Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
".
- Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80°C (176°F).
- Stop the engine.
- Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
- Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid. Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.
Drain plug : Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
- To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission oil coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line.
- When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% of the specified capacity.
A/T fluid grade and capacity : Refer to "FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
CAUTION:- Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF and do not mix with other fluids.
- Using A/T fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.
- When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating parts such as the exhaust manifold.
- Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
- Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.
A/T fluid level gauge bolt : Refer to "COMPONENTS " for (2WD) or "COMPONENTS " for (4WD).
- Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80°C (176°F).
- Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 6.
- Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
- Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.
A/T fluid level gauge bolt : Refer to "COMPONENTS " for (2WD) or "COMPONENTS " for (4WD).