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Checking A/T Fluid

  1. Warm up engine.
  2. Check for fluid leakage.
  3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
  4. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using "COLD" range on A/T fluid level gauge as follows.
    1. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
    2. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear position. Leave selector lever in "P" position.
    3. Check fluid level with engine idling.
      4. CAUTION: When wiping away the fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
    4. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.
      5. CAUTION: To check fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the charging pipe, with the gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions.
    5. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into charging pipe as far as it will go.
      6. CAUTION: Do not overfill.
    6. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
  5. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
    6. NOTE: Fluid level will be greatly affected by temperature as shown in figure. Therefore, be certain to perform operation while checking data with CONSULT-II.
    Fig 1: Fluid Temperature To Level Graph
    G00749063Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Make the fluid temperature approximately 65°C (149°F).
    1. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
    2. Select "MAIN SIGNALS" in "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    3. Read out the value of "ATF TEMP 1".
    7. NOTE:
    • When wiping away the fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
    • To check fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the charging pipe, with the gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions as shown.
      Fig 2: Identifying A/T Fluid Level Gauge
      G00749064Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of approximately 65°C (149°F) using "HOT" range on A/T fluid level gauge.
  8. Check fluid condition.
    • If fluid is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
    • If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING  under A/T FLUID and "RADIATOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ".
  9. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the fluid charging pipe.
  10. Tighten the level gauge bolt 5.1 N.m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)  .
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