CAREFULLY!
- If you must work under the hood with the engine running, be careful to keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools a safe distance from fans, drive belts and other moving parts.
- Automatic transmission fluid is toxic and must be stored in labeled containers out of the reach of children.
Temperature requirements during the inspection procedure
The liquid level should be measured with a rod in the "HOT" range under the following conditions:
- The engine is warmed up to operating temperature.
- The car ride took at least 5 minutes.
- Automatic transmission fluid has a temperature range of 50-80°C.
If after warming up the engine the fluid temperature reached 30-50°C, but the car did not move or drove for less than 5 minutes, then the fluid level can be measured in the "COLD" range. However, the level should be checked again in the "HOT" range.
1. Park the car on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and shift the selector lever through all gears, ending in position "P".
3. Measure the fluid level with the engine idling.
4. Remove the rod and wipe it clean with thick, lint-free paper.
5. Insert the rod into the tube until it stops.
6. Pull out the rod and measure the level. If it is less than the lower limit for each of the ranges, then you need to add transmission fluid to the tube.
Do not add more than necessary.
ATTENTION!
- Use Nissan automatic transmission fluid or equivalent. Automatic transmission fluids are abbreviated as ATF. (For information on suitable fluids, please contact your Nissan dealer).
- After a long period of driving at high speed, after intensive city traffic in hot weather or after towing a trailer, it is impossible to measure the transmission fluid level correctly. It is necessary to wait about 30 minutes until the fluid cools down.