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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Alternative ATF fluid other than Nissan?
Anyone had success with using ATF fluid other than the specified Nissan brand?
I don't want to spend an arm and a leg if I can get by wth brands such as Mobil.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Albert
Anyone had success with using ATF fluid other than the specified Nissan brand?
I don't want to spend an arm and a leg if I can get by wth brands such as Mobil.

Dealer charges about $110 for the fluid change. What are you looking to pay. The 5speed auto with maunual mode has a different fluid. I don't think you can get this fluid any where else.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Amsoil?
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Yup, AMSOIL ATF fluid. Check the group deals section for talkinghorse's thread.
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If you drive a 2000, or any Max without CVT, then definitely checkout Amsoil. Talk to talkinghorse. Good guy and educates you very well. After talking to him, guarantee you will make an informed decision.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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mobil 1 synthetic ATF is what i use its siutable for nissan matic-k,j, and D. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...hetic_ATF.aspx
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by carlosr
mobil 1 synthetic ATF is what i use its siutable for nissan matic-k,j, and D. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...hetic_ATF.aspx
Very good info. Ok I will go with Mobil.
Thanks
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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At one time WINTERFAUST posted a list of synthetic ATF fluids, most name brand synthetics are compatible with the Nissan Fluid, just go to the website like Mobil or Redline, Royal Purple
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I know Royal purple also makes a compatible atf fluid and i would assume others I just never had issues with mobile1 products and they are readily available
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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I have looked into Royal Purple and seems like people had problems with their ATF.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Amsoil is working well for my 5 spd.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Where can I buy some?
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