Changing A/T Fluid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Run the engine to warm up the transaxle until the fluid is at full operating temperature "HOT".
4 A/T temperature range
1. COLD: 30° - 50° C (86° - 122° F)
2. HOT: 50° - 80° C (122° - 176° F)
5 A/T temperature range
1. COLD: 30° - 40° C (86° - 104° F)
2. HOT: 70° - 80° C (158° - 176° F)
Stop the engine.
Remove the engine undercover.
Drain the A/T fluid by removing the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug to the specified tightness using a new drain washer.
Drain plug

4 A/T: Refer to , " COMPONENTS ".

5 A/T: Refer to , " COMPONENTS ".

Fig 1: Draining 4A/T Fluid
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Draining 5 A/T Fluid
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Refill the transaxle with new specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe. Always refill the transaxle with the same volume amount that was drained out.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the transaxle.

Fluid grade and capacity (with torque converter)

4 A/T: Refer to , " RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

5 A/T: Refer to , " RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
Run the engine at idle speed for five minutes.
Check fluid level and condition. Refer to , "CHECKING A/T FLUID ". If the fluid is still contaminated, repeat steps 2 through 5.