R-pod Owners Forum : Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:05:10 +0000 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:31:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10829 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : Originally posted by StephenHThe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101723#101723 Author: RobnCari
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Posted: 04 Nov 2017 at 6:31pm

Originally posted by StephenH

The Frontier came with an auxiliary transmission cooler. However, there is no apparent way to monitor the fluid temperature.I just had a 90,000 mile service at which I had the transmission flush performed along with transfer case and differential. This was in addition to engine oil (full synthetic) and coolant flush. I think, but am not 100% sure that the transmission fluid is synthetic. In addition to lacking a way to monitor temperature, the Frontier lacks a transmission dipstick so I can't monitor fluid condition either. It seems to be the way manufacturers are going though. I guess there are too many cases of owners pulling the dipstick and thinking the fluid was low because they were doing the test with the engine stopped and then adding fluid and ending up damaging the transmission by overfilling it. The incompetence of a few ruins it for everyone.


Most vehicles don't have dipsticks anymore. But they do have a fill port, and your fluid should be at the fill port when at temp and running in most vehicles. You should be able to pull a sample at the fill port location then send it in for testing. Then you'll know if its synthetic, burnt, or experiencing premature thermal breakdown or not.]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:31:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101723#101723 Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : The Frontier came with an auxiliary... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101270#101270 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10829
Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 11:09am

The Frontier came with an auxiliary transmission cooler. However, there is no apparent way to monitor the fluid temperature.

I just had a 90,000 mile service at which I had the transmission flush performed along with transfer case and differential. This was in addition to engine oil (full synthetic) and coolant flush. I think, but am not 100% sure that the transmission fluid is synthetic. In addition to lacking a way to monitor temperature, the Frontier lacks a transmission dipstick so I can't monitor fluid condition either. It seems to be the way manufacturers are going though. I guess there are too many cases of owners pulling the dipstick and thinking the fluid was low because they were doing the test with the engine stopped and then adding fluid and ending up damaging the transmission by overfilling it. The incompetence of a few ruins it for everyone.
]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:09:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101270#101270 Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : I have a ScanGauge especially... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101242#101242 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 10829
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 6:48pm

I have a ScanGauge especially to read the TF temp in my FJ.  The codes for the ScanGauge were fairly hard to find for the FJ TF, but they were out there.  No idea about Nissan, but it's kind of like Toyota doesn't much want anyone to know what the TF temp is.  The FJ has an idiot light, but the general feeling on the FJ forum is that when it comes on your fluid is cooked.

The other thing with the FJ is that I've asked a lot of people and no one knows what too hot is, or they sure won't tell you anyway.  Cooler is better, to a point.  If you have an auxiliary transmission cooler, you might want to bypass it if you're driving in winter in Alberta.

So, anyway, after installing an aux. trans. cooler, I highly recommend it.  The fluid is generally 30 degrees cooler than it used to be and when gets hot it cools down quickly.  Makes even driving in the Smokies less worrisome.

TT
]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:48:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101242#101242 Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : Torque has a pretty good forum,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101231#101231 Author: furpod
Subject: 10829
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 5:01pm

Torque has a pretty good forum, or at least it used to be.. with lots of info on custom PID's, and vehicle specific info..]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:01:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101231#101231 Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : Neither could I unfortunately.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101220#101220 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 3:37pm

Neither could I unfortunately. That is why I asked here. I guess it isn't to be found. The Escape I had previously did have the transmission temperature as a working parameter. It must be a Nissan issue as the Frontier is not the only model for which I could not find information on transmission temperature.]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 15:37:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101220#101220 Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : SH, Some info on interweb, but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101212#101212 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 12:28pm

SH,

Some info on interweb, but also a lot of disagreement. Discussion about trans temp not covered in OBDI and the install of a sensor in a test port of the transmission. Not clear if all vehicles have a trans temp sensor, some speak about an idiot light in dash - do you have that? I read the Scan Gauge post(s) and there were also confusing. BLUF is I couldn't find anything that readily answers your need.]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:28:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101212#101212 Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : It sounds like there might not... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101211#101211 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10829
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 11:23am

It sounds like there might not be a sensor for transmission temp. Just a SWAG.

I might suggest finding a Nissan forum somewhere. I know there are a lot of Nissan Frontiers out there, but the subset that own R-pods would probably be small.
]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:23:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101211#101211 Nissan Frontier transmission temperature? : I use the Torque app (paid version)... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10829&PID=101207#101207 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10829
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 8:07am

I use the Torque app (paid version) with BAFX OBDII module to monitor performance in our 2010 Nissan Frontier. I have not been able to find out how to monitor transmission temperature. I can monitor engine temperature, but there is no entry in  the parameters list for transmission temperature. I have also installed Advanced EX for Nissan. I have used the scan function. Transmission Temperature (Method1) and (Method 2) do not report any data.

Is there a PID that can be used to monitor transmission temperature for the Frontier? If so, what is it? Is there something that needs to be added in order for this to work? I do not want to install a separate transmission temperature sender and gauge. Maybe a sender if it will link up with the OBDII reader, but I don't want to try to figure out where to mount a separate temperature gauge outside the existing instrument cluster.
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