Replacing transmission fluid
#1
Replacing transmission fluid
Hi,
I have a 2001 Maxima GXE with 43K miles. I am thinking about replacing the auto transmission fluid. A Haynes book for the older model (up to 1998/1999, I think) only mentioned draining and refilling the trans fluid. It does not say anything about cleaning/replacing the filter. Does 5th gen Maxima have a filter for the auto trans? The previous cars that I worked on have a filter that can be cleaned (Saab 9000) or replaced (Toyota Camry).
Thanks.
I have a 2001 Maxima GXE with 43K miles. I am thinking about replacing the auto transmission fluid. A Haynes book for the older model (up to 1998/1999, I think) only mentioned draining and refilling the trans fluid. It does not say anything about cleaning/replacing the filter. Does 5th gen Maxima have a filter for the auto trans? The previous cars that I worked on have a filter that can be cleaned (Saab 9000) or replaced (Toyota Camry).
Thanks.
#2
Originally Posted by ldn323
Hi,
I have a 2001 Maxima GXE with 43K miles. I am thinking about replacing the auto transmission fluid. A Haynes book for the older model (up to 1998/1999, I think) only mentioned draining and refilling the trans fluid. It does not say anything about cleaning/replacing the filter. Does 5th gen Maxima have a filter for the auto trans? The previous cars that I worked on have a filter that can be cleaned (Saab 9000) or replaced (Toyota Camry).
Thanks.
I have a 2001 Maxima GXE with 43K miles. I am thinking about replacing the auto transmission fluid. A Haynes book for the older model (up to 1998/1999, I think) only mentioned draining and refilling the trans fluid. It does not say anything about cleaning/replacing the filter. Does 5th gen Maxima have a filter for the auto trans? The previous cars that I worked on have a filter that can be cleaned (Saab 9000) or replaced (Toyota Camry).
Thanks.
#3
#4
Originally Posted by sloppymax
there is not a fitler per se. there is however a metal screen that can be replaced but most often just needs to be cleaned. if you want to a drain and refill, then just pull the plug and refill through the dipstick what you took out. you should get around 4-5 quarts. if you want to take it a step further, you can drop the pan and get a little more fluid out. while its down, go ahead and clean the magnets in the bottom of the pan. just make sure you have a new gasket for the tranny oil pan. if you decide to clean the screen when the pan is dropped, brake parts cleaner works pretty well.
#5
Originally Posted by Gsilk
is there a filter on a 2k? i went to pepboys yesterday to ask them if they could change it and they said i would have to get the filter from Nissan. they couldnt change it for me because of this......
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