I just changed the cV boots and had to drain the tranny. The Chilton book says the capacity for refilling is 15.5 pints. I put in two quqrts qnd it is full. Am I missing something, or did I misunderstand the book. Does anyone know the amount? Thanks for any help.

 

hmm..you pulled the axle out and got a bath of ATF right?
15.5 pints is 7.75 quarts. basically it's a refill when it's being rebuilt or pulled apart.

drain and fill is about 3-4 (ball park).

if you didn't pull the drain plug then figure 2ish should be right. always check..there's a dipstick for a reason.

 

I used the dip stick, that's why I stopped. I drained the transmission, and pulled the axles, luckily, I had people in the ORG give me good advice. When I put it back together, it only took two quarts. That filled it just right on the dip stick. Does it retain a lot in the transmission when you use the drain plug? Do you have to take the pan off to fully drain it?

 

did you check the ATF level when the car is running?

what pan?

 

i got this form this site:
http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/U...ewreliability/
it said:
"Automatic transmission: If the transmission does not shift properly until warmed up, make sure it is filled only with Nissanmatic "C" transmission fluid. (all)"

I checked with the dealer for this soo called Nissanmatic "C" transmission fluid but they have no clue what it is. I use the dealer recommended transmission fliud and it does not shift properly until warmed up.... so what kind of tranny fluid do you guys recommend for a 89 transimisson?

 

Just use Dextron/merconIII....They don't make Nissanmatic "C" transmission fluid anymore.....

 

I use Valvoline High Mileage. It's pretty good.