AT-398
[RE5F22A]
A/T FLUID
Revision: November 2006
2006 Altima
A/T FLUID
PFP:KLE40
Changing A/T Fluid
ECS00EMN
1.
Run the engine to warm up the transaxle until the fluid is at full operating temperature “HOT”.
2.
Stop the engine.
3.
Remove the engine undercover.
4.
Drain the A/T fluid by removing the drain plug. Reinstall the drain
plug to the specified torque using a new drain washer.
5.
Refill the transaxle with new specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe. Always refill the tran-
saxle with the same volume amount that was drained out.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the transaxle.
6.
Run the engine at idle speed for five minutes.
7.
Check fluid level and condition. Refer to
. If the fluid is still contaminated,
repeat step 2 through 5.
Checking A/T Fluid
ECS00EMO
1.
Warm up the engine.
2.
Check for any transaxle fluid leaks.
3.
Before driving, the fluid level can be checked at fluid tempera-
ture using the “COLD” range on the A/T fluid level gauge.
a.
Park the vehicle on a level surface and set parking brake.
b.
Start the engine and move the transaxle selector lever through each gear position. Leave the selector
lever in the “P” park position.
Temperature range
COLD
: 30
°
– 40
°
C (86
°
– 104
°
F)
HOT
: 70
°
– 80
°
C (158
°
– 176
°
F)
Drain plug
: Refer to
LLIA0066E
Fluid grade and capacity
: Refer to
MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants"
.
Temperature range
COLD
: 30
°
– 40
°
C (86
°
– 104
°
F)
HOT
: 70
°
– 80
°
C (158
°
– 176
°
F)
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