Started with the local Nissan Dealership. Can you believe the dealership didn’t know how to change the AT Trans Fluid. They had to read up on it and do it
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06-09-2012, 07:05 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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AT Fluid Change Nightmare
Started with the local Nissan Dealership. Can you believe the dealership didn’t know how to change the AT Trans Fluid. They had to read up on it and do it by the numbers. I turned the car in at 10:30 and got it back at 4:25. I did learn something new, 370Z has a sealed AT transmission, no dip stick. They had to add fluid warm it up; let it cool to get it to a certain temperature then add more fluid. They measured how much fluid the put in each time. I am glad I didn’t try to do it myself… Will not go back to that place…. Anybody else have similar experience?
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How many miles?
The manual actually lists the 7AT fluid as non-serviceable -- there is no scheduled change. Probably not bad to do at 60K, I guess, but no schedule for it. Anyway, You won't need to do this again for a loooong time. Also, keep an eye on how the trans shifts -- I've heard from others that if its even slightly low, the trans will act up.
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I changed it because its at 49,000 miles and I drive the shizznick out of this car every single day. I am glade I changed it, the mech showed me the fluid. It was black and had a burnt smell to it. Buying a used car and not knowing what the fool did before me I feel good about changing it, will do it again at 80,000. If the car makes it that far.. The hole process took me and the dealer by surprise! There are a few good right ups on Manual Trans Changes but not much I could find on Auto Trans. I'll get some facts together and try to post some DYI for it. I have noticed smoother shifts, |
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And if the fluid looked burnt -- definitely a GOOD idea. Did you just have Nissan use their ATF or did you use something different?
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Why touching the fluid so early? 7at transmission fluids can last long. You can get a fluid change @ around 150k. That's when the fluid starts to need a change. I seen nissans drive 225k without a fluid flush with no problems. At least without problems related to the fluid.
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Talked to my mechanic and a nissan service manager both told me that the 7at does not need servicing. However they said that this doesnt mean it cnt be done. They recommended that i wait and see if i see a significant difference in my shifts and wait until atleaat 50k. Since its a new car i bought they said you may never need to change it, but it can be done.
So basically what i learned is dont fix it unless its broke, jus hope they are right lol. |
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Sorry Ive been out for awile, it cost 345.00 however since they messed it up it was free, along with the Diff & Oil change.
They used their ATF fluid. I have felt smoother shifts but like the others said, they are sealed boxes and don't need servicing until around 100,000 miles. At 4 AM everyday I am always thinking I'm a drag racer, drifter, road racer everywhere I go. So I changed it.. This weekend wile the wife is shopping I am going to put some info and references together for how Nissan recommends how to change the fluid.
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