Transmission trouble? - 1997 LE

[johnabdl]

My 1997 LE intermittently surges on the highway between 60 and 70mph.

It's as if you turned off the overdrive--same effect.

 

It's also beginning to strain a bit at slower speeds on local roads.

 

The transmission fluid was suppose to have been changed regularly, but I think someone gipped me at one point, and the fluid is too dirty now, so I'm not going to try to change it, or even drain a bit and top it off.

 

Any idea what's going on? Is it a sign of the end for this transmission?

 

Thanks for any tips.

[Tungsten]

I would still change the fluid, go to a shop that has the flush machine and have them do it. Use either AMSOIL or Nissanmatic S (or J).

[johnabdl]

I would still change the fluid, go to a shop that has the flush machine and have them do it. Use either AMSOIL or Nissanmatic S (or J).

 

An experienced mechanic--racer, too--said not to touch it, presumably he saw metal in the fluid?

Could you say why you'd change it anyway?

 

Thanks a lot.

[Tungsten]

If there is metal in the fluid then your transmission is going to quit soon. A flush and a filter change is at least something that can be done to help it out. If its that bad then you should have it rebuilt.

[JUDGE]

I would change the fluid, just the amount of fluid that comes out when you drop the pan, I personally don't like the idea of flushing a tranny. I would also add a bottle of Lucas tranny fix to try and help the symptoms.