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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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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.
Old Aug 7, 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
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by MaxaholicNY
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
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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by MaxaholicNY
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!!!!!
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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No problem
Old Aug 7, 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.
Old Aug 8, 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!
Old Aug 8, 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.
Old Aug 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
Old Aug 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
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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Originally posted by 91maximaNS
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.
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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alright thanks bro
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