Since those with tranny problems have learned in some cases that their tranny fluid was black with metal shavings, it would be nice to be able to monitor this for peace-of-mind. Hard shifts, slipping, clunking and whining are signs you can't ignore. Even under severe service, Nissan recommends fairly long 60,000mi 100,000km change intervals. Is there an update to capacity? I think it is to the right of the engine car isn't here to confirm. Fluid leaks may point to worn seals. Thanks Darryle Just finished this service today - drained a total of 4.
Note that fluid in the pan is slightly higher when the engine is off so I would not remove the fill plug with the engine off because more fluid will come out as a result of higher level in the pan when the engine is off versus engine running. Do I have to get this done in order to keep in line with my lease maitenance schedule? It has a torque convertor, which is normally the source of heat in other auto trannies, so it must need cooling. I checked mine and it was clean. Can someone please assist me posting. It may be rubber or plastic on the tip.
First noticed transmission oil leak at 20K on garage floor. My Rogue has a little under 75,000 miles and consider myself light on the gas peddle. In order to check you must warm the car up, then stop, while stopped go through all of the gears. Your Murano should be running when you check your transmission fluid level, otherwise the transmission fluid level on the transmission fluid dipstick will not be accurate. The rear wiper motor could fail, make sure to test it.
When adding transmission fluid to your Murano, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. The Transmission Control Module has some sort of transmission fluid monitor. The engine in your 2009 Nissan Murano should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Premium Maintenance is a Nissan-recommended option; you need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the warranties which come with your Nissan. There is another interesting trend in the automotive industry. They told me I need to change it at 30,000miles.
I will get that thing open eventually! My salesman warned me about Quick Lube places getting people to change their tranny fluid when they didn't need to simply based on the color of the fluid. Fluid leaks may point to worn seals. If my assumptions are wrong, I would appreciate the input. Honda did issue the recall 15V-574 for the 2014-2015 Civic and 2015 Honda Fit. It sounds like that year of Rogue do not have the fill tube on top.
I'm not exactly sure how it works, but it simply provides a number. I have made an attempt to post before. I couldn't sell it fast enough. Coolant is circulated from the engine via piping to the heat exchanger mounted to the side of the transmission. Dealers know which car is good, and which has many problems and they set the trade-in value accordingly. And get this, my spark plugs looked to be in very good condition! That is almost certainly a sign of high tranny temps. Do I have to get this done in order to keep in line with my lease maitenance schedule? I plan to do my first oil change by myself soon and can't find the oil filter, it's off the side on the passenger side, right? Many vehicles with manual transmissions do not have a dipstick and their fluid level should be checked by an automotive technician as the car will likely need to be hoisted on a lift.
Placed a call to a dealer where I get my service done. If you need to repair or replace your transmission, find the best option for your vehicle. On another note, I am curious about the people who post that their fluid has gone dark. When I bought my first car I was in California, and when it came time to drive across country I mentioned to a buddy of mine I needed to make an appointment to get a tune up. Meaning more than one or two teeth off and the valves hit the pistons. Judging by the awful pictures in the service manual.
It should be inspected at regular intervals which my dealer does and I assume that if it tests unsatisfactorily they will recommend that I have it changed. I just checked my tranny fluid just 30 minutes ago. If they look up how to get that thing off they will probably also read that it requires special fluid. Toyota issued Special Service Campaign J0D. Drive the vehicle for a minimum of 30 minutes to ensure proper diagnosis.
You must sqeeze the top part to release it. To release it, use a small blunt object a small screwdriver and insert it into the square tab release hole on the side faces the drivers side headlamp while pulling up on the dipstick. Maybe tablespoon full of fluid, Took to Lee Nissan in Topsham, Maine and techs could not locate the leak. This is the only post I found regarding it. When replacing the fluid, always use shop paper lint free instead of shop cloth when checking fluid level or cleaning parts. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your Murano. Do I have to get this done in order to keep in line with my lease maitenance schedule? If it smells burnt or is very dark, change the fluid.
Took it back to Nissan who all of a sudden, could also see the leak! I figure it can't hurt to do it at 60,000. Why would I ever drive a diesel you wonder? He said a Murano with 220,000 kms had just been tested, and even though the fluid was black there was plenty of life left in the fluid. It's amazing how expensive dealerships are. If you do it yourself, document it with receipts, mileage, etc. There is a shop her recommended by a few friends. Raise the vehicle on a lift or hoist.