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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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TRANSMISSION FLUSH

so i just clicked over 80.000 kms on my 04 max and im doing a transmission fluid change and filter change tomorrow night after hours at the shop i work at. now we usually work on econo boxes and trucks so im not really sure if there is anything special i need to know about doing the service on my 4 speed. by the way the search function wont work for me so no flaming.
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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And I was so ready to use the seach word. oh well. Ive read alot were doing drain and refill. Only recently some were actually doing the flush.
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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i have the right right fluids (Dexron/Mercon III) and all that at work and i got he filter/gasket kit, i just dont want to get an air lock and have it jump into limp mode like some of the newer caravans do
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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well let us know how it turns .....
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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not sure if the 4spd are the same as the 5AT but you must use the K matic Nissan fluid.
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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ya i checked into that its only the 5 speed that uses the Kmatic fluid. 4 speed is dexron/mercon III or the fancy nissan stuff that just has a different sticker on the bottle
Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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i did a drain and fill with the stuff from the stealership just to be safe but no probs yet 6k later.
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