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Snohomish Drivers: Does Your 2018 Nissan Kicks Have Water in Its Transmission?
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(Posted on Mar 31, 2019 at 04:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

There has been torrential rain where I live recently. Yesterday I checked my 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ transmission fluid via the dipstick and noticed it hadnâ€™t been sealed properly: Iâ€™m worried water may have gotten in. What should I do?

Thanks,
Jerry

Hi, Jerry!

There are a couple of ways water could get into your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ transmission fluid. Entering through the dipstick is a possibility, especially if it wasn't sealed properly during heavy rainfall.

If there is water in the transmission, running your engine will continue to mix it and make the problem even worse. So, don't start your Kicks or the gearboxâ€™s components could begin to deteriorate.

If the lining of the clutches in your gearbox absorbs water, it will dissolve the glue which attaches material to the plates. Ultimately this causes total transmission failure and costs a lot to repair.

Even a tablespoon of water is enough to destroy your transmission. If youâ€™re worried some has gotten in, you should have your car towed down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look. Remember, itâ€™s very important not to start your engine.

Thanks for the question, Jerry. Contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything else.