Changing Transfer Fluid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: When draining fluid, protect exhaust tube flange with cover.

Drain fluid from drain plug and refill with new gear fluid.
Check fluid level.
CAUTION: Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.)
1. Fluid grade:
  1. Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid
    Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Fluid capacity:
  1. : Approx. 1.25 l (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 Imp pt)
3. Drain plug:
4. : 29.4 N.m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
5. Filler plug:
6. : 35 N.m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)