Changing A/T Fluid
Changing A/T Fluid1. Warm up [1][2]ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Drain [1][2]ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained ATF.
^ To replace the [1][2]ATF, pour in new ATF at the A/T fluid charging pipe with the engine idling, at the same time drain the old ATF from the radiator cooler hose return side.
^ When the color of the [1][2]ATF coming out is almost 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.
[1][2]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 [1][2]ATF. Do not mix with other ATF.
^ Using [1][2]ATF other than Genuine NISSAN 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 [1][2]ATF, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
^ Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
Drain plug: 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. If [1][2]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: 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)