View Poll Results: What is the status of ur tranny?

I still have my original Transmission.

187

78.57%

I have a rebuilt Transmission.

10.08%

I have a new/used Transmission.

9.66%

Other

1.68%

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05-16-2005, 10:17 PM

#81

aprentice

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142k, original auto, push it 6500 rpm a few times a day.. still going strong no problems..

05-17-2005, 05:23 AM

#82

Ninos_Maxima

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Rebuilt @ 55k
Currently 65k Think its gonna start slipping again soon

05-17-2005, 05:33 AM

#83

matude

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Original 130k

Ok shape...

05-17-2005, 07:45 AM

#84

Northern Maxima

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Original tranny, I've got 93,000 km (approx. 58,000 miles). I might consider a 5 speed swap if my auto goes, but I'm thinking it will be fine for a long time.

05-17-2005, 08:13 AM

#85

kenju4u

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142K Original...smooth.

05-17-2005, 09:00 AM

#86

SilverC5

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Original - auto. 127K shifts just fine

05-17-2005, 10:09 AM

#87

jblinga

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138K on original 5 spd, but its starting to act up(popping out of 4th gear) replacment will be 5th gen w/vlsd

05-17-2005, 10:50 AM

#88

Bobo

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No noticeable change in slight left transmission seal leak since March 1 posting. Will continue to monitor situation. Car has 58,475 mostly highway miles on it and as it is a Canadian model with LSD, I am not concerned about the dreaded differential bearing problem peculiar to many 95/96 models.

05-17-2005, 10:55 AM

#89

KCMaxima98

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92K with original 5spd tranny and clutch. Was leaking gear oil like mad until I had the axle seal replaced. I noticed that the bearings are indeed worn badly. It has been a couple of weeks since I replaced the seal and it doesn't leak yet....I know its coming though. The funny thing is that the car drives like a champ but I know the tranny is a time bomb waiting to go off.

Throw a finger in the air for the engineers that designed the 4th gen 5spd transmission!

05-17-2005, 11:12 AM

#90

DR-Max

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Stock tranny and clutch currently at 141k miles. The clutch probably would have gone longer had it not for the rear main seal. I'll be replacing the clutch and seals next week when my 5th gen clutch kit arrives.

05-17-2005, 11:20 AM

#91

skytzo

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Original auto, 110,000 miles, no leaks, no problems. I have a lead foot, but I don't beat my car by any means. Damn, reading about all these problems with the manuals is actually making me happy about having a slushbox instead of a stick.

05-17-2005, 11:37 AM

#92

Bobo

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Anybody who is happy they have a slushbox is suffering from a serious case of denial!
And no, its not a river in Egypt.

05-17-2005, 02:27 PM

#93

quaker

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Mines got 140000 and feels great. Only thing is I have not a clue if or when the fluid has ever been changed.

05-17-2005, 02:34 PM

#94

DR-Max

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Change your tranny fluid with Redline MT90, you'll extend the life of your tranny and improve shifting.

11-20-2005, 06:13 PM

#95

a3gus

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136K, original tranny, no leaks but shifts are not smooth between 1st and 2nd.

11-20-2005, 07:41 PM

#96

maxgxe97

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102,000 on original trans

11-20-2005, 07:50 PM

#97

keb1209

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Original 5speed at 198,900mi. First new clutch at 189,000.... original was still holding strong, but since the engine was being rebuilt I figured why not throw in a new clutch too....

11-20-2005, 09:11 PM

#98

-MaxPayne-

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Original tranny: 165,000 on 1995 5-spd tranny...155,000 on original clutch (installed after early recall)

11-21-2005, 07:20 AM

#99

95jr6708

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Original, 135k auto still in good shape (knock on wood)

11-21-2005, 07:39 AM

#100

greengrass215

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original trans wit 176k mile never had any trans problems

11-21-2005, 11:11 AM

#101

dgeesaman

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139k original 5 speed, just now becoming ball-bearing-hamburger. Rebuild planned for this month. Rebuild should last a long time.

Dave

11-21-2005, 11:23 AM

#102

VQ2fast4U

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132k on first 5 speed, NEW AE VLSD on its way. I dont beat on my car, but i do tend to drive with a lead foot.

11-21-2005, 11:44 AM

#103

BluFlame

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190k original auto, no issues. Mobile1 ATF + cooler since 70k

11-21-2005, 12:23 PM

#104

Nissan 6

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this thread is 8 months old

11-21-2005, 04:21 PM

#105

MadMaxSE-L

Doggah Bite...

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Origional auto, 101000 miles w/no problems which is suprising since I run the S out of my car 3-4 days out of the week and have DR mod on manual switch and I have not gotten around to installing a tranny cooler yet.

11-21-2005, 04:48 PM

#106

depone

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135K original shifts mint

11-21-2005, 06:31 PM

#107

Zack342

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zack342

118k on my max original and my parts car has VLSD which was replaced at 115k

Orignal started making noises so now i am onto that VLSD

11-21-2005, 08:12 PM

#108

90stanza

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now 130K plus and finally the tranny is starting to go. Small leak from axle and first and second gear whine. I probaly need a new tranny in about a year or so.

11-21-2005, 10:55 PM

#109

dariod

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What is up with these rebuilt trannys at 60K. I have 1996 Maxima with 120K and 1993 Camry V6 with 180K all with the original trannys and both are auto. If my tranny went out at 60K I would never drive that brand of a car. I would still be pissed of at the Toyota if my tranny went out at the 180K what my car has.

11-21-2005, 11:36 PM

#110

2 Da Max

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my 2nd tranny fawking up with only 50k on it

11-22-2005, 12:07 AM

#111

DR-Max

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It's because some people beat on their transmission and are all delusional or on denial about it. My '95 SE is at around 150k and never had any problems, just replaced the clutch about 5 months ago. I almost never race my car and almost never pop the clutch. I had a 3rd gen Maxima and that transmission lasted about 200k miles before the tranny went to hell but that car was automatic and part of the problem was TCU related. Automatics do not last as long as manual trannies especially if you drive it like a manual transmission. People seem to think that such practice is harmless to the transmission.

11-22-2005, 12:11 AM

#112

cefiro8701

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80k original miles...just flushed!

good acceleration..

but downshift from 2-1 is crap!

11-22-2005, 04:15 AM

#113

MaxKlinger

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Original automatic at 216,000 miles.

11-22-2005, 03:11 PM

#114

SMX95

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Ordered a new trans, Broken Diff bearings trans not working...

11-22-2005, 03:16 PM

#115

Rich1995

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origional automatic transmission hasnt had any problems knock on wood...112 and some change mileage

11-22-2005, 04:56 PM

#116

7jackmack

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original automatic just hit 241,000 miles.

11-22-2005, 09:51 PM

#117

darklegend06

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Original 130000 miles but seems like it is dieing on me.

Bad acceleration after a rolling stop.

11-23-2005, 03:46 AM

#118

MaxKlinger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darklegend06

Original 130000 miles but seems like it is dieing on me.

Bad acceleration after a rolling stop.

Yeah, they have a tendancy to do that. If you don't come to a complete stop they won't downshift to first. Sometimes mine even starts in third gear. I doubt it's going to die soon.

But we're not supposed to do rolling stops anyway, right?