i have a 2001 maxima se, automatic absolutely love it, but one little thing that bugs me...when im driving about 35 to 40 mph, the transmission seems to have a low growl, getting into fourth gear, seeing that im usually driving around 40 if behind someone its engine just seems like it is stuck trying to get in between gears, it purs when i get over that gear...does anyone have any ideas that could alleviate the problem? ive also turned off the overdrive which makes the transitions smoother, but i dont get the same pickup....any ideas?

 

Its the unreliable electronic motor mounts that Nissan uses thats failing. O/D on in 4th gear cruising at 40mph will have your TC locked up, if you give it enough gas, the T/C releases from lock-up mode and the car sails quietly again. The car has a load, which causes this drivetrain vibration that apparently is at the same frequency as some metal on the car. If you an live with it, its fine. Its not your transmission

 

IF it was ur tranny it would kick in hard ...i had that same problem it kicked in hard and it took a lil while for 3-4 to kick in......i gotta 00' maxima..took it to the dealer..mad a technition drive it....turn out it was an Air filimator there a high and a low.. the low is $280 the high is around $430... luckily it is cover by state emmisions and they replaced the part for free

 

well, at least its not my tranny, thanks for the info im gonna check into it, prolly bring it back to the dealer to see if they can do anything, hopefully it'll be frreeeee we'lll see

 

oh hey screamingve, so if its these unreliable motor mounts, can i get them or it replaced? if so how much are they?