[JJMAC1]

Ok. 07 Nismo. 40k miles. I have taken FREAKING GREAT care of this truck and have loved it. Actually want to keep it forever. I have maintained and treated this thing way better than even the best maintenance program recommends. Better than a child. Better than a woman. My hands have caressed every part of her and cared for all her fluids intimately. No other person has polluted her with their hands in any of her private areas.

So. The truck comes off lease in Oct. I was planning on purchasing it off lease because its a great truck and I have taken GREAT care of her. I even just purchased and installed a PRG advance coilover package for her.

So... I have been reading about the Transmission Failure/Coolant debacle on here and 6k shell outs to stealerships to replace trannies because of this issue. I Tow a 3000 lb popup through burly mountain passes in CO and the trans has been working really hard since I got the truck with the altitude and all... But I have been taking care of it. Extra fluid changes etc. Never had a problem yet.

So..... I am REALLY pissed that this trans/coolant problem seems to be a definite issue in out trucks. I tow alot and dont want to bypass outside the radiator and have the truck overheating all the time.....

And....I am also pissed because I just spent almost 2k on a new suspension system from PRG that really doesnt feel any different than stock. (Not PRG fault, but rather just sold into the idea that after market would be better than OEM). And it wasnt.

So.... Should I just get rid of this thing when its off lease and buy a new truck before all these towing/trans/radiator issues happen. It seems from what I am reading that its not IF but WHEN.

Thoughts?

was thinking of getting a pathy or titan. Or maybe moving over into the diesel realm of vehicles.

would much rather keep my fronty with all the money and care i put into her....she has been good to me.

Thoughts?

 

[mike]

Get a replacement radiator and replace the radiator. Then you will never have to worry about.

 

[Espo78]

A couple thoughts...like Mike said, replace the radiator, or bypass the internal tranny cooler and install an external one. Jegs has them for like 50 bucks.

Also, your PRG suspension...you lifted the truck right? And it rides like stock? That sounds worth the money to me. Usually lifting means a stiffer ride. I vote to keep it if it makes financial sense and just do the tranny cooler upgrade and you'll be set.

 

[BluJay]

Sounds like you put alot of stress into this "transmission failure" Wich already has multuple corrections posted... If the bypass scares you a custom radiator will put your concerns at ease, i consider a secondary trans cooler with a tempature gauge more then sufficent... As for the PRG If im not mistaken the ride quality is suppose to increase a little, but the main bennifits is more travel when offroading...

Just my .02 but keep her and buy the extended warrenty!

 

[JJMAC1]

Best external Tranny cooler?

 

[LoopOut]

Replace the rad and be happy you haven't had any/all the problems posted around here. As for the PRG suspension. Im not trying to start a fight, but you just must not be as in tune with your truck as others. While I have never owned a lifted 4x4 before this truck, I know that lifts generally make for a stiffer/rougher ride. That being said. I can't say enough about how good my truck rides now with my PRG basic C/O lift. Even after cranking the coilovers up I still feel it was a good improvement over stock. Not night and day different, but definetly better.

My .02

 

[BluJay]

Best external Tranny cooler?

I vote 16 pass!
mount it on the hood and be pimpin!

Derale 16-Pass Electra-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan, -6 AN Inlets - Class V Derale Transmission Coolers D13900

 

[chaz]

thats one sweet setup,theres plenty of room for that in there too.you guys have more ideas than i have money.

 

[JJMAC1]

Is that a new radiator or just a after market cooler?

 

[chaz]

one sweet new cooler

 

[JJMAC1]

Is that better than a whole new radiator?

Still confused.....

why dont they just make it freaking right to begin with?

 

[chaz]

200. for that cooler is cheaper than a new radiator,and it eliminates the tranny fluid from entering the coolant/causing a 6000.00 dollar meltdown

 

[mike]

A new radiator is only $130 to $150.

 

[devious1]

I say get a new radiator and keep the truck. Get a new radiator ASAP though. I believe I just had this failure.

 

[JJMAC1]

This is such horse sh^t! Why did I spend 30k on this truck only to find out that i will have a 7k tranny issue if I dont become my own mechanic and swap out OEM parts.

Crap.

 

[JJMAC1]

Where does this after market cooler go?

I am moving to Arizona and will still be towing. will this cooler suffice or should I just get the new radiator?

what type/brand radiator?


Starting to get incredibly pissed off at all these replacement parts.

 

[bwarren228]

Wow, this radiator issue is being blown way out of proportion. I have over 100k miles w/ no issues, and none of my friends w/ frontiers have had issues. The only place I've heard of it was by a select few on this forum, and everyone else is getting worried about it.

 

[chaz]

Wow, this radiator issue is being blown way out of proportion. I have over 100k miles w/ no issues, and none of my friends w/ frontiers have had issues. The only place I've heard of it was by a select few on this forum, and everyone else is getting worried about it.

yes it is,it may or may not happen at all.
there are only a few people here that have had issues

 

[BluJay]

A replacement OEM radiator will not solve the problem, a custom or aftermarket or titan radiator might solve the problem.

The aftermarket trans cooler is because if you bypass the radiator cooler adding a secondary cooler with multuple passes and fans will keep your tempature low and keep you from overheating...

The aftermarket cooler can go in front of your current one or in replacement of your current one. Under the truck, in the bed, wherever your heart and creativity can put it.

One is not in replacemnt of the other they are in adittion to eachother. (trans cooler / radiator)

I wouldnt consider these replacement parts... I would consider these upgrades, making my truck into a machine... =)

 

[chaz]

well said BlueJay