What are the symptoms of low transmission fluid? Nissan micra screeches and rattles when started and then won't drive. Could it be that fluid has never been changed or is it nothing to do with it?

isabella, September 2009

is it an automatic transmission fluid operates as gear box fluid there could be a prob with your gear box?the screeching could be of the fan belt if the car is not driving i would think about the gear box but do not take my word for it.if you wish contact me on 01506652861 or 07500362163 then you can decribe it better i had 2 nissan micras and loved it never a peace of bother only onced the fuse box is common to melt where the fuse goes for your head lights under the bonnet

george nixon, September 2009

Ye gods...I'm not sure if these have a continuously variable transmission or a truly automatic one, but you need professional advice for this one...get the car to a dealer if you can - failing that, ask the workshop manager for his opinion. The transmission fluid would need to be very low to give symptoms like these, and a fluid leak would be obvious under the car.

John, September 2009