jbrunouk Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I have a 04 350z import with auto transmission. ever since I have got the car when I change from a D to R or vice versa there is slight clunk. Every time, the car has only just done 51000miles. I wanted to know if anyone hears anything when selecting Drive or Reverse in their ZED. While I have had the car fully serviced and wanted to know if anyone knows whether I should get the Automatic transmission oil changed at tis mileage?? Anyone know or have had in done around the West London area. As I tried Nissan West London in Hanwell and they would not touch my ZED as its an import. Unhelpful gits... Thanks J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Try Japex as they're based in Watford if its not too far from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemansim Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I have an auto and they all clunk a bit from drive to reverse. I did my own fluid change by draining the sump then topping up, then repeating this so you get most of the fluid changed. If you decide to DIY don't pay the stupid price of Nissan fluid, just get a fluid the same spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Automatic transmission repairs are quite specialised, however there are adjustments that can be carried out by the informed. The valve body can also be stripped and cleaned without removing the transmission. A fluid change may help however the fluids will cost you circa £250/£300 if you also drain the torque converter. What RPM is the car sitting at when you have this selector clunk and does it clunk every time ? Also does it happen when hot and cold ? Have you checked the transmission fluid level ? Also the fluids for the auto tranny are meant to be a fluid for life so that is why there is no service recommendation for change at any particular time or mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrunouk Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 @firemnsim - I have not looked at the diy option but may look at that.. @chriag - Japex.. will look into as Watford is down the road and I am off all week. Need to get a price for the fluid change. @zmanalex - the clunking is when the car is idling. Does it from drive to reverse and vicer versa.. sounds like the clunk is from the between the gearbox and rear wheels. No matter if hot or cold it does it. I have never checked the level to be honest, would not even know how to... They may be fluid for life but I had a bmw with a sealed for life auto box and it was recommended to change the oil, esp as no oil last forever and will offer less protection as it gets older. I do not plan on selling my car, it will go when i do.. lol. So thought the fluid change would help longevity esp as my car is an import and I reckon over time the auto box will become difficult to source down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jud1 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Have an Import / Auto too .... I can't say I am getting any noticable clunk in and out of D and R though - sorry .. watching this thread with interest though, as, like you ..... the car will go when I do! (I liked that) J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrunouk Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Have an Import / Auto too .... I can't say I am getting any noticable clunk in and out of D and R though - sorry .. watching this thread with interest though, as, like you ..... the car will go when I do! (I liked that) J I never noticed the clunk until I opened the door and had no music on and selected reverse from drive and noticed a slight clunk sound and then back to drive same clunk sound. drives perfect but hey... best to ask the experts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrunouk Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Okay so fluid level has been checked and so forth, level is fine. I have been advised the oil should be changed so will do so at next service... The clunking is aparently normal for the auto's. does not mean there is problem I have been told by Nissan garage and another trasmission specialist in Hayes UB3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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