Trans is slipping briefly at highway speeds then stops

2004 NISSAN XTERRA
160,000 MILES
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7FAMILYMAN7
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Not consistent but I can watch the tach jump 1500 tons. Fluid isn't burnt It hasn't happened a lot. But is acting up move often
Aug 31, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it wont get any better or stay the same. check the fluid. beyond that, you may need a shop to determine the failure.

i assume it is an automatic. if not, then you have a clutch slipping and will require replacement.

Roy
Aug 31, 2012 at 4:27 PM
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