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Sravan - 27 Feb 2004 00:44 GMT

Hello,

I recently got this 6 speed and getting a grinding noise (not always
but most of the times) when I shift from 2 to 3. I make sure the
clutch is floored all the way in.

The dealer says the problem can not be duplicated and it is as per the
standards.

What I am doing wrong pl. suggest.

Thanks,
Sravan

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Steve T - 26 Feb 2004 23:17 GMT

> Hello,
>
> I recently got this 6 speed and getting a grinding noise (not always
> but most of the times) when I shift from 2 to 3. I make sure the
> clutch is floored all the way in.

Shift slower help? Someone may have replaced the fluid with something too
thick like 90W hypoid oil.

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Sravan - 27 Feb 2004 20:45 GMT

> > Hello,
> >
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> Shift slower help? Someone may have replaced the fluid with something too
> thick like 90W hypoid oil.

If I shift around 2K rpm it is smooth always. Any shift beyond 3500, I
hear a grinding noise.

Last time I had my oil change done at Jiffy Lube, this time I will
take it to the Nissan dealer.

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maxima1 - 27 Feb 2004 14:13 GMT

> Hello,
>
> I recently got this 6 speed and getting a grinding noise (not always
> but most of the times) when I shift from 2 to 3. I make sure the
> clutch is floored all the way in.

Change the trans oil. Try Redline MTL. I put it in a Honda Accord that
always shifted slowly 1-2. The new fluid made those worn synchros
shift like new.

Good Luck,

Matthew
2K1 Max SE

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lcbill - 12 Apr 2004 04:25 GMT

HI--

I recently bought a 2002 Maxima SE w/ 6 spd that was a "demo"--actually
the manager drove it for a year--my trans is notchy in 2-3 and 3-4 shifts.
. .my first thought is that the car might be abused but I noticed this
trait in other demos (that is the only way you can get a 2002-2003 6 spd
Max anymore) and those demos had other traits showing far more abuse than
mine may have received . .plus I met the manager and he didn't seem like
the type who would abuse the car . . anyway the car magazines make mention
of the characteristic talked about here so I think it might be
characteristic of the trans. . but I'll try the Redline MTL oil you
suggest . . .thanks for the tip.

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twaugh5 - 03 Mar 2004 22:47 GMT

> Hello,
>
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>
> What I am doing wrong pl. suggest.

Sure sounds like a bad synchro.

> Thanks,
> Sravan

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