2010 nissan maxima transmission fluid

Fluids and Lubricants Motor oil, transmission oil, radiator fluid, power steering fluid, blinker fluid Technical discussion and analysis of the different lubricants we use in our cars.

Is this true? My feeling is if you are asking that kind of question on a forum than you should have it done by the Nissan dealer so you will get the proper fluids and done correctly. The vehicle is now 8 years old and if it is working fine I would not mess with myself. Really on a CVT it needs to be changed by the dealer or at least a good shop and every 30K. Considering about half of that was for the fluids, its really not that bad. Thats the way I used to do it on my old Acura with no dipstick, but some like my Pontiac have to be in the air and filled with a pump. The cause would be never having changed it to begin with.

2010 nissan maxima transmission fluid

Drive the car prior to performing the CVT fluid change. The fluid should be warm when it is changed. Park the car on a flat surface. While the car is running, keep your foot on the brakes and move the gear shift through all of gears: P, R, N, D1, D2, D3. Using a flathead screwdriver, push in the black plastic tab of the dipstick and pull it out. Using a clean rag, wipe the fluid off and then reinsert it. However, insert it backwards so that it doesn't lock again. Pull the dipstick out again and verify that the fluid mark is at the second notch at the bottom of the dipstick. TIP: Use the socket to loosen the bolt and then use your fingers to finish removing the bolt. This will help prevent the fluid from leaking onto the socket wrench.

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CVT Fluid. Thread Tools. CVT Fluid level. Hi all, I changed my CVT fluid on my Maxima yesterday and I usually do a drain and fill and filter change and add almost 5 quarts, This time around I'm having a hard time to get an accurate reading. I put almost 5 quarts in and it's still showing I could use a little more to bring the level up to the end of the crosshatch. Do any of you guys think it's safe to put the remaining of what's left of the quart? I have drove for about 45 mins and left the car running and it's also 90 degrees out and I'm still getting a low reading, Funny thing is yesterday I had a normal reading on the dip stick.

Checking the transmission fluid in your Nissan Maxima is an important part of routine maintenance. The transmission is a vital part of your car, and keeping it in good working order is essential to keeping your car running smoothly. There are a few things you need to know in order to check your transmission fluid properly. First, make sure the car is parked on a level surface. Second, open the hood and locate the transmission dipstick.

2010 nissan maxima transmission fluid

In short: The key is to choose the right quantity, quality, and type of lubricant you will use. There are manual transmission fluids and automatic transmission fluids. This information is usually found in the owner's manual. If there is an emergency and you do not know which transmission fluid you should use, you can use a SAE 75W fluid, and your transmission will be safe until you can buy the right one. Nowadays, there are almost no fluids with only one type of viscosity. Those fluids are called monograde oils. You will usually find multigrade oils. Multigrade oils can flow as if they had 2 different viscosities since they can be exposed to both low and high temperatures. Because of this, the oil can flow efficiently in both cold and hot temperatures. You can usually find this information in the owner's manual.

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Last edited by Brighton; at PM. Fluids and Lubricants Motor oil, transmission oil, radiator fluid, power steering fluid, blinker fluid If I put the rest of the remaining quart that would be a total of 5 quarts and I'm wondering if this is safe to do? I bought the car used in November with 56K miles. Hi all, I changed my CVT fluid on my Maxima yesterday and I usually do a drain and fill and filter change and add almost 5 quarts, This time around I'm having a hard time to get an accurate reading. After reading a lot about this, I concluded that it most be ok to use an alternate brand if the manufacturer states that their fluid meets the same specifications. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Drain and refill cvt transmission or just add. Ordered the filters online but bought the NS-2 fluid from the dealership. Use only Nissan CVT fluid. I put almost 5 quarts in and it's still showing I could use a little more to bring the level up to the end of the crosshatch. Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Getting Started - Prepare for the transmission fluid level check. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open.

Originally Posted by Richard Step 2. Hi All, So I rechecked my CVT fluid level after doing a drain and fill a few weeks back and refilled with 5 quarts and as of today my level is a little above the cross hatch area seen here in the pic, Should I drain some of this fluid or is this level ok? The car typically takes xx quarts of CVT fluid. I bought the car used in November with 56K miles. One took 4. Considering about half of that was for the fluids, its really not that bad. CVT issue, please help. I noticed in the Service manual that it says to "Sufficiently shake the container of CVT fluid before using. Originally Posted by MaximusN8. Also is it necessary to change the filter as well, or is it a preference thing? Per FSM they want it exactly to when fluid level is checked.