Lack of power

[sidsid06]

well if your not sure about fuel filter i change it and the air filter, you can beat doing these things yourself then you no their done:thumb2 it may be a simple case of a dirty fuel filter! you say its like over reving a manual dont you think the auto box is changing up gear quick enough? all my jeep were auto so have some idea of what you are on about!!

 

[briggie]

well if your not sure about fuel filter i change it and the air filter, you can beat doing these things yourself then you no their done:thumb2 it may be a simple case of a dirty fuel filter! you say its like over reving a manual dont you think the auto box is changing up gear quick enough? all my jeep were auto so have some idea of what you are on about!!

hes describing exactly what happened in my first few days driving it , with me it was just getting used to the settings ... hope im right :nenau

 

[briggie]

if you read this thread you will see my experience and the advice i was given lol

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7829

 

[briggie]

this thread describes your symptoms too.

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7901

 

[packman]

Had a good read of your posts Briggie, It seems like everything you went through. I'll definately do a service, clean the mini filter and see if I can figure the gearing out

 

[briggie]

Had a good read of your posts Briggie, It seems like everything you went through. I'll definately do a service, clean the mini filter and see if I can figure the gearing out

i really hope its something so simple like my problem ...because once i got used to it , i went up the hill from baildon into ilkley at around 65mph :augie

 

[paulp]

auto box

Hi packman

i had similar concerns about the autobox in my truck.

The best settings for everyday driving is the switch in AT mode and the overdrive engaged (orange light on the dash is off)

The gear box seems to have long low gears and will rev right to the red line before changing but slips into top/ overdrive gear quickly.

I found that when giving it the beans and then just slightly dropping the revs will let the gears engage smoother and quicker.

When on a motorway the gearbox should stay in top gear unless you go for an agressive overtake or very steep hill. Top gear is quite a long gear that allows quite a good change of speed without dropping into the next gear down.

Once i drove my truck like a 2.7 diesel auto and not a 4.0 litre V8 irealised that my driving manner was not suiting the truck but once adjkusted I love it.

paulp

 

[briggie]

Hi packman

i had similar concerns about the autobox in my truck.

The best settings for everyday driving is the switch in AT mode and the overdrive engaged (orange light on the dash is off)

The gear box seems to have long low gears and will rev right to the red line before changing but slips into top/ overdrive gear quickly.

I found that when giving it the beans and then just slightly dropping the revs will let the gears engage smoother and quicker.

When on a motorway the gearbox should stay in top gear unless you go for an agressive overtake or very steep hill. Top gear is quite a long gear that allows quite a good change of speed without dropping into the next gear down.

Once i drove my truck like a 2.7 diesel auto and not a 4.0 litre V8 irealised that my driving manner was not suiting the truck but once adjkusted I love it.

paulp

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/downloads/workshop/wk25.pdf

 

[packman]

Wooooohooooooo its sorted

It was the mini filter like you said. Changed the air filter and cleaned out the mini filter, it goes like a rocket now!!!!!! Thanks for your advice, I'm gonna change the oil and fuel filter tomorrow to finish the service off.

As for the ATF dip stick, where is it? I can't find it anywhere

Cheers Mark

 

[briggie]

Wooooohooooooo its sorted

It was the mini filter like you said. Changed the air filter and cleaned out the mini filter, it goes like a rocket now!!!!!! Thanks for your advice, I'm gonna change the oil and fuel filter tomorrow to finish the service off.

As for the ATF dip stick, where is it? I can't find it anywhere

Cheers Mark

first of all find the normal dipstick ..... then go towards the bulkhead .... its lower down .... almost hidden :thumb2

 

[briggie]

first of all find the normal dipstick ..... then go towards the bulkhead .... its lower down .... almost hidden :thumb2

ps , if it needs atf you fill it through the dipstick tube

 

[packman]

first of all find the normal dipstick ..... then go towards the bulkhead .... its lower down .... almost hidden :thumb2

Cheers Briggi I'll have a look in the morning

 

[zippy656]

hay briggie.. ill get upset with all this help your given out!>.

well shows i DO have a life...

well done mate..
keep it up!!.

and all the help too

 

[briggie]

hay briggie.. ill get upset with all this help your given out!>.

well shows i DO have a life...

well done mate..
keep it up!!.

and all the help too

the atf dipstick is a absolute pig to find because its low down ,and a dark colour .... i think its brown , or something like that , its near the bulkhead not far from the engine oil dipstick ...... but a twot to find

 

[Andymic]

I also suffer from the vehicle straining to get up hills.

Can someone point me to the location of the 'mini-filter'?

I don't see it mentioned in the online maintenance manual.

My vehicle is a Mistral 2.7TD (no i/c)

Regards

Andy