7at Fluid change

Nooree01 · 12-25-2018, 11:30 PM

I have a 2011 with 77k miles and I have an automatic transmission, I am not sure if the fluid has been changed before, I drive my car pretty hard, should I do a drain and fill. the only reason I am asking is because a lot of people who didn't have problems did have problems after they changed their fluid.

jchammond · 12-26-2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nooree01

I have a 2011 with 77k miles and I have an automatic transmission, I am not sure if the fluid has been changed before, I drive my car pretty hard, should I do a drain and fill. the only reason I am asking is because a lot of people who didn't have problems did have problems after they changed their fluid.

I definitely would & pending your skill level...may want to do it a few times to ensure you get all old fluid out of converter etc.
It’s not hard. Just follow instructions in service manual.

jchammond · 12-26-2018, 07:06 AM

Instructions are in service manual; I screenshot them & some are overlapped.

jchammond · 12-26-2018, 07:08 AM

I reused my plugs & used a pump up style chemical sprayer to fill transmission from bottom,,,didn’t buy a fill port connector.

Nooree01 · 12-26-2018, 03:16 PM

What about the temperature how did you measure that?

bunk · 12-26-2018, 03:36 PM

Or take it the dealer to change it, assuming theyre competent. Thats what I did. Wasnt cheap, but to me, was worth it in time. TBH, I asked for a Transmission Oil change, they did an Engine oil change instead. Pointed out their mistake, and took the car back to do a transmission oil change, so I was there longer than expected... but they only charged me 40 bucks for an ester oil change, so win win I suppose.

SouthArk370Z · 12-26-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nooree01

What about the temperature how did you measure that?

You can find IR thermometers at hardware stores, WalMart, Amazon, etc. As cheap as $15.

jchammond · 12-26-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nooree01

What about the temperature how did you measure that?

I used a Scan tool first time; but an infrared heat gun works just fine.

jchammond · 12-26-2018, 09:19 PM

Coolant temp will go up to 140-160’ish before trans. temp gets up.
Not really hard once you do it the 1st time

barncobob · 12-26-2018, 09:20 PM

i dont trust dealers,the guys changing the fluids are,lets say are not mechanics.
I tried to buy some Nissan Ester oil and they had to special order it in,WTF.

jchammond · 12-26-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

i dont trust dealers,the guys changing the fluids are,lets say are not mechanics.
I tried to buy some Nissan Ester oil and they had to special order it in,WTF.

I wouldn’t have dealer here do either; if you’re not doing yourself-find a local competent tech & have him read over instructions,,,really not hard.
5mm hex(Allen) overfill plug & 19mm wrench or socket for drain.
Make sure car is level & after draining; I would install 1gallon & install plug...start car & let idle & shift into different gears. Go under & remove 5mm plug while car is idling & have a drain pan underneath...this will put it really close.
Just follow instructions. But a 1-gallon pump up chemical sprayer works well installing fluid.

Tractionless · 01-13-2019, 12:11 PM

Instructions here.

7 Speed Auto Trans Fluid Change

12-25-2018, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nooree01 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 108 Drives: 2011 370z Gray 7AT Rep Power: 7	7at Fluid change I have a 2011 with 77k miles and I have an automatic transmission, I am not sure if the fluid has been changed before, I drive my car pretty hard, should I do a drain and fill. the only reason I am asking is because a lot of people who didn't have problems did have problems after they changed their fluid. jchammond likes this.

12-26-2018, 07:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I reused my plugs & used a pump up style chemical sprayer to fill transmission from bottom,,,didn’t buy a fill port connector. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	Or take it the dealer to change it, assuming theyre competent. Thats what I did. Wasnt cheap, but to me, was worth it in time. TBH, I asked for a Transmission Oil change, they did an Engine oil change instead. Pointed out their mistake, and took the car back to do a transmission oil change, so I was there longer than expected... but they only charged me 40 bucks for an ester oil change, so win win I suppose. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

12-26-2018, 09:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Coolant temp will go up to 140-160’ish before trans. temp gets up. Not really hard once you do it the 1st time __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

12-26-2018, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	i dont trust dealers,the guys changing the fluids are,lets say are not mechanics. I tried to buy some Nissan Ester oil and they had to special order it in,WTF. jchammond likes this.

12-26-2018, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nooree01 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 108 Drives: 2011 370z Gray 7AT Rep Power: 7	What about the temperature how did you measure that?

01-13-2019, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Instructions here. 7 Speed Auto Trans Fluid Change __________________ Toys Not Tots

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