Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)

Changing the A/T Fluid ([1][2]ATF)

CAUTION: If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified.

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 TM-223, "Oil Pan". Service and Repair
^ 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 MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants".

CAUTION:
^ Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J [1][2]ATF and do not mix with other fluids.
^ Using A/T fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J [1][2]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.

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 TM-235, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-237, "Removal and Installation (4WD). Removal and Installation
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.
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 TM-235, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-237, "Removal and Installation (4WD)". Removal and Installation