2001 Maxima transmission

2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
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LARRY WHELAN
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2001 Nissan Maxima GLE, 139,500 km, 3.0 V6 engine.
When I pass someone on the highway, to accelerate I press hard on the gas pedal. The transmission seems to shift to a gear that's too low - the rev's go up, but the car doesn't accelerate. I then let up a little on the gas and the transmission seems to shfit up to a higher gear, then the car accelerates as expected. Is this normal for Nissan? Is there repairs needed?
Aug 31, 2007 at 3:02 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like it could be slipping. Is the fluid level ok? Have you ever had it serviced? Might want to start with a basic trans service and go from there
Sep 1, 2007 at 8:39 AM