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08-06-2003, 08:04 PM

96_Infiniti_I30

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gear fluid change

anyone know how to change the gear fluid on a 5 speed.do you need a special tool or something.

08-07-2003, 10:51 AM

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No. All you need is a 1/2 rachet to unscrew the fill hole. Here is a link coutesy of StygianMax

http://maxima.cardomain.com/member_p...=200625&page=7

08-07-2003, 11:19 AM

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No. All you need is a 1/2 rachet to unscrew the fill hole. Here is a link coutesy of StygianMax

http://maxima.cardomain.com/member_p...625&page=7

I thought that screen name looked familiar.

08-07-2003, 01:14 PM

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No. All you need is a 1/2 rachet to unscrew the fill hole. Here is a link coutesy of StygianMax

http://maxima.cardomain.com/member_p...625&page=7

thank u very much!!!!!

08-07-2003, 06:02 PM

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No problem

08-07-2003, 10:09 PM

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StygianMax,
Good job with the instructions and pictures of the tranny fluid change, but I seemed to have cracked my shifter sensor. Any idea where I can get a new one. Does anyone have the part #? The sensor is cracked a little around the edge and slowly drips fluid. Thanks.

08-08-2003, 05:33 AM

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StygianMax,
Good job with the instructions and pictures of the tranny fluid change, but I seemed to have cracked my shifter sensor. Any idea where I can get a new one. Does anyone have the part #? The sensor is cracked a little around the edge and slowly drips fluid. Thanks.

Thanks for the compliment.

Just my little attempt at trying to return something to the Maxima community after I had benefitted so much from it.

As for the sensor, what I might suggest is you try a "cheap" fix before you really have to lay out the dough for a new sensor. Because I can't see where from the sensor the leak is from, I'm just taking a stab in the dark here. Is some type of high temperature "caulking" or sealant for cars that's not going to permanently bond your sensor in place? That might form a decent seal on the outside surface of the sensor. It's not the ideal approach but it might just work (& without you having to remove the sensor only to dump out your whole load of tranny fluid). FYI, there's a rubbery O-ring on the sensor if you haven't already seen it.

Sorry, I don't know what the part number is. Good luck & let us know if you find a good fix for the problem!

08-08-2003, 07:53 PM

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I went down to the dealership earlier today and got the sensor for $25. I took out the old sensor and caught all the fluid in a container. Everything seemed to be going fine, but when I screwed the new sensor in, the head of the bolt broke off. I tried drilling a hole in the stud and used ez out, but I can't seem to get it out. Anyone have any suggestions? Problem after problem I tell ya.

08-13-2003, 09:29 AM

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Mine also cracked but I just used crazy glue and its works just like normal...no leaks

08-21-2003, 07:49 PM

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do you know if theres a web page like that for a 91 becuase i took a look at my tranny and the look is alittle different

08-22-2003, 07:24 AM

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do you know if theres a web page like that for a 91 becuase i took a look at my tranny and the look is alittle different

Instructions are the same for the 3rd Gens. My '92 is the same exact way. Easy as pie.