Changing The A/T Fluid (ATF)

A/T FLUID


Changing the A/T Fluid (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-218, "Component". Component

- 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.


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 TM-212, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-214, "Removal and Installation (4WD)".
Transmission Assembly
Transmission Assembly

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-212, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-214, "Removal and Installation (4WD)".
Transmission Assembly
Transmission Assembly