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  1. General Xterra
    I have a 2005 XTerra SE (Canteen Green). I have been learning more and more about this whole SMOD thing. I looked at my coolant yesterday, completely green (no pink or frothing). I am curious if a previous owner has already had a new radiator put in or taken the needed steps to keep SMOD from...
  2. Powertrain & Driveline
    2005 Xterra SE 4x4, 181,000 miles. Sitting from 2019 until this year. Saw indications of SMOD a while back, pink slurry in coolant. Looped transmission cooler lines, flushed system probably a dozen times, including a couple different passes of cooling system flush chemicals off the shelf at...
  3. Powertrain & Driveline
    So I may be one of the dumber members of this forum. Bought an Xterra with a new radiator and good looking atf in it only to start experiencing the aftermath of SMOD after purchasing, a disappointment for sure. Vibration over 3k and rumble strip in 5th. Anyways I drained the fluid and put...
  4. Powertrain & Driveline
    All, new to forum and Xterra. I am going to look at a 2006. Is there a way to tell if the trans issues have been resolved? Anything to look for that would be a sure tell sign that repairs have been done? Thanks for any help.
  5. Powertrain & Driveline
    Hi everyone! I have a 01 Nissan Xterra SE, and now I’m ready to get my second Xterra which is a 2005 Xterra SE. (120,000 miles) Before buying it, I know there are 2 ways to prevent SMOD, change aftermarket radiator, or bypass the hoses. My question are: Should I only change radiator? Or I will...
  6. Welcome Center
    Good Afternoon All!! Just picked up a 2006 base model with 150k on the dial and am shooting for the fences. I am from Southern Illinois and looking for the tools recommended when replacing the timing chains and guides, is there a tool rental? Just purchase new radiator and hoses, to avoid the...
  7. Powertrain & Driveline
    Hey guys, first post! Today I replaced my radiator with a koyorad. I found that the fittings on the bottom of the original radiator were both bent and one of them appeared to be leaking. Neither the coolant nor the ATF appeared to have any signs of contamination. I just wanted to say thank...
  8. Powertrain & Driveline
    So I bought my first Xterra! I love it. I live in the NC/TN mountains and purchased it down toward Charlotte NC. On the way home I ran it a little hard coming up the Mountain and when I got to the top it slipped in the shifting a few times. (Never has it bothered again). I took it to three...
  9. Powertrain & Driveline
    Hi everyone, Just bought my first Nissan Xterra yesterday (2006 Off Road, 116K Miles) and I'm really excited about it. Have read a lot about the SMOD problem so was planning on doing the radiator swap as there were no records of it being replaced. However, upon further investigation it seems...
  10. Powertrain & Driveline
    New here. Looking at a used 2009 X that had its transmission & radiator replaced by a previous owner after SMOD. Seller says they have the records to prove the replacement was done by a Nissan dealership. Assuming that's true, my question is if there's any other issues associated with having the...
  11. General Xterra
    I’m going to be installing a new radiator into my 2006 xterra to avoid the problems with smod. i have new hoses and transmission lines and coolant. i’m also wondering, is just putting in the new radiator enough to do? i’ve also seen stuff on installing an external transmission cooler. i’m just...
  12. General Xterra
    I just got my first xterra which seems to be in great shape. i loooveee it, it’s a 2006 and it has about 126,000 miles and all around no great concerns except the potential of smod i have seen that these cars are prone to, but I see on the service records of the car that the transmission and...
  13. General Xterra
    I just bought a 2006 with 125,000 miles in great condition, but I keep reading stuff on SMOD and it has me nervous. It had the matching vin number on the transmission to ones that have had issues before. I checked for all of the signs of it and I’m in the clear. Should I let this continue to...
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