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Transaxle Fluid Level

  1. Remove air duct (dust side). Refer to Removal and Installation .
  2. Connect CONSULT. Refer to Description .
  3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
  4. Select "TRANSMISSION", "Work Support", "Oil level check" in this order.
  5. Proceed to "Oil level check", according to instructions shown on the CONSULT screen.
  6. Remove locking pin SYMBOL and remove cap SYMBOL from transaxle fluid charging pipe.
    GNSJSDIA8834Z-834Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Never reuse locking pin.
    NOTE: Locking pin can be removable by pressing lock plate SYMBOL of cap in the direction shown by arrow.
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  7. Insert dipstick [SST: KV315H0340 (TechMate No. -) (DAIMLER tool No. 168 589 012 100)] into hole SYMBOL of transaxle fluid charging pipe.
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    NOTE: Inset dipstick all the way to the base.
  8. Measure transaxle fluid level three times with a dipstick.

    Transaxle fluid level

    Transaxle fluid temperature

    40 deg.C (104 deg.F)

    4 scales

    70 deg.C (158 deg.F)

    5 scales

    NOTE:
    • Wipe out transaxle fluid contacts dipstick each time by using a lint-free waste.
    • How to read scales.
      • If there are variations in the measurement results:
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        SYMBOL

        : 3.5 scales

        SYMBOL

        : 4.5 scales

        SYMBOL

        : Actual scale (3.5 scales)

      • If the measurement results show that oil level is slanted:
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        SYMBOL

        : 3 - 4 scales

        SYMBOL

        : Actual scale (3.5 scales)

  9. Adjust transaxle fluid level, if necessary. Refer to Adjustment .
  10. Complete "Oil level check", according to instructions shown on the CONSULT screen.
  11. Stop the engine.