fearkobe Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have a 95 Nissan pathfinder and this happened to me and my sister we came to a stop and the pathfinder barely wanted to move and it seems like it was struggling to move. We turned it off and back on and drive off fine. Had the transmission fluid changed less then 6k miles ago and this problem happened before we had the fluid changed. But this problem seems to happen only after we come to a stop. I have almost 228k miles. Any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 What fluid was used? Was a full fluid exchange performed, or just a drain and foll? Had the transmission previously been serviced? Were there any issues being experienced with the transmission prior to the service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 I sold it to my brother inlaw said the transmission was starting to mess up but he just had the fluids changed before 200k miles and once he had it changed it was fine after that. When i got it i had the fluid changed. I put a Lucas transmission oil brand in there. It's just weird when we come to a stop and it barely wants to move and it s not the brakes getting stuck. Pretty much when it gets like this i just turn it of and start it back up and off i go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 And no i didn't have have the transmission flush just had the filter changed and fluid. I don't believe on transmission flushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourface1650 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Does the power light flash when it does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 What specifications does the Lucas fluid meet? What brand of filter did you use? Was the O-ring placed on the filter intake tube properly before insertion? A transmission "flush" is nothing more than a complete fluid exchange utilizing the transmission cooler lines to drain the old fluid while fresh fluid is added. Sometimes shops will add some gorilla snot "cleaning" chemical, but this is not necessary. If a transmission fails soon after a complete fluid exchange, the transmission was doomed anyway. Leaving a contaminated lubricant in a transmission will not help it live any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 This is the fluid i used http://m.oreillyauto.com/mt/www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/LUC0/10418/N0922.oap?ck=Search_lucas+oil_N0922_1212006_2631&keyword=lucas+oil&pt=N0922&ppt=C0378 i didn't notice the light flashing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 This is the fluid i used http://m.oreillyauto.com/mt/www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/LUC0/10418/N0922.oap?ck=Search_lucas+oil_N0922_1212006_2631&keyword=lucas+oil&pt=N0922&ppt=C0378 i didn't notice the light flashing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 i also did notice the reverse has alittle delay. but its been like that since i got it back when it had 172k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 That fluid should be okay. Have you checked the transmission fluid level properly? 1. Drive around for 10 minutes in the city after the transmission is at operating temperature. 2. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 3. With P selected, shift through every gear and return to P. 4. Pull the transmission dipstick with the engine idling, wipe it clean, reinsert it completely, and read the level. It must be within the notched area labeled "HOT". Check for fluid contamination after wiping on a paper towel. The fluid should be red, and not smell burnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 when i get it home i will check the transmission fluid on it. my sister has to take it out of town to pick up a load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I was low one quart. I was sitting below the ok. I'm gonna get it looked at and see why it already lost a quart. My pan looks a little soaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I was low one quart. I was sitting below the ok. I'm gonna get it looked at and see why it already lost a quart. My pan looks a little soaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Did you replace the copper crush washer on the transmission drain plug and torque the plug to 25 ft-lbs? The washer should be replaced every time the drain plug is removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I would suspect that it was probably not filled properly the first time. It needs to be filled when the transmission fluid at operating temperature and in park, otherwise it will be low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I topped it off my sister took it out of town again coming back she went to the same stop and it didn't want to move again so she shut it off and drove of fine. She said and i notice to the temp gauge goes up to half or a little over. Could this be an electrical issue too. Thanks for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 My temp gauge goes to half, so I assume that's normal. The fact that it clears up on restart suggests electrical to me. Any codes on the trans computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Now, understand I'm not sure of the cause or how to resolve, but I sometimes experience something similar, especially when offroading: What happens is the transmission basically isn't downshifting when it should. So your driving along there in 3rd or 4th gear and come to a stop, well the tranny is still in 3rd and that's why it won't hardly move. I don't know why it does this but atleast you know what it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The trans is going into the failsafe mode because it thinks you're spinning the tires excessively. I would check the trans codes. In the garage section there is a link to the service manual that will tell you how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 So for now is it ok to take it out of town again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 My sister said with a load the temp gauge for the coolant went up to 3/4 when going up hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Check your coolant, if it is low or isn't clean looking, change it. Also hose out the radiator fins make sure its all clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Radiator fluid looks like it can be flushed out. I'm gonna take it in to have it flushed out and change the thermo stat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearkobe Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Well the coolant looked watery and nothing is blocking the air in the radiator fins. My temp gauge reads only a 1/4 up on full temp. So tomorrow maybe I'm gonna have a thermo put in with new coolant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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