Random Little Question Thread
G-Dirty: Just change the fluid
Supposedly, a bulk of transmission issues start because the owner waited until over 90k to change the fluid.
Transmission fluid gets a little dirty, but most of it is from the initial break in of the transmission, so it's already been dirty for about 100k miles and only a minute fraction of it is from wear and tear. The fluid doesn't go bad, it won't lose viscosity over time like oil does, so leaving it in there will be fine.
But that's what they say. I never said not to change the fluid, I was just answering why they say that. I changed the fluid and filter in my IS at about 100k anyways and everything is fine.
Transmission fluid gets a little dirty, but most of it is from the initial break in of the transmission, so it's already been dirty for about 100k miles and only a minute fraction of it is from wear and tear. The fluid doesn't go bad, it won't lose viscosity over time like oil does, so leaving it in there will be fine.
But that's what they say. I never said not to change the fluid, I was just answering why they say that. I changed the fluid and filter in my IS at about 100k anyways and everything is fine.
I remember someone was using exhaust tips from the Altima because they just looked a lot nicer.
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Supposedly, a bulk of transmission issues start because the owner waited until over 90k to change the fluid.
Transmission fluid gets a little dirty, but most of it is from the initial break in of the transmission, so it's already been dirty for about 100k miles and only a minute fraction of it is from wear and tear. The fluid doesn't go bad, it won't lose viscosity over time like oil does, so leaving it in there will be fine.
But that's what they say. I never said not to change the fluid, I was just answering why they say that. I changed the fluid and filter in my IS at about 100k anyways and everything is fine.
Transmission fluid gets a little dirty, but most of it is from the initial break in of the transmission, so it's already been dirty for about 100k miles and only a minute fraction of it is from wear and tear. The fluid doesn't go bad, it won't lose viscosity over time like oil does, so leaving it in there will be fine.
But that's what they say. I never said not to change the fluid, I was just answering why they say that. I changed the fluid and filter in my IS at about 100k anyways and everything is fine.
I hear this click that I don't like when putting the car into drive while having my foot on the brake. It comes from under the car maybe around the drivers seat. Maybe a little more towards the center. Anybody have some input as to what it could be? I could provide a video. Thanks guys.
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Doesn't the auto trans have some sort of lock that prevents you from moving from Park or something into Drive without stepping onto the brake pedal?
That the click you're talkin about?
That the click you're talkin about?
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Supposedly, a bulk of transmission issues start because the owner waited until over 90k to change the fluid.
Transmission fluid gets a little dirty, but most of it is from the initial break in of the transmission, so it's already been dirty for about 100k miles and only a minute fraction of it is from wear and tear. The fluid doesn't go bad, it won't lose viscosity over time like oil does, so leaving it in there will be fine.
But that's what they say. I never said not to change the fluid, I was just answering why they say that. I changed the fluid and filter in my IS at about 100k anyways and everything is fine.
Transmission fluid gets a little dirty, but most of it is from the initial break in of the transmission, so it's already been dirty for about 100k miles and only a minute fraction of it is from wear and tear. The fluid doesn't go bad, it won't lose viscosity over time like oil does, so leaving it in there will be fine.
But that's what they say. I never said not to change the fluid, I was just answering why they say that. I changed the fluid and filter in my IS at about 100k anyways and everything is fine.
I can’t speak to more recent transmissions and transmission fluids but years ago I knew a very reputable family who owned several transmission shops. They said that if the fluid had never been changed and there was an issue with the transmission, it was probable that gear shavings and the gunk was holding the transmission together. After changing the fluid on high mileage cars and then being accused by the car owner of intentionally causing transmission damage when the transmission essentially fell apart and needed a re-build, they started refusing to change the fluid on high mileage vehicles unless the transmission had been previously serviced at their shop.
Thanks for the detailed input guys. Unfortunately I am not the first owner of my G so I have no idea if or when the tranny fluid has been changed. I think I'm gonna change the tranny fluid after I install Sean's grounding kit just to see if his kit makes any difference on the tranny.
On a side note, I went for a test drive with my mechanic in my car and he said he didn't like the "sticky"/delayed shifting. But this was right after some spirited driving and it's natural for the G to act this way... right?
I'm not sure about that one - rev up motors have more advanced timing so the plugs for rev up motors might be a step colder to help prevent detonation. If you are modded, one step colder is not a bad thing.