johnabdl Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnabdl Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDGE Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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