How important is trans fluid type?
02-03-2006, 06:02 PM
#7
Originally Posted by carsarecool
Metal, it does make that much of a difference? I just bought 5 quarts from the GD should be in next week, how hard was the change, any tips? Holds 4 and a half right?
02-04-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by icewake
i changed my fluid to dexron III stuff and it made my tranny slip(auto). after a few months i went and got the OEM stuff from the dealer and now its perfect
02-05-2006, 09:32 AM
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^^ correct...for autos it's not supposed to matter much. majority of dealerships use plain old dex III, usually pennzoil or some other brand, during your tranny services. i still haven't found one dealer that uses matic-d on their own and there's about ten different nissan dealers i can choose from within a ten mile radius.. i personally still use matic-d even though it's more expensive...i just feel better using it. once i change my valve body and install an ATF cooler i'll probably switch over to mobil 1 since it's the same price as matic-d
02-05-2006, 12:33 PM
#16
Originally Posted by icewake
i changed my fluid to dexron III stuff and it made my tranny slip(auto). after a few months i went and got the OEM stuff from the dealer and now its perfect
02-05-2006, 01:31 PM
#19
Originally Posted by alpinestars
When did you guys have a flush done? Im at 57K on my 01 AE. I really want to get my AT flushed. So Amsoil is the best huh? How much fluid would I have to buy to do a complete flush and refill?
02-05-2006, 01:32 PM
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AMSOIL FTW...
Originally Posted by Jibberish18
I've heard that Matic D is Dextron III with a high amount of Friction Modifiers. I'd probably go with Matic D for a trans change (although it doesn't excite me to have to buy fluid fromt he dealer)
02-05-2006, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by joebangaa
^^ correct...for autos it's not supposed to matter much. majority of dealerships use plain old dex III, usually pennzoil or some other brand, during your tranny services. i still haven't found one dealer that uses matic-d on their own and there's about ten different nissan dealers i can choose from within a ten mile radius.. i personally still use matic-d even though it's more expensive...i just feel better using it. once i change my valve body and install an ATF cooler i'll probably switch over to mobil 1 since it's the same price as matic-d
02-10-2006, 06:06 PM
#24
I'm changing to amsoil tomorrow, will let ya know how it goes & can somebody point me to a good writeup? I'm gonna comb old threads and the stickies but if somebody knows any tips thatd be appreciated
02-11-2006, 08:16 AM
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I called the nissan dealer here and the parts man didn't know nissan made their own atf. He said they just use DexIII for all three lines at his store(nissan, hyundai, buick).
Sounds like there's plenty of opinions.
Sounds like there's plenty of opinions.
02-28-2006, 11:42 PM
#27
I used 12 quarts of Mobil 1 , dropped the pan , cleaned the screen and added a tranny cooler. In total it took about 4 hours by myself. Dont notice a huge difference if any at all but I do have peice of mind. BTW I followed the A/T flush in the How To section. FYI I have a 2001.
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