TD100 replied:

Hey Kev,

i wouldnt think the trans fluid would be that buggered in an 04 model vehicle.most trans services have 80k intervals(80k,160k,240k etc)and even 150k intervals.i think the auto in SWMBO adventra is 150k.my cruiser is 80k.how many Ks has the "Z"trail done?unless it has a problem which is possible cos its a Missan LOL.you can try a service on it and see what happens.as for fluid type it should be on the sump plug,dipstick or in service manual,could be DXIII or DXIV.cheers Paul

Willem replied:

Methinks its running too hot in Sunny Queensland, Sonny..lol

Probably needs the filter changed in the gearbox.

Our 2003 base model runs sweetly




Cheers

Member - Axle replied:

So it appears the cockroach land is going to be less hassle with vechiles than the turbilant north ...lol, Just change the oil and clean the filter, if that dont work chuck the job in and return to the land of cockroaches!!, hahaha.

Cheers Axle.

Member - Tour Boy (springsure replied:

Hi Kev,
The Corolla started to get a bit grumpy once we got up here as well.
I disconnected the battery, then turned the ignition on to remove any power left in the system. Then I got a piece of wire to bridge the + and - terminals. This resets the computer and then re-connected the battery and presto sweet as.

A mechanic mate of mine told me to do this when ever a modern computerised vehicle starts playing up. It works well on common rail diesels when the fuel isn't of a great quality (woollies)
and the computer will then allow the vehicle to run as well on crappy fuel as good stuff.

Give it a try costs nothing and it sometimes works also when you think your injectors need doing (electronic injectors).

Regards
Dave

Member - Phil G (SA) replied:

Gday Kev,
I'd also be surprised if the fluid is the problem. But if you replace it, just go down to Nisssan and buy some. Its well priced and they will give you the right stuff - auto transmission fluids have got too complicated on the new vehicles - theres a million sorts to choose from these days.

Does it do it in both in and out of overdrive??