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Changing A/T Fluid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Run the engine to warm up the transaxle until the fluid is at full operating temperature "HOT".

    Temperature range 

    COLD : 30° - 40° C (86° - 104° F) 

    HOT : 70° - 80° C (158° - 176° F) 

  2. Stop the engine.
  3. Remove the engine undercover.
  4. Drain the A/T fluid by removing the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug to the specified tightness using a new drain washer.

    Drain plug : 39 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying A/T Fluid Drain Plug
    G04905959Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Refill the transaxle with new specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe. Always refill the transaxle with the same volume amount that was drained out.

    Fluid grade and capacity : Refer to  "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

    CAUTION: Do not overfill the transaxle.
  6. Run the engine at idle speed for five minutes.
  7. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to "CHECKING A/T FLUID ". If the fluid is still contaminated, repeat step  2 through  5.
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