I have an 06' with the much discussed shifting issues, I have 135k and it's been happening for about 10miles now. Since I'm having issues with the transmission already, I figured, why not? I'd been wanting to do it for awhile anyway, was probably gonna have to spend a couple grand on it anyway. Oh, and the closest stealership was 140 miles away. So I tried it.


So after 3 consecutive drain and fills with a little driving (both D and R) in between each, I felt pretty confident that the K had been replaced by the M1. To my surprise, or maybe not, the cars shifting became smoother and smoother with every fill. Unfortunately 1500 miles later, I am experiencing the same problems I was before the drain and fill. I went and bought 8 qts of K and will using all of it to draining and fill tomorrow.

I had not heard of QMI, but I think I will be trying that as the last drain and fill effort before trying the transgo kit, and if that doesn't work, an upgraded valve body.

I am interested to see the results. I'll keep you all posted.

 

I though we made it clear not to use mobil 1...

 

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I think maybe that is what was made clear to you? The decision that I came to was based on numerous factors, a few of which I discussed in my post. It sounds like there are some other posters that are quite happy with M1. Honestly, I am quite happy with it's performance due to the fact that it completely cleared up my shifting issues, even if it was short lived. My prediction is that the K will only work for a short while as well. I don't know this for a fact yet because the K won't be going back in until tomorrow morning as today turned into a lazy Sunday. That remains to be seen. Another thing is this, I'm of the mind that my tranny is going, so I don't mind being a guinea pig for my fellow .org members. I realize that I have very few posts, but I have been reading this site for quite a few years now and have tinkered with multiple generations of Maximas. I am familiar with many of the senior members and have a lot of respect for a lot of people on here so once again, I'm your guinea pig.

 

Just a little update. Did 3 drain and fills with the K, unlike the M 1 it did nothing to clear up any of the issues. Next stop is QMI, if that doesn't make a change than it's time for the transgo kit.

 

I dont think changing transmission fluid is a "fix" for bad maintenance.... I think if the car had regular maintenance w K matic, it wouldnt need this today.

 

I completely agree with the first part of that statement. With that being said, I'm thinking that you're referring to my car in the second part. If that is the case, than my question is, at what point did you assume the bad maintenance?

 

I am in Ghana,west africa and i badly need a matic k to buy or someone should let me know if there could be an alternative to matic k.Please suggest sites for me if the need be.I drive an 04 which has done abt 150k so far.

 

Hm, I quite understand your plight. May be you need to search more in Ghana; or else you just got to import it. It's available here in Lagos, Nigeria---and it took me a while to discover that.

 

I just switched to Amsoil last week, and so far, I have noticed a smoother shift between 2nd and 3rd. I used the Amsoil w/ the product code ATL

 

This comes up right away with google:

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=4604

Have ordered my Matic K from them twice. But last time just did dealership since it is now cheaper.

 

I got it from nissan myself.

Change the oil on a regular schedule, will keep your AT running fine.

How can you expect an AT to run in its **** for 5 years and not fail.....

 

Hello Costee,

Where can i get the Nissan Matric K ATF in lagos, need to service my car(everything about it, engine, transmission,brake,change the air filter, flush the radiator and soon).

Thanks

 

Call Bright on 08034974198 at Ladipo.

 

Thanks bro....