is the bolt on the bottom of the AT fluid pan a drain? (The bolt faces down)

I saw it when I installed my Y..

 

Yes....and fill through the dip stick tube.

 

It's located under the driverside.. I think it's a 19mm bolt.. Went through 2 flushes when changing my VB..

 

i just had it done. i don't know what experience you've got, but i've got none with that type of work. i was gonna just drain and fill with a buddy but i ran late and just took it into jiffy lube. they flush that thing out and refill it. we started with 12 (quarts?). the fluid coming out was black till about 9 quarts when it went bright red. they kept going to the end so i ended up with about 3 quarts of clean fluid flushing it out and ~9 quarts clean fluid in. i'm pretty happy with it and since i watched it, i'm sure i've got clean stuff all thru the tranny now.
unless you've got a way other than just letting it drain and drip to empty out the old atf, i'd recommend you take it in for the flush. otherwise you'll just mix the new with some of the old stuff left behind in the lines or cooler (if you've got one). considering you don't have to do it that often, i figure it's worth the cost.

 

my dealership said if u dont get it done at nissan that it voids ur power terrain warrenty ..... im not worried about it and i dont get them to do it..... i just remember asking the guy in service last time i had my car in there... they supposively have special fluid or thats what the guy told me...... dont see y any other fluid made for a tranny wouldnt work!

 

reallY??? wonder why.
worrisome cuz i think my mileage took a hit and i thought it should go up instead. shifting's still smooth tho. hmmmmmmmmmm.

 

no.... They can not void your warranty on that basis. As far as I know, we use regular old tranny fluid... nothing special. I know Hondas use specific fluids, but that's besides the point.

 

you know i don't get these idiots at the dealerships. don't do this, don't do that. use to make me feel like i was 10 again...especially those greasy **** mechanics. how the heck are they gonna know what all exactly voids your warranty...freaking idiots...i think they have what i called MOD ENVY.


oh as far as the thread,,,,,i change my fluid's twice everyday,,,sometimes 3 times...depends on in what kind of mood is my girl friend, and what babe is on the Sports Illustrated calender

 

For one, don't drain 3 quarts thru because you're not going to empty the crankcase which holds a few quarts already. Two, use Mobli 1 ATF, it's the best on the shelf. Three, takes about 5 1/2 Q's. Hope this helps.

 

What do you mean by don't drain 3 quarts through. Also I didn't know that ATs had a Crankcase? Please explain..thanks

 

If you don't mind me asking. What car did you gey that done on, at what mileage, and what was the cost? Thanks in advance for your reply.