Posted: Jul 21 2008 at 10:28pm | IP Logged

Just bought an 02 Frontier XE with the 4cyl.  It has the auto tranny.  Everything I read says it has a 3500 lb tow rating WITH A MANUAL TRANNY.  What weight can I tow with auto tranny?  Are there any issues with the automatic transmission?  I live 1.2 miles from a gentle clean boat launch, boat weighs (checked on the cat scales) 1850 fully fueled and with toys and coolers.  The ramp has never been slimy or a problem.

This is my first post and I have not seen this topic in my searches.  

Posted: Jul 22 2008 at 4:25pm | IP Logged

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Yup!... Short hauls do not have the heat build-up and that helps the truck. In most cases the automatics have a higher rating. I think the clutches in the manuals are the weal link.

Check out my post at:

http://www.nissanfrontier.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=2486&P N=1

Have a good one while you can still laugh about it.. Don S.. 

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