A/T Fluid Changing
Changing A/T Fluid1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
^ To replace the ATF, pour in new fluid at the A/T fluid charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old fluid from the radiator cooler hose return side.
^ When the color of the fluid coming out is about the same as the color of the new fluid, the replacement is complete. The amount of new A/T fluid to use should be 30 to 50% increase of the stipulated amount.
ATF: Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF Fluid capacity: 10.3 l (10 - 7/8 US qt. 9 - 1/8 Imp qt)
CAUTION:
^ Use only Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other fluid.
^ 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 ATF, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
^ Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
Drain plug: 34 Nm (3.5 kgf-m, 25 ft. lbs.)
5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to Checking A/T Fluid. If ATF is still dirty, repeat step 2 through 5.
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
8. Tighten the level gauge bolt.
Level gauge bolt: 5.1 Nm (0.52 kgf-m, 45 inch lbs.)