2010 nissan maxima transmission fluid

CVT Fluid. Thread Tools.

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. Thread Tools. What brand ns-2 cvt fluid should i get? Valvoline is almost half the price as OEM Nissan ns-2 fluid Idemitsu and Castrol also have ns-2 fluid and are also around half the price of OEM is there really a difference? I will also be replacing the transmission oil filter when I change the fluid. Im looking around on amazon and most of the reviews for the Castrol transmax cvt fluid are pretty positive compared to the other brands.

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.

The car typically takes xx quarts of CVT fluid. Then top it off to the full mark.

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.

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.

2010 nissan maxima transmission fluid

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.

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Also is it necessary to change the filter as well, or is it a preference thing? Send a private message to MaximusN8. Then top it off to the full mark. TIP: Use the socket to loosen the bolt and then use your fingers to finish removing the bolt. Last edited by mahanddeem; at PM. Send a private message to Brighton. One comment. Thank you. The following errors occurred with your submission. Pull the dipstick out again and verify that the fluid mark is at the second notch at the bottom of the dipstick. Step 5. This will help prevent the fluid from leaking onto the socket wrench. Step 2. Send a private message to User1.

Getting Started - Prepare for the transmission fluid level check. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open. Transmission Fluid Check Level - Read dipstick or look at check plug hole to determine transmission fluid level.

So to save a few bucks you will believe they didn't cheap out on it maybe CVT Fluid level. Quick Reply: CVT fluid change. Per FSM they want it exactly to when fluid level is checked. Park the car on a flat surface. Step 5. Wow and I thought mine was slightly overfilled lol, that's way above the cross hatch. Posting Quick Reply - Please Wait. Technical discussion and analysis of the different lubricants we use in our cars. So you have a dipstick? But I am the kind of person who takes exceptional care of my cars. Originally Posted by Richard