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Old 09-11-2012, 08:52 AM
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5 speed auto or TC lock up?
http://youtu.be/exzUObIpOIo

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oem tranny 140k miles
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Old 09-11-2012, 09:04 AM
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from my post in the "Tranny issues; shifting early up, down late" thread:
"...you DO NOT have 5 forward gears. i agree with njmaxseltd and believe you are misinterpreting the torque converter lock-up..."
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Old 09-11-2012, 09:39 AM
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I read your post, it still makes no sense to me. I'll wait for more opinions.
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Old 09-11-2012, 09:50 AM
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It's a 4speed auto. All Maximas 4th gen and later were 4 speed autos until the CVT.

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Originally Posted by styliztik
I read your post, it still makes no sense to me. I'll wait for more opinions.
good luck.
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Old 09-11-2012, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by dwapenyi
It's a 4speed auto. All Maximas 4th gen and later were 4 speed autos until the CVT.

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The 6 gen came with a 5 speed auto as well.

As for the OP, if you say it's really the OEM tranny, then it's a 4 speed.
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Old 09-11-2012, 11:32 AM
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read your post, it still makes no sense to me. I'll wait for more opinions.
Its not a matter of opinion, but rather a matter of fact. Torque converters multiply torque at the expense of RPM. Driving with the converter unlocked you lose a couple hundred RPM, this is why manual transmissions are more fuel efficient. When the converter locks you will see a decrease in RPM of up to a couple hundred, and you will feel what you interperate as a shift to a higher gear. A video will just confirm the reality, your understanding is the only problem here.
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Originally Posted by asand1
its not a matter of opinion, but rather a matter of fact. Torque converters multiply torque at the expense of rpm. Driving with the converter unlocked you lose a couple hundred rpm, this is why manual transmissions are more fuel efficient. When the converter locks you will see a decrease in rpm of up to a couple hundred, and you will feel what you interperate as a shift to a higher gear. A video will just confirm the reality, your understanding is the only problem here.
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Hmm ok
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Originally Posted by jbbons25
The 6 gen came with a 5 speed auto as well.

As for the OP, if you say it's really the OEM tranny, then it's a 4 speed.
Interesting. Thanks for letting me know.

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Originally Posted by asand1
Your video just confirmed the reality, your understanding is the only problem here.
Fixed that for ya.
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your trans is a 4 speed. the end.
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