I recently bought a 1998 28,000 mile Maxima QX (I'm in Britain and Nissan call it a 'QX' here).

The car is in great shape with a full dealer service history, however I just checked the transmission fluid (hot engine, at idle, in 'Park') and I found that the ATF is about a half-inch above the top of the hashed 'HOT' mark on the transmission dip-stick. Obvously the transmission has been overfilled.

What is the best way for me to proceed now?

I'm thinking that rather than try to take just a pint or two of ATF out, I'll just drain the transmission and refill with the correct amount of fresh ATF. But can anyone tell me how much new ATF my transmission should take on a refill? Also, what is the best ATF to use; will any Dexron III do the job?

Apologies if these seem basic questions, but I have very little technical data available to me - a Haynes manual is on order from the US.

Thanks,

Eric

 

If you are refilling the transmission pan only, 4-5 quarts (US) should do it. If you are also going to flush the torque converter you will probably need a total of 12 quarts

 

do this. just drain the intire oil pan. and it takes 4 quarts to refill it. 4 quarts will bring it back to the middle of the cold area which is where you want i tto be

 

dextron 3 is fine

 

UK people are so polite

 

Many thanks for your replies.

Eric