Automatic transmission delayed engagement?

300,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOBEE SAM
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My car is taking like 20 seconds before pulling out when I engaged drive. It is also consuming a lot of fuel lately.
Dec 18, 2023 at 9:04 PM
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The first thing I would do is run the codes and if there are none I would service the transmission with a new filter. Also have you checked the transmission fluid? Here is a guide to help you check the fluid level and condition also I have included how to on your car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Recommended fluid 4 SPD .................... Nissan Matic "D" (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid

NOTE:Dexron III/Mercon or equivalent may be used.

Recommended fluid 5 SPD .................... Nissan Matic "K"

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-diagnose-and-fix-an-automatic-transmission-that-wont-engage-gears


Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Dec 19, 2023 at 4:54 AM
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