Can anyone explain this...?

[blackmax23]

When my 99 max with auto goes into o/d and I'm driving 60 mph or so, the rpm's stay at around 2200, but if I release the gas, they stay at 2100-2200...until I touch the brake pedal. I won't even press it down all the way to feel brake pressure, all I do is tap it once, i hear like a click noise, and the rpm's go down to around 1800. And this isn't the only gear it does it in, what is going on here?

[mtcookson]

Sounds like the torque converter unlocking to me, but I'm not all too knowledgeable about autos so I'm not completely sure.

[mastere954]

the same thing happend when i had my 95 automatic. that is just how they are because i spoke with my transmission guy from nissan about it. i was also concerned. basically feels as if the car goes to neautral and the rpm's drop asthe speed drops also correct? if so, perfectly normal.

[blackmax23]

Yeah, that's what happens. It's so weird cuz it feels like it's not going into o/d deep enough. When I'm doing 60, I'm at like 2100-2200 rpm's, and I thought that this was a little high. This is one reason why I wanted a 5 spd!!! Thanks for the help!

[LA02MAX]

Yeah, that's what happens. It's so weird cuz it feels like it's not going into o/d deep enough. When I'm doing 60, I'm at like 2100-2200 rpm's, and I thought that this was a little high. This is one reason why I wanted a 5 spd!!! Thanks for the help!

Just to let you know, the 4AT sits at a lower RPM in 4th gear than the 5-speed does in 5th...your auto has MUCH longer gears than the 5-speed.

[blackmax23]

Ooooh, I know it's got long gears, annoys the hell outa me. Top speed in 2nd gear is 72 mph, but no low end with the long gear ratios! I gotta deal with it, though, cuz a 5 spd conversion's outa my budget!

[mastere954]

you know, the five spd actually does 60 mph at 2500 rpm. i was so surprised when i got mine and i asked around and thats how all nissans are. they have short gears.

[blackmax23]

Wow, really, no kidding. I was wondering about the 5 spds. I've seen, driven, and ridden in a lot of cars and the norm top gear rev at 60 mph is like 1800, so that's why I was asking. Thanks!

[hsckris]

i asked around and thats how all nissans are.

not all nissans.

my truck (auto) doesn't hit 2500rpms until 80-85mph.its at 2000rpm at 70mph. granted, it does have a 5spd auto....