In 2002, the altima received a dramatic restyling, as nissan dropped the classic bubble look in favor of. Order your parts online or pick them up instore at your local advance auto parts. All i see in my manual is to use the dipstick to tell. The charts below list the fluid capacities for most popular domestic automatic transmissions and a variety of torque converter diameters. Your input as to what brand, weight, or rating, etc. There is a suggested brand, or you may use an equivalent but know its an equivalent. Complete manual transmissions for nissan altima ebay.
Nissan has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Please note that the charts show the fluid capacity for a new converter. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your nissandatsun altima can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Looking through the manual, i found drain and fill capacities for everything except the auto transmission. Made to provide the perfect lubricant solution for your needs designed with innovative manufacturing techniques. How to add transmission fluid to nissan cars it still runs. How to check fluid levels in a nissan altima maintenance. Section ma31 says refer to section at273 for the location of the at. When adding transmission fluid to your altima, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity is reached quickly and it is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. Actually, this oil will not void your warranty for the tranny. Ilx, journey, juke, kicks, mdx, malibu, maxima, murano, nv200, outlander sport. Nissan doesnt explicity give an interval on manual transmission fluid. I have a 1993 nissan pickup with manual transmission.
Manual transmission fluid mtf tutorial nissan forum. In the video, 1a auto shows how to check and fill the fluids. Decided to take pictures as i changed the atf in my 2005 nissan altima. Nissan sentra questions transmission drain and fill cargurus. Warm up cvt fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes. The main thing to get out of the above picture is the gear oil capacity and the.
Remove the inside rear door panel on a nissan altima how to. I have a 2001 nissan altima automatic and i am hesitating if i should change the transmission fluid myself or not. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your altima, even in the most severe driving conditions. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Genuine nissan oem maticd transmission fluid 999mpaa100p 5. Nissan manuals and guides provide you with important details regarding the use and care of your vehicle, such as its maintenance schedule, oil type and recommended tire pressure. Genuine nissan oem maticd transmission fluid 999mpaa100p 5 quarts nissan maticd transmission fluid pack of 5 a transmission exchange drain and fill should be done approximately once a year or every 30,000 miles. When it comes to your nissan altima, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. May 01, 2010 check and fill trans fluid on 1998 altima manual 5 speed answered by a verified nissan mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The manual suggests changing the fluid after 60k miles and i have heard other places that this. September 2005 2006 service and maintenance guide nissan, the nissan logo, and nissan model names are nissan trademarks.
Skinny dude replaces the tranny fluid on his 6 speed nissan altima cipher kevin macleod happy bee kevin macleod licensed under creative commons. That car has about 107k miles and i am not sure if it got a change before used. Generally a converter that has been previously run will retain some fluid. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind. The unique looking 5 seater has an exceptionally roomy design with unique features, including an asymmetrical rear window which wraps around the left side. What is fluid capacity of a 2000 nissan frontier manual. How many quarts required to change transmission fluid. Advance auto parts has 8 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. I forgot to mention in the video that the manual shows two motor sizes with a different capacity for the transmission for each.
It is absolutely critical to put the prescribed kind and amount of transmission fluid in. For 2014 nissan altima, how to change the oil in a cvt transmission. Radiator 2 cvt fluid cooler hose inlet side 3 transaxle assembly 4 2. Dec 29, 2016 skinny dude replaces the tranny fluid on his 6 speed nissan altima cipher kevin macleod happy bee kevin macleod licensed under creative commons. Manual transmission fluid change for nissan altima. Learn more about how to keep tabs on your transmission fluid. Articles, modifications, maintenance, diys, howtos and general information for 240sx owners. I use amsoil signature series synthetic automatic transmission. Apr 24, 2016 i show the very simple steps on how to change the automatic transmission fluid on a 19951999 nissan maxima and other similar models. If the leak is real bad then done waste your hard earned cash. I have a 2011 nissan altima and i hear that the cvt transmissions in these cars are pretty unreliable. How many quarts of transmission fluid in what type.
Order at fluid vehicle specific for your 2002 nissan altima and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. Find the crankshaft position sensor on a nissan altima how to. Compare 2002 nissan sentra automatic transmission fluid brands. Which transmission line is return line when installing cooler in 2012 nissan pathfinder. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your nissan datsun altima can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. How to add transmission fluid to nissan cars by contributing writer updated june 12, 2017 if you look up the transmission fluid section of the nissan car manual, youll see that nissan car strongly suggests that you bring your car in for authorized service to check, add or change transmission fluid. I dont want to do a full flush because it not required. This nissan has only a bold to let the oil out and no filter at least the manual does not talk about a filter. Well, upon taking the drain plug off the transmission, 6. How to drain and refill transmission fluid on 6thgen maxima. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2002 nissan frontier 2wd king cab xe 2wd. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk.
I show the very simple steps on how to change the automatic transmission fluid on a 19951999 nissan maxima and other similar models. How many quarts of transmission fluid in what type go into a 2002 nissan altima for a full tranny rebuild nissan 2002 altima question. The 2002 nissan altima has 10 nhtsa complaints for the power train. To do a drain and fill on a transmission on a 20 nissan altima how much quarts. I know where the transmission fluid bolt is very accessible. Nissan altima automatic transmission 2002, mercon vatf matic s automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by aisin. To find the available downloadable manuals and guides for your nissan vehicle, select a model and year below. The reason why i came here to ask about the cvt oil change is because my dealer. Synchromesh manual transmission fluid, 1 quart by valvoline. Nissan altima questions transmission fluid cargurus. The 2002 nissan altima has 3 problems reported for transmission failure. How to change the transmission fluid in a 2006 nissan altima.
The nissan cube, a stylish mini multipurpose vehicle that has been in production since 1998, but was not introduced to the us market until 2002, its third generation. Just as important as a regular oil change, understanding how to check your transmission fluid on a regular. I dont know where to put the transmission fluid in the car, but i suggest you have a pro do it. The best way to determine which line on a transmission cooler is the return line from the radiator is to use the following procedure for your 2012 nissan pathfinder.
For some reason it doesnt list transmission pan drain and fill capacity and the total fluid capacity like the manual for my truck. How to change oil in a 2005 05 nissan sentra manual standard. How to check engine fluids 0206 nissan altima youtube. The 2002 altima went on sale in september 2001, and nissan expects to sell 190,000 units annually, in contrast to recent totals of 140,000 to 150,000 per year for the previous altima. The nissan service manual states the manual tranny must use genuine nissan manual transmissionfluid mtf hq multi 75w85 or an api gl4 viscosity sae 75w85 equivalent. I downloaded the service manual, but its incredibly unhelpful for someone new to car maintenance. If the leak is not to bad then they do sell a transmission leak stopper.
Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2002 nissan altima s 2. Hey guys, i am due for transmission oil change after 90k miles on my 02 altima 2. Check your owners manual if youre having trouble finding it. Skinny dude replaces the tranny fluid on his 6 speed nissan altima. Manual transmission fluid change for nissan altima youtube. Transmission fluid change nissan maximainfinity 4th gen. Nissan altima transmission fluids, oils, additives. How to change the manual transmission gear oil on all 6speed 2002 and up maximas.
Cvt transmissions in my opinion have not been quite perfected yet. But anyway, i was looking in my owners manual and it says 3. When adding transmission fluid to your altima, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity. Nissan took a curious route when it redesigned the altima for 2002. Check and fill trans fluid on 1998 altima manual 5 speed.
Replace the side view mirror on a nissan altima how to. On the side of the gearbox is a filler plug about halfway up,then fill with ep90,bleeding clutch isnt a problem just do it like the brakes,assistant inside to push and hold pedal down slacken bleed nipple,then tighten and assistant lets clutch ped. If you want it cooler, you will get more cooling from the addition of a transmission cooler than any fluid change alone. Feb 29, 2012 the nissan dealership didnt have the manual transmission fluid i needed so im going to order it online. Nissan altima automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Nissan altima manual transmission fluid change cost. Drain cvt fluid from cvt fluid cooler hose outlet side 1 and refill with new specified nissan cvt fluid in the cvt fluid charging pipe with the engine running at idle. Expert answers about nissan transmission coolers recommend.
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