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Problem solved. Engine air filter was very dirty. Engine struggled to stay alive at idle rpms due to constricted air flow. Not a transmission issue thank God. Replaced air filter, now it's good.

Lightly driven. The manual doesn't recommend any service interval for transmission fluid for non severe service. LOL

Just broke 120k miles

Not sure on service, possibly never. Would a fluid exchange help with this?

2010 Nissan Z, 7 speed automatic

Not sure what forum this belongs on, but with my daughters car, when she stops at a light with car in drive, it feels like the thransmission is 'dragging' or something. With foot on brake, the rpms drop lower then say with car in park and there is a vibration, sort of like the engine wants to...

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this. I have a certified warranty on this vehicle for 80k miles. The dealer enforces warranty compliance by doing approved maintenance per schedule. It's good for warranty compliance is what really matters.

That's exactly what they told me CKN. It's a totally different type of filtration system. It's a suction system and the filters are for gross filtration. Any particulate that's caught in the filter releases into the bottom of pan and smaller particulate has no effect on transmission operation as...

Yes still under warranty. Already did it. I'll be the guinea pig. Maxlife says suitable for MB 236.17, which is the parent spec. It shifts better and smoother with the maxlife. Midas database shows it's a suitable replacement.

Just returned from dealer for free oil change/tire rotation. Confirmed their transmission service does NOT include filter change or remove pan. Just a drain and refill with 6 qts matic-p, and a BG detergent additive. I feel real good aboutt getting a a maxlife atf flush with 11 qts at Midas

Yes, Midas did a Flush via the radiator lines. Their database said 10 qts (if I recall correctly). Cost was $279 + shop supplies etc. Brought total to just over $300, for which I used a $50 off coupon. Just for compare. Dealer service was just over $500. They do not remove pan and filters. And...

I got it in my '23 Frontier for past ~5k miles. Been shifting great. If it's suitable for the MB 236.17 spec, it works. Fyi, I did it at Midas where their system lists it as compatible. Also, did it as a flush. No pan or filter replacement @ 30k miles

A comparison of the VOA's of the 2. You can see how close they really are. Maxlife meets MB 236.17. Use them interchangeably. I did

I've been told by the dealership service department that in the case of a warranty claim, nissan has been known to ask for maintenance records.

Is there a thicker vicoscity 0w-20 available, or one more suitable for a tow vehicle? I'd like to stay in the recommended grade of 0w-20 due to having an 80k powertrain warranty. The owners manual clearly states 0w-20. I bought it as a dealer demo with 2000 miles on it. They offered it as a...