Hey guys! Do you use the same fill and drain holes for tranny fluid in the 5sp and Auto? I am about to install a tranny cooler using the write uo and just wanted to cover everything. Thanks again.

 

So where does the ATF get filled and drained in the 5th gen auto?

 

Filled is the same hole as the stick... drained by removing a plug underneath the tranny.

 

Thanks Kev

 

I thought the filters were maintainence free?

 

While you're in there, install a bottle of LubeGuard. This stuff is great and the tranny will last longer and shift smoother.

Most good tranny shops have this stuff. About $15 for a bottle.

 

Hey mike777..the name of this stuff is LubeGuard? any thing else in the name? its an additive in addition the the atf? can you get this stuff at autozone, pepboys, napa etc?? one last ?...Lubeguard aint like z-max, slick 50, motorup or any of that crap is it??? Thanks sorry bout all the questions.

 

I'm so glad you guys are talking about auto trannys, that additive he talking about you can get in MOBILE 1 SYNTHENTIC ATF where I live it cost $5.99 a bottle I think the changing of ATF fluid requires about 9-12 quarts(bottles) but the stuff works i had a 94 altima with a leaking rebuilt tanny and the moblie fluid leaks slower than regular ATF and when it had completely leaked out the tanny still did not slip

 

Actually the name brand is LubeGard (http://www.lubegard.com/automotive/index.html) and it is good stuff. It is an ATF supplement. I have used it in my auto trannies and you'll feel the difference. They recommend the Automatic Trans Protectant (red bottle) for the Maximas.
You can find it in your local NAPA store.

 

okay, so in summary, to change the atf, i'll need 9 bottles of redlinge atf and a bottle of lubegard? sound right?
also, can i find all this at autozone/napa...?