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#83 of 108 Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [dansc] by dansc Sep 11, 2009 (10:53 am)
Replying to: dansc (Apr 21, 2009 10:46 am) From my comment on April 21st of 2009, and I quote: "So, I did not have the failed radiator issue and since my rig only has 57,200 miles on it Nissan is replacing the transmission for me at their expense under the original factory warrantee. I should note that I am the second owner on this rig, I’m glad that Nissan’s warrantees follow the vehicle and not ownership. "   Guess what? Over the past week the rig developed a heavy shudder when at low RPM and driving on a slight incline, typically when the cruise control was active and running between 35-45 MPH.   I took it back to the dealer service department and they have determined that the replacement transmission is bad, good thing it was still under the 12 month / 12,000 mile replacement warrantee. Get this - the radiator is leaking into the transmission fluid now (!!!) the dealer is covering the transmission but now wants me to pay $663 to replace the radiator (sigh). This is the original issue that I presented to them as my primary concern back in April.   Once I get the rig back I'm going to drive it for another 12-18 months then get something else (Non-Nissan!) before the problem re-develops and have to to pay for it myself out of pocket.   Anyone at Nissan paying attention? You are losing formerly happy customers due to this obvious issue!   Is there anyone out there still driving an 2005 Pathfinder that hasn't developed any transmission issues (hard shifting, shuddering, lurching)? I strongly suggest that you might consider moving on to a new rig sooner than later. Replies to this message: matt188 (Sep 17, 2009 3:31 pm) lildavidjax (Sep 18, 2009 7:22 am) 99accent (Sep 18, 2009 8:17 am)
#84 of 108 Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [dansc] by matt188 Sep 17, 2009 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: dansc (Sep 11, 2009 10:53 am) I recently bought a 2005 pathfinder LE with 2wd. Is this problem happening with 2wd and 4wd? Does anyone know if this was confined to a particular plant or manufacture date range? Mine has 45k, any suggestions on how to approach the radiator leaking into the transmission issue proactively?    Thank you. Replies to this message: lildavidjax (Sep 18, 2009 7:22 am) 99accent (Sep 18, 2009 8:17 am)
#85 of 108 Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [matt188] by lildavidjax Sep 18, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: matt188 (Sep 17, 2009 3:31 pm) From what I have been reading in these forums, it is ALL 2005 Pathfinders. It seems that the company that manufactured the radiators obviously had a problem.I know you probably don't want to hear this, but if I were in your shoes, it would be a helluva lot cheaper just to change the radiator or bypass the the cooler in the radiator altogether by putting an aftermarket transmission cooler on it.Good luck! David
#86 of 108 Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [matt188] by 99accent Sep 18, 2009 (8:17 am)
Replying to: matt188 (Sep 17, 2009 3:31 pm) Yes the other guy is right and its a lot cheaper to By pass the radiator and just plug to two tranny lines that were going through it so if they should ever leak internally at least the water wont come out . those bypass tranny cooler kits are on JC whitney web sites less than a $1oo.oo
#87 of 108 fluids used for 2003 pathfinder drive train rear front by 99accent Sep 19, 2009 (3:34 am)
what type and brand of fluids should I use in the rear end gear housing and the front drive housing on my 2003 path nissan LE V6 Automatic [Note] my first time 4 wheel drive vehicle, thanks any one Replies to this message: lildavidjax (Sep 24, 2009 4:38 am)
#88 of 108 pathfinder any 4 wheelers by 99accent Sep 19, 2009 (3:39 am)
should you put the 4 wheel selector on a few times to circluate the oils or fluids when you drive in 2 wheel selection all summer say for 3 months ? Replies to this message: lildavidjax (Sep 24, 2009 4:43 am) 99accent (Sep 24, 2009 2:37 pm)
#89 of 108 Re: fluids used for 2003 pathfinder drive train rear front [99accent] by lildavidjax Sep 24, 2009 (4:38 am)
Replying to: 99accent (Sep 19, 2009 3:34 am) Any 90 weight gear lube will do.
#90 of 108 Re: pathfinder any 4 wheelers [99accent] by lildavidjax Sep 24, 2009 (4:43 am)
Replying to: 99accent (Sep 19, 2009 3:39 am) Can't hurt! But it's NOT good to do so on a dry road, (unless it's dirt).4 Wheel is supposed to be used only on slippery (wet) surfaces or loose (sand and gravel) surfaces. Doing so on a dry paved road can cause gears to bind thus causing undue stress on the 4 wheel part of the drive train. Replies to this message: 99accent (Sep 24, 2009 2:37 pm)
#91 of 108 Re: pathfinder any 4 wheelers [lildavidjax] by 99accent Sep 24, 2009 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: lildavidjax (Sep 24, 2009 4:43 am) you mean [Its not a good] practice just to circlate the oils to put it in 4 wheel auto for about 3 turns around an empty parking lot ,if this is so what about the possibility that when it snows and you do use it you may have leaks or hard shifting?
#92 of 108 Is this the transmission slipping? by nissan_man Oct 05, 2009 (6:57 pm)
This past June I bought my first vehicle. It's a '95 Nissan Pathfinder SE V6 auto. I LOVE it! But one thing that concerns me a little bit is when I am backing up and am making a turn there is a slight popping feeling from the rear wheels. It seems to do it mostly when I'm turning, and it will do it on asphalt or on dirt. Also, very rarely when I'm pulling out while giving it a little more gas to get up to speed (Not flooring it or anything like that) there is the same momentary shudder or pop while it's pulling out.   It doesn't seem to do as much anymore, but I still notice it now and again. It feels as though for a brief moment something is slipping somewhere. I'm wondering, is it possibly the transmission?

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