Changing A/T Fluid

A/T FLUID


VK45DE VK45DE : Changing A/T Fluid

1. 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 ATF.
- To replace the ATF, pour in new ATF at the A/T fluid charging pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old
ATF from the radiator cooler hose return side.
- When the color of the ATF coming out is about the same as the color of the new ATF, the replacement is complete. The amount of new ATF to use should be 30 to 50% increase of the stipulated amount.

ATF: Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
Fluid capacity: 10.3 (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 Imp qt)

CAUTION:
- If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.
- Using ATF 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 INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
- When filling ATF, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
- Never reuse drain plug gasket.

Drain plug
Torque: 34 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb

5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Checking A/T Fluid. If ATF is still dirty, repeat step 2. through 5.
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe.
8. Tighten the level gauge bolt.

Level gauge bolt
Torque: 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)