Manual Transmission Oil Change (Nissan Primera P10)

The tools needed for this job include stands to support the vehicle, a socket wrench to loosen the drain plug, a drain pan, newspapers, and clean rags. You should also have the required amount of transmission fluid on hand.

Transmission oil is drained while hot (i.e. immediately after a car trip); it is easier to remove dirt from hot oil. It is better to do the work wearing rubber gloves.

1. Jack up the car and securely place it on supports. Try to place the car as level as possible.

2. Place the necessary equipment under the vehicle, being careful not to touch hot exhaust system components.

3. Place a drain pan under the transmission and remove the fill plug from the side of the transmission. Loosen the drain plug.

4. Carefully remove the drain plug. Be careful not to burn yourself with hot oil.

5. Allow the oil to drain completely. Clean the drain plug thoroughly, then reinstall and tighten securely.

6. Read the instructions in Section Checking the oil level in a manual transmission and fill the transmission with new oil, then install the filler cap and tighten it securely.

7. Lower the car to the ground. After driving the first few kilometers, check to see if the drain plug is leaking.