I never expected these kinds of noticeable results just from switching fluids. Locate the two magnets on the transmission pan and clean them. Place your dipstick into the fill port to check the fluid level after you have shifted into each gear of the transmission. Now that the weather is getting nice i may take Billys fantastic write up and replace the fluid with Amsoil or Mobil 1. No prob me doing job and have done several before. I could understand just draining it would be easier but is there any other reason someone would change just the fluid instead of the filter on one of these? And yes, warm up the transmission by drivng around the block less than 5 minutes and you'll be good. I read something about removing the control valve to access the nut, but I have no clue whrer it si or how to get at it.
Again, this took 45 minutes to accomplish. It took me an hour by myself. Look for the O ring that attaches the filter tube to the transmission. Set your drip pan under the transmission pan's plug. I will be emailing Haynes about this. Inspect the fluid filter or strainer at this time and replace it if necessary. There isnt that much room underneath the Path.
I was surprised the first time I did this that the drain bolt has a copper crush washer on it which the manual said nothing about. Do parts shops have these or do I have to go to the dealer? After the fourth drain and fill, the old comes out clean red just as it went in. If the dipstick is not wet at the fill line yet, continue adding small amounts of the third quart of fluid until the dipstick's fill line is wet. If you do not replace with new bolts then you may get a leak. Your Nissan Transmission Filter helps in the disposal of debris from the transmission fluid. Clean the pan thoroughly and set it aside to air dry. So, the first flush replaces a little more than 50% of the old fluid.
Like others have said, if you're not comfortable removing the tran pan and changing the tran filter, just drain and fill and take it to a local shop to do the filter when you have time. For a car this expensive, I don't understand why anyone would try to cut corners by partially replacing fluid intermittently. U basically spent a few bucks for them to do the work. Throw away the old pan gasket. Open your hood and find the fill port at the top of your transmission. Slide under the front of your car to find the transmission pan.
Remove the rest of the screws and take the pan and gasket off the transmission. My daughter has an '09 Versa her purchase that I just 'attempted' a tranny service on. Way better than nothing and it's almost impossible to screw it up. Lock the emergency brake all the way to the floor of your car. I'm sure it's more effective than just draining from the pan, I'm just not sure how safe it is for the trans oil pump.
This job is also really easy and won't take much time. Run your engine during the remainder of the fluid replacement process. Pour the old fluid from inside of the transmission pan into the drip pan. Lower the Maxima to the ground. Got a pail from the paint section at the hardware store with the measurement markings on it for draining. I am not a trans tech.
Of course, if you don't know what you're doing and don't work much on cars, then you may not want to tackle this job. Anyone who has changed oil can do it. I know some on here suggested doding this 30k miles. Enthusiasts who select a Nissan know that quality and elegance are well worth the time and energy; outstanding parts and accessories will keep your vehicle going strong. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Sentra and how to check the transmission fluid level. Notice that the dipstick is attached to the cap and set this aside.
He said there is a gasket and filter that could be changed but he said it does not really nee to be done with 52k miles. Depending on your model you may need a 10mm and 14mm hex key for either drain or fill. Do parts shops have these or do I have to go to the dealer? Apparently, this filter is not intended to be repleced, yet I did get a kit and they simply say to remove the bolts and repalce them. The next flush will help to replace about 75% of the fluid, and the next flush might replace ~88% of the old fluid. For long lasing performance and modestly priced quality, car enthusiasts turn to well made cars designed by Nissan. Tighten the screws evenly with a torque wrench. When trying to thread the bolt back into the hole, fine aluminum dust fell to the ground.
It may not look dirty but it is. Measure the amount of transmission fluid that you drained from the transmission. This comes from people who spend all of their time rebuilding the things. If the plate shows any scratches, dents or other damage, then you should replace it. What a moronic design flaw! I hooked everything back up, filled and checked the tranny fluid after 5 minutes of engine-idle time, and test drove the car.