7AT fluid change

dthem370 · 12-08-2012, 02:11 PM

As you guys know, supposedly Nissan says we have a maintenance free transmission and the fluid doesn't need to be changed. I got my fluid changed yesterday at SpecialtyZ by Seb after installing a trans cooler and here is a picture he took of it. This is at 23,000 miles. Keep in mind, I have never tracked or dragged the car.

This is really dirty stuff. I will be changing my fluid more frequently now. Probably every other oil change.

The transmission is shifting much smoother now. Thanks Seb!

Megan370z · 12-08-2012, 05:36 PM

yup mine was also quite dirty when I did mine...
should be redish color not brown !!

Mitco39 · 12-08-2012, 05:38 PM

I would say your ok with a change, but I would suggest against a flush especially on vehicles with higher mileage. A flush can knock debris around and can get stuck in the valve body. I have seen it happen before in many Automatic trans.

gbrettin · 04-15-2015, 04:15 PM

I'm bringing this thread back to life because I just had my 7AT fluid changed at 65k by the dealer. The fluid was terrible and I had lots of debris in the fluid. They hooked my trans up to a machine which cycled fluid through the system like Mitco39 said.

I wish I had done it earlier which is why I'm posting this.

nis350 · 04-15-2015, 05:54 PM

Isn't there a filter in the transmission? Were the debris metal shavings?

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

I'm bringing this thread back to life because I just had my 7AT fluid changed at 65k by the dealer. The fluid was terrible and I had lots of debris in the fluid. They hooked my trans up to a machine which cycled fluid through the system like Mitco39 said.

I wish I had done it earlier which is why I'm posting this.

gbrettin · 04-16-2015, 08:17 AM

Yes there was an "Excessive amount of metal", noted from the dealer. I forgot to ask them to change the filter. I'm going to call them today and check to make sure that the filter was changed. I assumed that they were going to change the filter.

gbrettin · 04-16-2015, 09:41 AM

I checked with the Nissan tech and he said that there is a mesh screen that catches any debris. He also explained that the machine back washes to removes stuck contaminants.

I'm looking to upgrade my transmission in the future to Level 7 or Fast Intentions so the finding isn't the end of the world. Also, the trans shifts great right now.

nis350 · 04-16-2015, 05:55 PM

How much did the service cost?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

I checked with the Nissan tech and he said that there is a mesh screen that catches any debris. He also explained that the machine back washes to removes stuck contaminants.

I'm looking to upgrade my transmission in the future to Level 7 or Fast Intentions so the finding isn't the end of the world. Also, the trans shifts great right now.

gbrettin · 04-16-2015, 08:50 PM

208.91 out the door.

nis350 · 04-17-2015, 04:38 AM

thanks

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

208.91 out the door.

lgarcia · 04-18-2015, 10:16 AM

Good to know, I only have 10,000 miles on the Z so far....so I'll keep this in mind!

Bossless1 · 04-29-2015, 09:19 PM

Does anyone have any DIY info? I dont trust my local Nissan dealer... went in for an oil change when I first got my car and they crushed both rockers with the lift...smh. Just do it myself now, but haven't even considered trans since they said maint free. Thanks in advance for the input.

Limeybastard · 04-29-2015, 09:26 PM

Im never gonna change my 7AT fluid. It can be the next owners problem.

nomodsjk · 04-29-2015, 10:10 PM

I am also very interested in a diy for this.... Subd

jay23 · 06-23-2015, 01:03 AM

Yeah

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04-29-2015, 09:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bossless1 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 113 Drives: mostly in left lane Rep Power: 11	Does anyone have any DIY info? I dont trust my local Nissan dealer... went in for an oil change when I first got my car and they crushed both rockers with the lift...smh. Just do it myself now, but haven't even considered trans since they said maint free. Thanks in advance for the input. __________________ *F.I. CBE & HFC's :: Stillen Gen 3 :: Stop Tech :: Z1 :: K&N :: Custom Rays :: GTR SSB & Lenses :: Z Speed :: PW:JDM*

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04-15-2015, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I'm bringing this thread back to life because I just had my 7AT fluid changed at 65k by the dealer. The fluid was terrible and I had lots of debris in the fluid. They hooked my trans up to a machine which cycled fluid through the system like Mitco39 said. I wish I had done it earlier which is why I'm posting this.

04-16-2015, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Yes there was an "Excessive amount of metal", noted from the dealer. I forgot to ask them to change the filter. I'm going to call them today and check to make sure that the filter was changed. I assumed that they were going to change the filter.

04-16-2015, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I checked with the Nissan tech and he said that there is a mesh screen that catches any debris. He also explained that the machine back washes to removes stuck contaminants. I'm looking to upgrade my transmission in the future to Level 7 or Fast Intentions so the finding isn't the end of the world. Also, the trans shifts great right now.

04-18-2015, 10:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	Good to know, I only have 10,000 miles on the Z so far....so I'll keep this in mind!

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Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Im never gonna change my 7AT fluid. It can be the next owners problem.

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nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	I am also very interested in a diy for this.... Subd

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