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I'm going to have my dealer change my MT fluid and the parts dept says that the gaskets are the same as the engine oil drain plug gasket. They couldn't tell if both the fill and drain plug needs a gasket. I seem to remember reading somewhere that the MT gaskets are different from the engine oil gasket. Does anyone know if both the drain and fill plugs need gaskets and if so, are the same as the engine oil drain plug gasket? Thanks
Actually both use "gaskets" - but they're both just both the old style flat crush washers like you would find between a brake line and caliper, for example.
I believe the original oil pan one is copper whereas the transmission one is aluminum.
Don't know why your dealer is claiming they couldn't tell if it needs one.
Oil pan crush washer has been superceded to part number 11026-JA00A
Transmission crush washer has been superceded to part number 18151-1060A
You could even go to a parts store and just buy a generic aluminum or copper crush washer set and pick out whichever one fits each bolt. Not really any need for OEM on it.
Hi all: The gasket finally arrived at my Nissan dealership. As ef9 above mentioned, the dealer also said that the fill plug has no "gasket". They provided me with PN 18151-1060A for the drain plug. I thought it would be smaller in diameter and also a crush washer like we have on the engine drain plug, but it is a solid, ordinary looking washer. I believe it is aluminum. Does this look right?
Finally, I talked with one of the mechanics while I was there and he says the oil can be drained through the position sensor switch. I'd rather not have this removed since it was replaced once due to a leak. Has anyone else drained their oil this way?
i don't remember if the ones i've built had copper or aluminum drain plug washers, but you can easily get a copper washer if you are so inclined.
i've drained from the position switch, it drains faster and a little more completely (and allows you to look inside a little bit if you're so inclined) but you need to be careful of cracking off the lip of the position switch because it's in there snugly, and the plastic it is made out of gets brittle over time. if you do it with the position switch use a very thin flat blade and alternate side to side prying just a tiny bit on each side to slowly work it out, rather than just sticking the flat blade in the gap and trying to get it out in a single pry.
Thanks: I do all my own routine maintenance but am going to leave this one to the dealer.
The mechanic there said there are numerous drain plug looking bolts and that is why he recommended the sensor switch route. I don't think they have changed many 95 Maxima MT's. I checked this thread for the exact location of the drain plug, but the picture link seems to have expired. Does anyone have a picture? Or perhaps, the sensor switch is the best route if I have the dealer do it since this is what they seem familiar with.
Small bolt is drain plug, square bolt is re-fill plug. Drain plug 12mm bolt re-fill plug is 1/2 ratchet. Why pay stealership?? this is just as easy as an oil change. I didnt use new crush washers either. If your stealership cant give you straight answer on what plug is the drain...GTFO there lol. your gonna need 5 quarts of gl-4. Hope this helps.
in pic 4 with the ratchet, that bolt is a detent plug (holds the ball and spring). don't remove that one.
drain plug is as pictured in 1, it is the plug closest to the shift linkage and support rod (actually gets in your way a bit when trying to remove the plug).
in pic 4 with the ratchet, that bolt is a detent plug (holds the ball and spring). don't remove that one.
drain plug is as pictured in 1, it is the plug closest to the shift linkage and support rod (actually gets in your way a bit when trying to remove the plug).
Post a pic up. I myself would like to know where the fill plug is if that isnt it. I removed mine at 180k 12k miles later i havent had any issues.
I will take a print out of pictures 3 and 4 to my Nissan mechanic. I too am surprised he didn't seem to know which is the drain plug but I don't know if I'm up for the whole funnel/tube procedure. I was considering trying to find another dealer but these guys have treated me well over the years.
Hi guys! I read the sticky about filling the MT oil using the funnel and hose technique. Does anyone happen to know the outer diameter of the flexible hose that would fit into the fill hole? I know that ACE Hardware has rolls of clear, flexible hose in various diameters. Would this be a good choice? I know some hoses aren't rated for certain fluids but I don't imagine MT fluid is very corrosive. One concern is that I'm thinking the hose diameter that would fit in the fill hole won't be nearly big enough to insert the funnel in the other end. Finally, will the MT fluid drain completely if the car is on ramps? Maybe using a pump that fits in the jug would be easier if the car is up on ramps. Which works better? Thanks for any help.
If I use a pump with the car on Rhino Ramps, do you happen to know if the oil will drain completely since it is elevated a bit?
Also, I noticed in the FSM there is no actual recommendation for MT fluid change interval. All it says to do is check. Did Nissan consider this a non-maintenance item? I imagine like other fluids, is should be changed periodically, correct?
Will, you are over thinking this a little bit. If you haven't already, just buy some clear tubing at Home Depot or wherever, and shove a funnel into it and you have an easy way to fill it from above. I've been doing it this way for years and years and years now. MT fluid is pretty thick so try to use at least 1/2" tubing otherwise it's going to take you forever.
Technically, if your car is on ramps you probably won't literally get every bit of old fluid out as it may pool a little bit back at the strike rod area. Even with the car NOT on ramps, you still don't get every bit of oil out with a drain, so don't worry about whether or not you use ramps.
I'm surprised Nissan doesn't have a change interval listed - I have never really checked. I think most people just try to change it every few years or 60k miles or so.
Will, you are over thinking this a little bit. If you haven't already, just buy some clear tubing at Home Depot or wherever, and shove a funnel into it and you have an easy way to fill it from above. I've been doing it this way for years and years and years now. MT fluid is pretty thick so try to use at least 1/2" tubing otherwise it's going to take you forever.
Technically, if your car is on ramps you probably won't literally get every bit of old fluid out as it may pool a little bit back at the strike rod area. Even with the car NOT on ramps, you still don't get every bit of oil out with a drain, so don't worry about whether or not you use ramps.
I'm surprised Nissan doesn't have a change interval listed - I have never really checked. I think most people just try to change it every few years or 60k miles or so.
Yep. You'll get like 99% of the oil out no matter what way you do it.
I wasn't aware that nissan had no published interval for it. 50k is safe and even overkill especially if you use good oil. i've gone much longer than that on some of my 4th gens and never had an issue.
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