CVT Transmission "lugging" or vibrating at idle
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The vibrating at idle 4-banger thing seems to be hit/miss amongst all makes/models.
Most GM Ecotec powered vehicles I've driven are very smooth at idle, yet the 1.8L in my Mother's 2008 Pontiac Vibe shakes like a popcorn popper.
I recall the 2.5L in my 1997 Wrangler being rough, but that's a beast of another color.
My Subaru 2.5 idles very smooth, but isn't an I4.
Most GM Ecotec powered vehicles I've driven are very smooth at idle, yet the 1.8L in my Mother's 2008 Pontiac Vibe shakes like a popcorn popper.
I recall the 2.5L in my 1997 Wrangler being rough, but that's a beast of another color.
My Subaru 2.5 idles very smooth, but isn't an I4.
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Originally Posted By: Towncivilian
@barlowc: ensure you download the 2008 FSM from here (I linked to the 2007 FSM since that's what the OP has): http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Altima/2008/
Right click -> save as each PDF into a folder, then use fwd.pdf to navigate.
Nissan actually describes the cooler line exchange method as a method to change the fluid in newer FSMs.
NS-2 fluid is very expensive - $17.27 a quart.
Towncivilian, thanks a million for the link! I've saved all the files and am certain that it'll be a valuable resource in the years ahead.
@barlowc: ensure you download the 2008 FSM from here (I linked to the 2007 FSM since that's what the OP has): http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Altima/2008/
Right click -> save as each PDF into a folder, then use fwd.pdf to navigate.
Nissan actually describes the cooler line exchange method as a method to change the fluid in newer FSMs.
NS-2 fluid is very expensive - $17.27 a quart.
Towncivilian, thanks a million for the link! I've saved all the files and am certain that it'll be a valuable resource in the years ahead.
DODGE CALIBER 2.0L has JATCO CVT and also does this but is smoothe at acceleration. mine has 18k miles...is normal. no worries
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