission guy said.Db615 wrote:Hey everyone, just checking back in to let everyone know what’s going on. The transmission has NOT been dropped yet. Also, I have another vehicle so I just left it in the work parking lot for a little while. Anyway, checked coolant and no evidence of SMOD. Got under the vehicle and engine and trans pan are bone dry. Took the 10mm bolt off to check trans level, and metal pieces came out of the dipstick. (Maybe I shredded a gear?) ATF level was normal, but as I kept dipping it back in, small pieces kept coming out. Called a couple trans builders. Guy said the 5AT jatco was one of the best transmissions he’s ever seen and they usually only fail due to the radiator issue or hard use. Said he sees them go over 200k with proper service and a bypass and said he usually honors their warranty after expiration because after the rebuild they usually never break. Said it’s absolutely worth fixing and max it would run me is $2500 but said so far it’s looking like a rebuild.
Awesome!!Db615 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:59 amJust an update. I did spend $3200 on a full rebuild replacing everything including new valve body, torque converter, pump, etc. with a 2 year warranty. It was full of metal shavings and coolant. Did the bypass as well. The fluid was gray. Drives and shifts amazing now. Was worth the money for sure.