vansskaterfreek

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i am hoping that i will.....




instead of me making a new thread.... what kind of automatic tranny fluid do i need for the VE tranny??? what is is called and where do i get it.... and how much should i put in????

JC93SE

Check your manual: I don't have my TSM with me, but Mitchell's says Dexron Type. I not sure about that. Thought maybe NissanMatic "D" fluid, Is more appropriate. If not NissanMatic, I suggest a synthetic fluid... especially from what I've read about the Maxima automatics not liking heat and having shorter lives. Redline D4 maybe (check website for dealers near you), otherwise shoud be able to find a synthetic somewhere local... Advance, Walmart, etc. NissanMatic available at most Nissan/Infinti dealers.

Your manual should have the quantity needed... it's about 8 or 9 qts.

Greeny

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Use dextronIII mercon,no sense paying dealer prices for that nissanmatic crap when the aftermarket is just fine for the trans.....the fsm says capacity is 10 1/8 quarts,that would be completely for a completely dry tranny..Used trannies usually have a quart or 2 hiding in them somewhere..

vansskaterfreek

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where do you get this dextronIII stuff at????? i have never heard of it.... it is a special fluid correct????? i know with chrystlers if you put the wrong fluid in... it starts to shift funny....is it the same with our cars????

internetautomar

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Dexron III AKA the regular trans fluid that 7-11 has, the gas station has, the same junk used in 95% of the cars on the road commonly called ATF

vansskaterfreek

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ohh ok.. i didnt know if our cars needed some special crap like crystlers do...thanks for the inoput guys!!!!

JC93SE

TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Model(s): All Nissan Models
Classification: AT98-001
Section: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Bulletin No.: NTB98-042
Date: May 15, 1998
NOTE: This amended version of NTB95-055 updates information regarding
the Recommended ATF usage. Please discard previous NTB95-055
and NTB93-065.
APPLIED VEHICLES
All Nissan vehicles with automatic transmission
SERVICE INFORMATION
NOTE: Nissan Matic 'D' ATF must be used in performing repairs paid by
Nissan, such as warranty, service contract, or goodwill
repairs. Nissan will not reimburse dealers for repairs when
non-genuine Nissan Matic 'D' is used.

For current and prior production Nissan vehicles, front wheel and/or
rear wheel drive, only Nissan Matic 'D', or other ashless petroleum
based ATF, is formulated to meet the requirements of Nissan automatic
transmissions and automatic transaxles. Nissan Matic 'D', or other
ashless petroleum based ATF, assists in ensuring transmission
durability, smooth driveability, low exhaust emissions and customer
satisfaction.

Only an ashless type petroleum based ATF should be used to repair
Nissan vehicles because other types of ATF may contain compounds which
adversely affect transmission performance. Specifically, ash will
impact friction response. In addition, ATF with ash is likely to have
a higher Zinc (Zn) content. Zinc will adhere to clutch linings and
cause slippage, resulting in transmission damage.

Greeny

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Good info...I did a search on dextronIII and it does contain ash...Might explain the transmission failures going on over the years on here....I personally think the majority of the failures are do to people not changing the transmission fluid regularly...but good info anyhow...

internetautomar

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maybe look into synthetics ?

MrGone

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split from axles thread per user request

tripleGmax

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thats some good **** right there. nice find

maxitech

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I use valvoline max life, for what it's worth.

vansskaterfreek

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so does anybody know of any "ashless" tranny fluid??????? or must i go to the dam dealer****?????

Greeny

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