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  1. SMOD Hit List - Year, Mileage, User and Outcome

    Mar 14, 2013 · The most reliable evidence suggests that SMOD is caused by a manufacturing or design defect in the Calsonic radiators supplied between 2005 and 2009 which results in the failure of a joint …

  2. Help with SMOD Fix - Second Generation Nissan Xterra Forums

    Feb 8, 2021 · Second - how did they diagnose it as SMOD if the coolant is clean and green? What is the transmission doing? Just because you're having transmission problems doesn't necessarily mean it's …

  3. SMOD - Second Generation Nissan Xterra Forums

    Sep 2, 2024 · SMOD occurs with the old radiators made prior to 2010, I think was the cutoff. Also, transmission shops do not use pressurized machines to flush trans fluid anymore.

  4. SMOD and Replacement Radiators - Second Generation Nissan Xterra …

    Jan 8, 2019 · There's a boatload of info on this site about what's safe and what isn't. But basically, if you stay away from Calsonic radiators, you should be a-okay. Be forewarned though [emoji52], even if …

  5. SMOD - should I be Concerned? | Second Generation Nissan Xterra …

    Aug 27, 2021 · SMOD - should I be Concerned? Jump to Latest 10K views 80 replies 8 participants last post by Sturmvoik Sep 1, 2021 croth Discussion starter

  6. How do I avoid Strawberry Milkshake Of Death (SMOD) as...

    Nov 27, 2021 · How do I avoid Strawberry Milkshake Of Death (SMOD) as Possible as I Can? raditor smod transmission problem Jump to Latest 9.4K views 16 replies 11 participants last post by …

  7. SMOD in a 2010? Yep | Second Generation Nissan Xterra Forums

    Aug 27, 2021 · In the SMOD threads, it's been talked about that SMOD has affected some '10's. Sorry to hear you got hit by it, but also glad to see it hasn't discouraged you from Xterra ownership.

  8. Bought a 2010 Xterra and I'm Worried about SMOD

    Sep 26, 2021 · The chance of having SMOD dropped significantly by 2010, however i have read of a few cases. Even if SMOD wasnt a factor, at 138K miles I would be considering a radiator swap as …

  9. Which Years Does The SMOD Affect? - Second Generation Nissan …

    Mar 14, 2013 · I have a 2008 S. Built in May of 2008 I believe. Anyone know what years SMOD actually affects. I had heard my 2008 might be OK, but was wondering if I should go ahead and replace the …

  10. Is 2010 and up Xterra a Safe Buy - Free of SMOD and...

    Feb 18, 2021 · I read my radiator (part# 21460-ZL11A) has some reports of isolated SMOD cases. I have a 2010 Off-Road and I have the same Cal Sonic Radiator. I was able to confirm through my …