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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. SMOD what do you Need to Avoid It?!? - thenewx.org

    May 14, 2024 · Here is a list of radiator part numbers that are associated with SMOD, for you to cross reference. List of Calsonic Radiator Part Numbers Associated with SMOD | Second Generation …

  3. List of Calsonic Radiator Part Numbers Associated with SMOD

    Nov 19, 2016 · Some TheNewX members have reported difficulty finding the Calsonic radiator part numbers associated with SMOD, also the part number for the radiator that superseded the problem …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

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

    Nov 26, 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 …

  8. My SMOD Adventure: I Saved One ... For Now! - thenewx.org

    Mar 7, 2024 · My SMOD Adventure: I Saved One ... For Now! Tags #budget #diy #radiator #smod #transmission Jump to Latest 1.4K views 12 replies 3 participants last post by SolarYellow Sep 5, …

  9. Does this Look like Early SMOD? - thenewx.org

    Jun 28, 2025 · Picked up a 07 Offroad recently as my 2014 got totaled. One of the first things I'm doing on it is replacing the radiator with a Koyorad which bypasses the SMOD entirely. Looking at the ATF …

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

    Aug 27, 2021 · Smod is much like high blood pressure. It can go easily undetected until which time your faced with a sudden and harsh reality that something has failed. Regardless of your mileage or how …