Some Nissan warranties extended due to defect - Minneapolis Star Tribune
The origin of the problem is cracked radiators that allow coolant to mix with fluid circulating through the transmission cooler section of the radiator. There is no external leak, so discovery of the issue occurs in one of two ways — the car owner monitoring transmission fluid level and color for evidence of coolant, or eventual major transmission problems. While this extended warranty may provide significant relief for some vehicle owners, once beyond the 8/80 the majority of the repair — typically in the $3,000-$4,000 range — is the owner’s responsibility. If the problem developed during the warranty — or extended warranty — period, it would be a covered repair. If the problem developed after the warranty period, the repair would not automatically be covered. If I get a flat tire, would it damage my drivetrain to mount the spare and drive to a repair shop to have the flat fixed, or would I be better off calling a tow truck and having the car towed. How far could one drive on uneven-sized tires before damage to the drivetrain would occur. As my recent columns reported, a tire with a rolling diameter perhaps 1 percent smaller (or larger) than the other tires would not create any serious mechanical binding or damage to the drivetrain. Source: www.startribune.com
