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  1. Stephen Bosbach

    Clear trans. fluid?

    I did some sleuthing on the Frontier site and found that indeed the Trans. fluid can appear clear after 90 K miles like mine. I just expected a bunch more dirt in it after that many miles. It looks like this is the original Matic J fluid in there and due for replacement. I'm going to swap it...
  2. Stephen Bosbach

    Clear trans. fluid?

    I am the new owner of a 2010 S automatic with 90K miles on it. Checked the fluids on purchase (from a BMW dealer) and they all looked good. It surprised me to find clear trans. fluid! Not just clean, but clear! Is this Matic S or maybe BMW Trans. fluid? I won't bother flushing the trans. if...
  3. Stephen Bosbach

    New Owner, old dude

    I discovered the X was built in 09, and sold in 2010 as a 2010 model. I know most of the manufacturers do this in he later part of the previous year, but I do wonder if the coolant leak is still an issue with this model.
  4. Stephen Bosbach

    New Owner, old dude

    Jay, Thanks for the reply and putting my mind at ease. I'm going to enjoy the X!
  5. Stephen Bosbach

    New Owner, old dude

    New to Xterra, but impressed with the vehicle. My 2010 S will take us to remote trailheads here in Southern Oregon. I'm into emergency communications (Ham radio), astronomy, cycling, hiking and Naturism. The 2010 S is bone stock with 90K miles. Any precautions? Trans. cooler bypass?
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