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Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)

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CAUTION: If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to "FOR USA AND CANADA: INTRODUCTION OF PERIODIC MAINTENANCE " (United States and Canada), "FOR MEXICO: INTRODUCTION OF PERIODIC MAINTENANCE " (Mexico).
  1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80° C (176° F).
  2. Stop the engine.
  3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
  4. 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  "COMPONENT ".

    Fig 1: Identifying A/T Fluid Level
    G04896915Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • 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% increase of the specified capacity.

      A/T fluid grade and capacity: Refer to  "FOR USA AND CANADA: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (United States and Canada),  "FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " (Mexico)  .

    CAUTION:
    • If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.
    • Using ATF fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, 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 parts.
    • Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.
  5. 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  "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD) " or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".

  6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80° C (176° F).
  7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty, repeat steps  2 through  6.
    Fig 2: Identifying A/T Fluid Level
    G04896915Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
  9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

    A/T fluid level gauge bolt: Refer to  "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD) " or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".

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