has anyone used or can reccomend any other automatic transmission fluid other than nissan "d" for a 2002 maxima se

 

Has to be Dextron III. I used Mobil 1 fluid in mine.

 

is mobile 1 atf synthetic, a la their motor oil? if so, any real advantages to going synthetic with atf?

 

Yes, by going to synthetic, you reduce the friction between moving parts. Thus, you reduce the wear, and the overall temp of the transmission.

 

right.

i guess i should have asked, is there any tangible difference? i'm referring to the posts in the past that cite inproved gear engagement, not as much 'floating' and such...

as far as the reduced friction/longer life, will this make any difference if i'm regularly flushing my atf? that's a flush, not drain and fill. i've been doing it every 45k-50k. it's prolly overkill, but considering my high miles, i've been a bit paranoid. and if i switch to synthetic, does the same extended use theory hold?

 

Yes Mobil 1 trans fluid is synthetic and it meets Dextron III specs. It's easy to change. I'll be draining and refilling my trans fluid every 10,000 miles.