wut exactly does the powertrain warranty cover? my 36k is almost up.. wut should i do? and wut should i have replaced under warranty? help please... before i go over the mileage.. im at 35596

 

if you have an 04 http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/200/2004_Wrnty.pdf
if you have an 05 http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/200/2005_Wrnty.pdf

More info on nissan's site http://www.nissanusa.com/content/0,,sctid-51144,00.html

 

Speaking of powertrain...my transmission has been not itself lately. (maybe the past 3 days) I'm not sure how to describe it, but the car feels slightly sluggish. Mostly noticable in downshifting (04 SE Auto). I'm at 40k miles... Any thoughts?

 

im having same issues at 35000 miles which i got today...

 

Then maybe you guys should take your cars in and take advantage of the powertrain warranty. Not sure about you folks, and I didn't click on the link, but for the 5.5gs the powertrain warranty is not up until 60k...

 

How about first changing the transmisson fluid and see if it helps.

 

how do u change the fluid? thought u can only use nissanmatic fluid i cant even find the dipstick.. i think i found it but it wont pull up and out

 

I could not get the picture here. There is a stopper on the dipstick. Press it
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Check for any transaxle fluid leaks.
3. Before driving, the fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30° - 50°C (86° - 122°F) using the “COLD” range on the
A/T fluid level gauge.
a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the transaxle selector lever through each gear position. Leave the selector
lever in the “P” park position.
c. Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint-free paper.

1. Run the engine to warm up the transaxle until the fluid is at full operating temperature of 50° - 80°C (122°
- 176°F).
2. Stop the engine.
3. Drain the A/T fluid by removing the drain plug. Reinstall the drain
plug to the specified tightness using a new drain washer.
4. Refill the transaxle with new specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe. Always refill the transaxle
with the same volume amount that was drained out.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the transaxle.
Drain plug
4 A/T : 29 - 39 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
5 A/T : 23.5 - 54.9 N·m (2.4 - 5.5 kg-m, 18 - 40 ft-lb)
LLIA0066E
WLIA0009E
Fluid grade
4 A/T : Genuine NISSAN Matic “D” ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska)

I was not able to get the pictures on here but I hope this helps you. Warren

 

This is very helpful ramberg. Makes me more confident that I can pull something like this off. How long does the whole process take. Then again, I'm thinking that at 40k miles on a 6th gen I shouldnt have to change the tranny fluid. I've heard rumors that flushing disturbs the particles and creates problems. Is draining really supposed to be better?

 

Draining takes out the metal shavings that invariably crop up when moving parts collide. There is a magnet in the transmission fluid pan but, it doesn't always catch everything. When I flush my 4th gen, I drop the pan, clean the magnet and replace all the fluid to keep the transmission in tiptop shape.

 

Does the vehicle have to be parked on a level surface to drain the tranny fluid? If so I think I'd have to get it into a shop. I personally dont own a lift..just ramps.

 

I suggest that you take your car to the dealer. It shouldn't cost that much. Later Warren

 

Not suprised to hear this. I see they still have crappy auto transmissions. I was hoping they would have fixed that by now.

 

from what i heard... toyota makes our transmission... is that true?

 

I was just thinking about this same issue. I'm coming up on 30K and that's when it's suppose to changed. I've heard this nissanmatic fluid was expensive. Has anyone had theirs changed by the dealer? If so, how much was it?