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Changing A/T Fluid

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  1. Warm up A/T fluid.
  2. Stop engine.
  3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
  4. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid. Always refill same volume with drained fluid.
    • To replace the A/T fluid, pour in new fluid at the A/T fluid charging pipe with the engine idling, at the same time drain the old fluid from the radiator cooler hose return side.
    • When the color of the fluid coming out is almost same as the color of the new fluid, the replacement is complete. The amount of new A/T fluid to use should be 30 to 50% of the stipulated amount.
      Fig 1: Identifying A/T Fluid Gauge
      G02362496Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. A/T fluid: Nissan Matic ATF. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin  INFINITI; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT  . 
    2. Fluid capacity: 10.3l (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 Imp qt) 
    CAUTION:
    • Use only Genuine Nissan Matic ATF. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin INFINITI; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT . Do not mix with other fluid.
    • Using A/T fluid other than Genuine Nissan Matic 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 A/T fluid, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
    • Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
    1. Drain plug: 
    2. : 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb) 
  5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
  6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to "CHECKING A/T FLUID ". If A/T fluid 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.
    1. Level gauge bolt: 
    2. : 5.1 N.m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb) 
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