Requirement of transmission cooler

[Raveen]

Hai Friends 

 

recently bought an 2010 xterra , just wanted to know if anyone has installed a separate transmission cooling Kit and if i need to install one which would be the best. I did have a problem that my transmission oil got mixed up with the coolant, so when i checked internet, it shows to bypass the main radiator with a transmission cooler. Can anyone enlighten me regarding this matter what would be safe to save the transmission further from such issue.

 

regards

[Aadi]

Hi, you need to first find out why the coolant and transmission oil mixed, it’s not normal, I’m not very experienced with Xterra specifically but it’s still odd for the two fluids to mix.

You can always go with a transmission cooler for obvious reasons, it will definitely help in the summer, especially if you are going on more demanding drives. Installing a cooling system will extend your transmissions life. My truck has a trucool system for the transmission as I had overheating issues when climbing very large dunes in the summer, after installing it, I haven’t had any problems

Im sure the Xterra owners in Carnity will be able to share their inputs and experiences.

[Gilberto]

10 minutes ago, Aadi said:

Hi, you need to first find out why the coolant and transmission oil mixed, it’s not normal, I’m not very experienced with Xterra specifically but it’s still odd for the two fluids to mix.

It’s called SMOD (Strawberry Milkshake of Death) and unfortunately is a known issue in all pre-2010 Xterras. 

Raveen, as per my understanding it’s a relative easy fix but one that a garage needs to do. You can either go to Nissan (expensive of course) or any decent off-road garage in Musssafah or Al Quoz and they’ll be able to sort you out. 

I’m not sure the extend of your problem, but you might want to tow your car to the garage to prevent further damage. 

[Aadi]

56 minutes ago, Gilberto said:

It’s called SMOD (Strawberry Milkshake of Death) and unfortunately is a known issue in all pre-2010 Xterras. 

Raveen, as per my understanding it’s a relative easy fix but one that a garage needs to do. You can either go to Nissan (expensive of course) or any decent off-road garage in Musssafah or Al Quoz and they’ll be able to sort you out. 

I’m not sure the extend of your problem, but you might want to tow your car to the garage to prevent further damage. 

Wow I didn’t know that, but it’s a fitting name 😂