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Old 08-16-2010, 09:47 PM
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05 Maxima 6MT transmission flush

Hey guys, I am new to the maxima community and I finally knocked down my 15 posts About a week ago I bought a 2005 Nissan Maxima S.E 6MT with 68k, fully loaded except for the G.P.S option. So far I love the car but I feel like it some times 2nd gear doesn't shift smootly. I would like to flush out the fluid and was wondering which fluid should I use and yes I did some research on the forum. People have different opinions, although I am a true redline fan and I would like to stick with it. I have used redline in my Evo and my vr4s and it works great. So I guess my question is which redline fluid do you guys use in the manual transmission. Do you mix Redline MTL and MT-90 or just use Mt-90 alone and what is the capacity for the transmission oil? Also I need to order couple of things and was wondering if you guys can advise me on any good sites specifically to order parts for Maximas? Thanks and I look forward to learn and have fun on this forum.
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:03 AM
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haha, does any 1 have a 6th gen 6 speed and have changed the transmission fluid please pitch in? I simply need to know what kind of fluid? thanks
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redline mt-90
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:13 AM
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so I don't need to mix them, just Mt-90 and what is the capacity? thank you
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:34 AM
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i didnt mix, buy 3 quarts, but you wont get more than 2.5 in..ive done it 2x with the same results
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:30 AM
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Awesome, thanks
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Old 08-17-2010, 07:40 PM
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Post back with how the fluid coming out looks and the feel after you flush it. I have a 06 6speed with 48k miles on it and am thinking about flushing the system.
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Old 08-18-2010, 08:35 AM
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+2 Redline MT-90 is the way to go, after i did the flush last summer, the car shifts like butter! When I drained the transmission, i lowered my floor jack to make the car more or less level to get as much out as I could. When I filled it, I just let it flow til it started dripping out past the threads.
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Old 08-18-2010, 08:33 PM
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I have about 68k on the car but no idea if the previous owner changed the transmission fluid and I am not taking any chances. I will let you guys know in a couple of days how the fluid looks. I know this for a face that Redline products are awesome because I have used them in my vr4 and evo and it works like a miracle, I sound like a redline sales rep
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i asked the dealership about the tranny fluid and i think they said you may void the warranty if u dont use the default nissan fluid.
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Originally Posted by xdotdotx
i asked the dealership about the tranny fluid and i think they said you may void the warranty if u dont use the default nissan fluid.

Uh, no.
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that is BS.... THEY WILL TELL U ANYTHING TO GET YOUR MONEY...
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let me know about the tranny flush i own a 04 6speed my engine was redone about 15000 miles ago but i want to know for future reference. how often should a tranny flush be done btw?
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